CBP Launches CAPE Portal for IEEPA Tariff Refunds
Summary
CBP's Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool is now live as the exclusive intake mechanism for administrative processing of IEEPA tariff refund claims stemming from Supreme Court invalidation of emergency tariffs. Only importers of record or licensed customs brokers who originally filed the import entry may submit claims through the ACE Portal, using a formal declaration with a .CSV file containing up to 9,999 entries. Phase 1 eligibility is limited to unliquidated entries and those liquidated within the prior 80 days.
“CBP has communicated that CAPE is the exclusive intake mechanism for administrative processing of IEEPA tariff refund claims.”
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CBP has launched the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool as the exclusive online portal for submitting administrative refund claims for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) that were invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court. The portal is accessed through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data Portal and requires a formal CAPE declaration plus a formatted .CSV file with up to 9,999 import entries per submission.\n\nImporters of record and licensed customs brokers who filed the original import entries are the only parties authorized to file CAPE declarations. Affected importers should verify ACE Portal account status, enable ACH Refund Authorization with up-to-date banking information, and confirm eligibility for Phase 1 claims, which is limited to unliquidated entries and entries liquidated within the prior 80 days. CBP advises that processing times may vary based on claim volume and complexity, and certain factors such as suspended liquidation or pending protests may affect eligibility or timing.
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April 22, 2026
CBP Launches Cape Platform for Tariff Refund Claims
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) has opened a dedicated online portal for submitting refund claims for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) that were invalidated by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Refund claims must be submitted through CBP’s Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (“CAPE”) tool. CAPE is accessed through the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (“ACE Portal”). CBP has communicated that CAPE is the exclusive intake mechanism for administrative processing of IEEPA tariff refund claims. Claims are submitted with a formal declaration along with a .CSV file meeting specific formatting requirements which may include up to 9,999 import entries. Only the importer of record, or the licensed customs broker who filed the original import entry, may file a CAPE declaration. CBP is processing claims in phases, and only certain unliquidated entries and entries that have liquidated within the prior 80 days are eligible in the Phase 1 rollout.
Follow these steps to request a tariff refund using the CAPE system:
- Log in to the ACE Portal (an active ACE account is required).
- Enable ACH Refund Authorization in your ACE Portal and ensure your bank account information is up to date.
- Access the CAPE system refund module within the ACE Portal.
- Submit a CAPE declaration using the template provided in the CAPE system. CBP has cautioned that refund claims will be reviewed for accuracy and eligibility and that processing times may vary depending on claim volume and complexity. Importers can track the status of their declarations through their ACE Portal. Certain other factors may impact timing or eligibility for refund through the CAPE system including suspension of liquidation or pending protests.
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