Most of our imported products are subject to tariffs, indirect taxes, quotas and non-tariff trade barriers that may limit the quantity of products that we may import into the U.S. and other countries or may impact the cost of such products. To maximize opportunities, we rely on free trade agreements and other supply chain initiatives and, as a result, we are subject to government regulations and restrictions with respect to our cross-border activity. Additionally, we are subject to government regulations relating to importation activities, including related to U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") enforcement actions. The imposition of taxes, duties and quotas, the withdrawal from or material modification to trade agreements, and/or the detention of our goods by CBP or other customs authorities, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
International trade disputes as well as changes and uncertainty regarding international trade and trade policies, including the imposition or threat of the imposition of new or increased tariffs or other trade restrictions on goods from the countries where our manufacturers are located, could result in a materially adverse impact to our business. During fiscal 2026, the primary manufacturers of Coach products were located in Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and India, and the primary manufacturers of Kate Spade products were located in Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Bangladesh. Increased tariffs or other trade restrictions against these countries, as well as any tariffs or other trade restrictions implemented by these countries in retaliation, could limit our ability to manufacture products in countries that have the labor and technical expertise needed. Further, we have developed strategies to mitigate the impact of additional tariffs; however, these strategies may not be effective, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") were invalid. The U.S. Court of International Trade subsequently ordered refunds for qualifying customs entries. CBP has established a phased administrative process for submitting refund claims for certain IEEPA tariffs. The Company paid approximately $117 million in IEEPA tariffs. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we received cash refunds related to the previously paid IEEPA tariffs of $2.1 million. In addition, as of June 27, 2026, we determined that the receipt of the remaining refunds of the previously paid IEEPA tariffs was probable. We estimate the amount of the probable refund to be $114.7 million, which was recorded as a receivable. Although the Company believes collection of the IEEPA tariffs is probable based on currently available information, the timing of cash receipts is dependent upon the execution of the refund process by the CBP and the U.S. Treasury Department.
Following the Supreme Court's decision, the U.S. Administration announced a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 which became effective February 24, 2026, for a period of up to 150 days, which expired on July 24, 2026. On May 7, 2026, the CIT ruled the Section 122 tariffs were invalid. The government has appealed the ruling and the Company is awaiting a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals. On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Administration announced the final remedy in
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the Section 301 investigations relating to forced labor practices, imposing new tariff rates ranging from 10% to 12.5% on most imports from certain countries, effective upon the expiration of the temporary Section 122 tariffs.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling did not impact any of the recently imposed tariffs, under either Section 122, Section 301, or Section 338 of the various trade statutes, nor does it prohibit the imposition of future tariffs through alternative trade authorities available to the U.S. administration. Accordingly, uncertainty with respect to tariffs remains ongoing, and U.S. import tariffs and international trade arrangements will continue to change, potentially without warning and to an extent or duration that is difficult to predict. Changing tariff rates and shifting trade policies have created significant uncertainty for suppliers, consumers, and us, and our efforts to mitigate the impacts of tariffs are time-consuming and costly and may not be effective. Our ability to navigate any uncertainty, changes or expansion in tariffs or other trade restrictions could have a material negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, any negative perception of or sentiment towards the U.S., whether in response to changes in tariffs, trade policy or otherwise, could impact the perception of our Company.