Three CBP Updates Trade Teams Need to Act On Now

CBP released several operational notices in late June 2026 that directly affect importers of apparel and anyone still seeking refunds on IEEPA duties. Here is a plain-English rundown of what happened and what you should do.

Forced-Labor WROs on Two Jordanian Garment Factories

On June 23, 2026, CBP issued Withhold Release Orders (WROs) against garments produced by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C., both garment-manufacturing facilities located in Jordan. Effective immediately, CBP personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain shipments of these garments based on evidence reasonably indicating the use of forced labor in their production.

Read the full CSMS notice (# 69031301) for official guidance.

Action items for importers and brokers

• Audit your supply chain immediately for any goods sourced from Needle Craft Ltd. or Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C.
• Place a hold on any in-transit shipments from those factories pending further review.
• Document your due-diligence steps; CBP may request evidence of supplier audits if you seek an exception.
• Review contracts and purchase orders with other Jordanian apparel suppliers to verify no production overlap.

CAPE Tool Gets New Functionality for IEEPA Refunds on June 29

CBP launched the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on April 20, 2026, to process refunds of International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties. A June 23 update (CSMS # 69035485) confirms that new functionality will be available starting June 29, 2026, specifically covering entries that have been flagged for reconciliation.

Action items

• If you have entries flagged for reconciliation that may be eligible for IEEPA duty refunds, mark June 29 on your calendar and be ready to act in ACE as soon as the functionality goes live.
• Review the full CSMS notice for updated submission guidance and any new data requirements before that date.

Daily Statement Delay: Now Resolved

A processing error in the Collections Information Repository (CIR) file from Treasury caused a delay in the issuance of all final daily statements for June 23, 2026 (CSMS # 69031391). CBP subsequently confirmed in CSMS # 69041190 that the issue has been fully resolved and all final daily statements for that date have been processed.

No further action is required on this issue. If you have outstanding questions, contact the Entry Summary, Accounts & Revenue Division (ESAR) at esar@cbp.dhs.gov.

Stay current with CBP system notices and regulatory changes. Late awareness of a WRO or a missed refund window can have real financial and operational consequences.