In 2016, the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) program began investigating allegations of AD/CVD evasion under the authority of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA). Recent EAPA actions are published here to provide timely, detailed information about EAPA to the American public.
WASHINGTON— On October 30, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA consolidated case 7785 filed by the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute against U.S. importer LDL Trading Company (LDL) for evasion of the applicable AD/CVD orders A-570-079 and C-570-080 on cast iron steel pipe (CISP) from China and AD/CVD orders A-570-062 and C-570-063 on cast iron soil pipe fittings (CISPF) from China. Specifically, evidence on the record shows that LDL imported Chinese-origin CISP and CISPF that was transshipped through Malaysia and was misclassified as non-covered merchandise. CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD/CVD duties by LDL and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.
Read more about cases 7785 - 11/23
WASHINGTON—On November 8, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation and interim measures as to evasion by Texas United Chemical Company, LLC (Importer) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7814, examining the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) A-570-985 on Xanthan Gum from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was a reasonable suspicion that the Importer had been entering covered merchandise from China that had been transshipped through Turkey.
Read more about cases 7814 - 11/23
WASHINGTON—On October 31, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation of investigation and interim measures as to evasion by Besttn Industry Inc. (the Importer) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) consolidated investigation 7819, examining the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) orders and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on cast iron soil pipe fittings (CISPF) from the People’s Republic of China (case numbers A-570-062 and C-570-063) and cast iron soil pipe (CISP) from the People’s Republic of China (case numbers A-570-079 and C-570-080). CBP found there was a reasonable suspicion that the Importer had been entering covered merchandise from China that had been transshipped through Malaysia.
Read more about cases 7819 - 10/23
WASHINGTON— On August 31, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7783 filed by Cambria Company LLC, against U.S. importer, Superior Commercial Solutions LLC (SCS) for evasion of the applicable AD/CVD orders A-570-084 and C-570-085 on quartz surface products from China. Specifically, evidence on the record indicates that SCS imported Chinese-origin quartz surface products that were transshipped through Engga Company Limited’s and Kales Quartz Company Limited’s Vietnamese facilities. As a result, CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD/CVD duties by SCS and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.
Read more about case 7743 - 8/23
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7783 - Quartz Surface Products
WASHINGTON— On August 31, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7783 filed by Cambria Company LLC, against U.S. importer, Superior Commercial Solutions LLC (SCS) for evasion of the applicable AD/CVD orders A-570-084 and C-570-085 on quartz surface products from China. Specifically, evidence on the record indicates that SCS imported Chinese-origin quartz surface products that were transshipped through Engga Company Limited’s and Kales Quartz Company Limited’s Vietnamese facilities. As a result, CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD/CVD duties by SCS and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.
Read more about case 7783 - 8/23
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7782 - Forged Steel Fittings
WASHINGTON— On August 16, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7782 filed by Flatland Holdings LLC d/b/a RK Supplies LLC, against U.S. importer YVC USA, Inc. (YVC) for evasion of the applicable AD/CVD orders A-570-067 and C-570-068 on forged steel fittings from China. Specifically, evidence on the record shows reported manufacturer Mass Steel Lanka Industries Pvt., Ltd. imported Chinese-origin forged steel fittings into Sri Lanka then reexported them to the United States without any manufacturing in Sri Lanka. YVC subsequently imported the Chinese-origin forged steel fittings from Mass Steel and declared them as Sri Lankan-origin and did not pay any AD/CVD duties. CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD/CVD duties by YVC and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has in light of CBP’s findings, CBP will:
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7509 - Steel Wheels
WASHINGTON— On August 21, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA investigation 7509, filed by Accuride Corporation and Maxion Wheels Akron LLC against U.S. importer Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (Vanguard) for the evasion of AD/CVD orders A-570-082 and C-570-083 on certain steel wheels 22.5 and 24.5 inches in diameter (steel wheels) from China. Specifically, evidence on the record demonstrates Vanguard imported steel wheels into the United States from Asia Wheel Co., Ltd. in Thailand that were subject to the AD/CVD orders on steel wheels from China but did not report the merchandise as such. CBP has determined there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD/CVD duties by Vanguard and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7745 - Thermal Paper
WASHINGTON— On August 21, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7734 filed by the Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee, against U.S. importer, Fortress Iron, LP, also referred to or doing business under the names Fortress Fence Products and Fortress Building Products (“Fortress”) for evasion of the applicable AD/CVD orders A-570-967 and C-570-968 on aluminum extrusions from China. Specifically, evidence on the record indicates Fortress imported aluminum extrusion fence merchandise from Chinese suppliers that did not meet the requirements of the products excluded from the aforementioned AD/CVD orders, but did not declare them as subject to the orders, and no AD/CVD cash deposits were applied to the merchandise at the time of entry. CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD/CVD duties by Fortress and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.
