IEEPA Tariff Refund Guides
In-depth guides on every aspect of IEEPA tariff refunds — written for importers who want accurate information, not vague summaries.
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Calculate My RefundACE Portal Setup Guide for CAPE IEEPA Refund Filing
Step-by-step guide to setting up or accessing your ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) account so you can file IEEPA refunds through the CAPE portal.
7 Common CAPE Filing Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
The most frequent errors that cause IEEPA CAPE refund claims to be rejected or reduced, with practical fixes for each.
CAPE Phase 1 vs. Future Phases: What's Open Now and What's Coming
CBP's CAPE portal opened Phase 1 in April 2026 covering IEEPA reciprocal duties. Learn what Phase 1 covers, its limitations, and what future phases may address.
IEEPA Refund Receivable Monetization: Can You Get Cash Now?
How trade finance firms are offering to monetize filed CAPE claims, what the risks are, and when receivable financing makes sense.
DIY vs. Expert Help: Should You File Your IEEPA Refund Yourself?
An honest comparison of self-filing your IEEPA CAPE claim versus using a vetted recovery partner — costs, risks, and what to consider.
IEEPA Tariff Codes: Which HTS Codes Were Affected and What You Can Reclaim
A comprehensive reference to HTS codes covered by IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, including product categories and how to cross-reference your CBP 7501 entries.
IEEPA Tariff List: Complete Country Rate Reference for 2025–2026
The complete list of IEEPA reciprocal tariff rates by country, effective dates, and which rates are refundable via CBP's CAPE portal.
IEEPA Tariffs by Country: Who Paid What and What's Refundable
Country-by-country breakdown of IEEPA reciprocal tariff rates, import volumes, refund eligibility rules, and FTA complications.
IEEPA Tariffs Start Date: When Did They Begin and What's the Refund Window?
Exact start dates for IEEPA tariffs by country, the refund window (Feb 4, 2025 – Feb 20, 2026), and how to identify eligible entries.
IEEPA Tariffs Supreme Court Ruling: V.O.S. Selections Inc. v. United States Explained
A comprehensive analysis of the 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down IEEPA tariffs and opened $166 billion in refund claims.
Importer of Record: Who Can File an IEEPA Tariff Refund Claim
What the importer of record designation means, why it determines who can file CAPE refund claims, and how to confirm your IOR status.
Section 122 Tariffs: The Law That Replaced IEEPA After the Supreme Court Ruling
How Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 replaced IEEPA tariffs after the 2026 Supreme Court ruling, what it means for importers, and when it expires.
Tax Implications of IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What Importers Need to Know
How IEEPA tariff refunds are treated for federal income tax purposes, when they create taxable income, and key questions to discuss with your CPA.
What Is IEEPA? The International Emergency Economic Powers Act Explained
A plain-English guide to IEEPA, how the Trump administration used it to impose tariffs, and why the Supreme Court struck those tariffs down.