- CAPE is live April 20 (Phase 1 rollout): Importers can now submit claims through the ACE portal for eligible entries.
- Defined eligibility scope: Phase 1 includes unliquidated entries and those within 80–90 days post-liquidation.
- System capabilities now active: The Claims Portal, Mass Processing Unit, Review & Liquidation/Reliquidation, and refund processing modules are operational.
- Processing timeline established: Most validated claims are expected to be processed within 45–90 days depending on complexity.
- Exclusions confirmed: Entries involving reconciliation, drawback claims, protests, non-ACE filings, missing liquidation status, or AD/CVD duties are not included in Phase 1.
- CAPE Eligibility & Entry Review: We work closely with your team to review historical entries and identify filings that may qualify under Phase 1 CAPE criteria, helping you uncover potential recovery opportunities with confidence.
- Documentation Readiness Support: Our team helps ensure your ACE filings are complete and accurate, while also supporting Power of Attorney (POA) setup and validating key entry data to minimize delays or rework.
- Refund and Claims Coordination: From preparing structured submissions to aligning with CAPE requirements and timelines, we guide you through the claims process to streamline execution and improve outcomes.
- Customs Visibility and Risk Management: We provide shipment-level visibility and proactive monitoring of liquidation timelines, helping you stay ahead of key milestones and reduce compliance risk exposure.
When volatility impacts global trade lanes, from geopolitical shifts to disruptions across the Middle East and beyond, having the right logistics partner is critical. Our team develops proactive, agile transport strategies to keep your cargo moving, no matter the conditions.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an online portal for importers to submit claims seeking refunds of tariffs previously ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court.
Thousands of companies have already begun filing, with refunds expected to be processed in phases over the coming months as CBP manages documentation and high submission volumes.
The White House has issued a Section 232 proclamation on pharmaceutical and API imports, citing national security concerns tied to supply chain dependence.
The action signals potential tariffs on certain patented drugs, with possible exemptions and incentives linked to domestic production, so importers should monitor classification and sourcing impacts as details develop.
Geopolitical and tariff-related developments continue to shape global packaging supply chains, leading importers to take a closer look at sourcing strategies and material alternatives.
These shifts highlight the importance of proactive planning and flexible logistics solutions to help maintain continuity and cost stability.
U.S. gasoline prices have recently increased due in part to global oil supply disruptions, contributing to broader inflation pressures and more cautious consumer sentiment.
Ongoing political discussion around how energy costs may shape the administration’s economic messaging in the lead-up to upcoming elections.
