CSMS & Rulings

CBP warns importers about scams targeting IEEPA duty refund processing through the new CAPE system and provides best practices for protecting account and personal information, including verifying official CBP email addresses and reporting suspicious activity.

CBP describes the CAPE tool in ACE for submitting and monitoring IEEPA duty refund claims, and outlines several ACE reports (ES-022, REV-603, REV-613, REV-615) available to track refund status and ACH refund processing.

CBP announced activation of Phase 1 of the CAPE tool in the ACE Portal, allowing importers and brokers to file CAPE Declarations to consolidate IEEPA duty refunds, and provided related webinars and resource guides.

CBP announced activation of Phase 1 of the CAPE tool in the ACE Portal, enabling importers and brokers to file CAPE Declarations to consolidate IEEPA duty refunds (including interest) rather than processing entry-by-entry, along with related training resources and support contacts.

CBP reminds trade that the new CAPE tool launches in ACE on April 20, 2026, to streamline submission of IEEPA duty refund claims, and provides related training resources and a deployment support call date.

CBP announces the April 20, 2026 Phase 1 deployment of the new CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) functionality in ACE, which allows importers/brokers to file consolidated CAPE Declarations to process refunds and interest on entries subject to IEEPA duties, and details the associated validation, mass processing, and liquidation/reliquidation procedures. It also explains interactions with protests, Post Summary Corrections, ACH payments, and drawback claims.

CBP announces the April 20, 2026 launch of the CAPE tool in ACE, which provides an electronic pathway for filing IEEPA duty refund claims, along with training resources and support calls to help users prepare.

CBP announces the April 20, 2026 deployment of the new CAPE tool in the ACE Portal, which provides an electronic process for consolidating IEEPA duty refund claims rather than handling refunds entry-by-entry. The bulletin explains the initial phase's scope and the steps importers and brokers must take to prepare and file CAPE Declarations.

CBP announced Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2605, published February 23, 2026, containing 169 harmonized tariff records and 512 ABI records, reflecting updates related to the ending of certain IEEPA tariff actions and changes under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.

CBP announces continuation of the suspension of de minimis duty-free treatment for all countries and implementation of an additional 10% import surcharge on goods entered on or after February 24, 2026, per a presidential proclamation and executive order, with existing entry filing and duty collection processes for de minimis-eligible shipments, including international mail, remaining in place.

CBP provides guidance implementing a Presidential Proclamation under Section 122 that imposes a temporary 10% ad valorem surcharge on imports from all countries for 150 days starting February 24, 2026, detailing applicable HTSUS provisions, exemptions, Chapter 98/FTZ treatment, and drawback availability. It also specifies the required order for reporting Chapter 98/99 HTS numbers on entry summaries.

CBP announces that, per a February 20, 2026 Executive Order, additional IEEPA-based ad valorem duties under several prior executive orders will cease to be collected on goods entered for consumption on or after February 24, 2026, with corresponding HTS numbers deactivated in ACE. The change affects only IEEPA duties and does not impact Section 232 or Section 301 duties.

CBP announces that the Supreme Court has issued a decision regarding the President's use of IEEPA to impose tariffs, and states it is working with other agencies to examine the implications and will provide further guidance to ACE filers.

CBP announced Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2603, published February 10, 2026, containing 140 tariff records and 530 ABI records, including AGOA, HOPE, and HELP updates plus adjustments related to additional duties on imports from India.

CBP announces that additional 25% ad valorem duties on products of India under EO 14329 no longer apply to goods entered on or after February 7, 2026, and provides guidance on correcting previously filed entries via PSC or protest.

CBP announces additional parties certified as qualified to collect and pay duty on international mail shipments under Executive Order 14324, which suspended de minimis treatment, and directs stakeholders to the updated list on CBP.gov and related guidance.

CBP announces additional qualified parties certified to collect and pay duty on international mail shipments following the suspension of de minimis treatment under Executive Order 14324, and directs parties to check CBP.gov for the current list.