Kravet Inc. Tariff Surcharge Investigation

What Interior Designers and Architects Need to Know

Emery | Reddy, PC is investigating potential claims on behalf of interior designers and architects nationwide who were charged a separate “tariff surcharge” line item on Kravet invoices between September 15, 2025 and February 20, 2026.

Kravet Inc., the Woodbury, New York-based “to-the-trade” home furnishings company behind Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, GP&J Baker, and Donghia, began charging a separate tariff surcharge on imported fabrics, wallcoverings, and carpets purchased on or after September 15, 2025. In a letter to trade customers dated September 4, 2025, Cary Kravet announced a 10% surcharge on imports from China and India and a 5% surcharge on imports from other countries, appearing as its own line item on invoices and disclosed on Kravet’s trade website before checkout. Kravet exempted furniture from the surcharge entirely, saying more than 98% of its furniture is made in the United States.

Why This Matters Now

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and V.O.S. Selections v. United States that the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful. Those tariffs were officially terminated on February 24, 2026. Kravet itself filed a claim with the U.S. Court of International Trade on March 5, 2026 (Case No. 26-01484), seeking a refund of the tariffs it paid on its imports.

That raises a real question for design professionals who paid Kravet’s tariff surcharge between September 15, 2025 and February 20, 2026: if Kravet recovers money from the government for tariffs tied to that same period, what happens to the surcharge trade customers already paid? Emery | Reddy is investigating whether trade customers are entitled to a share of any recovery, and whether the surcharge itself was properly disclosed and charged in the first place.

Who May Qualify

We’re prioritizing outreach to interior designers and architects nationwide who:

• Hold a registered Kravet trade account and purchased directly from Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, GP&J Baker, or Donghia (not through a third party) between September 15, 2025 and February 20, 2026
• Bought fabrics, wallcoverings, or carpets/rugs (furniture purchases did not carry a surcharge and do not qualify)
• Have an invoice or receipt showing a separate tariff surcharge line item

Kravet sells exclusively to registered design professionals and architects, not directly to retail consumers, so this investigation is focused on trade account holders.

What to Look for on Your Invoice

Kravet’s own announcement to trade customers says the surcharge appears as its own line item on invoices, separate from the price of the product itself, and is also shown on Kravet’s trade website before an order is placed. Look for a line item referencing a tariff or import surcharge, typically calculated as 5% or 10% of the product cost depending on the country of origin. If you’re not sure whether a line item on your invoice qualifies, send it to us, and we’ll help you figure it out.

What to Do If You Think You Qualify

• Locate any Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, GP&J Baker, or Donghia invoices from September 15, 2025 through February 20, 2026
• Check for a tariff or surcharge line item
• Save or photograph the invoice, including the full itemized breakdown
• Note the product type (fabric, wallcovering, or carpet), purchase date, and surcharge amount
• Submit your information to Emery | Reddy for a Free Case Review

Do You Have Legal Options?

Companies may have obligations regarding what happens to a separate, itemized fee tied to a specific government tariff if that tariff is later struck down and refunded. Kravet has already filed its own claim seeking a refund of the tariffs at issue. Interior designers and architects who paid a Kravet tariff surcharge during

Contact Emery | Reddy today for a Free Case Review.

FAQ

Who qualifies for this investigation?

Interior designers and architects with a registered Kravet trade account who purchased fabrics, wallcoverings, or carpets, not furniture, from Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, GP&J Baker, or Donghia between September 15, 2025 and February 20, 2026, and whose invoice shows a tariff surcharge line item.

Does this include furniture purchases?

No. Kravet did not apply the surcharge to furniture, since it says more than 98% of its furniture is made in the United States. Only fabrics, wallcoverings, and carpets or rugs qualify.

What if I don’t have my original invoice?

Check your Kravet trade account or your email for an order confirmation. Reach out to us, and we can help you figure out next steps.

Has a lawsuit been filed against Kravet over this?

Not yet. Emery | Reddy is currently investigating potential claims and gathering information from affected design professionals. Kravet has filed its own separate claim seeking a government refund of the underlying tariffs.

Why did Kravet stop charging the surcharge?

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the underlying tariffs unlawful on February 20, 2026, and the tariffs were terminated February 24, 2026.