What is this?
CAPE (CBP's Accelerated Payment Entry) is the specialized processing channel launched by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in April 2026. It serves as the primary administrative mechanism to process the massive volume of IEEPA tariff refund claims triggered by the Supreme Court vacatur.
How Tariff Refund HQ Handles It
We isolate your CAPE-eligible entries from those requiring protests. We package the entry summaries, proof of payment, and required declarations, then transmit the CAPE filing to CBP. We continuously monitor the CAPE portal for status changes and respond to CBP data requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CAPE stand for?
CAPE stands for CBP's Accelerated Payment Entry, a dedicated track created by Customs to handle IEEPA refund processing outside the traditional protest mechanism.
Are all IEEPA entries eligible for CAPE?
No. If an entry has already liquidated and the 180-day protest window is closing, a formal protest must take precedence to preserve your legal rights.
What happens if a CAPE filing is rejected?
If rejected for clerical errors, it can often be corrected. If rejected on substantive grounds, it may require escalation to a formal protest, provided the deadline hasn't expired.
Do I need my original customs broker to file through CAPE?
No. We can file CAPE claims on your behalf. We will, however, coordinate with your broker to obtain the necessary entry data if you do not have it.
Who This Is For
We operate on a standard contingency model. There are no upfront fees or hourly billings.
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