Hartley Law Tariff Charge Cases

Do you believe you're owed a tariff refund?

We are reviewing potential cases where tariffs were charged to consumers but the company is getting a tariff refund.

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About this consumer investigation

Many businesses referenced tariffs in pricing, invoices, and surcharges. Some consumers report seeing a separate tariff line item. Others report price increases where the company stated tariffs were the reason, including notices on websites, checkout messages, email announcements, or customer service explanations.

We are reviewing potential consumer cases involving tariff labeled charges, tariff surcharges, or tariff attributed price hikes that may have been unfair, misleading, or improperly disclosed depending on the facts.

If you believe you were charged a tariff by a business, the short intake helps us evaluate patterns and potential claims.

Who may be eligible?

Eligibility depends on the specific facts. Factors that may be relevant include:

  • You saw a line item labeled tariff, tariff surcharge, duty, or similar wording on an invoice or receipt
  • You received a company email or saw a website posting stating tariffs were being added or used to justify a price increase
  • You were told by the business that tariffs caused the charge or the higher price
  • You can identify the business and roughly when the charge or price increase happened

Every situation is different. The best way to determine whether you may have a claim is through a confidential review.

What to keep for your records

Hold onto anything that shows the tariff reference or price change, including:

  • Invoices and receipts
  • Order confirmations and checkout screenshots
  • Emails or messages from the company referencing tariffs
  • Website screenshots showing a tariff notice or tariff surcharge policy

Case evaluation process

1

Complete the form

Answer a few questions about the company and how you learned about the tariff charge, then provide your contact information.

2

Brief call with the Hartley Law team

A team member may contact you to confirm details and ask what documentation you have.

3

Attorney review

If your report fits potential claims, we will schedule an attorney call to discuss next steps.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions from consumers considering a tariff charge case review.

A. A tariff charge or tariff surcharge is a fee added by a company and labeled as a tariff, duty, import fee, or similar wording on an invoice or receipt. It can also include a price increase the company said was due to tariffs.
A. It depends on how the tariff was disclosed and represented. If you were charged a tariff, tariff surcharge, or experienced a price increase due to tariffs, submit your information for review.
A. You may still qualify. If the company stated that tariffs caused the price increase through a website notice, email, or invoice explanation, that information may be relevant.
A. Some companies may seek tariff refunds. Whether consumers can recover money depends on the facts, how the tariff charge was presented, and applicable consumer protection laws.
A. Helpful documentation includes invoices showing a tariff charge, receipts listing a tariff surcharge, emails referencing tariffs, or screenshots of a posted tariff notice.
A. No. Submitting information about a tariff charge or tariff refund does not create an attorney client relationship. Representation begins only after a signed agreement.

Get your free
case evaluation

If you believe a business charged you a tariff or raised pricing and blamed tariffs, you may qualify for legal action. Submit your information today for a free and confidential case evaluation.

Free consultation

Short intake. Tell us whether you believe you were charged a tariff and how you learned about it.

Do you believe you were charged a tariff?

How did you learn about the tariff charge?

Name of the company

Your contact information

Thank you. Our team will contact you shortly.

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