IEEPA Refund Claim Readiness Checklist

Updated June 27, 2026 · For importers preparing CAPE Declarations in ACE

1. Entry inventory

Export all entry summaries that include an IEEPA Chapter 99 line.
Confirm the 11-digit entry summary number and preserve leading zeroes in CSV files.
Record importer of record, filer code, entry date, liquidation status, and IEEPA duties paid.
Flag warehouse, suspended, extended, under-review, AD/CVD, reconciliation, and drawback-designated entries.

2. Filing authority

Confirm whether the IOR or the authorized customs broker will file the CAPE Declaration.
Verify ACE Secure Data Portal access and importer sub-account permissions.
Confirm ACH refund enrollment and bank information.
Review CBP Form 4811 notify-party routing if someone other than the IOR receives refunds.

3. Clean the file before CAPE

Identify entries needing post summary correction for classification, value, origin, or non-IEEPA duty issues.
Identify entries requiring protest or trade-counsel review before refund submission.
Confirm contractual ownership of refunds with suppliers, customers, carriers, or marketplaces.
Separate entries that may need a later CAPE phase or special handling.

4. Status tracking

ACE report	Use
REV-603	Pending and successful trade refunds
REV-613	ACH rejected refunds
REV-615	CAPE-specific refund detail after refunds issue

Timing note: CBP says valid IEEPA refunds are generally issued within 60-90 days after CAPE Declaration acceptance, unless compliance concerns or liquidation status require more review.

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