Federal Agencies and Regulation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is preparing to open a CAPE portal that will allow importers to file claims for refunds of tariffs the Trump administration imposed under IEEPA, a move set in motion by the Supreme Court's February ruling that those tariffs were unlawful. Trade logistics experts on social media have said the portal launch is slated for April 20 and emphasize that importers will need an ACE Portal account and must submit the appropriate declarations to recover refunds on unliquidated duties, so businesses should be ready to consolidate claims efficiently as CBP turns this legal decision into an operational repayment process.