If you’re a CFO of company comptroller that oversaw the payment of the IEEPA tariffs, you must have been watching the developments regarding the refunds and wondering when the government will involve you in the process as the refund recipients were divided into distinct groups earlier in the year. We’re happy to report that your frustration is about to end, because on June 29th 2026, CBP will launch Phase 2 of the CAPE Portal which finally opens the doors for importers that used reconciliation entries to claim their IEEPA refunds. That said, the relief you’re currently feeling must be logically tempered with an understanding that your ability to access this new phase is dependent on whether you’ve already filed a protective protest or taken any other legal action to preserve your rights. It is important to note that Phase 2 doesn’t extend the 180-day protest window that has been ticking down since your entries were liquidated as an importer of note.
Are you looking for a best IEEPA tariffs refunds attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation as they relate to IEEPA refunds and the process. McCready Law is proud to announce that we have joined forces with Frost Law Arizona to help corporations and businesses that were unlawfully levied duties against during the February 2025 to February 2026 period, and thanks to the Supreme Court ruling, the government was ordered to pay back all these duties to over 300,000 affected businesses across the country. Our strategic partnership means we are able to assess your claim, consolidate your entries via an in-depth forensic audit to discover just how much the government owes you, file protective orders on your behalf, and even litigate your claim in front of the Court of International Trade should the government become recalcitrant about processing your IEEPA refunds. We offer the forensic audit at NO CHARGE as well as a 100% FREE initial consultation phone-call, and we work efficiently and ensure all your valid entries are presented as a complete dossier to CBP and relevant authorities, leaving you to focus on more pressing business matters. Need assistance with IEEPA refund rejections or processing? Call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to speak with an experienced attorney and tax experts at no cost to you.
The Reconciliation Process for Importers that Paid IEEPA Tariffs – A Simple Overview
Here are solid reasons why filing a protest now may be the only way to receive your IEEPA refunds:
- The 180-day protest window runs from the date of liquidation, and for entries that have already been reconciled, this date can be months or even years after initial entry. If you haven’t been tracking these liquidation dates, it’s possible that they have already come and gone.
- Even if your reconciliation entry is within the 180-day window, you must still file a protective protest identifying IEEPA duties paid on that entry, and the protest must cite the constitutional grounds under the Supreme Court February 20th ruling
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While the opening of Phase 2 sounds great for importers that have already preserved their claims, if you have not filed timely protests, you may be running out of time and may be locked out of the IEEPA refunds event. This is why McCready Law has joined forces with Frost Law Arizona and is helping importers or note file these protests as well as litigate cases at the Court of International Trade for not only the refunding of your tariffs paid out, but also damages you suffered as a company when the Trump Administration decided to levy these tariffs. We offer a 100% FREE consultation, and for corporations that qualify, NO-COST forensic audit of your IEEPA tariff entries so we can present CBP with a coherent and complete file for comprehensive refund and compensation. Need to speak with one of our specialized attorneys? Call us NOW at (314) 481-63338. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.