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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially launched the CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) portal, allowing importers to begin filing claims for IEEPA duty refunds through the ACE system. While this marks a major step forward for the trade community, filing through CAPE is not simply a submission—it requires careful preparation. Importers who take the time to review eligibility, confirm system access, and align internally will be best positioned to avoid delays and maximize refund opportunities.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially confirmed that the IEEPA duty refund process will begin on April 20, 2026, with the launch of a new system within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) known as CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries). This development follows the Supreme Court’s February 20 ruling that invalidated IEEPA tariffs, creating a significant opportunity for importers to recover previously paid duties. However, the refund process is not automatic and requires action from importers of record or their licensed customs brokers.
Effective April 6, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented new trade measures introducing additional duties on certain steel, aluminum, and copper articles, as well as their derivative products. These changes significantly expand duty exposure across multiple industries and introduce new compliance requirements that importers must carefully navigate.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced Phase 1 of its new CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) system, marking an important step toward processing refunds tied to expired IEEPA tariffs. While this update provides more clarity, the rollout is limited and importers should understand what qualifies and what to expect.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced a new ACE report designed to improve visibility into refund processing issues. The REV-613 ACH Rejected Refunds Report allows importers, brokers, and filers to identify refunds that have been rejected specifically due to missing or incorrect banking information.
At Radius International, we closely monitor developments in global trade to help our customers stay ahead of changes that could impact their imports and supply chains. Recently, the U.S. government has made a significant shift in its trade policy, which could affect businesses across multiple industries.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on March 11 that it has initiated a series of investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to examine the impact of structural overcapacity in global manufacturing sectors.
Recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East have created significant disruption across key global shipping corridors, particularly impacting container shipping routes through the Persian Gulf and Red Sea.
Recent federal trade actions have reshaped the tariff landscape once again. In late February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the imposition of tariffs. Shortly thereafter, a new temporary import surcharge was introduced under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Supply chains today are more complex than ever. Between global disruptions, rising costs, and increasing customer expectations, businesses are facing constant pressure to perform without room for error.
Global trade in 2026 is facing a wave of uncertainty as tariffs continue to shift and evolve. For U.S. importers, this means navigating rising costs, changing regulations, and an overall lack of consistency in trade policy.
Chinese New Year 2026 begins on February 17th, marking one of the most significant annual disruptions to global supply chains. Each year, factories across China and parts of Asia close for 2–3 weeks as workers return home to celebrate. However, the impact extends far beyond the holiday itself. Production slowdowns typically begin one to two weeks prior to the official holiday and can linger weeks after factories reopen due to labor shortages and backlogged orders.

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