How do I check if I'm owed a tariff refund?
Quick answer
Visit tariffi.io and follow the consumer eligibility check flow. You will need basic information about your purchases: retailer name, approximate purchase dates, and product categories. Tariffi cross-references your purchases against participating retailers and tariff-affected product categories to determine if you qualify for a consumer refund.
Detailed Answer
Checking your eligibility for a consumer tariff refund through Tariffi is straightforward.
For consumers:
- Visit the consumer eligibility check at tariffi.io.
- Provide basic purchase information: retailer or brand name, approximate purchase dates, and general product categories (electronics, clothing, home goods, etc.).
- Tariffi checks for matches. Our platform cross-references your information against participating retailers and importers who have recovered tariff overpayments and opted into the consumer distribution program.
- If eligible, you receive a refund estimate. The estimate shows which of your purchases qualify and the approximate refund amount based on the tariff differential on those products.
- Claim your refund. If the amount is above the distribution threshold, you can claim your refund through the platform.
For importers (business):
If you are a U.S. importer of record, the process is different:
- Upload your ES-003 entry-summary CSV at tariffi.io/intake/start.
- Tariffi analyzes every entry for IEEPA and Section 301 eligibility.
- You see a per-entry breakdown of qualifying amounts and applicable fee tiers.
- The analysis is free and non-binding.
What you need as a consumer:
- No government documents or customs paperwork required
- No ACE portal access needed
- Basic purchase records (credit card statements, email receipts, or retailer order history are all sufficient)
- A U.S. bank account or digital wallet for receiving your refund
Response time: Consumer eligibility checks return results within minutes. If your retailer is participating, you can claim your refund immediately. If the retailer is not yet participating, you can register for notification when they join.
Related Questions
Can consumers get tariff refunds?
Yes, through Tariffi's B2B2C consumer refund distribution program. When importers and retailers recover tariff overpayments, a portion of those savings can flow through to end consumers who purchased affected products. Check your eligibility at tariffi.io to see if any of your recent purchases qualify for a refund.
How much did tariffs cost me as a consumer?
IEEPA and Section 301 tariffs added 7.5% to 25% to the cost of affected imported goods, primarily from China. On a $100 purchase, that means $7.50 to $25 in embedded tariff costs passed through as higher retail prices. Your actual exposure depends on what you bought, when, and from which retailers.
What is tariff passthrough?
Tariff passthrough is when importers pass the cost of tariffs through to downstream buyers via higher wholesale and retail prices. Studies show that Section 301 and IEEPA tariffs are largely passed through to U.S. consumers, meaning the economic burden falls on end purchasers, not the foreign exporters the tariffs target.
How is this different from a class action?
Tariffi's consumer refund distribution is a voluntary program, not litigation. Participating retailers and importers opt in to distribute refunds. There are no legal fees, no court proceedings, no settlement timelines, and no attorney contingency. You receive your refund directly through the platform — typically within days of claiming, not years.
Need help?
Upload your ES-003 to see how much you could recover, or talk to our team.