Tariff Refund Guides — Guides & NewsGuides, news, and resources on IEEPA tariff refunds and the CBP CAPE portal.https://tariffrefundguides.com/en-usCAPE Refund Process Explained: From Filing to Deposithttps://tariffrefundguides.com/news/cape-refund-process-explained/https://tariffrefundguides.com/news/cape-refund-process-explained/A step-by-step walkthrough of what happens after you submit your CAPE claim — how CBP processes it, what to expect, and when the money arrives.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTCAPE Portal Day One: Login Issues, CSV Errors, and What Filers Reportedhttps://tariffrefundguides.com/news/cape-day-one-issues/https://tariffrefundguides.com/news/cape-day-one-issues/A roundup of technical issues and practical challenges reported by importers and customs brokers on the first day of the CAPE portal launch.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTACE Portal Setup Guide for CAPE IEEPA Refund Filinghttps://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ace-portal-setup/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ace-portal-setup/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.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT7 Common CAPE Filing Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/common-filing-mistakes/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/common-filing-mistakes/The most frequent errors that cause IEEPA CAPE refund claims to be rejected or reduced, with practical fixes for each.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTCAPE Phase 1 vs. Future Phases: What's Open Now and What's Cominghttps://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/phase-1-vs-future-phases/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/phase-1-vs-future-phases/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.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTCBP CAPE Portal Officially Launches — IEEPA Refund Claims Now Openhttps://tariffrefundguides.com/news/cape-portal-launches/https://tariffrefundguides.com/news/cape-portal-launches/U.S. Customs and Border Protection opened the CAPE refund portal on April 20, 2026, allowing importers of record to file for IEEPA tariff refunds.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTIEEPA Refund Receivable Monetization: Can You Get Cash Now?https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/receivable-monetization/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/receivable-monetization/How trade finance firms are offering to monetize filed CAPE claims, what the risks are, and when receivable financing makes sense.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTDIY vs. Expert Help: Should You File Your IEEPA Refund Yourself?https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/diy-vs-expert-help/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/diy-vs-expert-help/An honest comparison of self-filing your IEEPA CAPE claim versus using a vetted recovery partner — costs, risks, and what to consider.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTIEEPA Tariff Codes: Which HTS Codes Were Affected and What You Can Reclaimhttps://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariff-codes/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariff-codes/A comprehensive reference to HTS codes covered by IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, including product categories and how to cross-reference your CBP 7501 entries.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTIEEPA Tariff List: Complete Country Rate Reference for 2025–2026https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariff-list/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariff-list/The complete list of IEEPA reciprocal tariff rates by country, effective dates, and which rates are refundable via CBP's CAPE portal.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTIEEPA Tariffs by Country: Who Paid What and What's Refundablehttps://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariffs-by-country/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariffs-by-country/Country-by-country breakdown of IEEPA reciprocal tariff rates, import volumes, refund eligibility rules, and FTA complications.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTIEEPA Tariffs Start Date: When Did They Begin and What's the Refund Window?https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariffs-start-date/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariffs-start-date/Exact start dates for IEEPA tariffs by country, the refund window (Feb 4, 2025 – Feb 20, 2026), and how to identify eligible entries.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTIEEPA Tariffs Supreme Court Ruling: V.O.S. Selections Inc. v. United States Explainedhttps://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariffs-supreme-court/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/ieepa-tariffs-supreme-court/A comprehensive analysis of the 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that struck down IEEPA tariffs and opened $166 billion in refund claims.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTImporter of Record: Who Can File an IEEPA Tariff Refund Claimhttps://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/importer-of-record/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/importer-of-record/What the importer of record designation means, why it determines who can file CAPE refund claims, and how to confirm your IOR status.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTSection 122 Tariffs: The Law That Replaced IEEPA After the Supreme Court Rulinghttps://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/section-122-replacing-ieepa/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/section-122-replacing-ieepa/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.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTTax Implications of IEEPA Tariff Refunds: What Importers Need to Knowhttps://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/tax-implications/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/tax-implications/How IEEPA tariff refunds are treated for federal income tax purposes, when they create taxable income, and key questions to discuss with your CPA.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat Is IEEPA? The International Emergency Economic Powers Act Explainedhttps://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/what-is-ieepa/https://tariffrefundguides.com/guides/what-is-ieepa/A plain-English guide to IEEPA, how the Trump administration used it to impose tariffs, and why the Supreme Court struck those tariffs down.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTDid Shipping and Retail Companies Pass IEEPA Costs to Consumers? The Refund Questionhttps://tariffrefundguides.com/news/shipping-companies-consumer-passthrough/https://tariffrefundguides.com/news/shipping-companies-consumer-passthrough/Retailers passed IEEPA tariff costs to consumers via surcharges. Now that refunds are available, do businesses owe customers anything back?Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT24 States Challenge Section 122 Tariffs in Court — What It Means for Importershttps://tariffrefundguides.com/news/section-122-state-challenge/https://tariffrefundguides.com/news/section-122-state-challenge/24 state attorneys general challenged Section 122 replacement tariffs in the CIT. What it means for importers and when duties may expire.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT