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Washington Watch

The One Entry Type CAPE Still Can't Refund

AD/CVD entries can't liquidate until Commerce sets a final duty rate, so CAPE can't touch them. A CIT filing deadline this week could finally force a fix.

The Trade Talk Desk

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Oct 22, 2026

Customs Compliance

J1 vs. J2 Drawback: Which One Should You File?

Direct identification and substitution are both unused-merchandise drawback, but the matching rules are different — and filing the wrong one can cost you a refund you're owed.

The Trade Talk Desk

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Oct 22, 2026

Washington Watch

The Clock Is Running Out on IEEPA Refund Suits

A two-year deadline to sue for early-2025 IEEPA duty refunds is closing in country by country — here's how to tell if you need to file before it does.

The Trade Talk Desk

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Oct 21, 2026

Customs Compliance

CBP Refers an Alleged UK Transshipment to Commerce

A new Federal Register notice shows how CBP's anti-evasion program actually works — and why it can reach your imports even if you've never heard of the company under investigation.

The Trade Talk Desk

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Oct 21, 2026

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