IEEPA Tariff Refund Update: CIT Hearing Provides New Details on CAPE Expansion
The Court of International Trade (CIT) held another hearing on June 9, 2026, regarding the ongoing IEEPA tariff refund process. The hearing followed the court’s prior order requiring the government to explain why the CIT should not lift the stay of its earlier orders directing refunds of unlawfully collected IEEPA duties. While the court did […]
IEEPA Tariff Refund Update: Government Signals Appeal of Refund Order
Recent developments in the ongoing IEEPA tariff refund litigation may significantly impact how importers pursue recovery of tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion in the Court of International Trade (CIT) that provided important insight into the government’s position […]
Client Alert: CBP Launching CAPE System for IEEPA Tariff Refunds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) is preparing to launch a new automated process for refunding tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). Beginning April 20, 2026, importers and their brokers will be able to submit refund requests through the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (“CAPE”) functionality within the Automated Commercial […]