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The End of the Line: Supreme Court Solidifies Section 301 Tariffs

The Supreme Court has officially declined to review HMTX Industries v. United States, cementing Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports as permanent.

For U.S. importers, this effectively closes the door on Section 301 refunds, but important opportunities remain. While Section 301 is here to stay, the February 2026 Learning Resources v. Trump ruling has created active paths for IEEPA-related tariff refunds.

At ACM, we are actively managing this complex claims process to help our clients recover funds. Don't let your tariff strategy sit idle—contact us today to see how we can protect your bottom line. 

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CBP Updates IEEPA FAQ: Crucial Guidance on Reconciliation and CAPE Declarations

CBP RECONCILIATION UPDATE! U.S. Customs and Border Protection just issued crucial guidance on IEEPA duties and CAPE declarations. Importers: CBP is advising you to hold off on filing Reconciliation Entries (Type 09) unless your deadline is within 30 days. If you must file soon, DO NOT include the increased IEEPA duties to protect your cash flow. Get ahead of these compliance changes—contact us today!

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Big News: IEEPA Tariff Refunds are Hitting Bank Accounts

Billions in refunds are finally being issued via the new CAPE platform. However, these payments are not automatic—importers must file specific declarations and have a correctly configured ACE Portal to receive their funds.

Is your business ready? We provide expert assistance with ACE account setup and CAPE filing to ensure you get your money (plus interest) without delay.

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Great News on CAPE Phase 1 Refunds!

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently updated the Court of International Trade (CIT) on the progress of the new Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) Phase 1.

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IEEPA Duty Refunds: CAPE Portal Now Live

As of today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially launched the CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) tool within the ACE Portal.

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