That money, it's really hitting back.

On April 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially launched the CAPE eRefund system.

Data as of early April:

📊 Total refund size:US$166 billion (about Rs. 1.13 trillion)

✅ Registration of the refund process has been completed:56,000 importers

💰 First allocation amount:US$127 billion (about 866 billion yuan)

📋 Involves customs declaration records:Over 53 million transactions

This is the largest tariff refund operation in U.S. history.

The logic behind it is one sentence: the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were executive overreach and illegal.

-- illegally expropriated, it has to be returned.

01 Where did this refund come from? Timeline review

2025: Trump Administration Imposes Massive Tariffs on Imports Under IEEPA

February 2026: U.S. Supreme Court Rules IEEPA Taxation Illegal, Executive Overreach

March 4, 2026: U.S. Court of International Trade Requires CBP to Cease Collection and Initiate Refunds

April 10, 2026: CBP official announcement: refund request channel opens on April 20

April 20, 2026: CAPE system officially launched and refunds started to be disbursed

Second half of 2026: Ongoing processing of complex cases and historical customs records

02 But here's a key number that many people don't notice

Importers eligible for refunds: approximately 330,000

Currently completed e-refund process registrations: 56,000

Ratio:Less than 17%The

In other words.Over 83%of eligible businesses that have not yet completed their registration.

No registration completed = System does not recognize you = Refund does not go to your account.

It's not that you don't qualify, it's that you don't sign up and the money expires for nothing.

If you've ever exported to the U.S. and paid IEEPA duties, but aren't sure if you're eligible for a refund, you can contact us today - for a free evaluation of your eligibility for a refund, and a 10-minute tell-all to see if you'll get that money back.(Micro letter: qcygscszk, cell phone: 18676749275)

03 What types of businesses can claim a refund?

🔍 Core jam: no US company + no ACE registration = no door to get in.

“No U.S. Company” sellers, this refund has nothing to do with you.

This is the biggest pain point for many sellers - the

You sent the goods, you paid the duty, but the refund is not returned to you.

Why?

Because from a US Customs perspective, the importer is registered as a US corporation. If you don't have a U.S. company, an EIN (Employer Identification Number), or an ACE filing - the tax records are not in your name, and naturally the refund is not yours.

Eventually, the money is either refunded to your US buyer, cut off by the middleman, or just expires in silence.

📞 Without a U.S. corporation, you're not getting this tax refund, but what about next time? Contact us today to learn how to quickly incorporate your US company + EIN + ACE system so you never miss any future tax refund windows again.(Micro letter: qcygscszk, cell phone: 18676749275)

04 What to do now if you already have a U.S. company?

Step 1: Confirm that your company has completed the ACE system registration

ACE is the system CBP uses to manage all import/export customs records, no registration = you are not in the system and the refund channel is closed.

Step 2: Confirm that bank account information is registered

CBP makes electronic payments through the CAPE system, which requires a valid U.S. bank account to be tied to it, and cannot arrive without one.

Step 3: Verification of customs declaration records eligible for refunds

The CAPE system will automatically match the 53 million + customs declaration records under your name. It is recommended to check by yourself or appoint a customs agent to confirm the refundable amount.

Step 4: Focus on phase II processing times

Complex cases and historical records will continue to be processed until the second half of 2026, so if the first batch doesn't make it, there are still opportunities.

05 If you don't have a U.S. company yet, evaluate whether it's worth registering now!

The tax rebate is just a direct reflection of the benefits; the bigger issue behind it is:

Without an American company, you are always at a disadvantage in your business with the United States:

Unable to record the importer directly, higher cost of customs declaration

Unable to open a local US store (Walmart, Amazon US accounts)

No access to compliant U.S. bank clearing channels

Inability to participate in similar refund policies that may occur in the future

Incorporating a U.S. company now doesn't cost much, but the compliance benefits that come with it are long-lasting.

06 What can Enterprise Finance do for you?

✅ Free tax refund eligibility assessment:Assess the amount of duty that can be claimed as a refund based on your customs declaration history

✅ ACE System Registered Chargemaster:Helping you complete your CBP system filing and open up a refund channel

✅ U.S. company registration:LLC / C-Corp One-Stop Agency, including EIN application, bank account opening

✅ CAPE Refund Request Assistance:Follow up on the entire refund process to ensure that the money arrives in the account smoothly

✅ U.S. company annual audits + compliance maintenance:Ongoing compliance management after enrollment to avoid lapses that result in missed next refunds

07 🏷️ List of actions

☐ Confirmation of U.S. Incorporation and EIN Number

☐ Check if the company has completed the ACE system registration

☐ Reconciliation of customs declarations involving IEEPA tariffs under your name

☐ Verify that the U.S. bank account is valid and registered with CBP

☐ If you don't have a U.S. corporation, assess the need for registration and capitalize on the refund window

💡 Not sure if you are registered with the ACE system? Or don't have a U.S. company but want to take advantage of this opportunity? Contact us directly - a professional consultant will evaluate your tariff refund eligibility for free and give you the fastest way to register your US company.(Micro letter: qcygscszk, cell phone: 18676749275)

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🔹 2. Digitally enabled, smart and efficient

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• Upfront: Free evaluation of market entry programs (e.g. “Ramadan e-commerce opportunity in Indonesia”);
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