IEEPA Tariff Refunds – Part One

The Virginia SBDC International Business Development (IBD) team offered a two-part webinar series to help businesses prepare and submit their International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty refund filings under Phase I of the CAPE Declaration process. Designed for both self-filers and businesses working with a Customs Broker who entered goods into the United States.

This session focused on preparation for submitting the IEEPA duty refund filing under CAPE. Topics included ACE requirements and the documentation needed to support the filing process for both self-filers and businesses utilizing Customs Brokers.

Disclaimers: 

• The information in this presentation is as of noon on June 15, 2026.
• The details are general in nature.
• Each company must make their CAPE Declaration based on informed entries and specific transactions may have additional challenges (such as open protests, reconciliation, Post Summary Corrections).
• Engage your Customs Broker, legal counsel or international trade consultant for further guidance in relation to any concerns you might have.
• ACE Support can also be reached by email, phone or resources on the ACE CAPE IEEPA Refund webpage – https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies/ieepa-duty-refunds