Live Now — CAPE Portal Open
CBP opened IEEPA refund filing at 8 AM ET, April 20, 2026. The 80-day window on recently-liquidated entries is already running.
IEEPA Tariff Refund Calculator
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that IEEPA tariffs are unconstitutional. If you paid IEEPA duties on imports, you may be eligible for a refund.
CAPE Phase 1 Filing Guide
CBP's CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) processes IEEPA refund claims through the ACE Secure Data Portal.
80-Day Window Is Closing
Entries liquidated more than 80 days ago are NOT eligible for Phase 1. Example: an entry liquidated February 15, 2026 loses eligibility around May 6, 2026. After that you'll wait for Phase 2 (no timeline) or pursue CIT litigation.
Phase 1 Eligibility
- Unliquidated entries
- Entries within 80 days of liquidation
- Suspended, extended, or under-review entries (incl. warehouse)
- Refund includes IEEPA duties + accrued interest
Excluded from Phase 1
- Entries with drawback claims (Type 47)
- Entries flagged for reconciliation (Type 09)
- AD/CVD entries with DOC liquidation instructions
- Chapter 98 HTSUS entries
- Fully liquidated more than 80 days ago
- Duty paid by surety, not importer
Who Can File
- ✓ Importer of Record (IOR): file directly through your ACE Portal
- ✓ Authorized customs broker: only the broker who filed your original entries
- ✗ NVOCCs, freight forwarders, and 3PLs cannot file CAPE Declarations on your behalf
- ✗ No ABI or other third-party filing allowed
- • Max 9,999 entries per CAPE Declaration — multiple declarations allowed
- • ACH refunds must be enabled in your ACE Portal account
What to Do Now
- 1Open an ACE Secure Data Portal account (Importer sub-account required) if you don't already have one
- 2Enroll in ACH refunds with a refund-specific bank account
- 3Compile entries with IEEPA HTS codes (9903.01.xx or 9903.02.xx)
- 4Coordinate with the customs broker who filed your original entries
- 5Submit your CAPE Declaration CSV through the ACE Portal
How Gateway Helps
Gateway is not a customs broker, so filing is handled by your IOR or licensed broker. But Gateway's AI document analysis can:
- Identify IEEPA-eligible entries in your CF-7501s or broker statements
- Calculate your total estimated refund
- Generate the CAPE Declaration in CSV format
- Connect you with a vetted customs broker partner if you don't have one
Upload your documents below for a free refund estimate. Gateway cannot file CAPE Declarations, but we partner with authorized customs brokers and can point you in the right direction.
Legal Disclaimer
This tool provides rough estimates only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Actual refund amounts depend on your specific entries, CBP processing, and legal proceedings. Consult a licensed customs broker or trade attorney for personalized guidance.
Gateway Lines is not a licensed customs broker or law firm. This tool provides estimates for informational purposes only. Your documents are transmitted securely over HTTPS and are not stored on our servers. Files are processed in real-time and discarded immediately after analysis.
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Supported Document Types
CF-7501 (Entry Summary)
Official CBP entry summary form
Customs Broker Statement
Duty breakdown from your broker
ACE Entry Report
ACE system export (CSV/table format)
CBP Duty Receipt
Receipt showing duties paid by category
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