The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?

A woman carries reusable shopping bags to her car on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Portland, Ore. Jenny Kane/AP

Jenny Kane/AP

Will Chyrsanthos wanted something striking for his entryway bathroom. So last year, while doing home renovations, he imported a sky-blue concrete sink from Bulgaria. The ramp sink ended up costing him an extra $250 because of tariffs.

When U.S Customs launched its online portal Monday to start the process of refunding $166 billion in