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CAPE Goes Live for IEEPA Tariff Refunds, 63% Coverage, Exclusions Apply

CBP launched Phase 1 of its Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) capability within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on April 20, 2026. Phase 1 covers approximately 63% of entries that had IEEPA tariffs imposed, with refunds expected within 60-90 days of acceptance. Phase 1 excludes entries on reconciliation, drawback claims, open protests, non-ACE filings, and AD/CVD-suspended entries representing approximately $2.9 billion in IEEPA duties that will require manual processing.