Read more about case 7745 - 8/23
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7734 - Aluminum Extrusions
WASHINGTON— On August 21, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7734 filed by the Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee, against U.S. importer, Fortress Iron, LP, also referred to or doing business under the names Fortress Fence Products and Fortress Building Products (“Fortress”) for evasion of the applicable AD/CVD orders A-570-967 and C-570-968 on aluminum extrusions from China. Specifically, evidence on the record indicates Fortress imported aluminum extrusion fence merchandise from Chinese suppliers that did not meet the requirements of the products excluded from the aforementioned AD/CVD orders, but did not declare them as subject to the orders, and no AD/CVD cash deposits were applied to the merchandise at the time of entry. CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD/CVD duties by Fortress and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.
Read more about case 7734 - 8/23
WASHINGTON— On June 27, 2023, CBP issued the notice of initiation of investigation and implemented interim measures for EAPA case 7811, filed by the Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee (“AEFTC”) against the U.S. importer, Suzhou Quality Import and Export Co. (“Suzhou Quality”), for evasion of AD/CVD orders A-570-967 and C-570-968 on aluminum extrusions from China. Specifically, the allegation suggested that Suzhou Quality imported China-origin aluminum extrusions into the United States but declared them as non-subject merchandise and failed to pay the required AD/CVD cash deposits. CBP has determined that there is reasonable suspicion of evasion of AD/CVD duties by Suzhou Quality, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of initiation of investigation (NOI) and imposed interim measures.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7718 - Wooden Bedroom Furniture
WASHINGTON— On July 21, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7718 filed by CVB Inc., dba Malouf® (“CVB Inc.”), against U.S. importer, Zinus Inc. (USA) (“Zinus US”) for evasion of the applicable AD order A-570-890 on wooden bedroom furniture (“WBF”) from China. Specifically, evidence on the record shows Zinus US imported Chinese-origin WBF by using a general product description and misclassified the WBF as non-covered merchandise. CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD duties by Zinus US and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7730 - Steel Grating
WASHINGTON — On July 21, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by Double L Group, LLC and Manufacturing Network Inc. (collectively referred to as the “Importers”) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7730, examining the evasion of antidumping duty order A-570-947 and countervailing duty order C-570-948 on certain steel grating from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the Importers had been entering covered merchandise from China that had been misclassified as non-covered merchandise.
Read more about case 7730 - 7/23
EAPA Action: Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7811 - Aluminum Extrusions
WASHINGTON— On June 27, 2023, CBP issued the notice of initiation of investigation and implemented interim measures for EAPA case 7811, filed by the Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee (“AEFTC”) against the U.S. importer, Suzhou Quality Import and Export Co. (“Suzhou Quality”), for evasion of AD/CVD orders A-570-967 and C-570-968 on aluminum extrusions from China. Specifically, the allegation suggested that Suzhou Quality imported China-origin aluminum extrusions into the United States but declared them as non-subject merchandise and failed to pay the required AD/CVD cash deposits. CBP has determined that there is reasonable suspicion of evasion of AD/CVD duties by Suzhou Quality, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of initiation of investigation (NOI) and imposed interim measures.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7722 - Quartz Surface Products
WASHINGTON — On May 23, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by Pitts Enterprises, Inc. (Pitts) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7711. Pitts was suspected of evading antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-135 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-136 on certain chassis and subassemblies from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found that Pitts was knowingly importing finished chassis comprised of numerous Chinese Origin subassemblies and/or subassembly components into the United States as a product of Vietnam only, without disclosing China as the Country of Origin of the components, and without identifying the chassis as having Chinese Origin components, subject to the Orders.
