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$166B Tariff Refund Portal Launches: What Ecommerce Businesses Need to Know

$166B Tariff Refund Portal Launches: What Ecommerce Businesses Need to Know

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

April 20, 2026

The long-anticipated next step in the tariff refund process is here. On Monday, April 20th, the Trump administration, in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), launched the Claims for Adjustment Portal for Entries (CAPE) refund portal. This opens the door to what could total up to $166 billion in tariff refunds tied to duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). For ecommerce businesses, this is a real opportunity to recover capital—but one that requires action and, in many cases, technical expertise.…

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Expect Delays in Trump IEEPA Tariff Refunds after Supreme Court Ruling

Court Orders Tariff Refunds After SCOTUS IEEPA Ruling But Delays Expected

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

March 10, 2026

In February, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision that reshaped the legal landscape for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court ruled that IEEPA cannot be used as authority to impose tariffs, invalidating a key legal basis for certain trade measures. Since that decision, the focus has shifted from whether the tariffs were lawful to what happens next—particularly whether businesses will receive refunds for tariffs they already paid.…

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One Big Beautiful Bill" and the End of De Minimis

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the End of De Minimis for Ecommerce

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

July 7, 2025

The landscape of international trade for e-commerce businesses is continually evolving. The newly adopted "One Big Beautiful Bill" is the latest change impacting e-commerce companies, with its decision to eliminate the de minimis entry privilege on a global basis. This change, set to take effect worldwide by 2027, introduces new complexities for U.S.-based e-commerce companies already grappling with the attempted immediate elimination of this crucial exemption for goods from China.…

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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Publishes Guidance on Elimination of De Minimis Exception for Low-Value Imports from China and Hong Kong

CBP Publishes Guidance on Elimination of De Minimis Exception for Low-Value Imports from China and Hong Kong

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

April 29, 2025

On April 28, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a public notice providing additional information regarding the elimination of the de minimis exception for goods being imported from China and Hong Kong. This notice implements changes directed by President Trump's Executive Order 14256 and subsequent amendments. These changes specifically apply to products of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which the order specifies includes products of Hong Kong.…

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Triple Threat to Ecommerce: Reciprocal Tariffs and De Minimis Changes Create Existential Crisis for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

April 10, 2025

The EIA is issuing an urgent warning to American policymakers. The recent flurry of Executive Orders concerning reciprocal tariffs and low-value imports, particularly those originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), represent a triple threat to the viability of countless U.S.-based small and mid-sized e-commerce companies. …

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Two Executive Orders, One Big Question Mark for Ecommerce Companies

Ecommerce Innovation Alliance

April 3, 2025

The EIA is closely monitoring recent developments out of the White House, specifically the two Executive Orders issued on April 2, 2025, that will undoubtedly have ramifications for the ecommerce sector. We believe it's crucial for our members and the wider industry to understand the potential impacts of these presidential actions.…

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