According to a recent LinkedIn post from Flexport, the company is drawing attention to potential delays and uncertainties around refunds tied to IEEPA-related tariffs. The post cites commentary from Jennifer Park, Flexport’s Director of Trade Advisory, emphasizing that filing a CAPE claim is only the first step in a review process controlled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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The post highlights that CBP typically takes about 60 to 90 days to distribute refunds after a claim is accepted, and that acceptance does not ensure a timely payout. It further suggests that CBP may review underlying entries before issuing refunds and that importers might need to actively engage with the agency to resolve any issues that arise.
For investors, this focus on the complexity and timing of IEEPA refunds underscores ongoing cash-flow and working-capital risks for importers exposed to U.S. tariff regimes. Flexport’s emphasis on advisory expertise and educational content, including its Tariff Trends 2026 webinar, points to continued demand for trade compliance and consulting services, which could support higher-value revenue streams and deepen client relationships in a volatile regulatory environment.