The United States government has introduced the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, enabling businesses to claim refunds on tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the previous tariff regime illegal. This initiative could lead to refunds totaling nearly $166 billion for over 330,000 importers who paid tariffs on more than 53 million shipments. However, everyday American consumers are unlikely to benefit from these refunds, as they cannot submit claims directly. Companies must apply through the portal, and refunds will be processed electronically within 60-90 days after acceptance of claims. Notably, only a few companies, such as FedEx and Costco, have indicated they might pass some relief to consumers. Meanwhile, state officials like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine are pushing for refunds on behalf of their constituents, citing significant financial burdens imposed by the tariffs.