IPA Tariff Refund CAPE System: Step-by-Step Guide for Importers
What is the IPA tariff refund CAPE system and how do importers claim refunds? Following the Supreme Court’s invalidation of IEEPA-based tariffs, CBP launched the CAPE refund mechanism on April 20, 2026 — a new submission system within the ACE environment for recovering an estimated $166 billion collected between April 2025 and February 2026 across…