# Court of International Trade Type: organization Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/court-of-international-trade Canonical HTML page: https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/court-of-international-trade ## Timeline - **2026-05**: BJ's reports tariff refund-driven margin gain and price cuts — During its quarterly earnings call, BJ's CEO Bob Eddy reveals that tariff refunds contributed ~50 bps ($20 million) to merchandise margin and that the company used refunds to reduce retail prices by ~0.5%, improving price gaps. - **2026-04-01**: Anticipated CBP Update — Expected deadline for CBP to adjust automated liquidation systems to comply with the court order. - **2026-03-05**: Industry Reaction — Supply chain and retail sectors acknowledge the ruling as a first step toward broader tariff refunds. - **2026-03-04**: CIT Ruling Issued — The Court of International Trade directs CBP to stop applying defunct tariffs to open entries. - **2026-03-04**: CIT Refund Order — The Court of International Trade orders CBP to begin issuing automatic refunds for IEEPA duties. - **2026-03-01**: Refund Filing Window — Importers begin filing administrative claims and litigation for duty recovery via the CIT. - **2026-02-22**: Industry Response — Major trade associations file emergency injunctions in the Court of International Trade. - **2026-02-20**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court issues 6-3 decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump invalidating the tariffs. - **2026-02-20**: Customs Enforcement — CBP begins collecting reclassified duties despite ongoing legal challenges. - **2026-02-20**: Section 122 Pivot — President Trump issues a proclamation for a new 10% tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. - **2026-02-15**: Supreme Court Ruling — The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the IEEPA tariffs as an unconstitutional use of executive power. - **2026-02-05**: White House Pivot — Administration announces new 'national security fees' on steel and aluminum imports. - **2026-02**: Supreme Court lets IEEPA tariff ruling stand — U.S. Supreme Court allowed a lower-court ruling that country-specific tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded executive authority, setting the stage for refunds. - **2026-01-15**: Supreme Court Ruling — SCOTUS limits executive power to impose tariffs under emergency declarations. - **2026**: CBP launches CAPE portal for tariff refunds — U.S. Customs and Border Protection activates the Claims and Appeals Processing Environment to process an estimated $166 billion in duty refunds for affected importers. ## Recent coverage (6 stories) ### How $166B in tariff refunds are rewriting supply chain pricing strategies 2026-06-25 01:14:32 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3 BJ's Wholesale Club’s decision to convert tariff refunds into lower retail prices offers a blueprint for how the $166 billion in duty refunds will cascade through supply chains, forcing competitors and suppliers to reconsider cost structures and procurement decisions. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/tariff-refunds-supply-chain-bjs ### Import Costs Stuck at 10%: Court Keeps Tariff Until at Least July 24 2026-06-12 00:30:24 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4 A federal appeals court allows the 10% global tariff to remain on all imports until its July 24 expiration, prolonging cost pressure on supply chains. Logistics and procurement teams face continued uncertainty with only weeks left before the tariff’s scheduled sunset. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-chain-10-percent-import-tariff-stay-2026 ### CIT Orders CBP to Refund IEEPA Tariffs: Supply Chain Impact and Next Steps 2026-03-05 20:39:40 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 The U.S. Court of International Trade has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection to automatically refund duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This follows a Supreme Court ruling striking down the tariffs, though the government is expected to appeal the refund mandate. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/cit-orders-ieepa-tariff-refunds-logistics-impact ### CIT Orders CBP to Halt Defunct Tariff Collection on Open Entries 2026-03-05 16:38:19 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 The U.S. Court of International Trade has issued a directive requiring Customs and Border Protection to exclude defunct tariffs from non-liquidated entries. This procedural milestone marks a critical first step in securing refunds for importers impacted by long-standing trade disputes. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/cit-tariff-refund-liquidation-order ### Trump Bypasses Supreme Court Ruling to Maintain Aggressive Tariff Regime 2026-02-22 18:03:23 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3 Despite a landmark Supreme Court ruling limiting executive authority over trade barriers, President Trump is leveraging alternative statutory mechanisms to keep tariffs in place. This maneuver creates a complex legal landscape for global supply chains and signals a continued commitment to protectionist trade policies regardless of judicial oversight. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-workaround ### SCOTUS Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: A Major Shift in Executive Trade Power 2026-02-20 23:54:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. This landmark decision invalidates 2025 trade measures and creates a complex pathway for importers to reclaim billions in duties. Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/scotus-invalidates-ieepa-tariffs-importer-impact --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getsupplybrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.