April 30, 2026

~37 minutes

IEEPA duty refunds are creating a major opportunity—but only for companies that know how to navigate CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) correctly.

In this episode of Simply Trade, Andy and Lalo sit down with Bonnie Kersch to break down what CAPE actually means in practice and how importers should be preparing to take advantage of potential refunds.

This isn’t theoretical.

The conversation focuses on:

With guidance tied directly to CBP’s latest direction—including the U.S. Customs and Border Protection IEEPA refund guidance—this episode helps translate policy into real-world execution.

CAPE is not just a filing mechanism—it’s a structured way to manage and process entries in a consolidated manner.

👉 Misunderstanding this leads to missed opportunities or incorrect filings.

To take advantage of IEEPA refunds, companies need visibility into:

👉 If your data is fragmented, this becomes a major barrier.

Not every entry will qualify.

This step requires:

📌 Reference:

CAPE execution isn’t done in isolation.

It requires coordination between:

👉 Misalignment here can delay or derail the process.

Any refund request will need to stand up to scrutiny.

👉 This means having:

IEEPA-related refund opportunities are time-sensitive and complex.

Companies that:

👉 may miss out entirely—or expose themselves to compliance risk.

This episode gives a practical lens on what needs to happen next.

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