CBP opened CAPE in the ACE Portal at 8 a.m. Eastern on April 20, 2026.
- Phase 1 covered unliquidated entries and entries within 80 days of liquidation.
- Excluded at launch: AD/CVD entries awaiting liquidation instructions, foreign trade zone entries, warehouse entries and withdrawals, drawback and reconciliation entries, entries with open protests, informal and Section 321 entries, and entries not filed in ACE.
- Only the Importer of Record or the broker that filed the entries can submit.
- Refunds are paid by ACH, with CBP expecting payment 60 to 90 days after acceptance.
What this means for importers
CAPE remains open. Eligibility is set entry by entry by the 80-day line. See never filed or not sure.
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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