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Simplifying global trade for your business
Since early March 2025 when the U.S. introduced additional tariffs, duty amounts paid when shipping goods have been changing rapidly. Further measures have since been introduced, extended to more origins along with specific goods and retaliatory tariffs from other countries.
Check your IEEPA refund status
In February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
(IEEPA) are unlawful. To help you receive eligible refunds as soon as possible, we created the FedEx IEEPA Tariff Refund
Portal. Use it to see if you’re eligible for a refund, view refund details, and more.
In February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful. To help you receive eligible refunds as soon as possible, we created the FedEx IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal. Use it to see if you’re eligible for a refund, view refund details, and more.
For more information, please visit our FAQ section.
Need help using the FedEx IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal?
Current Tariff Landscape
To help you prepare effectively and navigate these changes confidently, here is a breakdown of the current tariff changes and measures affecting shipments to and from the U.S.
FedEx solutions to simplify U.S.-bound shipping:
- FedEx Trade Solutions - Expert assistance with complex tariff classifications
- Global Trade Manager - Calculate duties and taxes before shipping
- Electronic Trade Documents - Submit customs documentation digitally to avoid delays
FedEx solutions for receiving international shipments:
- Special Brokerage Processing (SBP) - Streamlined clearance for regular importers
- Broker Select Option (BSO) - Use your preferred customs broker with FedEx delivery
- FedEx International Support Assist (FISA) - Specialized help for complex shipments
Global trade: Changes and their impact on shipping
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Checklist for navigating customs requirements
Get a quick look at the information you’ll need to best prepare international shipments.
Missed it live? Watch the recording. In this session, our clearance expert unpacks the latest tariff changes that are shaping the shipping landscape.
Get a quick look at the information you’ll need to best prepare international shipments.
What it means for your business
Generally, tariffs (the rate of duty) are applied as a percentage of the value of goods payable to the import country authority as the goods enter. The tariff varies depending on the origin of the goods, what the goods are, and if there is a trade agreement between the countries. Three key impacts you should prepare for:
Higher duty costs
Recent changes may mean significantly higher duties on goods imported depending on the type of goods and the country of origin. FedEx Global Trade Manager can help you calculate these costs in advance.
Additional clearance requirements
Declaration requirements may now apply to your shipments. It may be necessary to declare your goods to the authorities in a different process that previously used. Our Electronic Trade Documents (ETD) system streamlines this process for you.
Customer expectations
Be clear with your customers about who is paying duty, tax, and fees (Incoterms) and include it on your commercial invoice to avoid delays and surprises.
Recent changes may mean significantly higher duties on goods imported depending on the type of goods and the country of origin. FedEx Global Trade Manager can help you calculate these costs in advance.
Declaration requirements may now apply to your shipments. It may be necessary to declare your goods to the authorities in a different process that previously used. Our Electronic Trade Documents (ETD) system streamlines this process for you.
Be clear with your customers about who is paying duty, tax, and fees (Incoterms) and include it on your commercial invoice to avoid delays and surprises.
FedEx Support Teams may reach out to you or your customer when clarification is needed, helping prevent costly delays.
How FedEx helps you prepare
To ensure smooth customs clearance and avoid delays, FedEx provides tools to help you submit the following information in the form of a commercial invoice:
- Receiver’s contact information including name, email, and telephone number
- Clear and precise goods description
- Harmonised System (HS) code is recommended
- Accurate manufacturing origin information
- True and accurate value declarations
- Details of each individual item within the shipment
- Clear indication of who is paying duty and tax fees
Our Electronic Trade Documents (ETD) system guides you through providing this information correctly the first time.
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U.S. Tariffs: Frequently Asked Questions
A trade tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods. Reciprocal tariffs are imposed by one country in response to tariffs set by another country.
The Harmonised System (HS) code is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products, determining applicable tariff rates.
The Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) is the U.S.-specific version of the HS coding system, containing additional subdivisions for U.S. customs purposes.
DAP (Delivered at Place) means the seller is responsible for delivering goods to the buyer's specified location, but the buyer is responsible for import duties, taxes, and customs clearance. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means the seller takes responsibility for all costs including duties, taxes, and customs clearance. With recent tariff increases, choosing between DAP and DDP has more significant cost implications for both parties.
Typically, the importer of record is responsible for paying import duties, though this can be affected by your chosen Incoterms.
FedEx Global Trade Manager and FedEx Trade Solutions can help you identify which tariffs apply to your specific products and shipping routes.
Impacts may include higher landed costs, additional documentation requirements and fees, and potential supply chain disruptions. FedEx solutions can help mitigate these challenges.
FedEx Global Trade Manager provides duty and tax calculations based on your specific shipment details.
