FedEx and UPS File Tariff Refund Claims for Customers via New CBP Portal

On April 20 at 8 a.m. ET, FedEx and UPS initiated tariff refund claims with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for their shipping clients following the introduction of the CAPE portal. These refunds pertain to duties that were rendered invalid by a Supreme Court decision under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). UPS will directly seek refunds from CBP for shipments where it served as the importer of record, requiring no action from customers, although it may take up to three months to process. FedEx is also handling the necessary documentation for refunds. The CAPE system enables importers to file requests through the ACE Secure Data Portal, with valid refunds processed within 60 to 90 days. The initial phase addresses unliquidated entries and those liquidated within 80 days. Over 2,000 companies, including FedEx and Dollar General, have filed lawsuits for IEEPA tariff payments. President Donald Trump remarked on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' that he would 'remember' those companies that do not pursue refunds.