The CAPE electronic tariff refund system launched April 20. What to know about eligibility and how the refund process works.
CAPE is designed to consolidate refunds of IEEPA duties including interest rather than processing refunds on an entry-by-entry basis. CBP plans to implement CAPE through a phased development approach, adding more functionality in subsequent phases for more complicated scenarios.
The Trump administration launched a new system on Monday for importers and businesses to reclaim shares of $166 billion in tariff refunds. The post Trump administration launches $166B CAPE system ...
The CAPE system is meant to consolidate the refund process so importers will receive one electronic payment rather than CBP processing refunds on an entry-by-entry basis, the agency said on its ...
Trump launches CAPE system to refund $166B in tariffs to importers ...
The CAPE electronic tariff refund system launches April 20. Learn how your global trade team can prepare to maximize tariff recovery.
Cape Town, city and seaport, legislative capital of South Africa and capital of Western Cape province. The city lies at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula. Because it was the site of the first European settlement in South Africa, Cape Town is known as the country’s ‘mother city.’
The priority now for importers is to ensure that CAPE filings are technically perfect to avoid automated rejections. Here is the essential guidance for navigating the CAPE portal’s launch. Defining the Scope: Phase 1 Eligibility and Exclusions Phase 1 of CAPE is designed to handle “lower complexity” entries.
The Launch of CAPE Phase 1: Essential Guidance for IEEPA Duty Refunds