CSMS #68536553 · CBP Offers Multiple ACE Reports for Monitoring CAPE Refund Claims

Brief takeaway: CBP has launched a tool and reports to help importers submit and track refund claims for IEEPA duties, with refund payments expected to begin soon.

What changed: According to the notice, CBP released the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the ACE Portal on April 20, 2026 to streamline submission and processing of valid refund requests for duties imposed under IEEPA. The notice states that after CBP review, Treasury will issue refunds via Automated Clearing House (ACH), with IEEPA refund ACH transactions beginning as early as May 12, 2026. It adds that CBP has provided multiple ACE Reports (including ES-022 and REV-603) to help the trade community prepare and monitor CAPE declaration submissions.

Who's affected: The notice names importers seeking refunds of duties imposed under IEEPA. It does not specify particular product types, HTS chapters, or countries of origin.

What to review:
- Review whether any of your entries involved IEEPA duties that may be eligible for a CAPE refund request.
- Confirm with your broker how to submit CAPE Declarations using CBP's IEEPA Duty Refunds webpage.
- Check the ES-022 and REV-603 ACE Reports to track refund status, amounts, and secondary statuses such as "Sent to Treasury" or "Treasury Issued."
- Confirm your ACH banking details are current so any approved refunds can be received.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.