Host: Cindy Allen

In this week’s episode of Simply Trade: Cindy’s Version, Cindy Allen walks through a pivotal moment for the trade community as CBP prepares to officially launch the CAPE process for IEEPA duty refunds.

After weeks of uncertainty, the process is now defined—but key decisions still fall on importers and brokers, particularly around timing, post-summary corrections, and protest strategies.

At the same time, global trade tensions continue to evolve, with developments involving China’s regulatory posture, ongoing geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz, and continued uncertainty around U.S. trade policy.

Inspired by Taylor Swift’s Clean, Cindy reflects on whether the industry is finally moving toward clarity after months of disruption—or simply entering a new phase of adjustment.

• No immediate movement on First Sale or Non-Resident Importer legislation

CBP is set to roll out the CAPE process on April 20, allowing importers to begin submitting refund requests tied to IEEPA tariffs.

• Filing will require only entry numbers via CSV upload

However, key decisions remain:

• Whether to file post-summary corrections before CAPE claims

• How will broker systems reconcile updated ACE data?

Cindy emphasizes that while the process is clearer, the strategy is not one-size-fits-all.

• CAPE is launching—but it’s only part of the solution

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