Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States
A federal court ruled that IEEPA tariffs collected starting early 2025 were unlawful. If your business was the Importer of Record on those entries, you can file to get those duties back.
Importers of Record who paid IEEPA tariffs between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026 on entries that are unliquidated or liquidated within 80 days of CAPE submission. Only the Importer of Record (IOR) that originally paid the duties may file via CAPE Phase 1. Payout: Approximately $165 billion in unlawfully collected IEEPA duties across more than 53 million entries filed by over 330,000 importers. No proof of purchase is required to file. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if your company was the Importer of Record (IOR) that actually paid IEEPA tariffs on goods imported between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026, and those entries are either still unliquidated or were liquidated within 80 days of your CAPE submission. Only the original IOR can file — not customs brokers or third parties.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Importers of Record who paid IEEPA tariffs between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026 on entries that are unliquidated or liquidated within 80 days of CAPE submission. Only the Importer of Record (IOR) that originally paid the duties may file via CAPE Phase 1.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How hard is this claim to file?
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- ACH registration in ACE is a hard prerequisite — CBP will reject your refund even if your CAPE Declaration passes all validations if banking info is not on file first.
- CAPE Phase 1 only covers entries that are unliquidated or liquidated within 80 days of your submission date — entries outside that window require a separate Protest filing with a 180-day clock running from final liquidation.
- Only the Importer of Record that originally paid the IEEPA tariffs may file via CAPE Phase 1 — a broker or other party cannot claim on your behalf through this channel.
- Use only the official CBP ACE Portal at cbp.gov; the document does not list any filing deadline for CAPE submissions, so check the CBP page directly for any cutoff that may have been posted.
- Each CAPE Declaration is capped at 9,999 entries, but multiple declarations can be filed by the same importer, so plan your CSV batches accordingly.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Complete CBP's electronic ACH refund registration in ACE before submitting anything — the document is explicit that refunds will be rejected until this is done.
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2Log into the ACE Portal and download the CBP-provided CSV template for CAPE Declarations.
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3Populate the CSV with your eligible entry numbers — entries must be either unliquidated or liquidated within 80 days of your submission date; file multiple declarations if you have more than 9,999 entries.
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4Upload the completed CSV through the CAPE Claim Portal in ACE and let the automated file-level and entry-level validations run.
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5Track which entries pass validation — those that do are queued for automated duty recalculation and reliquidation, with refunds generally expected within approximately 60-90 days following acceptance.
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6For any entries that were already finally liquidated beyond the 80-day CAPE window, consult your customs broker about filing a Protest under 19 U.S.C. § 1514 — you have up to 180 days after final liquidation to do so.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Claim deadline queued for re-check
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Eligibility summary
Importers of Record who paid IEEPA tariffs between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026 on entries that are unliquidated or liquidated within 80 days of CAPE submission. Only the Importer of Record (IOR) that originally paid the duties may file via CAPE Phase 1.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
No supporting documentation is required at the time of submission beyond the list of entry numbers.
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Approximately $165 billion in unlawfully collected IEEPA duties across more than 53 million entries filed by over 330,000 importers.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Refund Disbursement: "The consolidation of refunds by liquidation date and importer of record (or a designated third-party recipient via CBP Form 4811), with electronic disbursement through the Department of the Treasury."
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Court
U.S. Court of International Trade
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Court: U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT). Judge: Richard K. Eaton.
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Class period start
February 4, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
February 24, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
1:26-cv-01259
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
not_applicable
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Each CAPE Declaration is submitted through the ACE Portal using a CBP provided CSV template. No supporting documentation is required at the time of submission beyond the list of entry numbers.
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Case name
Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Name: Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States.
Common questions
Is the Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under case 1:26-cv-01259 in U.S. Court of International Trade. File only through the official settlement website (www.cbp.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Importers of Record who paid IEEPA tariffs between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026 on entries that are unliquidated or liquidated within 80 days of CAPE submission. Only the Importer of Record (IOR) that originally paid the duties may file via CAPE Phase 1.
How much can I get from the Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States settlement?
Approximately $165 billion in unlawfully collected IEEPA duties across more than 53 million entries filed by over 330,000 importers. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payments started. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States pay out?
Current payment status: Payments started. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Atmus Filtration, Inc. v. United States claim form?
No claim form is needed — not_applicable Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Who can file a claim?
Only the Importer of Record (IOR) that originally paid the IEEPA tariffs on qualifying entries can file through CAPE Phase 1. Customs brokers or other agents cannot file on their own behalf.
What entries qualify?
Entries where your business paid IEEPA tariffs between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026, and those entries are still unliquidated or were liquidated within 80 days of your CAPE submission.
Do I need to gather receipts or proof of payment?
No — proof documents are not required. The government's own entry records cover the duties you paid.
How much will I get back?
Your refund equals the IEEPA duties your business paid on qualifying entries. The court found approximately $165 billion was collected across all affected importers; your share reflects what you specifically paid.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Disclaimer
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