U.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 MoreRecent geopolitical tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz are not directly blocking shipping routes between Asia and the United States. However, the global ripple effects are now significantly impacting Asia–U.S. shipping schedules, transit times, and costs. In simple terms:👉 Ships are still moving — but they are moving slower, arriving later, and facing congestion worldwide. […]
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 MoreAdvisory – Prepare to Receive CBP IEEPA Duty Refunds In view of the recent CBP statement regarding the plans to build new ACE functionality that will streamline the refund process (👉 CBP Preparing ACE System to Process IEEPA Tariff Refunds After Court Order), as we continue reviewing potential IEEPA duty refunds, the first step to […]
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 MoreAirfreight rates could climb sharply as the crisis in the Middle East disrupts global cargo capacity, according to logistics data provider Xeneta. The company is urging shippers operating on affected routes to delay signing long-term freight agreements until the situation becomes clearer. Niall van de Wouw, Xeneta’s chief airfreight officer, said the conflict has already […]
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 […]
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