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.

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 tarifftariff surchargeduty, 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.

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions from consumers considering a tariff charge case review.
Q. What is a tariff charge or tariff surcharge?
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.
Q. I was charged a tariff by a company. Do I have a case?
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.
Q. What if I only saw a price increase due to tariffs?
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.
Q. Can I get a refund for a tariff charge?
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.
Q. What proof do I need for a tariff refund claim?
A. Helpful documentation includes invoices showing a tariff charge, receipts listing a tariff surcharge, emails referencing tariffs, or screenshots of a posted tariff notice.
Q. Does submitting this form create an attorney client relationship?
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.
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