CBP launches the CAPE refund system on April 20, 2026 to return an estimated 165 to 175 billion dollars in unlawfully collected IEEPA tariffs to roughly 330,000 importers. CAPE is not a simple refund portal. It is a review engine that recalculates entries, validates data, and flags discrepancies before processing refunds. Importers should audit their entries for HTS classification accuracy, country of origin declarations, and duty calculations before filing.
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