On June 9th, 2026, Judge Eaton presiding over the IEEPA refunds case of the Court of Internation Trade summoned the CBP commissioner Rodney Scott so he can appear in person and explain why finally liquidated entries have not been refunded yet. During this hearing, the Executive Assistant Commissioner for Trade, Susan Thomas, testified under oath that Phase 3 of the CAPE portal would only process refunds for importers that have filed individual lawsuits at the Court of International Trade. This hearing wasn’t something routine; it was a reckoning of sorts, and the testimony that came from it should make you sit up and consider how you approach your refund strategy as far as IEEPA tariffs are concerned, since the government is admitting in not so many words that passive waiting won’t get you paid if your entries haven’t become administratively final. If you’re an importer that moved over $250,000 from February 2025 to 2026, your right to the tariff refunds you’re entitled to may simply slip through your fingers if you are unable to take action right now – and we’re going to show you exactly how to do this.
Are you looking for a best IEEPA tariffs refunds attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation as they relate to IEEPA refunds and the process. McCready Law is proud to announce that we have joined forces with Frost Law Arizona to help corporations and businesses that were unlawfully levied duties against during the February 2025 to February 2026 period, and thanks to the Supreme Court ruling, the government was ordered to pay back all these duties to over 300,000 affected businesses across the country. Our strategic partnership means we are able to assess your claim, consolidate your entries via an in-depth forensic audit to discover just how much the government owes you, file protective orders on your behalf, and even litigate your claim in front of the Court of International Trade should the government become recalcitrant about processing your IEEPA refunds. We offer the forensic audit at NO CHARGE as well as a 100% FREE initial consultation phone-call, and we work efficiently and ensure all your valid entries are presented as a complete dossier to CBP and relevant authorities, leaving you to focus on more pressing business matters. Need assistance with IEEPA refund rejections or processing? Call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to speak with an experienced attorney and tax experts at no cost to you.
Why Judge Eaton Summoned CBP Commissioner – IEEPA Tariff Refunds Update
The hearing on June 9th 2026 wasn’t something routine, and it came about as a result of Judge Eaton growing weary about CBP’s excuses as they relate to why the CAPE portal had not been built, and why the process of issuing refunds was moving at a snail’s pace. The court, in its documents, had already given CBP 45 days to build an automated system, asking that it be provided with biweekly progress reports, and it even graciously extended the timeline when CBP said it needed more time to ensure it was built and stress-tested. However, when CBP signaled that finally liquidated entries were going to be pushed to a later phase with no firm timeline, the Judge decided to be assertive and summon the agency’s head honcho to testify under oath regarding what was really happening behind the scenes.
What the June 9th Hearing Means for you as an Importer
The hearing cemented what we as McCready Law and Frost Law Arizona have been telling you all along – the government cannot be left to its own devices to figure out the process, and that if you have entries that have been liquidated more than 180 days ago and haven’t yet filed a protective protest or CIT action, your IEEPA refund claim will not be processed via Phase 3 OF CAPE. In addition, the government filed an appeal contesting the court’s decision, and while said appeal is still pending, the Federal Circuit may rule in favor of it, which means that if you do not have an individual lawsuit currently, you may lose the right to a refund. And, even if the government loses the appeal, litigation may likely take many months to resolve, but the 180-day protest window on your entries will continue to run, and if you haven’t filed protective protests or CIT actions, you may have your claim time-barred and invalid.
Best IEEPA Tariffs Refund Attorneys – Call Us Today!
If your import corporation paid IEEPA tariffs and you’re looking to file refund claims on the same, you have come to the right place. Together with Frost Law Arizona, McCready Law is assisting companies with the consolidation of their tariff payments as well as carrying out FREE forensic audits for companies that qualify. If there is a need, we shall also file protests on your behalf with CIT, and litigate your claim if need be so you can finally receive your IEEPA refunds. Need more information on the IEEPA tariffs refund? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about how we can help. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.