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Maine 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 Maine tariff lawyers are filing IEEPA refund claims for import levy victims.
Maine Tariff Refund Lawyers Advocate for IEEPA Victims
Our team of Maine 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 ME 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 Maine 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 Maine 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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Maine Tariff Refund Lawsuits at the Court of International Trade
ME 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.
Maine State Tariff Refund Claims
Typically, when all parties reside in Maine, merchant refund lawsuits can be filed in the State’s county courts (ME Courts Website). The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth the State’s procedural law for financial disgorgement claims.
The State of Maine follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a Maine refund lawyer can typically recoup wrongful payments provided the plaintiff is less than 50% at fault. 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 Maine state law claims. As such, ME tariff refund claims are properly field with the U.S. Court of International Trade.
1st Circuit Tariff Refund Claims in Maine
Maine is part of the First 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 1st 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 Maine importers are properly filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade. (Follow this link for our additional information on 1st Circuit tariff compensation.)
For Frequently Asked Questions about the IEEPA litigation, please see our tariff refund lawyers homepage.
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