I don’t have live access to the latest tool results in this turn. Here’s a concise summary based on recent public reporting up to now:
- The Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision striking down broad IEEPA tariffs has spurred a phased refund process managed by CBP and the Court of International Trade. Refunds are not automatic; importers of record must pursue them through CBP’s ACE/CAPE system and provide required documentation. [source coverage and trade updates reflect this phased rollout and the entitlement framework][3][4]
- Phase one of refunds targets unliquidated entries and certain liquidated entries within a 90-day reliquidation window, with emphasis on those under review or suspended statuses. Phase two aims to handle more fully liquidated cases, but the timeline remains uncertain. [source: Washington Wire via tEDmag][1]
- Several industry briefings and webinars note ongoing efforts to automate and centralize refunds through CAPE, and emphasize that refunds will go to importers of record, even if costs were passed down the supply chain. Expect staged implementation over weeks to months.[2][4]
- News and professional updates indicate that Canadian importers, among others, began seeing pathways to refunds as process announcements were made in early to mid-2026, with the ACE system and CBP processes being central to eligibility and payout.[5][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current official CBP guidance and summarize the exact steps, timelines, and eligibility for your situation in Prague (CZ). I can also prepare a quick checklist of documents to have ready if you need to file an ACE/CAPE refund claim. Would you like me to proceed with that?
Citations:
- Phase rollout and eligible refund scope:[1]
- Phase one details and entitlement:[1]
- CAPE automation and ACE system integration:[4][3]
- Open process status for importers (Canadian angle and refunds pathway):[5]
Sources
IEEPA tariffs have been ruled unlawful and collections have stopped, but the broader tariff environment remains fluid as replacement tariffs and new trade actions emerge. Refunds are expected, but they won’t be automatic — importers must take affirmative steps in CBP’s ACE system (including electronic refund setup) to receive payment. … The government stopped collecting IEEPA-related tariffs on February 24. The U.S. Court of International Trade subsequently ordered refunds to importers of...
eaccny.comFor importers, this declaration means the following: 1. Hearings for the cases relevant to this refund are currently ongoing, and both the above proposal and the rulings in general could easily be overturned. This is not a finalized system, but a possible one. 2. If you are not already in the ACE portal and registered for the CBP Automated Clearing House (ACH), then now is the time to do so. Whatever form this refund system takes, it will likely involve these two systems.
www.pcbglobaltrade.comAll “importers of record” that were subject to IEEPA duties are entitled to benefit, U.S. Court of International Trade rules.
www.industryweek.comThe system will have a two-phase rollout. Phase One involves processing IEEPA refunds primarily for unliquidated entries, and for liquidated entries that fall within the 90-day voluntary reliquidation period. Consideration will also be given for entries where liquidation status is “suspended, extended, or under review”. Warehouse and warehouse withdrawal entries will also be processed. CBP estimates this phase covers about 63% of affected entries. For phase two, CBP intends to develop the...
tedmag.comA number of forwarders and software vendors are providing products, often for free, to help shippers and customs brokers calculate refunds they may have coming following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling.
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