DHL company statement in response to the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court dated February 20, 2026

DHL is issuing this statement in response to the February 20, 2026 ruling by the United States Supreme Court holding that the tariffs implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful, including, without limitation, country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs and the “fentanyl/trafficking” tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Consistent with the Court’s decision and guidance issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on February 22, 2026, tariffs imposed under IEEPA will no longer apply to shipments entering the United States as of 12:00 a.m. EST on February 24, 2026. All other applicable duties and tariff programs remain unaffected by the Court’s ruling.

We recognize that this decision may prompt questions from customers who previously paid IEEPA-related tariffs and are seeking clarity regarding potential refunds. Please keep in mind that while we expect a refund process will be established, at this time, neither the U.S. government nor the courts have provided guidance on the availability of refunds or implemented a formal refund procedure, and the situation remains fluid. DHL is closely monitoring developments and is prepared to assist customers with refunds if and when they become available, and as per customer request.

DHL remains committed to supporting our customers in understanding the implications of this significant ruling and will continue to provide timely updates as additional information becomes available.