CBP plans to open Phase 3 of CAPE on October 6, 2026, according to a declaration by a CBP official filed with the Court of International Trade and published September 15, 2026.
- Phase 3 covers finally liquidated entries of importers who sued, whose reliquidation the court has ordered.
- It applies to plaintiffs that gave CBP a valid Importer of Record number by July 30, 2026. Plaintiffs that provided it later must wait for more instructions.
- Phase 3 had been aimed at late summer and was delayed while CBP built additional system checks.
What this means for importers
Phase 3 is not open to importers that have not filed their own case. If you have finally liquidated entries and have not sued, see finally liquidated entries and the two-year deadline.
General information, not legal or customs advice. Facts last reviewed September 24, 2026. Confirm dates and options for your entries with a licensed professional.
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