In a May 29 filing, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed its intent to appeal the US Court of International Trade (CIT)’s sweeping order requiring refunds of IEEPA duties. The government’s central argument is that the CIT exceeded its authority by directing refunds for entries that are “finally liquidated”—generally those more than 90 days past liquidation—particularly for importers that have not filed suit.
Topics: United States, Customs, Trade Compliance, Tariffs, CBP, Managed Trade Services, IEEPA, CAPE
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has activated the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), creating a formal path for importers to seek refunds of duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While CAPE is designed to streamline and consolidate refunds, importers retain key responsibilities that must be addressed before any refund can be issued.
Understanding and preparing for those responsibilities is critical to avoiding delays and missed recoveries.
Topics: ACE, United States, Customs, Trade Compliance, Tariffs, CBP, Managed Trade Services, IEEPA, CAPE
