CBP Moves to Mandatory Electronic Refunds: What Importers Need to Know Before February 6, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a significant modernization of its refund process that will directly affect importers, customs brokers, and other members of the trade community. Beginning February 6, 2026, CBP will transition away from issuing paper refund checks and will instead require refunds to be processed electronically through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Portal, absent a narrowly […]