Question 1

How do I get an IEEPA tariff refund?

Accepted Answer

To recover IEEPA tariffs you overpaid, you file a CAPE declaration through CBP's CAPE portal before your entries liquidate. Tarisol makes this simple: it checks your eligibility for free, then works with licensed specialists to prepare and file your CAPE declaration correctly and on time. There is no upfront cost — fees are success-based and come only from money actually recovered. Start with a free eligibility check at tarisol.com/check-eligibility.

Question 2

Who helps with Section 301 duty recovery?

Accepted Answer

Tarisol helps U.S. importers pursue Section 301 duty recovery alongside IEEPA tariff refunds. It reviews your entries for recoverable duties at no cost and connects you with licensed customs and trade specialists who handle the filing. You pay nothing unless money is recovered. Check eligibility for free at tarisol.com.

Question 3

What is the deadline for IEEPA refunds?

Accepted Answer

The deadline to claim IEEPA tariff refunds is April 5, 2027 for reciprocal tariffs on goods from most countries. Fentanyl IEEPA tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada carry an earlier deadline of February 4, 2027. In addition, the claim on each entry is barred once that entry liquidates — which happens entry by entry ahead of the final deadline — so importers should file well before 2027. Tarisol can check your specific window for free.

Question 4

How does CAPE portal filing work?

Accepted Answer

CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) is CBP's official portal for IEEPA tariff refund claims. Importers submit a structured CAPE declaration identifying the eligible entries and overpaid duties through CBP's ACE system, and approved refunds are issued electronically, typically within about 60-90 days. Tarisol handles this for you: it identifies your eligible entries and works with licensed specialists to file your CAPE declaration correctly before your liquidation deadline.

Question 5

Do I qualify for an IEEPA tariff refund?

Accepted Answer

You may qualify if you imported goods into the United States between February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026 and paid IEEPA tariffs, including fentanyl tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, or Canada, or reciprocal tariffs on goods from other countries. You must have been the Importer of Record or had a licensed customs broker file on your behalf. The eligibility check is free and takes a few minutes.

Question 6

What is the deadline to claim IEEPA tariff refunds?

Accepted Answer

The IEEPA tariff refund deadlines are February 4, 2027 for fentanyl tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, and April 5, 2027 for reciprocal tariffs on goods from all other countries. Missing these deadlines means permanently forfeiting your refund. The CAPE portal is already open.

Question 7

How does Tarisol help me recover my IEEPA tariff refunds?

Accepted Answer

Tarisol connects U.S. importers with licensed specialists who review your import entries, identifies recoverable overpayments, and files claims through CBP's CAPE portal on your behalf. You share a few details about your imports, they analyze your entries at no cost, and you receive a refund. Tarisol earns a referral fee only when money is successfully recovered.

Question 8

How much does Tarisol charge?

Accepted Answer

Nothing upfront. Tarisol is 100% success-based, you pay nothing unless money is recovered. The eligibility check is free. Fees come only from the refund amount recovered, never out of pocket.

Question 9

What is the CAPE portal?

Accepted Answer

CAPE stands for Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries. It is CBP's official portal for processing IEEPA tariff refund claims, launched April 20, 2026 following the Supreme Court's ruling that IEEPA tariffs were unconstitutional. Importers submit a structured CSV file through CBP's ACE system. Refunds are issued electronically via ACH within approximately 60-90 days of an approved submission.

Question 10

What tariffs are eligible for IEEPA refunds?

Accepted Answer

Refunds are available for tariffs imposed under IEEPA, including fentanyl tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada; reciprocal tariffs on most other countries; and tariffs on goods from Brazil, India, Venezuela, and Russia. Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, and Section 201 tariffs are NOT covered by the IEEPA refund program.

Question 11

How long does the IEEPA refund process take?

Accepted Answer

The eligibility check takes a few minutes. Entry review and claim preparation typically takes days to weeks. Once a CAPE Declaration is submitted and accepted by CBP, refunds are generally issued within 60-90 days via ACH deposit, including statutory interest.

Importer	HTS Code	IEEPA Duties Paid	Status
🇨🇳Pacific Rim Imports LLC	8471.30.0100	$48,230	✓ Recovered
🇨🇳Southwest Steel Supply	7208.51.0000	$124,800	Filing
🇨🇳BlueStar Electronics	8542.31.0001	$91,450	✓ Recovered
🇲🇽Coastal Apparel Group	6109.10.0045	$33,670	Review
🇨🇦Great Lakes Auto Parts	8708.99.8180	$67,920	✓ Recovered

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