After much anticipation, the US Customs’ CAPE System Phase 1 is set to launch on Monday, April 20, 2026. This initiative will enable tens of thousands of importers to seek billions of dollars in IEEPA tariff refunds. If you are an importer expecting IEEPA tariff refunds, the key question is: are you ready? Click below to learn more.
On April 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). CAPE will simplify International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty refund requests made pursuant to court order and in accordance with appropriate statutory authority by providing an electronic pathway to submit valid IEEPA duty refund claims.
Click below to learn more about the CAPE System and the IEEPA refund process.
CBP is developing the CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) system within ACE to process refunds of duties imposed under IEEPA.
Importers seeking to recover IEEPA duty should monitor CBP announcements regarding the CAPE system and key dates. While CBP projects that Phase I could be operational as early as late April, meaning importers should begin preparing now for future CAPE Declaration submissions once the system is operational.
There are many steps importers must take to help ensure a trouble-free refund process. Click below to learn more about how Trade Compliance Pros can put your organization on the path toward being fully prepared to apply for your IEEPA duty refunds.
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Polices & Procedures (P&P) were the norm for decades, but in recent years, it seems organizations have relied more heavily on legacy or “tribal” knowledge that is passed on from employee to employee than on documented and maintained policies and procedures. This is a risky practice for any organization, but the risk exposure is magnified where an organization’s Custom’s business is concerned.
With recent global tariff developments, Trade Compliance has surged to the forefront of current news. Here are 5 important areas that importers/exporters should focus on regarding Trade Compliance.
The Trump Administration’s Trade Policy Agenda document has been published and is available online. Click on the link for more information and access to the USTR’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda and 2024 Annual Report.
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