Time-Sensitive · Section 122 Sunset
Scheduled ~July 24, 2026 · appeal pending
Section 122 (10%) scheduled to sunset — appeal pending, Congress could extend.
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Apparel Importer? Your IEEPA Refund Is Sitting in CBP's Queue.
Vietnam 46%, Cambodia 49%, Bangladesh 37% — the IEEPA rates SCOTUS struck down were brutal for apparel. Refunds are flowing now. Calculate yours in 60 seconds.
An estimated $20-35B in apparel IEEPA tariffs was collected in 2025 — the IEEPA layer is refundable (MFN and Section 301 duties are not).
Top Apparel Source Countries · Pre-SCOTUS vs Current
| Country | IEEPA (was) | Current | Refund Eligible? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | 46% | 10% | Yes (+36%) |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | 37% | 10% | Yes (+27%) |
| 🇰🇭Cambodia | 49% | 10% | Yes (+39%) |
| 🇨🇳China | 34% | 10% | Yes (+24%) |
| 🇮🇳India | 18% | 10% | Yes (+8%) |
Example Refund Scenario
$500K apparel container from Vietnam → ≈ $241,500
46% IEEPA × $500K + ~5% interest
What Apparel Importers Should Know
- Country diversification away from China in 2024-2025 pushed apparel sourcing into the hardest-hit IEEPA tariff brackets
- Most apparel importers were paying 34-49% IEEPA on top of MFN — the largest single duty layer
- Refund estimates for mid-volume apparel importers commonly hit $250K-$2M
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