WASHINGTON — On May 17, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a notice of investigation and interim measures in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Consolidated Investigation 7809. In this case, CBP is investigating whether the importers, Vanity Art, LLC (Vanity) and Legion Furniture, Inc. (Legion) (collectively, the Importers) evaded antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-084 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-085 on quartz surface products (covered merchandise) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was reasonable suspicion that the Importer entered into the United States, through evasion, covered merchandise from China which had been transshipped through Vietnam.
EAPA Action: Notice of Initiation in EAPA Case 7801 - Aluminum Extrusions From China
WASHINGTON— On May 30, 2023, CBP issued the notice of initiation of investigation for EAPA case 7801 filed by the Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee (“AEFTC”), against U.S. importer, Minth Mexico Coatings S.A. de C.V. (“Minth Mexico Coatings”) for evasion of the applicable AD/CVD orders A-570-967 and C-570-968 on aluminum extrusions from China. Specifically, the allegation suggested that Minth Mexico Coatings transshipped Chinese-origin aluminum extrusions it imported into Mexico and re-exported to the United States. CBP has determined that there is evidence reasonably suggesting evasion of AD/CVD duties by Minth Mexico Coatings and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of initiation of investigation (NOI).
WASHINGTON— On May 9, 2023, CBP issued the notice of initiation of investigation and implemented interim measures for EAPA consolidated case 7796 and EAPA case 7799, filed by the Paper Receipts Converting Association against certain U.S. importers. EAPA consolidated case 7796 covers Exquis Inc. (Exquis), Lollicup USA Inc., and Sanster Corporation (collectively, the Importers), for evasion of the applicable antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders A-570-920 and C-570-921, respectively, on lightweight thermal paper (thermal paper) from China. Specifically, the Chinese allegation for EAPA consolidated case 7796 reasonably suggested that the Importers entered into the United States, through evasion, Chinese-origin thermal paper which had been transshipped through Taiwan.
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WASHINGTON — On May 23, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by Pitts Enterprises, Inc. (Pitts) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7711. Pitts was suspected of evading antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-135 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-136 on certain chassis and subassemblies from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found that Pitts was knowingly importing finished chassis comprised of numerous Chinese Origin subassemblies and/or subassembly components into the United States as a product of Vietnam only, without disclosing China as the Country of Origin of the components, and without identifying the chassis as having Chinese Origin components, subject to the Orders.
EAPA Action: Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7794 - Xanthan Gum
WASHINGTON— On May 15, 2023, CBP issued the notice of initiation of investigation and implemented interim Measures for EAPA case 7794 filed by CP Kelco U.S., Inc., against U.S. importer, Colony Gums Inc. (Colony Gums) for evasion of the applicable antidumping (AD) order A-570-985 on xanthan gum from China. Specifically, the allegation suggested that Colony Gums transshipped Chinese-origin xanthan gum through India. CBP has determined that there is reasonable suspicion of evasion of AD duties by Colony Gums and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of initiation of investigation (NOI) and imposed interim measures.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7737 - Thermal Paper
WASHINGTON— On May 12, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA consolidated case 7737 filed by the Paper Receipts Converting Association, against U.S. importer, Gorilla Paper, Inc. and Gorilla Supply (collectively, Gorilla Paper) for evasion of the applicable antidumping (AD) orders A-428-850 and A-580-911 on thermal paper from Germany and South Korea. Specifically, evidence on the record shows that Gorilla Paper transshipped German-origin and South Korean-origin thermal paper through Turkey and also misclassified thermal paper. CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD duties by Gorilla Paper and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination As To Evasion in EAPA Cons Case 7724 - Thermal Paper
WASHINGTON — On May 1, 2023, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA consolidated case 7724 filed by the Paper Receipts Converting Association, against U.S. importer, WHP Associates LLC (WHP) for evasion of the applicable AD/CVD orders A-570-920; C-570-921; and A-580-911 on thermal paper from China and South Korea. Specifically, evidence on the record that shows reported manufacturer Actan (Malaysia) SDN BHD converts the jumbo rolls of either Chinese-origin and/or South Korean-origin into smaller thermal paper rolls that are then exported to the United States and imported by WHP. CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD/CVD duties by WHP and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.
WASHINGTON—On February 2, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation of investigation and interim measures against Superior Commercial Solutions LLC (Superior) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7783, examining the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-084 and C-570-085 on quartz surface products (QSP) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was reasonable suspicion that Superior had been entering covered merchandise from China that had been transshipped through Vietnam and had been misclassified as non-covered merchandise.
Washington - On February 13, 2023, CBP issued the notice of initiation of investigation and interim measures in the EAPA investigation 7743. CBP determined that there is reasonable suspicion to find LTT International Trading Co. (LTT) of evading antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders A-570-084 and C-570-0851 on quartz surface products (QSP) from the People’s Republic of China (China), by means of transshipment through Taiwan, when importing QSP into the United States.
December 20, 2023 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON — On December 20, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation of investigation and interim measures as to evasion by LDL Trading Company (LDL Trading) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7740, examining the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-079 and C-570-080 on cast iron steel pipe (CISP) from the People’s Republic of China (China) and AD/CVD orders A-570-062 and C-570-063 on cast iron soil pipe fittings (CISPF) from China. CBP found there was reasonable suspicion that LDL Trading had been entering covered merchandise from China that had been transshipped through Malaysia and had been misclassified as non-covered merchandise.
February 01, 2023 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON — On February 1, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation of investigation and interim measures as to evasion by LDL Trading Company (LDL Trading) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7785, examining the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-079 and C-570-080 on cast iron steel pipe (CISP) from the People’s Republic of China (China) and AD/CVD orders A-570-062 and C-570-063 on cast iron soil pipe fittings (CISPF) from China. CBP found there was reasonable suspicion that LDL Trading had been entering covered merchandise from China that had been transshipped through Malaysia and had been misclassified as non-covered merchandise.
EAPA Action: Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7782 - Forged Steel Fittings
January 19, 2023 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON — On January 19, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a notice of investigation and interim measures in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7782. In this case, CBP is investigating whether the importer, YVC USA Inc. (the Importer) evaded antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-067 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-068 on forged steel fittings (covered merchandise) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was reasonable suspicion that the Importer entered covered merchandise from China that was transshipped through Sri Lanka.
Read more about case 7782 - 1/23
EAPA Action: Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7734 - Aluminum Extrusions
January 24, 2023 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON — On January 24, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation and interim measures as to evasion by Fortress Iron, LP, also referred to or doing business under the names Fortress Fence Products and Fortress Building Products (“Fortress”) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7734, examining the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty orders, A-570-967 and C-570-968, respectively, on aluminum extrusions from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was reasonable suspicion that Fortress had been entering covered merchandise from China but not declaring them as subject to those AD/CVD orders.
EAPA Action: Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7745 - Thermal Paper
January 24, 2023 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON — On January 24, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation and interim measures as to evasion by E-Merchant Supplies, A2 Labels & Rolls, POS Supply Solutions, Royal Paper Products (otherwise known as AmerCare Royal LLC), Golden Eagle Distributors LLC, Paper Roll Supplies LLC, Lucky Heap, National POS Paper, Paper Roll Products, BuyRolls Inc., Qualita Paper Products (otherwise known as Quality Paper Products), VBS Cal LLC, Allied Paper Company, and The Advantage Group (collectively, the Importers) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7745, examining the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) orders A-428-850 on steel grating from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was reasonable suspicion that the Importers had been entering covered merchandise from Germany that had been transshipped through Mexico, or been entering covered merchandise from Germany that had been misclassified as non-covered merchandise
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7657 - Quartz Surface Products
November 7, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON— On November 7, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by Big D LLC (Big D), Colorquartz New York Inc. (Colorquartz), Cumberland Cabinet and Design Inc. (Cumberland), Durian Kitchen Depot Inc. (Durian), Flowery Stone Inc. (Flowery Stone), Kat Specialties Inc. (Kat), Kingway Construction Supplier Inc. (Kingway), Nio Kitchen Depot Inc. (Nio), Nomadic Barters Inc. (Nomadic), and Opaly USA LLC (Opaly), as well as several of their doing-business-as (DBA) names, Artist Kitchen and Stone Inc. (Artist Kitchen), MS Stone Co. Ltd. (MS Stone), and Nio Home Depot Inc. (Nio Home Depot) (collectively referred to as the “Importers”) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7657, examining the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-084 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-085on quartz surface products from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the Importers had been entering covered merchandise from China that had been transshipped through Malaysia, or been entering covered merchandise from China that had been misclassified as non-covered merchandise.
Read more about case 7657 - 11/22
EAPA Action: Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7730 - Steel Grating
October 26, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON — On October 26, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation and interim measures as to evasion by Double L Group, LLC and Manufacturing Network Inc. (collectively, the Importers) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7730, examining the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders A-570-947 and C-570-948 on steel grating from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was reasonable suspicion that the Importers had been entering covered merchandise from China that was misclassified as non-covered merchandise.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7663 - Glycine
July 22, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On July 22, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination as to alleged evasion by Nutrawave Co., Ltd.; Starille, Ltd.; and Newtrend USA Co., Ltd. (collectively, “ the importers”) for evading customs duties in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Consolidated Case 7663. Specifically, CBP investigated allegations of evasion of antidumping duty (AD) order A-549-837 on glycine from Thailand. CBP found that substantial evidence did not exist that the importers imported the covered merchandise from Thailand by transshipping it through Indonesia and without paying AD duties.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7647 - Glycine
July 22, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On July 22, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination against Nutrawave Co., Ltd.; Starille, Ltd.; and Newtrend USA Co., Ltd. (collectively, “ the importers”) for evading customs duties in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Consolidated Case 7647. Specifically, CBP examined the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-836 and C-570-081 on glycine from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found substantial evidence that the importers imported the covered merchandise from China by transshipping it through Indonesia and without paying AD/CVD duties.
Read more about case 7647 - 7/22
July 6, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON — On July 06, 2022 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7705 into the alleged evasion of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD), Order A-570-106 and Order C-570-107, Wooden Cabinets and Vanities from the People’s Republic of China (China). During its investigation, CBP established reasonable suspicion that Valleywood entered covered merchandise into the customs territory of the United States through evasion, CBP has imposed interim measures.
EAPA Action: Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7699 - Forged Steel Fittings
May 24, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON — On May 24, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7699, into the alleged evasion of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD), Order A-570-067 and Order C-570-068, involving forged steel fittings from the People’s Republic of China (China). During its investigation, CBP established reasonable suspicion that C.I.S. Investments, LLC d/b/a Triangle Metals, LLC. (Triangle) imported forged steel fittings from China by transshipping them through Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7469 - Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet
March 21, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On March 21, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination on whether AA Metals Inc. (AA Metals), in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Consolidated Case 7469, evaded customs duties. Specifically, it examined the evasion of antidumping and countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-073 and C-570-074 on common alloy aluminum sheet (aluminum sheet) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the importer had transshipped certain merchandise subject to the orders through Turkey.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7607 - Wooden Cabinets and Vanities
February 23, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On February 23, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination against Splendid Trading Co. (also doing business as NGY Group (Chino) Inc.) (collectively, Splendid Trading) and Superior Granite and Marble by Vivaldi LLC (also doing business as Vivaldi Interiors LLC and Vivaldi Commercial LLC) (collectively, Superior) for evading customs duties in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Case 7607. Specifically, CBP examined whether Splendid Trading and Superior evaded antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-106 and C-570-107 on wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof (WCV) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found substantial evidence that Splendid Trading and Superior imported into the United States WCV from China that was transshipped through Malaysia and did not pay AD/CVD duties.
