Court Hears Request to Certify a Nationwide Class of Importers

A motion filed June 4, 2026 asks the Court of International Trade to certify a nationwide class in the IEEPA refund litigation. It was argued August 6; no ruling as of mid-September.

Event date: August 6, 2026. By the TariffClarity editorial team. Published September 24, 2026

On June 4, 2026, plaintiffs in the V.O.S. Selections case asked the Court of International Trade to certify a nationwide class of importers under Rule 23(b)(2). The court heard argument on August 6, 2026. As of September 11, no ruling had been reported.

Why it matters

If a class were certified, relief could reach importers who have not filed their own cases. Until then, law firms describe filing an individual case as the confirmed route for finally liquidated entries.

What this means for importers

A pending class motion is not a reason to let a deadline pass. See the two-year deadline and talk to a trade attorney.

General information, not legal or customs advice. Facts last reviewed September 24, 2026. Confirm dates and options for your entries with a licensed professional.

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General information, not legal advice. Tariff refund rules and court rulings are changing. Deadlines depend on your own entries. Confirm your options with a licensed customs broker or attorney. TariffClarity is not a law firm or customs broker.

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