Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE)
Coverage of Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) in the Nexus archive.
- US opens refund portal to start paying back Trump's illegal tariffs
The US government launched a refund portal for importers and customs brokers to reclaim duties paid under President Trump's illegally imposed IEEPA tariffs, following a Supreme Court ruling. Over 330,000 importers paid $166 billion in these tariffs, but consumers who faced higher prices may not receive refunds. The Trump administration is reportedly exploring ways to avoid repaying the full amount.
- What to know about tariff refund site that's set to go live Monday
U.S. businesses can apply for refunds of illegal tariffs starting Monday via a new CBP portal, following Supreme Court and Court of International Trade rulings. The process involves submitting CAPE declarations through the ACE system, with refunds expected within 60-90 days, though eligibility is limited to specific entries in the first phase.