The scope of IEEPA duty refunds just widened again. In a March 20, 2026 order, the U.S. Court of International Trade confirmed that IEEPA duties applied to imports from Brazil and India are now included under the existing refund directive—further expanding eligibility across global trade flows.
Expanded Refund Coverage Across Key Trade Lanes
This update builds on the Court’s earlier rulings directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection to:
- Liquidate unliquidated entries without IEEPA duties
- Reliquidate non-final entries to remove those duties
With Brazil and India now explicitly included, the refund scope is no longer limited to initial countries—it is broadening across major sourcing markets.
Momentum Continues Toward Full Refund Execution
The Court noted that CBP is making “satisfactory progress” toward implementing a process to issue refunds with interest.
This aligns with the upcoming launch of the CAPE system, which will serve as the primary mechanism for processing refunds at scale.
What This Means for Importers
This expansion reinforces a critical point:
Refund eligibility is growing—but timelines are not slowing down.
Importers should:
- Reassess entries tied to Brazil and India
- Identify duty exposure across all IEEPA-affected shipments
- Prepare documentation ahead of CAPE system rollout
Contact Alba
IEEPA refunds may introduce downstream risk beyond customs compliance. Alba can help you evaluate exposure, review documentation, and align your strategy to protect both your refund opportunity and your business.
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