CBP Introduces CAPE Tool for IEEPA Refunds

New ACE Portal process consolidates duty refund submissions

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the launch of Phase 1 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the ACE Secure Data Portal, effective April 20, 2026. The tool allows CBP to consolidate IEEPA refund processing, including interest, rather than issuing refunds on an entry by entry basis.

Key points for importers and brokers:

• Phase 1 applies to certain unliquidated entries and entries that have liquidated in the past 80 days
• Refund requests will be submitted through a CAPE Declaration in the ACE Portal
• Proper ACE Portal access and ACH refund banking information are required
• CBP will remove applicable IEEPA HTS numbers, recalculate duties, and liquidate or reliquidate accordingly
• Refunds will be consolidated by Importer of Record (IOR) or designated refund recipient, and the liquidation date

CBP will continue to expand CAPE functionality in future phases and will issue additional guidance through CSMS as enhancements are deployed.

If you have questions about how this change may impact your IEEPA refund filings or ACE setup, please contact your Deringer representative.

Due to the rapidly changing application and modifications of duty rates, please note that Deringer is not responsible for coordinating the timing of U.S. entry and imposed tariff rates.

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