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California tariff refund lawsuits claim IEEPA import fees were wrongly charged between Feb. 1, 2025 – Feb. 20, 2026. Many importers have been harmed as a result. As such, our California tariff lawyers are filing IEEPA refund claims聽for import levy victims.
California Tariff Refund Lawyers Advocate for IEEPA Victims
Our team of California tariff attorneys has represented thousands of victims of wrongful conduct. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue tariff refunds from the U.S. Treasury, not from our clients’ business or trade partners. (See our CA Tariff Refund News)
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While compensation may be available to qualified tariff payors, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim California tariff attorneys can make for IEEPA refunds is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Follow this link for our latest information on tariff refund claims at the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Our California tariff refund lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm payment of import tariffs subject to refund. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
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California Tariff Refund Lawsuits at the Court of International Trade
CA tariff refund lawsuits are being filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade. This court maintains specialized import tariff jurisdiction distinct from state courts, or the U.S. District Court.
California State Tariff Refund Claims
Typically, when all parties reside in California, merchant refund lawsuits can be filed in the State’s county courts (CA Courts Website). Section 1714 of the California Civil Code sets forth the State’s procedural law for financial disgorgement claims.
The State of California follows a pure comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a California refund lawyer can typically recoup wrongful payments regardless of what portion of fault may be assigned to the plaintiff. However, the merchant’s financial award may be reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
With respect to IEEPA tariff refund claims, federal law preempts California state law claims. As such, CA tariff refund claims are properly field with the U.S. Court of International Trade.
9th Circuit Tariff Refund Claims in California
California is part of the Ninth聽Circuit of the federal court system, and merchant refund lawsuits can typically be filed at its local U.S. District Court. Reimbursement appeals are heard by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Provided the claim amount satisfies the statutory minimal requirements, refunds can be pursued in this court against defendants nationwide.
However, federal IEEPA tariff lawsuits brought by California importers are properly filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade. (Follow this link for our additional information on 9th Circuit tariff compensation.)
For Frequently Asked Questions about the IEEPA litigation, please see our tariff refund lawyers homepage.
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