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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its Frequently Asked Questions regarding IEEPA duty refunds and the CAPE declaration process, providing importers and customs brokers with additional clarity on account management, refund processing, and common filing issues. The updates, highlighted by the NCBFAA Customs Committee and Counsel of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, reflect CBP’s continued efforts to improve the refund experience for trade participants.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a significant ruling on June 11, allowing the federal government to continue collecting the 10% Section 122 tariffs while legal challenges against the measure move forward.
Importers are facing two significant trade developments that could affect sourcing decisions, compliance obligations, and overall landed costs in the months ahead. The first is a series of changes to certain Section 232 tariffs scheduled to take effect on June 8, 2026. The second is a newly proposed Section 301 tariff action from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that would impose additional duties on imports from 60 countries identified in a forced labor trade investigation.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated its IEEPA FAQ page on May 26, 2026, adding two important responses related to reconciliation filings and CAPE refund processing.
The temporary 10% Section 122 import surcharge is currently scheduled to remain in effect through July 24, 2026, unless extended or modified through future government action. As the deadline approaches, importers should begin reviewing supply chain strategies, shipment timing, and overall landed cost exposure to help prepare for potential trade policy changes in the months ahead.
In today’s rapidly evolving trade environment, accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification has become more important than ever. With ongoing tariff updates, changing trade policies, and increased Customs scrutiny, even small classification errors can create costly disruptions throughout the supply chain.
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As global trade policies continue to evolve, importers are facing new developments that may impact duty exposure, customs compliance, and supply chain planning. This week, two major updates are drawing attention across the trade community: a proposed increase on tariffs for EU-manufactured automobiles and the official launch of CBP’s CAPE Phase 1 refund process for certain IEEPA duties.
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.

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