Tariff refunds may have gone to companies instead of consumers

Individuals who paid higher prices due to tariffs may be owed a refund that companies are keeping for themselves.

If you paid inflated prices for products due to recent government tariffs, you may be eligible to file a tariff refund lawsuit.

What to know about the tariff refund class action lawsuit

• Core Issue: Companies, including Nike, Home Depot, Adidas, Hermès, Macy’s, SharkNinja, Birkenstock, On, Rolex and others, allegedly raised prices in response to tariffs and passed those costs onto consumers. After the tariffs were later invalidated, many companies became eligible for tariff refunds — but consumers who paid the higher prices may not receive any of that money back.

• Who it Affects: This investigation may affect consumers nationwide who purchased products from companies that increased prices during the tariff period, between Aug. 1, 2025, and Feb. 15, 2026.

• Legal Status: Attorneys are actively investigating claims.

• Harm to Consumers: Consumers may have suffered financial losses by paying higher prices tied to tariffs without receiving any benefit from later government reimbursements.

• Take Action: If you purchased products during the tariff period and have receipts, order confirmations or other proof of purchase, you may qualify to take part in a tariff refund lawsuit. Complete the form on this page to check your eligibility.

What is the tariff refund class action lawsuit?

Consumers are pursuing legal claims against major retailers and brands, alleging that companies raised prices during the tariff period and later retained government tariff refunds rather than returning those funds to consumers who paid the higher costs.

These claims argue that:

• Companies increased prices on consumer products during the tariff period
• After the tariffs were invalidated in February 2026, the federal government became obligated to reimburse qualifying tariff payments, plus interest
• Some companies allegedly received — or became entitled to receive — those tariff refunds 
• Consumers may have paid more for products due to tariff price hikes, even though the tariffs were later reversed
• Companies may have been unjustly enriched by failing to provide refunds to consumers who paid higher prices due to illegal tariffs

Consumers who paid more for everyday goods because of tariff price hikes may now have legal options to seek compensation for alleged overpayments. 

Case updates

Legal status as of May 2026

• May 2026: Attorneys continue investigating potential class action claims. 
• February 2026: The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Following that decision, consumers began filing class action lawsuits alleging that certain companies improperly retained tariff refunds after passing on tariff-related costs to consumers through higher prices. 

This page was last reviewed and updated in May 2026 to reflect the latest case developments.

What were the tariffs, and why were they struck down? 

Beginning in 2025, the government announced widespread tariffs that affected a range of imported consumer goods. As a result, many retailers and consumer brands allegedly increased prices to offset rising tariff costs.

In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. As a result, the federal government became obligated to refund companies for qualifying tariff payments, including interest.

Attorneys investigating these claims allege that some companies retained — or may retain — those government tariff refunds without reimbursing consumers who paid higher prices during the tariff period.

What companies are being investigated

Several companies are already facing tariff refund lawsuits, including IKEA, Nintendo, UPS, Fabletics and more.

Attorneys are also investigating additional companies that allegedly increased consumer prices in connection with the tariffs. Brands under review include:

• Hermès
• Nike
• On (On Running)
• Home Depot
• Macy’s
• Adidas
• SharkNinja
• Birkenstock
• Rolex

Additional companies may be added as the investigation continues.

Consumers who purchased products from any of these brands — or from other companies that raised prices between Aug. 1, 2025, and Feb. 15, 2026 — may qualify to participate in the investigation. 

Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.