NAFTZ is seeking clarity on CAPE and FTZ Type 06 entries – 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, CAPE — Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries — is CBP’s new ACE Portal process for submitting certain declarations related to IEEPA duty refunds, with Phase 1 scheduled to launch on April 20, 2026.

As many of our members are aware, CBP has issued initial information regarding the Phase 1 launch of CAPE. That guidance is helpful at a general level, but it does not yet provide sufficient detail on how this process will apply operationally to FTZ entries. In particular, members have raised questions about whether Type 06 entries will be eligible for CAPE submission and, if so, how that will function in practice once filing opens. CBP’s published materials describe the rollout and portal process, but they do not clearly resolve this FTZ-specific filing question.

Because this question has immediate operational implications for FTZ users and filers, NAFTZ has been pressing for clarification and expects to have an opportunity to raise the issue directly with CBP at an industry meeting this week. At this point, we do not yet have a definitive response. As with many trade implementation rollouts, the initial guidance establishes the general framework, while some procedure-specific questions still require clarification. That is the clarity we are seeking here for FTZs.

In the meantime, if your team has raised similar questions, received any response from CBP, or is able to test this issue once filing opens, please let us know. Member feedback and field intelligence will help NAFTZ continue elevating the specific operational questions that need resolution.

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. FTZ operations.

Contact info@naftz.org for further information or questions.