Does DHL file IEEPA refund claims for customers?

Generally, no. DHL's customs brokerage handles standard import clearance, not protest filings related to the Supreme Court ruling. You need to file separately through a recovery service or directly with CBP.

How do I get my CBP Form 7501 from DHL?

Contact DHL Global Forwarding or your DHL account manager and request copies of all CBP Form 7501 entry summaries for the period April 2, 2025 through February 20, 2026. They are legally required to retain these records for 5 years.

I used DHL Express for small shipments — do I qualify?

If your DHL Express shipments were formally entered through customs (not under the $800 de minimis threshold) and had IEEPA duties assessed, yes. Shipments under the de minimis threshold typically don't have formal entries or duty payments.

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IEEPA Tariff Refund for DHL Importers

If DHL Global Forwarding or DHL Customs Services handled your import clearance, you likely paid IEEPA tariffs that are now recoverable. We handle the entire refund process.

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145%

Peak IEEPA Tariff Rate

Aug 2026

Filing Deadline

How DHL Imports Were Affected by IEEPA Tariffs

DHL is one of the largest customs brokers in the United States, clearing millions of shipments annually. If you imported goods through DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, or DHL eCommerce between April 2025 and February 2026, the IEEPA tariffs were applied to your entries at the time of clearance. DHL's customs brokerage arm processed these duties on your behalf, but the importer of record — your company — is the party entitled to the refund.

Getting Your CBP Form 7501 from DHL

To file for your IEEPA tariff refund, you need your CBP Form 7501 entry summaries. DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Customs Services retain these records and can provide them upon request. Contact your DHL account representative or reach out to DHL's customs brokerage division directly. Request all 7501s for entries between April 2, 2025 and February 20, 2026. Tariff Arrow can also help you obtain these documents as part of our service.

Why DHL Won't File Your Refund Claim

DHL's customs brokerage handles import clearance — filing entries, classifying goods, and ensuring compliance. Filing IEEPA refund protests is a different service entirely. Most DHL brokerage offices are not proactively filing protest claims for their clients due to liability concerns, resource constraints, and the specialized nature of post-ruling recovery. This is exactly why dedicated recovery services exist. Tariff Arrow specializes in this process so DHL importers don't have to navigate it alone.