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Webinar: New Tariff Refund System – Key Updates and What Comes Next

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released instructions for requesting tariff refunds following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). These developments mark a critical opportunity for importers to recover duties already paid—but understanding the new process and timing is essential. Join our upcoming webinar for an overview of the latest news and regulatory updates, including what these changes mean for importers and brokers and how to move forward.

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Strong turnout and timely insights during GACC Midwest's Webinar: New Tariff Refund System — Key Updates & What Comes Next.

 

Participants joined us for a practical breakdown of CBP’s newly announced refund process following the Supreme Court’s IEEPA tariff decision, including how the CAPE tool works, which entries may be eligible, and what importers and brokers should be doing now to position themselves for potential duty recoveries.

Webinar Content: 

During the webinar, Jeffrey G. Richardson, Principal at Miller Canfield, shared expert insights and practical guidance, including:
 

  • An overview of the new CBP refund process
  • Common pitfalls to avoid when submitting refund requests
  • Key steps companies should take now to prepare and protect their claims
Webinar Presentation

What’s New: 

  • CBP has introduced a dedicated refund process using the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool.
  • Starting Monday, April 20, importers and brokers of record may begin submitting refund requests through CAPE.
  • Valid refund claims are generally expected to be processed within 60 to 90 days, although more complex cases may take longer or may be handled only upon final liquidation.

Learn more about the ACE Portal and CAPE Declarations:

ACE Portal & CAPE Declarations Info

Webinar Speaker

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    Jeffrey G. Richardson

    Principal, Miller Canfield Jeffrey Richardson advises multinational clients in the information technology and defense sectors on matters including mergers and acquisitions, distribution agreements, joint ventures, and strategic corporate structuring. Specifically, Jeffrey brings expertise in matching operational business execution requirements with functional business structures. He is frequently engaged in advising clients of export control compliance, as well as the impact of intellectual property matters within business structures. His breadth of experience is informed by a business management and litigation background.

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