The Madrid Chamber of Commerce advises companies on the cancellation of IEEPA tariffs in the United States

La Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria y Servicios de Madrid has launched a technical advisory service for Madrid-based companies with interests in Estados UnidosThis measure is in response to the recent ruling of the Tribunal Supremo American that cancels the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), popularly known as "reciprocal" tariffs.

The court decision marks a milestone in the global trade by declaring those tariffs illegal. However, given that the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Since an automatic refund procedure has not yet been established, companies must resort to ordinary administrative mechanisms to recover the fees paid.

Procedures for the recovery of tariffs

La Cámara de Madrid It warns that the strategy will depend strictly on the settlement status of each transaction. For entries that have not yet been settled, companies can submit a Post Summary Correction (PSC) through the system ACE, usually managed by its customs broker.

In the case of tickets that have already been paid for, the procedure requires the submission of a formal protest through the CBP Form 19It is imperative that this request be made within a maximum period of 180 days from the date of liquidation, based legally on the ruling of Supremo.

Merchandise Status	Complaint Mechanism	Required Technical Action
Unpaid tickets	Post Summary Correction (PSC)	Line removal IEEPA at the Entry Summary.
Tickets sold out	Formal protest (CBP Form 19)	Submission within 180 days after settlement.
Complex cases/High volume	Lawsuit before the CIT	Request for recalculation through judicial channels.

The USA Trade Desk service: Specialized support

To mitigate the impact of these trade tensions, the chamber institution has strengthened its service USA Trade Desk: Nuevo EscenarioThis program seeks to protect the competitiveness of Madrid companies through the following lines of action:

Detailed identification of operations affected by tariffs IEEPA.
Comprehensive documentary review and technical analysis of tariff classification.
Guidance on processing refunds with the authorities of Estados Unidos.
Strategic assessment of the regulatory impact on operations exportation and importation.

In the institution's words, anticipation is key, since the ruling leaves open the possibility that the administration of EE. UU. establish a specific procedure in the future. In the meantime, the Cámara de Comercio de Madrid reaffirms its commitment to business internationalization and the legal security of the productive fabric.

Key points and frequently asked questions about the cancellation of IEEPA tariffs

1. What has happened to the IEEPA tariffs in the U.S.?

El Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos has declared them illegal, allowing companies to request a refund of the fees paid under this concept of "reciprocal" tariffs.

2. Is the refund automatic?

No. There is currently no automated process in place by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Companies must act proactively through formal protests or input corrections.