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Indian exporters are chasing a share of cancelled US tariffs worth $166 billion, but American buyers hold the claims and control what may return.
Key Highlights
The United States has started returning duties collected under tariffs struck down by the US Supreme Court on February 20, 2026. By June 9, US Customs and Border Protection had paid about $23 billion from a refund pool of nearly $166 billion, according to Reuters.
Indian exporters may be linked to $10 billion to $12 billion of that amount, NDTV reported on April 21, 2026 citing GTRI. Yet the money will not travel directly to India. US importers paid the duties, filed the claims and legally received the refunds.
The CAPE electronic claims system opened on April 20, 2026. The operation covers millions of import entries, while some complicated claims still need manual checks.
These are tariff-linked values, not confirmed payments to Indian firms. That distinction is crucial.
A Tiruppur garment supplier that cut its dollar price to retain a US buyer may now ask for part of the refund. An engineering unit in Rajkot could instead seek a higher rate on its next shipment. These are commercial settlements, not government compensation.
Textiles and apparel account for an estimated $4 billion of the India-linked amount. Engineering goods contribute about $4 billion, while chemicals account for nearly $2 billion, according to Fortune India’s April 22 report.
Any recovery could repair working capital, protect jobs and revive orders. The earlier tariff shock had reached 50%, squeezing export margins and credit needs, as discussed in this
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GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava said Indian exporters do not have an automatic legal claim because US importers paid the duties and will receive the refunds. FIEO also advised exporters to contact American buyers and negotiate their share, according to Business Standard’s report published on April 22, 2026.
The first step is paperwork. Exporters should collect invoices, revised price sheets, contracts and emails showing whether they reduced prices or absorbed part of the tariff cost. A direct cash payment may be difficult to secure. Higher prices on future shipments, advance payments, faster settlement of pending dues or larger repeat orders may be more workable options.
Separately, GTRI estimated that $10 billion to $12 billion of the US refund pool is linked to Indian-origin goods, according to NDTV’s report published on April 21, 2026. This figure shows estimated exposure, not a confirmed inflow into India. The final amount will depend on contracts, supporting records and buyer cooperation.
LoansJagat believes the $10 billion to $12 billion estimate should not be treated as a confirmed inflow into India. US importers hold the refund claims, so Indian exporters must use contracts, invoices and buyer emails to prove they absorbed part of the tariff cost.
Even partial recovery could improve cash flow, reduce working-capital pressure and support timely business loan repayments. LoansJagat previously examined how tariffs of up to 50% could affect Indian companies and corporate credit demand in its August 19, 2025 report.
The US refund programme has created a recovery route for Indian exporters, though no fixed amount is guaranteed. Contracts, records and buyer negotiations will decide how much money actually reaches India.
Will India Receive $12 Billion Directly?
No. US importers receive the refunds first. Indian suppliers must negotiate their share.
Which Indian Industries Have The Highest Exposure?
Textiles, engineering goods and chemicals account for about $10 billion of the estimated total.
What Proof Should Exporters Keep?
Save the documents that show the burden of tariffs was carried by the exporter and not the US buyer.
What are the consequences after the US Supreme Court removes the tariffs and who are the possible beneficiaries of the refunds?
While US importers will likely see a refund, Indian exporters will need to negotiate to reclaim the tariff costs.
What Impact Will the US Supreme Court’s Decision to Strike Down Several Tariffs Have?
The ruling may lower import costs, trigger refunds, and reshape trade decisions for affected businesses.
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