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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is developing the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) functionality within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to streamline the submission and processing of valid refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by court order or applicable law. CAPE is designed to consolidate refunds of IEEPA duties including interest rather than processing refunds on an entry-by-entry basis. CBP plans to implement CAPE through a phased development approach, adding more functionality in subsequent phases for more complicated scenarios.
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The CAPE process is being deployed in phases, and CBP will launch the first phase of CAPE on April 20, 2026. Phase 1 is limited to certain unliquidated entries and certain entries within 80 days of liquidation.
Requesting refunds of IEEPA duties requires only the following summarized actions:
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Importers of Record and authorized Customs brokers have an established ACE Secure Data Portal account (ACE Portal account)
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Recipients use the ACE Portal account to provide CBP with bank account information
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Importers of Record and authorized Customs brokers submit CAPE Declarations in the ACE Portal (See below for details)
FACT SHEET:
IEEPA Duty Refund
ACE Portal
Reference Guide
IEEPA Duty
Refunds & CAPE
CAPE/ACE Portal
Information
April 8, 2026
Missouri is fortunate to have a robust network of resources to support our trade community. The World Trade Centers in Kansas City and St. Louis, for example, provide support with import education. If uncertain where to begin, contact your international trade specialist for guidance. Even if unable to advise on specific import issues, we are happy to connect you with resources and information.
Additional resources below for more information:
Global Trade Resources for Missouri Manufacturers:
