# How Manufacturers Can Navigate the New CBP Tariff Refund Portal (IndustryWeek)

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Podcast: [Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-question-a-manufacturing-podcast-6380597)
Published: 2026-05-14T06:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Anna Smith speaks with Ben Johnston, COO at Kapitus, about the new tariff refund portal launched by U.S. Customs and Border Protection following the Supreme Court’s ruling on IEEPA-related tariffs. They discuss how manufacturers, importers, and customs brokers can navigate the refund application process, including key documentation requirements and common filing mistakes to avoid. The conversation also explores the potential financial impact of tariff refunds across the supply chain and the continued uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy and future tariff enforcement.

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