CBP Tariff Refund Tool Townhall: ACE Portal Phase 1

Quick Summary (The Bottom Line)

The Event: A 30-minute expert-led webinar on navigating the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) tariff refund process.
The Catalyst: The Supreme Court’s February 20 decision invalidating duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The Impact: Phase 1 of the refund tool goes live April 20, 2026, within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data Portal. Importers must prepare now to claim their eligible refunds.

Understanding the CBP Tariff Refund Process

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced the first concrete guidance for processing refunds on invalidated IEEPA tariffs. With Phase 1 of the refund tool launching on April 20, 2026, inside the ACE Secure Data Portal, importers face critical questions regarding compliance and immediate action items.

To help IFPA members secure their eligible duty refunds efficiently, our policy experts are hosting a specialized 30‑minute Tariff Townhall focused on the practical and financial implications of CBP’s rollout.

Moderator:
Samantha Ayoub, Director, Workforce & Business Policy, IFPA

Speaker:
Leslie "Les" Glick, Forward Director, Fennemore

What You’ll Learn During this Townhall

During this fast-paced, high-value briefing, IFPA policy experts will:

Break down the newly announced CBP tariff refund process inside the ACE portal.
Explain Phase 1 capabilities—detailing what is included and clarifying what regulatory ambiguity remains.
Highlight immediate action items importers must execute prior to the April 20 launch.
Answer member questions in real-time to address your specific supply chain and finance concerns.

Who Should Attend

This exclusive, Member-Only Townhall is highly recommended for:

U.S. Importers directly financially impacted by IEEPA‑imposed tariffs.
Trade compliance and customs professionals managing ACE portal operations.
Supply chain and corporate finance leaders preparing revenue recovery strategies for potential tariff refunds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When does the CBP tariff refund tool go live?
Phase 1 of the CBP tariff refund tool officially launches on April 20, 2026, and will be accessible through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data Portal.

Why is CBP issuing tariff refunds?
Following a Supreme Court decision on February 20 that invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), CBP is legally required to process refunds for impacted importers.

CBP Tariff Refund Tool Townhall: Navigating Phase 1 in the ACE Portal

Quick Summary (The Bottom Line)

Understanding the CBP Tariff Refund Process

What You’ll Learn During this Townhall

Who Should Attend

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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