# U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q3 (projected)**: Claim Window Opens — Anticipated date for retailers to begin submitting formal refund requests.
- **2026-Q2 (projected)**: System Integration — Expected integration of refund modules into the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
- **2026-03-13**: Court Filing Disclosure — CBP details progress on the 4-step refund system in a legal filing.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### CBP Outlines 4-Step Tariff Refund Process for IEEPA Duties
2026-03-13 16:06:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has revealed progress on a specialized four-step system to process refunds for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The development, disclosed in recent court filings, signals a potential multi-billion dollar liquidity event for retailers and importers.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/cbp-tariff-refund-process-ieepa

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