{"id":73674,"date":"2026-02-24T16:42:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tcm.be\/importtarieven-vs-terugvorderen-krijg-uw-betaalde-invoerrechten-terug\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:26:32","slug":"get-your-money-back-reclaim-u-s-import-tariffs-you-shouldnt-have-paid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tcm.be\/en\/get-your-money-back-reclaim-u-s-import-tariffs-you-shouldnt-have-paid\/","title":{"rendered":"Reclaiming U.S. Import Tariffs: Get Your Paid Duties Back!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"73661\" src=\"https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73661\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-1168x657.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/tcm.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/TrumpIEEPAImporttarieven-1440x810.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The U.S. Supreme Court has invalidated the Trump administration\u2019s IEEPA\u2011based import tariffs. This opens the door to large\u2011scale <strong>recovery of U.S. import tariffs.<\/strong> For Belgian companies such as Brouwerij Huyghe, this represents hundreds of thousands of euros in unjustified costs. TCM Belgium guides you through these complex procedures via its <a href=\"https:\/\/tcm.be\/en\/services\/international-debt-collection\/\">extensive global network<\/a> of local attorneys and collection specialists across all U.S. states.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Ruling: A Legal Earthquake in the United States<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 20 February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the President exceeded his authority by imposing broad import tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The core issue: tariff setting is a task for Congress, not the White House alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does this mean for tariff recovery?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Invalidated:<\/strong> Broad \u201creciprocal tariffs\u201d and emergency duties based on IEEPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Still in force (for now):<\/strong> Specific tariffs on steel (Section 232) and China imports (Section 301).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New tariffs:<\/strong> The temporary 10\u201315% duty under Section 122 remains a separate legal battleground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Belgian Exporters in the Line of Fire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact in Belgium is significant. Brouwerij Huyghe (Delirium Tremens) previously stated that these tariffs have cost them \u20ac500,000 to \u20ac600,000 in just six months. Globally, the potential amount eligible for repayment is estimated at $130\u2013175 billion. Many companies are now considering legal actions to <strong>reclaim their paid U.S. import tariffs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Can File a Claim? The Importance of Standing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every company that suffered economic damage can directly file a claim. In the U.S., the principle of <em>legal standing<\/em> applies: only the party that officially paid the duties to customs has the right to reclaim them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You are the Importer of Record (IOR):<\/strong><br>Are you exporting under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)? Then you are often registered as a non\u2011resident importer. You have full legal standing and can directly file a case with the Court of International Trade (CIT) to <strong>recover the paid U.S. import duties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your U.S. customer is the IOR:<\/strong><br>Under FOB, FCA, or CIF terms, your customer is the official importer. Even if you reduced your price to compensate for the tariffs, you have no direct claim against the U.S. government. You must cooperate closely with your customer to file the claim in their name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cooperation with freight forwarders:<\/strong><br>Your Belgian or U.S. freight forwarder is a crucial partner. They hold customs documents (such as Form 7501) required as evidence in your case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What if my customer refuses to cooperate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a commercial risk. Since the customer holds the legal right to the claim, you cannot force cooperation unless your sales agreement explicitly states otherwise. This underlines the importance of strong commercial contracts and airtight conditions when <strong>reclaiming U.S. import duties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do My Belgian Terms &amp; Conditions Help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many exporters hope that their Belgian choice of law protects them. In this case, it does not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No contractual dispute:<\/strong> This is a claim against the U.S. government. The U.S. does not recognize Belgian jurisdiction for federal customs law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Procedure in New York:<\/strong> To successfully reclaim U.S. import duties, you must proceed before the CIT in New York (28 U.S.C. \u00a7 1581). Belgian courts will declare themselves incompetent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>TCM Tip:<\/strong> Even when a choice of jurisdiction <em>can<\/em> be implemented, litigating locally is often advisable. We cover such international legal issues in <strong>our annual interactive credit management training. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/tcm.be\/en\/opleiding\/2131-2-2-2-2\/\">here<\/a> for more info!<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategic Decision: To Litigate or Not?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A case against the U.S. government is a strategic decision. A preliminary case scan is essential: which costs are recoverable and what are the limitations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key points to remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No automatic refund:<\/strong> Washington will not send you a cheque\u2014you must take action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individual cases vs. Class Action:<\/strong> Due to the wide variety of products (HS codes), experts expect most companies will need to file individual lawsuits to recover duties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liquidation status:<\/strong> Timely check the status of your customs entries to avoid the expiration of your rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How TCM Belgium and TCM Group Support You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TCM Belgium is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/tcm.be\/en\/services\/international-debt-collection\/\">TCM Group<\/a>, <strong>active in 150+ countries\u2014including the U.S.\u2014with over 35 years of expertise in international B2B, B2C, and B2G recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A single point of contact <\/strong>in Belgium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local TCM partners<\/strong> in every relevant U.S. state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expertise across all industries<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u201cNo cure, no pay\u201d<\/strong> for amicable recovery worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both <strong>amicable and legal <\/strong>support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International coordination<\/strong> of complex cross\u2011border cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reclaiming unlawfully paid import duties is not traditional debt collection, but it fits perfectly with our mission: helping companies recover money they are rightfully owed\u2014worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Save the Date: 22 April 2027<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>On 22\/04\/2027, TCM Belgium welcomes the global TCM Group to Belgium. <\/strong>A unique opportunity to speak directly with our partners from the U.S. and other countries about local debt recovery. More information will follow soon!<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Would you like assistance recovering funds in the U.S.?<\/strong><br>Contact us via the contact form or by email at <strong><a href=\"mailto:s.dereze@tcm.be\">s.dereze@tcm.be<\/a><\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Het Amerikaanse Hooggerechtshof heeft de IEEPA-importtarieven van de regering-Trump nietig verklaard. Dit opent de deur voor een grootschalige terugvordering van importtarieven uit de VS. Voor Belgische bedrijven, zoals Brouwerij Huyghe, gaat dit om honderdduizenden euro\u2019s aan onterechte kosten. 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