About this workshop

The Virginia SBDC International Business Development (IBD) team is offering a two-part webinar series to help businesses prepare and submit their International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty refund filings under Phase I of the CAPE Declaration process. These sessions are designed for both self-filers and businesses working with a Customs Broker who entered goods into the United States.

Each session will provide practical guidance, process clarification, and time for participant questions.

You’ll learn how to:

• Prepare documentation needed for an IEEPA duty refund filing under CAPE

• Navigate ACE requirements and organize supporting filing information

• Understand the CAPE Declaration entry process

• Track the status of CAPE submissions whether self-filed or broker-submitted

Who should attend

This program is intended for importers, small businesses engaged in international trade, and companies seeking guidance on the IEEPA duty refund process under the CAPE Declaration framework. Both businesses planning to self-file and those working with Customs Brokers are encouraged to attend.

Program schedule

Part One - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
This session will focus on preparation for submitting the IEEPA duty refund filing under CAPE. Topics will include ACE requirements and the documentation needed to support the filing process for both self-filers and businesses utilizing Customs Brokers.

Part Two (THIS SESSION) - Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
This session will focus on CAPE Declaration entry procedures and tracking submissions, whether self-filed through CAPE or submitted by the Customs Broker who entered the goods.

Registration is required.