Stay informed with the latest CAPE and IEEPA tariff refund news.
CAPE Update Tracker
Use this as the quick context layer before you rely on CAPE alone. It keeps the live phase, latest official checkpoint, and main current limitation in one place.
Current phase
CBP deployed Phase 2 reconciliation functionality on June 29, 2026. The initial lane accepts Entry Types 01, 02, and 06 that are flagged for reconciliation, have no Entry Type 09 reconciliation on file, and remain unliquidated or within 80 days of liquidation. CBP reported 2.2 million reconciliation-flagged entries successfully filed by July 31.
Last official update reviewed
CBP's August 4 Lord Declaration reports $128.68 billion accepted for CAPE processing and approximately $100 billion completed and sent to Treasury as of July 31. 19,726 refunds (about $1.6 billion) remain held because importers have not provided ACH information. The August 5 CIT order confirms the July 17 reliquidation order has been entered in more than 3,700 IEEPA cases. CBP must file its next CAPE progress report by August 25, with a settlement conference on August 26.
Most important limitation
Judge Eaton's July 17 order directs CBP to reliquidate finally liquidated entries only for plaintiffs in the approximately 3,700 IEEPA cases assigned to the court. Importers who did not file a CIT lawsuit are not covered by this order. The government filed its opposition to the Freestyle World class-certification motion on July 28, so certification is contested and not guaranteed. File protective protests where the window is open and seek trade-counsel review for material finally liquidated claims.
CBP's August 4 progress report shows $128.68B accepted and $100B sent to Treasury, but 19,726 refunds remain held for missing ACH. See what it means for your refund.
Judge Eaton ordered CBP to reliquidate finally liquidated entries for 3,700+ IEEPA plaintiffs. Learn what the order requires and how to submit your CAPE declaration.
Euro-Notions dismissed its lead CIT IEEPA refund case; Freestyle World takes over with a class-certification motion pending. Pipeline now $121.75B.
FedEx customers: learn who files the CAPE claim, how to use the FedEx refund portal, and when an IEEPA refund payment may arrive.
ACE rejected your CAPE CSV? Use CBP validation results to fix file-level and entry-level errors, then resubmit the correct entries without duplicates.
CBP's July 2026 guidance separates warehouse entries from withdrawals. Learn which entry types CAPE accepts, what to refile, and when to preserve protest rights.
CBP confirmed a June 29 CAPE Phase 2 launch, late-July Phase 3 programming, and a $94.94B refund pipeline. See what importers should do now.
CBP added ACE account webforms, automated TAO reactivation, and Trade Account Owner lookup tools. Learn how CAPE filers should use them.
CBP warns scammers may target IEEPA refund claimants. Learn how to verify CAPE requests, protect ACH data, and report suspicious outreach.
CIT Judge Eaton ordered CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott to appear in court June 9 and explain why CBP should not immediately refund all IEEPA tariffs, including finally liquidated entries. Here's what changed and what to do.
CBP says it paused sanctions and surety demands on unpaid IEEPA bills. Here is what is paused, what is not, and how unpaid bills offset your CAPE refund.
CBP CSMS #68536553 names the four ACE reports that show where each CAPE refund claim stands. Step-by-step on what each report tells you.
The May 7 CIT ruling on Section 122 limits refunds to 'exclusive importers.' Plain-English explanation of who qualifies and what to do if you don't.
The CIT struck down Trump's 10% Section 122 tariffs on May 7 and the Federal Circuit stayed the order May 12. Here is the importer refund playbook.
If you filed drawback claims on IEEPA-tariffed entries, CAPE Phase 1 will not refund you. Here's the conflict between drawback and CAPE — and what to do.
CBP expects CAPE Phase 3 technology by late July 2026, but refunds for non-litigants remain disputed. Compare CAPE, protest, and CIT options.
Foreign Trade Zone admissions and bonded warehouse entries are excluded from CAPE Phase 1. Here's how IEEPA duties paid on these entries may be recovered.
Reconciliation entries were excluded from CAPE Phase 1. Here's what Phase 2 may cover and how large importers can prepare to be first in line.
CBP plans to launch CAPE Phase 2 on June 29, 2026 for eligible reconciliation-flagged entries. Check scope, deadlines, and protest backup steps.
USTR opened the May 7-July 5 window for Section 301 China tariff continuation requests. What IEEPA refund recipients should track and how it affects refund strategy.
CBP's May 4 update confirms the ACE reports importers need to monitor CAPE refunds: ES-022, REV-603, REV-613, and REV-615, plus recurring email delivery.
The official CAPE upload template lives inside the ACE Portal — we can't redistribute it. But here's exactly what the file looks like, the format rules CBP enforces, and a downloadable example you can compare your own file against.
CBP rejected your IEEPA refund's ACH deposit? Pull the REV-613 report, decode return codes (R03, R02, R04), update ACE banking, and trigger a replacement.
Antidumping and countervailing duty entries are explicitly excluded from CAPE Phase 1, even when they also paid IEEPA tariffs. Here's why, what Phase 2/3 may bring, and how to preserve your IEEPA claim today.
How CFOs should book an IEEPA tariff refund: principal reduces prior-year duty deduction; interest is 1099-INT taxable income; SEC disclosure tips inside.
