2/24/26 — VOS Plaintiffs Move for Mandate in CAFC; Customs Confirms 10% Worldwide Tariffs

Two significant developments occurred today in the IEEPA tariff space.

VOS Motion for Mandate at the CAFC

The plaintiffs in VOS (Vos International, et al.) filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) requesting a mandate of the case back to the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT). The purpose of the motion is to obtain a judgment from the CIT based on the Supreme Court's ruling that IEEPA tariffs are unconstitutional. A mandate from the CAFC would allow the CIT to enter a final judgment, which is a critical step toward obtaining refunds for importers who paid IEEPA tariffs.

Customs Issues CSMS Confirming 10% Worldwide Tariffs

Also today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) notice confirming the implementation of new worldwide tariffs at 10% under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. These tariffs were imposed by presidential proclamation following the Supreme Court's decision striking down the IEEPA tariffs, and took effect today, February 24, 2026. Importers should review their entries and consult with trade counsel regarding the impact of these new duties on their supply chains.