Starting February 6, 2026 U.S. Customs will no longer issue paper refund checks. The only way to obtain refunds from U.S. Customs will be via electronic payment. Importers must register for an ACE account to obtain any refunds from CBP, including possible refunds if IEEPA tariffs are eventually overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
It is critical that any importer anticipating a refund register for an ACE account now. If you need assistance with this process please contact our Customs Brokerage team at Atron for assistance.
Learn more from CBP about the new refund program at: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-modernizes-electronic-refund-enrollment-process