Your CAPE Declaration was rejected? Look up every CBP validation error code — what it means, why it triggered, and how to fix the entry before you refile.
Under DDP terms, your foreign supplier paid the IEEPA duty — but the importer of record still files the CAPE refund. Here's how the money flows back and how to set commercial terms now.
CBP owes interest on IEEPA refunds under 19 USC § 1505(c) — but hasn't published its calculation method. Here's how to estimate yours and what to verify on Form 1099.
Many entries paid IEEPA, Section 301, and Section 232 duties on the same line. CAPE Phase 1 refunds only the IEEPA layer. Here's how to isolate the refundable portion.
ACE Portal accounts inactive for 45+ days lock automatically — a common blocker right before CAPE filing. Step-by-step reactivation and the CBP contacts you need.
ACE Portal accounts go dormant after 45 inactive days, blocking CAPE filings. Walk through the TAO reset, account modification, and broker proxy steps to reactivate fast.
A pending 19 USC §1514 protest disqualifies your entry from CAPE Phase 1. Here's how to withdraw a protest, the trade-offs, and when CAPE is actually the better path.
CBP confirms two ACE reports for tracking IEEPA refunds: ES-022 shows CAPE claim status, ES-701 lists reliquidations with refund and interest. Here's how to pull each.
A new CIT order quietly published CBP's first hard numbers on CAPE Phase 1: 21% of IEEPA entries accepted, 3% already liquidated, first refund near May 11. Here are the four pain points the court documented and what to do.
Track IEEPA refund disbursement status after CAPE filing: Treasury payment timing, ACH holds, ACE reports, and what to do if money has not landed.
CBP's new April 2026 process lets importers update the Trade Account Owner on existing ACE Portal accounts. Here's the step-by-step before your CAPE refund stalls.
Foreign importers of record face extra hurdles for IEEPA refunds: US bank accounts for ACH, ACE Portal access, and broker authorization. Use this checklist to prepare.
An entry with an open protest cannot be submitted under CAPE Phase 1. Learn how to decide whether to wait, withdraw a protest, or pursue a different recovery path.
Confused about who can file your CAPE declaration or IEEPA refund? Compare customs lawyers, brokers, drawback firms, and consultants — pick the right fit by tariff size and case complexity.
CBP's 60-to-90-day window applies to clean Phase 1 entries. Suspended, extended, and under-review entries often run far longer. Here's how to set realistic expectations.
Use a practical decision framework to sort IEEPA refund entries into the right path: CAPE, a CBP protest, or Court of International Trade litigation.
Understand Failed initial validation, Rejected by batch validation, and Accepted with Error(s) so you can fix CAPE upload problems before the Phase 1 filing window closes.
Follow the ACE Portal CAPE workflow step by step, with screenshots covering the template download, CSV save rules, validation result files, and claim status review.
Avoid the most common CAPE refund mistakes, from missing the 80-day window to leaving ACH setup unfinished, filing the wrong entries, or relying on CAPE alone.
If your entries fall outside CAPE Phase 1, this guide explains the main reasons why, what that means, and what importers should review before relying on protests or litigation.
Understand what Accepted with Error(s) means in ACE Claim Status, how to identify the rejected entries, and when to refile only the corrected rows.
Use this CAPE entry review checklist to gather the right ACE data, liquidation details, protest posture, and ACH setup information before asking a broker or lawyer for help.
Learn why an IEEPA refund payment may differ from your estimate, including ACH timing, consolidated payments, offsets, entry status, and CAPE validation issues.
Only 57,000 of 300,000 eligible firms have registered for ACH electronic refunds. CBP will reject non-electronic refund requests. Here's how to enroll before CAPE opens.
Read the current CBP CAPE filing rules for IEEPA refunds: eligible entries, CSV uploads, ACH setup, validation errors, and protest backup steps.
Everything U.S. importers need to know about recovering IEEPA tariff duties — eligibility, CAPE filing, protests, CIT lawsuits, timelines, and how much you can expect back.
Learn how to authorize your customs broker to file CAPE declarations on your behalf. Covers CBP Power of Attorney, ACE delegation, and key requirements.
Learn how to file a CBP protest under 19 USC § 1514 to recover IEEPA tariff duties. Covers the 180-day deadline, ACE electronic filing, and when protest is your best option.
Complete timeline of IEEPA tariff events from February 2025 through CAPE Phase 1 in April 2026, with action deadlines and refund processing milestones.
Updated instructions for the CAPE CSV after CBP's April 2026 guidance. Learn the correct file structure, validation rules, and common mistakes that trigger rejections.
How to set up ACE access and ACH refund banking details for CAPE after CBP's April 2026 guidance and electronic-only refund transition.
An updated breakdown of CAPE Phase 1 after CBP's April 2026 guidance: covered entries, validation failures, special timing rules, and what importers should do before filing.
Why a CAPE filing strategy should still account for protests and possible CIT litigation, especially after CBP's April 2026 guidance on protest-related CAPE rejections.
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that IEEPA does not authorize presidential tariffs. Here's what this means for importers seeking refunds.
CBP announces the CAPE system launch date of April 20, 2026. Here's what importers should do now to prepare for IEEPA tariff refund filings.