Refunds are not automatic
You must actively file a CAPE declaration. CBP will not reach out and file for you.
IEEPA tariff refund recovery
The Supreme Court ruled your tariffs illegal. Now get your money back.
Over $166 billion in IEEPA tariffs were collected from 330,000+ U.S. importers. CBP has been ordered to issue refunds, but they will not come automatically.
$166B+estimated IEEPA duties collected
330K+importers potentially affected
53M+entries to validate
Why filing correctly matters
Importers who get paid first file clean, complete, validated claims.
Tariff Recovery Team combines experienced customs brokers and trade specialists who have navigated CBP systems for decades with legal support for the cases that need it.
Filing for your IEEPA refund looks simple on the surface. It is not. Rejected claims can move you to the back of the line, and entries near statutory deadlines can become unrecoverable if the process is mishandled.
The program
What happened, what it means, and why timing matters.
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. CBP is building CAPE inside ACE to process refund claims.
Entry status controls the path
Unliquidated, recently liquidated, and finally liquidated entries each require different handling.
ACH enrollment matters
Refunds are expected electronically through ACE. Missing banking setup can stall payment.
Some tariffs are excluded
IEEPA duties may qualify. Section 232, Section 301, and AD/CVD duties are separate.
The risk
One mismatched declaration can cost months. A missed protest deadline can cost the claim.
Check My EntriesHow we help
The team that gets claims right the first time.
Our licensed customs broker process is built around actual ACE data, liquidation timelines, and CAPE validation requirements.
You request a free analysis
We gather your company details, import volume, ACE status, and countries of origin.
You authorize broker access
CBP Form 5291 lets a licensed customs broker access trade records and pull entry data.
We map your refund exposure
We identify eligible IEEPA entries, separate excluded duties, and flag urgent deadlines.
We file and follow through
Clean declarations, protest support when needed, and ongoing status tracking through payment.
What can go wrong alone
Most importers hit the same problems before they ever submit.
- Entry data is scattered across brokers, forwarders, or incomplete records.
- Liquidation status is unclear, and the 90-day and 180-day clocks are already running.
- The business is not actually the Importer of Record on some entries.
- ACE Portal access or ACH banking information is missing.
- CAPE declarations do not match CBP records and trigger rejection.
Free analysis
Let’s find out what you’re owed.
Once authorized, our licensed customs broker reviews your ACE data, maps your liquidation timeline, and sends a plain-English estimate of your refund exposure.
1-2 business days: ACE data access and entry pull.
3-5 business days: eligibility review and liquidation mapping.
Results: estimated refund, qualifying entries, and urgent deadlines.
Our team
Built to recover what you are owed.
Our leadership has navigated complex government refund programs and built systems for accurate, high-volume recovery.
Mark Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
Builder and operator with more than 20 years scaling companies that solve high-stakes business problems.
Justin Atkinson
Chief Product Officer
Leads intake, qualification, and claim processing systems for complex government recovery programs.
Josh Zieglowsky
Chief Business Development Officer
Builds the partnerships and referral channels that connect eligible importers with recovery support.
Gabriel Chapman
Chief Operating Officer
Combines operational leadership with firsthand importer experience from IEEPA tariff exposure.
Sunshine Chapman
Chief Marketing Officer
Helps business owners understand recovery opportunities and the systems standing between them and payment.
Partner program
Know importers? We’ll pay you to connect them.
We work with CPAs, freight brokers, customs brokers, trade consultants, associations, lenders, and advisors who serve product companies. You make the introduction. We handle analysis, filing, and follow-through.
Apply to Become a PartnerFAQ
Plain-English answers for importers.
Am I eligible for a refund?
You may be eligible if you were the Importer of Record on entries assessed IEEPA tariffs between approximately February 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026.
What is the Importer of Record?
The Importer of Record is the entity legally responsible for the customs entry. Only the IOR can file a CAPE declaration or receive the CBP refund on that entry.
What is CBP Form 5291?
It is the standard Power of Attorney that authorizes a licensed customs broker to act as your customs agent with CBP. It does not give access to your bank accounts or obligate you to a service agreement.
What does Tariff Recovery Team charge?
Nothing upfront. The supplied program copy describes a contingency-based fee, meaning we only get paid when you do.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not for most standard CAPE filings. Entries requiring protest filings or legal escalation may be referred to experienced trade counsel.
Recover what you paid