FedEx Joins 2,000-Case Tariff Refund Wave Over $130 Billion Duties
FedEx and L’Oreal are among multinationals filing about 2,000 lawsuits at the U.S. Court of International Trade to claim refunds from over $130 billion in tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. The surge—compared to just 252 filings in 2024—forces judges and Customs to establish new refund calculation and processing guidelines.
1. FedEx Among Tariff Refund Plaintiffs
FedEx is one of hundreds of firms filing in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeking refunds on tariffs imposed last year that were invalidated by the Supreme Court on February 20. The company joins major importers like L’Oreal in demanding a share of more than $130 billion.
2. Court Caseload Surge
Filings have jumped to around 2,000 cases compared with 252 new suits in 2024, creating a backlog for the eight active judges. These include test cases intended to establish methods for calculating and issuing refunds before processing additional claims.
3. Uncertain Refund Process
Smaller importers are urging Customs and Border Protection to create a low-cost web portal or simplified administrative route, while larger firms proceed via litigation. Disputes remain over whether tariffs paid early in 2025 will follow different refund rules than more recent payments.