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 CAPE Declaration entry procedures and tracking submissions, whether self-filed through CAPE or submitted by the Customs Broker who entered the goods.
Disclaimers:
- The information in this presentation is as of noon on June 17, 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

