# ACE

Type: Technology

Source: Legal & RegTech Intelligence Brief — https://getlegalbrief.com/entity/ace
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## Timeline

- **2026-04-20**: Target Implementation — Expected date for the commencement of automated refund processing via ACE.
- **2026-03-06**: 45-Day Commitment — CBP official announces a tentative 45-day timeline to establish the refund process.
- **2026-03-05**: CBP Initial Refusal — CBP tells the court it cannot comply immediately due to technical system constraints.
- **2026-03-02**: CIT Refund Order — The Court of International Trade orders the government to refund duties collected under IEEPA.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### CBP Targets 45-Day Timeline for IEEPA Tariff Refunds Following CIT Order
2026-03-06 22:19:30 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has signaled it will be ready to process court-ordered tariff refunds within 45 days, a significant pivot after initial claims of technical inability. The move follows a landmark Court of International Trade (CIT) ruling regarding duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/cbp-tariff-refunds-45-day-timeline

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