Some consumers are starting to see refunds for tariffs they paid on overseas purchases. This comes after the Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump in March 2025. The court ordered the government to return the tariffs it collected, and about $100 billion in tariffs have been refunded to companies so far.

How Refunds Work

Shippers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL, which acted as customs brokers for imported packages, have started passing on the refunds to customers. The refunds are being rolled out in phases based on the date they were paid. Consumers don’t need to apply for the refund, but they can check their eligibility on the shipper’s website.

FedEx has begun issuing $800 million in tariff refunds to customers, while UPS has applied for $500 million in refunds and will start issuing them to customers once they receive reimbursement from the Treasury. DHL has also filed claims for almost all eligible shipments and is returning the refunds it has received.

Impact on Consumers

While some consumers are getting refunds, many others will not see any direct refund. This is because most tariffs were paid indirectly, and companies may use the refunds to lower prices or absorb costs. Amazon, for example, has received $600 million in tariff refunds and plans to use them to lower prices for customers.

Some shoppers are suing companies to get the tariffs they paid in the form of higher prices back. However, these lawsuits will face difficulty in proving that the price increases were specifically due to the tariffs.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.