IEEPA Refund: What Should I Do?

Entry Status Decision Tree for Importers

If you are trying to figure out what to do about your IEEPA tariff refund, the answer depends almost entirely on the status of each individual entry, whether it has liquidated, how long ago it liquidated, and what status it carries in the ACE system. There is no single answer that applies to every importer or every shipment. This interactive decision tree asks five straightforward questions about your specific situation and routes you to a clear, tailored recommendation.

CAPE Phase 1 launched April 20, 2026, Phase 2 launched June 29, 2026, and Phase 3 for qualifying finally liquidated entries filed by CIT plaintiffs is scheduled to launch October 6, 2026. Whether your path is CBP’s CAPE system, a formal protest, or consultation with a licensed trade attorney, this tool will help identify which path applies and what steps to take next.

Note: Post Summary Corrections cannot be used for IEEPA refund requests. CAPE is the authorized CBP process for eligible IEEPA refund entries.

IEEPA Tariff Refunds — Entry Status Guide

What should I do about my specific entries?

CAPE Phase 1 launched April 20, 2026 and Phase 2 launched June 29, 2026. Select the answer that best describes your situation and receive a clear, specific action for that entry. Your answers stay visible as you work through each question, and you can step back at any point to change a previous response. Note: Post Summary Corrections cannot be used for IEEPA refund requests. CAPE is the only authorized path for eligible entries.

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For informational purposes only. Not legal or financial advice. Deadlines and procedures are subject to change as CBP releases further guidance on the CAPE system. Sources: CBP CSMS No. 68340863 (April 13, 2026), CBP CSMS No. 69035485 (June 23, 2026), CBP CSMS No. 69066837 (June 2026), Declaration of Brandon Lord, Freestyle World, Inc. v. United States, Court No. 26-01088, Document 38 (August 25, 2026), Declaration of Brandon Lord, Freestyle World, Inc. v. United States, Court No. 26-01088, Document 50 (September 15, 2026). For guidance specific to your entries and situation, contact our team directly.