U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is moving forward with the next major milestone in its modernization efforts. According to a September 15 declaration from Brandon Lord, Executive Director of the Trade Programs Directorate within CBP’s Office of Trade, Phase 3 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system will officially launch on October 6, 2026.
This upcoming rollout marks a critical step for qualifying importers navigating complex duty frameworks and court-ordered processes.
Key Details of the CAPE Phase 3 Launch
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Official Launch Date: October 6, 2026.
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Who Qualifies: Plaintiffs who submitted a valid importer of record number to CBP by the July 30 deadline.
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Core Focus: CAPE Phase 3 is designed to process liquidated entries subject to International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties specifically for importers who filed suit at the Court of International Trade (CIT) and subsequently received an order for reliquidation.
Why This Matters for Importers
The integration of CAPE Phase 3 streamlines how specific court-ordered reliquidations and IEEPA-related entries are managed and processed. For qualifying importers who met the July 30 cut-off, this system launch provides the administrative pathway needed to file CAPE declarations and move forward with their entries efficiently.
As regulatory landscapes and automated systems continue to evolve, staying ahead of these implementation dates is essential for maintaining compliance and managing trade operations smoothly.
How is your team preparing for the upcoming CAPE Phase 3 rollout, and do you have questions about how these IEEPA duty declarations will impact your current workflow?
