Free IEEPA Tariff Refund Help: Start Here
The Supreme Court ruled IEEPA tariffs were illegal. The CAPE portal is open. First refunds are being issued. But the process was built for institutional importers with customs counsel on staff. TariffGuru.com provides free tools, sourced guidance, and a $97 toolkit to help every small business file correctly without paying $400 an hour for a customs attorney.
The Process Was Built for Big Business. Not Yours.
CBP's CAPE portal, ACE data extractions, 11-digit entry number formatting, HTS Chapter 99 code validation, ACH refund account setup. None of this is explained anywhere in plain English for the average small business owner. The process assumes you have a customs broker, a compliance team, and an ACE account you log into regularly.
Most small importers have none of that. They have a stack of purchase orders, a freight forwarder they deal with once a quarter, and a government portal they have never opened. TariffGuru.com was built specifically for this gap. Free tools, sourced guidance, and a $97 toolkit that replaces $500 an hour in customs counsel for most straightforward Phase 1 claims.
Where do I even start with my IEEPA tariff refund?
How much does it cost to get help filing?
What is the most common mistake importers make when filing?
How long until I receive my refund?
What if I already paid a customs broker to file for me?
Three Steps to Your Refund, All Free to Start
Start with the free eligibility check. Ask the free AI agent. File with the $97 toolkit. You do not need a lawyer or a broker for most Phase 1 claims.
Start With the Free Eligibility Check
Before you prepare a single file, use TariffGuru's free CAPE Pre-Filing Eligibility Screener. Answer 6 questions about your entry status, ACH bank account setup, and entry types. You get an instant technical readiness assessment telling you exactly where you stand, what to do next, and whether you need the toolkit or concierge service. Takes less than 2 minutes at tariffguru.com.
Ask the Free AI Agent
TariffGuru's free AI Recovery Agent is trained on CBP CAPE documentation, ACE portal protocols, Federal Register interest rate tables, CIT court orders, and the complete library of government handbooks covering every aspect of the IEEPA recovery process. Ask any question in plain English. Get sourced answers. No account required. No law degree needed. Ask it anything related to your tariff refund.
File With the $97 Toolkit
Ready to file? TariffGuru's $97 Federal Recovery Toolkit includes everything you need: a CBP-compliant CAPE CSV template, ACE portal data extraction guide, CBP error dictionary covering every rejection code, HTS reference library for IEEPA-subject goods, the Supreme Court ruling analysis, Federal Register interest rate documentation, and a 12-point pre-submission filing readiness checklist. File it right the first time.
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Five Things Every Importer Must Know
The five technical pillars of IEEPA refund eligibility in plain English. Liquidation status, ACH enrollment, entry formatting, interest calculation, and Phase 1 exclusions explained without jargon.
Read the Quick Guide
2. ACH Enrollment: U.S. bank account registered in the ACH Refund Authorization tab in ACE, separate from any duty payment account.
3. Entry Formatting: All entry numbers must be exactly 11 alphanumeric characters. One bad character rejects the line.
4. Interest Calculation: Statutory interest accrues from the original entry payment date at 7% annually (non-corp) or 6% (corp), compounded quarterly per 19 U.S.C. 1505.
5. Phase 1 Exclusions: Reconciliation entries, drawback entries, AD/CVD entries, open protest entries, and entries not filed in ACE are excluded from Phase 1.
Read the Full Filing Guide
CAPE Pre-Filing Eligibility Screener
Answer 6 questions in under 2 minutes and get an instant technical readiness assessment. Know exactly what you need to do next before you open a spreadsheet or the ACE portal.
Check My Eligibility FreeGet Free Tariff Refund Help Right Now
TariffGuru's free AI Recovery Agent answers any question about your IEEPA tariff refund in plain English. Trained on CBP CAPE documentation, Federal Register interest rates, and CIT court orders. No account required. No law degree needed.
Get Free Help at TariffGuru.comFederal Statutory Interest Calculator
Calculate exactly what you are owed before you file. Principal duties paid plus compounding statutory interest from your original entry date. Know your number. Then go get it.
Use the Full Calculator BelowFederal Statutory Interest Calculator: IEEPA Tariff Refund Overpayment Rates
Statutory interest on IEEPA tariff refunds accrues from the date the original duties were paid through the date CBP issues your refund. This is a legal entitlement under federal statute.
The applicable rates confirmed in Federal Register Vol. 90 No. 186 and Federal Register Document 2026-01175: 7% annually for non-corporate importers, 6% annually for corporate importers, compounded quarterly.
CBP calculates and includes statutory interest automatically in your ACH payment. Use this calculator to know what to expect before you file.
Source: 19 U.S.C. 1505 · 26 U.S.C. 6621 · Federal Register Vol. 90 No. 186 · Federal Register Document 2026-01175 · Revenue Ruling 2025-22
Estimate based on statutory rates per 19 U.S.C. 1505 and 26 U.S.C. 6621, compounded quarterly. Actual amounts depend on entry-level CBP data and the refund process established by the Court of International Trade.
File It Right the First Time
From the $97 self-filing toolkit to full institutional data formatting. TariffGuru.com provides the technical infrastructure for every type of importer.
Federal Recovery Toolkit
- Master CAPE CSV template (CBP-compliant, pre-formatted)
- ACE portal data extraction guide
- CBP error dictionary: every rejection code explained
- HTS reference library for IEEPA-subject goods
- USITC duty handbook and HTS classification guide
- Supreme Court ruling analysis (Learning Resources v. Trump)
- Federal Register interest rate documentation
- 12-point pre-submission filing readiness checklist
- Phase 1 exclusion reference guide
Institutional Data Services
- Professional CAPE CSV data formatting at $1 per line
- $1,500 minimum, covers up to 1,500 entry lines
- $4,500 Institutional Data Audit, pre-submission error scan
- PDF Risk Report identifying rejection risks before filing
- Section 301 / IEEPA duty stacking analysis
- AD/CVD suspension review and Phase 2 preparation
- Full concierge with licensed customs practitioners available
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TariffGuru's free AI Recovery Agent answers any question about your IEEPA tariff refund in plain English. Trained on CBP CAPE documentation, Federal Register interest rates, and CIT court orders. No account required. No law degree needed.
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Stay Ahead of the Process
Court-sourced CAPE system analysis in plain English. Every article cites its source document.
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