Filing CAPE Declarations & Strategic Considerations

Description

As tariff exposure, trade remedies, and retroactive refund opportunities continue to evolve, businesses are taking a closer look at CAPE Declarations and the operational processes required to support potential claims and recovery efforts.

This practical session will provide an overview of CAPE filing considerations, the types of entry data and supporting documentation companies may need, and the broader operational and compliance factors organizations should evaluate before pursuing refunds or adjustments.

Topics may include:

• Overview of CAPE Declarations and current trade landscape considerations
• Understanding entry data requirements and documentation needs
• ACE account access, ACH enrollment, and operational readiness
• Identifying potentially impacted imports and entries
• Coordination between importers, customs brokers, finance, and legal teams
• Recordkeeping and audit considerations
• Managing data cleanup, supplier information, and reconciliation efforts
• Evaluating operational effort versus potential recovery opportunity
• Strategic considerations when communicating with customers and suppliers
• Practical workflows for organizing and prioritizing claims activity

This session is designed for importers, trade compliance professionals, finance teams, customs brokers, and operational leaders looking to better understand the practical realities, risks, and opportunities associated with CAPE-related activity in today’s changing trade environment.

Accreditation:

NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) is pleased to inform you that your application for accreditation has been approved for 1.5 credit(s) for CCS/MCS LCB credit type(s).

Instructor:
Thomas Cook, Blue Tiger International                                    

Tom is Managing Director of Blue Tiger International (bluetigerintl.com), an international business consultancy advising on supply chain management, trade compliance, purchasing, trade and disruption management, global business and logistics. Tom was former CEO of American River International in NY and Apex Global Logistics Supply Chain Operation in LA. Tom has over 35 years’ experience in assisting companies all over the world manage their import and export operations.  He is a member of the NY District Export Council and serves on the board of directors of the National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC).  Tom is also the Director of the National Institute of World Trade (niwt.org), a 30-year-old educational and training organization, based in NY.  Both Blue Tiger International and the National Institute of World Trade are strategic partners of the Department of Commerce.  Tom has authored over 20 books on global trade, the latest published in January 2026 entitled “Managing and Mitigating the Impact of Tariffs, Pandemics, and Trade Disruptions in the Global Supply Chain.”