The legal battle over IEEPA tariff refunds continues to intensify as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its intention to appeal the Court of International Trade’s (CIT) order requiring the refund of tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The filing, submitted on May 29, signals that the Trump Administration intends […]
Read MoreCourt of International Trade Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs In a significant trade ruling issued on May 7, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that the Section 122 tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration are unlawful. The decision, issued in a 2–1 split ruling, represents another major legal challenge to recent U.S. tariff […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced a series of ACE Reports tools to help importers monitor IEEPA tariff refunds submitted through the CAPE system. These reports provide visibility into refund status, payment processing, and potential issues, allowing the trade community to better manage and track refund claims. Background: CAPE and IEEPA Refunds On […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided a detailed update on the rollout of CAPE Phase 1, confirming that the system will go live on April 20 at 8:00 a.m. ET to begin processing IEEPA tariff refunds. The Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool will operate within the ACE Secure Data Portal […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will officially launch Phase 1 of the CAPE system on April 20, marking a major step forward in the processing of IEEPA tariff refunds. The new tool, called the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), will be available through the ACE Secure Data Portal and is designed to […]
Read MoreThe Trump Administration has announced major updates to Section 232 tariffs, introducing new duty structures for steel, aluminum, and copper, while also imposing significant tariffs on pharmaceutical imports. These changes aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing, address national security concerns, and reshape global supply chains. Key Changes to Section 232 Tariffs on Metals The April 2 […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided an update on March 12 to the Court of International Trade (CIT) regarding its progress in developing the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system functionality needed to process IEEPA tariff refunds. In a filing submitted to CIT Judge Robert Eaton, CBP outlined the development of a new system called […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) informed the Court of International Trade (CIT) on March 6 that the agency is not yet ready to process IEEPA tariff refunds, but is preparing updates to its Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system that would allow refunds to begin within approximately 45 days. The statement follows the CIT order […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an order on March 4 directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to begin implementing IEEPA tariff refunds following the Supreme Court decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Specifically, the court instructed CBP to: Liquidate unliquidated entries without regard to IEEPA […]
Read MoreThe IEEPA tariff refund process took a significant step forward on March 2, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) granted plaintiffs’ request for immediate issuance of its mandate. As a result, the case now formally returns to the Court of International Trade (CIT), where proceedings will begin to determine […]
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