The IEEPA Refund Class Action Now Has a Timetable: What the Freestyle World Scheduling Order Means for Importers Who Have Not Sued

By Erik | November 10, 2026
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The Court of International Trade’s November 9 scheduling order in Freestyle World sets concrete deadlines for the IEEPA tariff refund class action: a refund motion due November 11, the government’s Answer November 13, and briefing closed December 9. Importers who haven’t filed individually should calendar these dates and assess limitations deadlines now.

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