Cargo Bridge Import Insights

Quick Summary To request an IEEPA refund, the importer generally needs to: Confirm the company has a CBP Form 5106 importer record. Open or access an ACE Portal Top Account. Confirm the ACE account has an Importer sub-account. Add ACH refund bank information in ACE. Identify eligible entries. Upload a CAPE Declaration CSV file through ACE. Monitor refund status in ACE reports. Step 1: Confirm You Are the Importer of Record The refund should generally be filed by: The Importer of Record, Customs Broker, freight agent, or any third party with a power of attorney. Before starting, gather: Legal company name EIN or importer number CBP Form 5106 information ( here  or ask your customs broker to update ) ACE Portal login email, if already created Entry numbers Entry dates Liquidation dates Amount of IEEPA duties paid Broker/filer information U.S. bank account information for ACH refunds Important: the entry filing date is not the same as the liquidation date. CAPE eligibility depends hea...

CPSC eFiling for Apparel Imports: What Importers Need to Know Before July 8, 2026 If you import garments, apparel, socks, footwear, or other textile products into the United States, there is an important compliance change coming. Starting July 8, 2026 , CPSC eFiling becomes mandatory for most imported regulated consumer products that require a CPSC certificate. For apparel importers, this means certain certificate data may need to be filed electronically through CBP’s ACE system at the time of customs entry. For many importers, the confusing part is that not every garment is treated the same. Some adult apparel may be exempt from testing or certificate requirements, while other garments may require flame test records, manufacturer information, and certificate data. At Cargo Bridge, we help importers review these details before cargo moves so the clearance process is smoother when the shipment reaches the United States. What Is CPSC eFiling? CPSC stands for the U.S. Consumer Product Saf...