CAMS # 68357775 - Reminder-New CAPE Tool Launches in ACE to Simplify IEEPA Duty Refunds

U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 04/15/2026 10:10 AM EDT

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CAMS # 68357775 - Reminder-New CAPE Tool Launches in ACE to Simplify IEEPA Duty Refunds

On April 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will launch the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). CAPE will simplify International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty refunds by providing an electronic pathway for the trade community to submit IEEPA duty refund claims.  

Information Notice: For more information on these changes, review the CBP user Information Notice here.

Training Resources: CBP has published the following training resources to prepare CBP users for this deployment.  

CAPE Refunds Quick Reference Card

ATAP HERO Dashboard Quick Reference Guide will be available in ATAP Training Resources

Internal Guidance Memo: CBP published a guidance memo for CBP users regarding CAPE Processes.

Trade Guidance Central

User Readiness Deployment Support Call: The Trade Transformation Office (TTO) will conduct a deployment support call for Center personnel on the following date and time: 

April 15, 2026, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET

Join via Microsoft Teams Desktop or Mobile App: April 15 Support Call Link

Contact Information: 

Technical questions about IEEPA refunds: IEEPARefunds@cbp.dhs.gov

General inquiries: traderelations@cbp.dhs.gov

Technical issues: CBP Technology Service Desk at 1-800-927-8729 or cbp.technology.service.desk@cbp.dhs.gov

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