Consumers who bought items from overseas vendors last year may be eligible for a surprise credit. Shippers, including FedEx and UPS, that acted as customs brokers for imported packages have started to pass on tariff refunds to customers who originally paid the tariffs.

Tariff Refund Process

The refunds are the last step in a monthslong process that began in February when 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. So far, about $100 billion in tariffs have been refunded to companies that paid them.

While most tariffs were paid indirectly, some consumers are getting refunds directly from shippers like UPS, DHL, and FedEx. The refunds are being rolled out in phases based on the date they were paid. FedEx has begun issuing $800 million in tariff refunds to customers, and UPS has applied for $500 million in refunds.

Refund Details

Customers do not need to apply for the refund, but they can enter tracking numbers for purchased items into a portal on the FedEx website to see if they are due a refund. Amazon executives said the company received $600 million in tariff refunds in the second quarter and will use the refunds to lower prices for customers.

Other large retailers, like Best Buy and Costco, have also said they will use tariff refunds to deliver value back to customers. However, some shoppers are suing to get the tariffs they paid in the form of higher prices back from companies. More than 80 class-action lawsuits have been filed by customers across the country against retailers, including Costco, Nike, Amazon, Walmart, and others.

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