High Point, N.C. – At least nine home-related companies have turned to the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking refunds for tariffs they say were unlawfully collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, escalating a legal fight that could have broad implications for companies that rely on global sourcing.
The complaints, filed separately with the court, argue that tariffs imposed under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unconstitutional and therefore illegally collected from importers.
Four retailers, two rug companies, two textiles suppliers and one furniture manufacturer have sued the CBP seeking refunds for tariffs paid on goods brought into the U.S. Companies that have filed complaints are: City Furniture, Dania Inc. (Scandinavian Designs), American Furniture Warehouse, Global Home Imports, Rugs America, Jaipur Living, Culp Inc., Standard Textiles and Flexsteel. The complaints were filed as early as Feb. 20 (Rugs America) and as recent as Wednesday, March 4 (Flexsteel)…