The Trump administration has launched an online portal that accepts applications from businesses seeking refunds for over $166 billion in tariffs the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled as illegal.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal. According to court filings reported by The Guardian, the digital claims system can only handle up to 63% of affected import filings.
"CAPE will simplify International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty refund requests made pursuant to court order and in accordance with appropriate statutory authority by providing an electronic pathway to submit valid IEEPA duty refund claims," CBP stated on its website.
Supreme Court's Ruling
In February 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump illegally imposed tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The U.S. government could owe up to $175 billion as a result of the decision, according to ABC News.
Since the ruling, more than 3,000 companies – including Skechers, Revlon, Toyota, Nintendo of America, FedEx, and Costco – have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration with the Court of International Trade (CIT) seeking refunds of the duties.
According to CBP, as of Apr. 9, 2026, over 56,000 U.S. importers had registered to receive recompensation.
CAPE's Initial Phase
Through the CAPE portal’s initial deployment, up to 82% of IEEPA tariff refunds are eligible – $127 billion.
The digital claims system will only fully process refunds for requests that are either unliquidated or liquidated between Jan. 30, 2026, and Apr. 20, 2026.
Businesses involved in legal disputes, anti-dumping probes, or other unresolved customs procedures will not be eligible for refunds yet, according to The Guardian.
Businesses are expected to wait 60-90 days from when they submit their paperwork to CBP to receive their compensation.
Whether American consumers receive refunds or any benefits depends entirely on the businesses that get refunded, The Guardian reported.
