Get Your IEEPA Tariff Refund — Step-by-Step Guide
The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs. CAPE Phase 1 launches April 20, 2026 — we'll walk you through every step to claim your refund.
Three Steps to Your Refund
The CAPE portal simplifies the IEEPA tariff refund process into three key phases.
Check Your Eligibility
Determine if your entries qualify under Phase 1 of the IEEPA refund program — unliquidated and recently liquidated entries from imports of Canada, China, Mexico, and Venezuelan oil.
Prepare Your Data
Gather your entry numbers, set up ACE Portal access, and register your ACH refund account with CBP.
File via CAPE
Upload your CAPE Declaration with a CSV of qualifying entry numbers and receive your refund within 60-90 days.
Based on Official CBP Guidance
Our guide is built from verified U.S. government sources and legal analysis.
Authorized by Supreme Court ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (Feb 2026) — IEEPA tariffs declared unconstitutional in a 6-3 decision, CBP ordered to refund all collected duties.
Source: U.S. Supreme Court, February 20, 2026
CBP's CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) system is the official electronic portal within ACE for filing refund declarations — no paper forms required.
Source: CBP CSMS #64463820
Refunds processed via ACH direct deposit — expect 60 to 90 days after CBP accepts your declaration.
Source: CBP Refund Processing Guidelines
Phase 1 covers unliquidated entries and entries liquidated within approximately 80 days. Future phases will expand eligibility.
Source: CBP CAPE System Documentation