CBP Systems & Filing
CBP’s CAPE System Now Operational; NAFTZ Monitoring Early Implementation – April 21, 2026
CBP’s CAPE System Now Operational; NAFTZ Monitoring Early Implementation – April 21, 2026 Back to Blog April 21, 2026 CBP’s Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system became operational April 20, 2026. CAPE is CBP’s new ACE Portal process for submitting certain declarations related to IEEPA duty refunds. NAFTZ has received a limited number…
Read MoreCBP Clarification on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 Entries – April 17, 2026
CBP Clarification on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 Entries – April 17, 2026 Back to Blog April 17, 2026 NAFTZ has received helpful clarification from CBP regarding CAPE and FTZ Type 06 entries as a result of a recent NAFTZ meeting with CBP in Washington, DC. As a follow-up to our earlier update, CBP indicated…
Read MoreNAFTZ is seeking clarity on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 entries – April 14, 2026
NAFTZ is seeking clarity on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 entries – April 14, 2026 Back to Blog April 14, 2026 NAFTZ is actively seeking additional clarification from CBP regarding the treatment of FTZ Type 06 entries under the recently released CAPE information and guidance. For members who have not yet reviewed the new materials,…
Read MoreCBP System Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – Field Guidance Issued – March 18, 2026
CBP System Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – Field Guidance Issued – March 18, 2026 Back to Blog March 18, 2026 Please Note: When evaluating tariff announcements, carefully review each Executive Order, the corresponding Federal Register Notices, and CSMS messages in detail. Consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand how these measures…
Read MoreCBP Systems Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – March 9, 2026
CBP Systems Corrected for U.S. FTZ Entry Summary Filing – March 9, 2026 Back to Blog March 9, 2026 Please Note: When evaluating tariff announcements, carefully review each Executive Order, the corresponding Federal Register Notices, and CSMS messages in detail. Consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand how these measures specifically impact your U.S.…
Read MoreIEEPA Tariffs no Longer Collected on U.S. FTZ Entries – March 6, 2026
IEEPA Tariffs no Longer Collected on U.S. FTZ Entries – March 6, 2026 Back to Blog March 6, 2026 Please Note: When evaluating tariff announcements, carefully review each Executive Order, the corresponding Federal Register Notices, and CSMS messages in detail. Consult with your trade attorney or advisor to understand how these measures specifically impact your U.S.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Supreme Court IEEPA Ruling & FTZ Processing – March 3, 2026
UPDATE: Supreme Court IEEPA Ruling & FTZ Processing – March 3, 2026 Back to Blog March 3, 2026 NAFTZ continues to actively engage with CBP, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and Congressional offices regarding the ongoing FTZ processing impacts following the Supreme Court’s IEEPA decision. Discussions are continuing today. We recognize…
Read MoreAdvocacy Alert: New CBP Mandatory Refunds Process – January 30, 2026
Advocacy Alert: New CBP Mandatory Refunds Process – January 30, 2026 Back to Blog January 30, 2026 Starting February 6th, 2026, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will issue all refunds electronically via ACH. This is a mandatory transition and includes, but is not limited to, refunds for all protests, post-summary corrections, duty drawback, and…
Read MoreFTZ Operational Reminders – July 22nd, 2025
FTZ Operational Reminders – July 22nd, 2025 Back to Blog July 22, 2025 As we approach August 1 and the potential date of reciprocal tariff increases, the Trade and Tariff Rapid Response Team (TRRT) shares a few points to keep in mind while operating a U.S. FTZ. Â Topics in this update include: Chapter 99 Numbers…
Read MoreReminder on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, IEEPA CSMS Messages, and Filing Weekly Estimates – March 11th, 2025
Reminder on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, IEEPA CSMS Messages, and Filing Weekly Estimates – March 11th, 2025 Back to Blog March 6, 2025 This TRRT update covers a reminder on Steel and Aluminum Tariff Announcements, other CSMS Updates from CBP of note, and Inclusion of Chapter 99 HTS Codes on FTZ Weekly Estimates. Click here…
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