What happens after CBP approves my CAPE declaration?
Quick answer
After CBP allows your declaration, Treasury ACHs the refund to Tariffi's dedicated client-funds account within 2 business days. The fee split happens automatically on arrival. Your net refund ACHs to your bank within 3-5 business days total from the allow-decision. You get email notifications at each step.
Detailed Answer
The post-approval process is largely automated. Here is what happens step by step.
Timeline from approval to your bank:
- Day 0: CBP allow-decision. CBP issues a protest-allowed or CAPE-allowed notice on your entries. You receive an email notification immediately.
- Days 1-2: Treasury ACH. The U.S. Treasury processes the refund payment via ACH to Tariffi's dedicated client-funds account at JPMorgan Chase Bank. Per Executive Order #14247, all CBP refunds are electronic — no paper checks.
- Day 2-3: Automated fee split. Tariffi's platform calculates the fee split: gross refund minus applicable contingency fee (10/15/25% per entry tier) equals your net refund. The broker's flat filer integration fee is paid from Tariffi's portion.
- Days 3-5: ACH to your bank. Your net refund ACHs to the bank account you provided at intake. Standard ACH runs settle same-day or next-business-day.
What you see in your dashboard:
- Entry status changes from "CBP Processing" to "Allowed"
- Gross refund amount per entry
- Fee deduction breakdown (contingency percentage applied to each entry based on its tier)
- Net refund amount
- ACH payout status and expected arrival date
Partial approvals:
CBP may allow some entries and deny others in the same declaration. Each entry is processed independently:
- Allowed entries → refund flows per the timeline above
- Denied entries → $0 fee owed, broker responds if contestable
After payout:
Your claim file remains accessible in the dashboard for record-keeping. Tariffi retains the data per 19 CFR Part 163 (7 years). If CBP requests a post-refund audit (rare), the broker partner responds within the LPOA scope at no additional charge.
Related Questions
How long does a tariff refund take?
Refund timing is governed by federal statute, not by Tariffi. CBP has up to two years to decide a protest under 19 U.S.C. § 1515, though most CAPE Phase 1 claims process faster. After CBP allows your claim, Treasury ACHs the refund within 3-5 business days. CIT filings for older entries add court calendar time.
Where does my refund money go after CBP approves?
After CBP allows your claim, Treasury ACHs the refund to Tariffi's dedicated client-funds account at JPMorgan Chase Bank. The automated fee split deducts the contingency, and your net refund ACHs to the bank account you provided at intake. Total time from CBP allow-decision to your bank: typically 3-5 business days.
What happens if CBP denies my claim?
If CBP denies any entry in your CAPE declaration, you owe nothing on the denied portion. Your broker partner (Filer of Record) responds to any CBP Form 28 or Form 29 within the scope of the LPOA at no additional charge. For entries worth contesting, the broker may file a further protest or recommend CIT action.
Can I track my claim status?
Yes. Your dashboard at tariffi.io/dashboard shows real-time claim status including entry-level progress, broker review status, CBP submission confirmation, and payout tracking. Every status milestone also triggers an email notification. If you have not received an update in 90 days, contact support — silence usually means we are waiting on CBP.
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