ACE Portal Trade Activity Reports: How to Pull the Data CBP Already Has on Your Imports
CBP's ACE Portal stores years of your import transaction data, and knowing how to pull and read that data is one of the fastest ways to identify IEEPA tariff overpayment exposure. This guide walks importers through the specific reports available and how to use them strategically.
How to Use the CAPE Portal to File an IEEPA Tariff Refund Claim
CBP's CAPE portal is the official gateway for filing IEEPA tariff refund claims, but most importers have never used it or even heard of it. Understanding how CAPE works inside the ACE ecosystem is the first step toward recovering overpaid import duties before the clock runs out.
ACE Entry Summaries: The Document Behind Every Refund Claim
The ACE entry summary is the core document in any tariff refund claim. Here is what it shows and why it matters.
ACH Enrollment for Importers: Getting Paid Electronically
ACH enrollment lets duties and refunds move electronically with CBP. Here is what it is and why it matters for recovery.
Using ACE Data to Find Recoverable Duties
Your ACE data is the raw material for a refund claim. Here is how specialists use it to identify duties you can recover.
CBP Form 5106 Explained: Establishing Your Importer Identity
Form 5106 establishes your identity as an importer of record with CBP. Here is what it is, when you need it, and how it fits into filing.
How to Set Up an ACE Portal Account with CBP (Step by Step)
An active ACE Portal account is required to file tariff refund claims. Here is exactly how to create one, file Form 5106, and enroll in ACH.