Publications

Research, perspectives, and practical guidance on navigating IEEPA tariff refunds and trade compliance.

Your IEEPA Tariff Refund Is Coming — Here's What CBP Just Told the Court
Update

Your IEEPA Tariff Refund Is Coming — Here’s What CBP Just Told the Court

CBP filed its latest CAPE system update with the Court of International Trade on March 31. Here’s what importers need to know about the refund timeline.

April 1, 2026 5 min read
CBP Declares CAPE Refund System Under Development
Update

CBP Declares CAPE Refund System Under Active Development

CBP declares CAPE system for IEEPA tariff refunds is under active development, with the Claim Portal 70% complete as of March 2026.

March 12, 2026 4 min read
CIT Orders CBP to Refund All IEEPA Tariffs
Update

CIT Orders CBP to Refund All IEEPA Tariffs

The Court of International Trade issued a universal order directing CBP to liquidate and reliquidate all entries without IEEPA duties. What it means for your refund.

March 4, 2026 5 min read
Section 122 Tariffs
Analysis

What Importers Need to Know About Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs

Section 122 replaced IEEPA tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling. How it works, what’s exempt, and what importers should prepare for next.

March 3, 2026 8 min read
Federal Circuit IEEPA Refund Update
Update

Federal Circuit Moves IEEPA Refund Process Forward

The Federal Circuit denied the government’s stay request and sent V.O.S. Selections back to CIT, clearing the path for IEEPA refund proceedings.

March 3, 2026 5 min read
Downstream IEEPA Tariff Refund
Guide

Who Can Get an IEEPA Tariff Refund?

Retailers, distributors, and downstream buyers who absorbed IEEPA tariff costs may have a right to share in their importer’s refund.

March 2, 2026 8 min read
Preserve IEEPA Refund Rights
Guide

How to Preserve Your Right to IEEPA Refunds

A practical checklist for importers to preserve their IEEPA tariff refund rights—from organizing entry records to tracking protest deadlines.

March 1, 2026 4 min read
Trump Tariff Refund Step-by-Step
Guide

How to Get a Refund for Trump Tariffs: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical, step-by-step roadmap for small and mid-sized importers to pursue their IEEPA tariff refund—from ACE setup to CIT litigation.

March 1, 2026 7 min read
IEEPA Tariff Refund Guide
Guide

IEEPA Tariff Refund: What Importers and Brokers Need to Know in 2026

The complete guide to IEEPA tariff refunds — legal basis, refund process, government resistance, and what importers should do now to recover duties.

March 3, 2026 6 min read
DOJ Motion Signals Strategy of Delay on IEEPA Refunds
Perspective

DOJ Motion Signals Strategy of Delay on IEEPA Refunds

The Trump administration's February 27 filing reveals a clear strategy to delay and complicate IEEPA tariff refund payments using every legal tool available.

February 27, 2026 3 min read
CIT Orders DOJ to Respond on IEEPA Tariff Refunds
Perspective

CIT Orders DOJ to Respond on IEEPA Tariff Refunds

The CIT appears to be moving with notable urgency on the question of IEEPA tariff refunds, ordering the DOJ to respond by February 27th.

February 26, 2026 2 min read
Document Management Crucial to IEEPA Refunds
Perspective

Document Management Crucial to IEEPA Refunds

Why organized documentation is the foundation of every successful IEEPA refund claim, and the common failure points that derail recovery efforts.

February 24, 2026 2 min read
Decoding Chapter 99 With Automation
Perspective

Decoding Chapter 99 With Automation

Chapter 99 of the HTS is where IEEPA tariffs live. How automation helps brokers navigate its growing complexity and overlapping provisions.

February 10, 2026 2 min read
SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in V.O.S. Selections
Perspective

SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in V.O.S. Selections

In Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, the Supreme Court held that IEEPA does not authorize the president to unilaterally set tariffs, vacating the IEEPA tariffs.

January 6, 2026 3 min read
Case Study: Why CustomsGenius is Going Deep on CargoWise
Case Study

Case Study: Why CustomsGenius is Going Deep on CargoWise

How our native CargoWise integration helps brokers move from data export to filing-ready refund packets without the manual middle.

October 14, 2025 2 min read
The Evolution from Traditional Methods to Intelligent Automation
Perspective

The Evolution from Traditional Methods to Intelligent Automation

How customs compliance is shifting from spreadsheets and manual review to AI-driven automation, and why the transition is accelerating.

June 18, 2025 2 min read
Trump Administration Announces Tariffs on Imports from China
Perspective

Trump Administration Announces Tariffs on Imports from China

The executive order invokes IEEPA to impose a 10% ad valorem tariff on virtually all imports of Chinese origin. What it means for brokers and importers.

February 2, 2025 2 min read

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