IEEPA Tariff Refunds and the New CAPE Portal: What Manufacturers Need to Do Now

For many manufacturers, the Supreme Court’s IEEPA tariff ruling may open the door to recovering duties previously paid, though taking advantage of this opportunity will require proactive steps and quick action. With CBP’s new CAPE portal now live, Illinois manufacturers need to understand if they are eligible, what is covered in each phase and how to prepare accurate data and documentation to support a defensible claim. Join us as we learn from RSM a practical discussion tailored to Illinois manufacturers on how to move from tariff uncertainty to action. We’ll cover recent updates to the process, which refund mechanics are in place today and what owners, CFOs, controllers and operations leaders should be thinking about now to protect refund rights, reduce filing risk and position their businesses for a more efficient recovery process. Key takeaways: What the IEEPA ruling and CAPE rollout mean for your company’s potential refund opportunity What leadership teams should do immediately to prepare customs data and documentation for refund claim submission Which claims manufacturers may be positioned to file for now and which ones may require additional planning How refund timing, filing accuracy and process readiness may affect cash flow and working capital Key considerations for companies as tariff policy remains in a state of flux

Contact Information

Illinois Manufacturers' Association
Name: Terri Graham
Phone: 630-824-9371
Email: tgraham@ima-net.org