WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will stop collecting certain tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the duties were illegal. The agency said it will halt collections tied to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. The move follows the high court’s decision on Feb. 20 to strike down tariffs imposed under the emergency powers law. The ruling could affect billions of dollars in tariff revenue and raise questions about refunds for importers.
The Supreme Court on Feb. 20 struck down tariffs imposed under the emergency powers law, invalidating a series of duties that had generated significant federal revenue. CBP announced the change through its Cargo Systems Messaging Service, stating it will deactivate tariff codes linked to prior IEEPA-related orders issued by President Donald Trump.
The agency did not explain why collections continued for several days after the ruling. It also did not address whether importers will receive refunds for duties paid following the decision. The halt applies only to tariffs imposed under IEEPA and does not affect other trade measures.
“CBP will provide additional guidance to the trade community through CSMS messages as appropriate,” the agency said.
Economists estimate that the IEEPA-based tariffs brought in more than $500 million per day in gross revenue. A report by the Penn-Wharton Budget Model said the total revenue tied to those tariffs exceeds $175 billion.
That money now sits at the center of a possible refund debate. If courts require the government to return funds, importers could seek repayment for duties collected under the invalidated orders. Legal experts say refund claims could take months or even years to resolve. Businesses that paid the tariffs must now wait for guidance from CBP and the Treasury Department.
The decision comes as Trump advances a new trade policy, including a 15% global tariff imposed under a separate legal authority. Administration officials say the new measure is intended to replace the tariffs struck down by the court. The White House has not released details on its scope or product coverage.
Trade analysts say the shift could reshape global supply chains and raise costs for some imported goods. Businesses that rely on imported materials face uncertainty. Many companies had already adjusted prices to reflect earlier tariffs. Now they must review contracts and shipping plans again.
CBP stressed that the collection halt does not affect other tariffs imposed by Trump. These include duties under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which addresses national security concerns, and Section 301 of the Trade Act, which targets unfair trade practices. Those tariffs remain active and continue to apply at U.S. ports of entry. Importers must still pay those duties as required. Trade groups say the overlapping tariff policies create confusion for businesses. They want clearer guidance from federal agencies and the courts.
The decision marks a major moment in U.S. trade policy. The Supreme Court ruling limits how presidents can use emergency powers to impose tariffs. It also sets the stage for further legal and political battles over trade authority. For now, CBP has taken its first step by stopping collections under IEEPA. Importers, exporters, and global markets will watch closely for the next update. The outcome could influence tariff policy, government revenue, and consumer prices across the United States.