FAQs for IEEPA Tariff Refunds
This Supreme Court’s decision does not negate all tariffs, only those where International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was invoked – tariffs commonly referred to as “reciprocal tariffs” and “Fentanyl tariffs.” All other duties will continue to be collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) including most favored nation, Section 122, Section 232, and Section 301 tariffs. This means that in some instances, customers / recipients may see a partial refund of duties paid.
Yes. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) did not cease collecting duties imposed under IEEPA until 12:00am EST on February 24, 2026. CBP continues to collect other applicable duties.
As a transportation provider and customs broker, FedEx is required to assess and collect duties and taxes in accordance with current customs regulations and government directives in effect at the time of import. Therefore, FedEx invoicing processes remain in place.
Phase 1 is limited to certain unliquidated entries and certain entries within 80 days of liquidation. Entries for which liquidation is final, entries covered by an open protest, entries that have been flagged for reconciliation, designated on a drawback claim, and entries subject to antidumping and/or countervailing duties for which the Dept. of Commerce has issued liquidation instructions are also among those categories of entries that will not be covered during Phase 1.
FedEx is filing Declarations covering all Phase-1 eligible entries on behalf of customers for whom it served as a customer broker, regardless of who is the importer of record unless a request to delay or opt-out was timely received by FedEx.
No, FedEx will not charge a fee for this service. We are committed to assisting our customers obtain refunds.
Yes. FedEx will issue refunds, including interest received from the U.S. Treasury, for IEEPA tariffs paid to shippers and consumers who originally bore those charges once FedEx begins receiving refunds from CBP.
Importers of Record who are also listed as notify party should ensure that they have an ACE Portal Refund account and that they are set up to receive a refund via ACH from CBP.
You can check the FedEx IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal. Enter shipment details to see if FedEx has received your refund from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). If so, you will also see the refund amount, including interest received, as well as the date FedEx received the refund. The amount displayed is an estimate and may change after we complete our accounting review of any outstanding IEEPA-related charges.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides multiple ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) reports that Importers and Brokers can use to monitor the status of CAPE refund claims, including liquidation and refund activity. This information is available in the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) notice below:
The CSMS explains which ACE reports are available to Importers and Brokers and how each report can help monitor CAPE-related refunds. Importers of Record are encouraged to review this CSMS and leverage the applicable ACE reports to proactively track and manage their refund activity.
You can find additional information here.
As previously announced, when CBP’s CAPE portal opened in April, FedEx began submitting Declarations for Phase 1 shipments where we served as broker. FedEx did so to help our customers maximise the number of eligible submissions prior to CBP’s applicable liquidation deadlines. On May 11, 2026, FedEx began receiving government-issued refunds for entries where it was the Importer of Record (IOR) or where designated by the IOR as the notify party on a customer-submitted CF4811.
We recognise that eligible customers are eager to understand when refunds will be disbursed. FedEx remains fully committed to remitting all applicable duties—along with any accrued interest received from the U.S. Treasury—as quickly as possible to the customers who paid those charges. Please note that FedEx is managing millions of entries with IEEPA duties across hundreds of thousands of accounts. We are diligently working through necessary validation and financial reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and safeguard against fraud.
To support this effort, FedEx has built a secure portal you can use to track your IEEPA tariff refunds.
Here’s how to use the FedEx IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal.
- Enter shipment details to see whether a refund has been received by FedEx, including the total amount and when the refund was received.
- If prompted, consider consenting to share limited shipment and refund data with trusted vendor partners. This is solely for the purpose of reconciliation and processing refunds. As portal functionality expands, customers who verify their contact information and opt in to data sharing (if prompted to do so) will be placed in the queue for disbursements commencing August 10. Customers who are asked to consent but decline data sharing will still receive refunds, though on a longer timeline based on available internal resources.
Please note that FedEx has not yet received refunds for all shipments subject to IEEPA tariffs, possibly including entries submitted during Phase 1. During Phase 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) limited eligibility to unliquidated entries and those within 80 days of liquidation.
Phase 1 refunds continue to be sent by the U.S. Treasury to FedEx on a rolling basis. CBP initiated Phase 2 on June 29, 2026, and began accepting entries flagged for reconciliation at the time of import for which the reconciling entry has not yet been filed. CBP targeted July 3, 2026, as the launch date for Phase 3, which covers finally liquidated entries and other complex entries. Eligibility for Phase 3 remains uncertain and is being addressed in the courts. If you are an importer of record, we encourage you to discuss eligibility for Phase 3 refunds with your legal counsel.
FedEx continues to support you with International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty requirements and upcoming CBP refund phases. CBP expected to begin accepting Phase 2 CAPE filings on June 29. Phase 2 of the refund process covers entries that were flagged for reconciliation at the time of entry. These filings remain subject to CBP processing timelines.
To streamline processing and minimise your administrative burden, FedEx is submitting Phase 2 CAPE filings on behalf of eligible Importers of Record unless you opted out before July 7.