Customer Advisory: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were not authorized and therefore unlawful. Customers who wish to review the full decision may access the ruling directly here.

At this time, the ruling does not automatically provide for refunds of duties paid. The process for recovering any tariff costs, if applicable, will depend on further direction from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Court of International Trade.

What this means for our customers:

• We are actively evaluating the implications of the ruling and monitoring official guidance from CBP, the courts and federal agencies.
• No tariff refunds or credits have been issued, and refunds cannot be processed based solely on this decision.
• If a formal government-directed refund process is established, we will assess the impact and provide updates as additional information becomes available.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and communicate material updates that may affect your business.

If you have questions regarding specific shipments or tariff classifications, please contact Sharon Garcia with our Customs Brokerage team by email at sharon.garcia@crowley.com or by phone: 305-470-4396.