Can consumers get tariff refunds?

Yes. When importers recover overpaid tariffs through the CBP CAPE program, a portion of that savings can flow back to consumers through participating retailers and brands. Tariffi's B2B2C distribution program connects importers who receive refunds with the end consumers who ultimately paid the inflated prices.

How much did tariffs cost me?

The Yale Budget Lab estimates that the average U.S. household paid approximately $3,800 in additional costs due to tariffs in the past year. The exact amount depends on your spending patterns, household size, and which product categories you buy most. Our free calculator can give you a personalized estimate.

How is this different from a class action?

This is not a class action lawsuit. Tariff refunds are an established government process administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Importers file CAPE declarations to recover overpaid duties, and those savings can be distributed to consumers through participating companies. There is no litigation involved.

When can I claim my refund?

Consumer distribution depends on importers first recovering their tariff overpayments through CAPE Phase 1 filings. As refunds are processed and distributed, participating retailers and brands will notify eligible consumers. Sign up to be notified when distributions begin in your product categories.

The consumer tariff impact calculator is completely free. If you participate in a future consumer distribution, the participating importer or retailer covers the distribution costs. Consumers never pay an upfront fee.

Consumer Tariff Impact

The Government Collected $166 Billion in Tariffs. Here's Your Share.

The average U.S. household overpaid an estimated $3,800 per year in hidden tariffs on everyday purchases.

Source: Yale Budget Lab, 2025 analysis of effective tariff rates on consumer goods

Estimated annual tariff cost per household

$3,800

per year in hidden costs

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How Tariffs Cost You Money

When the U.S. government imposes tariffs on imported goods, it's not foreign companies that pay — it's American consumers. Importers pass the added duty costs through to retailers, who pass them to you at the register.

A 25% tariff on furniture means the $800 sofa you bought likely cost $200 more than it should have. A 30% tariff on shoes means your $120 running shoes included roughly $28 in hidden tariff costs. These increases are baked into the sticker price — you never see a separate “tariff” line item on your receipt.

Furniture

$800 Sofa

25% tariff → +$200 hidden cost

Footwear

$120 Shoes

30% tariff → +$28 hidden cost

Electronics

$1,000 Laptop

12.5% tariff → +$111 hidden cost

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What Is the CAPE Refund Program?

CAPE (Customs Automated Processing Engine) Phase 1 is the U.S. government program that allows importers to recover tariffs they overpaid. When tariff rates are reduced or eliminated, importers can file declarations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to get money back.

How consumers benefit: When importers recover overpaid tariffs, participating retailers and brands can distribute a portion of those savings back to the consumers who originally paid the inflated prices. This is the B2B2C (business-to-business-to-consumer) distribution model.

Think of it like a rebate program: the government returns money to the importer, and the importer shares a portion with you.

Product Categories Most Affected

Tariff rates vary widely by product type. Here are the categories where consumers are paying the most in hidden costs.

Electronics

+7.5 - 25%

Laptops, phones, TVs, headphones, smart home devices

Clothing

+17 - 33%

Everyday apparel, jackets, activewear, accessories

Furniture

+25 - 31%

Sofas, beds, desks, shelving, outdoor furniture

Coffee & Food

+15 - 33%

Coffee, tea, spices, packaged goods, supplements

Auto Parts

+20 - 25%

Tires, brake pads, filters, batteries, accessories

Toys

+10 - 25%

Board games, action figures, outdoor toys, puzzles

Appliances

+20 - 25%

Washers, dryers, microwaves, vacuums, air purifiers

Shoes

+20 - 48%

Sneakers, boots, sandals, dress shoes, work footwear

Tariff rates shown are approximate effective rates including IEEPA/Section 301 surcharges. Actual rates vary by HTS subheading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can consumers get tariff refunds?: Yes. When importers recover overpaid tariffs through the CBP CAPE program, a portion of that savings can flow back to consumers through participating retailers and brands. Tariffi's B2B2C distribution program connects importers who receive refunds with the end consumers who ultimately paid the inflated prices.
How much did tariffs cost me?: The Yale Budget Lab estimates that the average U.S. household paid approximately $3,800 in additional costs due to tariffs in the past year. The exact amount depends on your spending patterns, household size, and which product categories you buy most. Our free calculator can give you a personalized estimate.
How is this different from a class action?: This is not a class action lawsuit. Tariff refunds are an established government process administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Importers file CAPE declarations to recover overpaid duties, and those savings can be distributed to consumers through participating companies. There is no litigation involved.
When can I claim my refund?: Consumer distribution depends on importers first recovering their tariff overpayments through CAPE Phase 1 filings. As refunds are processed and distributed, participating retailers and brands will notify eligible consumers. Sign up to be notified when distributions begin in your product categories.
Is there a fee?: The consumer tariff impact calculator is completely free. If you participate in a future consumer distribution, the participating importer or retailer covers the distribution costs. Consumers never pay an upfront fee.

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