Multiple class action lawsuits have been lodged against UPS in federal district courts in South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Plaintiffs represented by Poulin Wiley and other firms seek repayment of import duties, interest and processing fees imposed on parcel shipments under Trump administration tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court.

The elimination of a duty exemption for low-value goods last year subjected consumer parcels to higher tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. UPS passed these additional duties and ancillary processing fees on to customers when clearing imports.

If certified, the nationwide classes could include millions of parcel recipients who paid duties and fees, exposing UPS to substantial refund and interest obligations. The total liability will depend on class size, average duty per package and accrued interest.

UPS will respond to motions for class certification and related pleadings in each jurisdiction over the coming months. Any government reimbursements secured by UPS for duties paid could influence the ultimate consumer refunds once litigation concludes.