CSMS #68396594 · AVAILABLE NOW – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds

Brief takeaway: CBP has launched a new ACE Portal tool that lets importers file for consolidated refunds of IEEPA duties, rather than seeking refunds entry-by-entry.

What changed: According to the notice, CBP has activated the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the ACE Secure Data Portal, and importers and authorized customs brokers can now file CAPE Declarations through their ACE Portal accounts. The notice states CAPE is designed to consolidate refunds of IEEPA duties, including interest, and that Phase 1 is limited to certain unliquidated entries and certain entries within 80 days of liquidation.

Who's affected: The notice cites importers seeking refunds of IEEPA duties and their authorized customs brokers. It does not name specific product types, HTS chapters, or countries of origin; the scope is framed around IEEPA duties and the entry categories described.

What to review:
- Review whether any of your entries fall into the Phase 1 categories the notice describes (certain unliquidated entries or entries within 80 days of liquidation).
- Confirm with your customs broker whether filing a CAPE Declaration in the ACE Portal may be relevant to IEEPA duties you paid.
- Check the CAPE Information Notice and the ACE Portal CAPE Declarations Quick Reference Guide referenced in the notice.
- Review whether registering for one of the CBP/TTO support webinars may help your team understand the filing process.

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