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Did you pay tariffs on an overseas purchase last year? You might be owed a refund
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Mae Anderson | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this refund process can be found through local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles , some consumers may notice unexpected credits in their bank accounts. This development is related to refunds of certain fees paid on international purchases. A process to return these fees was initiated after a court decision earlier this year.
As a result, companies that handled customs paperwork for imported goods are now passing on refunds to their customers. Further information about this refund process can be found through local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles. Details about the court decision and the refund system are available for those seeking more information.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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