EAPA Action: Notice of Initiation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7657 - Quartz Surface Products
WASHINGTON—On February 8, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation and interim measures as to evasion by Artist Kitchen and Stone Inc., Big D LLC, Colorquartz New York Inc., Cumberland Cabinet and Design Inc., Durian Kitchen Depot Inc., Flowery Stone Inc., Kat Specialties Inc., Kingway Construction Supplier Inc., MS Stone Co. Ltd., Nio Home Depot Inc., Nio Kitchen Depot Inc., Nomadic Barters Inc., and Opaly USA LLC (collectively, the Importers) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7657, examining the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders A-570-084 and C-570-085 on quartz surface products (QSP) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was a reasonable suspicion that the Importers had been entering covered merchandise from China that was misclassified as non-covered merchandise or that had been transshipped through Malaysia.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7583 - Wooden Cabinets and Vanities
January 31, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On January 31, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination against CNC Associates N.Y., Inc. doing business as CNC Cabinetry (CNC) for evading customs duties in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) case 7583. Specifically, CBP examined the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-106 and C-570-107 on wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found substantial evidence that CNC imports the covered merchandise from China by transshipping it through Malaysia and without paying AD/CVD duties.
Read more about case 7583 - 1/22
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7603 - Wooden Cabinets and Vanities
January 27, 2022 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On January 27, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination on whether BGI Group Inc. doing business as U.S. Cabinet Depot (“BGI”) evaded customs duties in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Case 7603. Specifically, CBP examined the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty(AD/CVD) orders A-570-106 and C-570-107 on wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the importer imported the merchandise covered by the AD/CVD order by transshipping it through Vietnam and without paying AD/CVD duties.
Read more about case 7603 - 1/22
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7354 - Diamond Sawblades
December 15, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On December 15, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination on whether Gogo International, Inc. (Gogo) evaded customs duties in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Case 7354. Specifically, it examined the evasion of Antidumping Duty (AD) Order A-570-900 on diamond sawblades and parts thereof from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the importer had been importing the merchandise covered by the AD order without paying AD duties.
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December 9, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON — On December 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7624, into the alleged evasion of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD), Order A-570-062 and Order C-570-063, involving cast iron soil pipe fittings (pipe fittings) from the People’s Republic of China (China). During its investigation, CBP established reasonable suspicion that Little Fireflies International Co. (Little Fireflies) imported pipe fittings from China by transshipping them through Cambodia, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7586 - Quartz Surface Products
December 6, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On December 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination on whether Vivaldi Commercial LLC (dba Superior Granite and Marble by V) and Vivaldi Interiors LLC (“Vivaldi”) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Consolidated Case 7586, evaded customs duties. Specifically, it examined the evasion of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) Orders A-570-084 and C-570-085 on quartz surface products from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the importers had been importing the merchandise from China that had been misclassified as crushed glass, referred to as “Eco Glass.”
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7552 - Quartz Surface Products
November 24, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On November 24, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination on whether a group of 15 importers, referenced collectively herein as “the importers,” in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7552, evaded customs duties. Specifically, it examined the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-084 and C-570-085 on quartz surface products from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the importers had been importing the merchandise from China that had been misclassified, undervalued, and/or transshipped through Malaysia.
EAPA Action: Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Consolidated Case 7663 - Glycine
October 26, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On October 26, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Consolidated Case 7663 into the alleged evasion of antidumping duty (AD) order A-549-837 involving glycine from Thailand. During its investigation, CBP established reasonable suspicion that importers Nutrawave Co., Ltd; Starille, Ltd; and Newtrend USA Co., Ltd., referenced collectively herein as “the importers,” imported glycine from Thailand by transshipping it through Indonesia, potentially evading a significant amount in AD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
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EAPA Action: Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Consolidated Case 7647 - Glycine
October 26, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On October 26, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Consolidated Case 7647 into the alleged evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-836, and C-570-081 involving glycine from the People’s Republic of China (China). During the course of its investigation, CBP established reasonable suspicion that importers Nutrawave Co., Ltd; Starille, Ltd; and Newtrend USA Co., Ltd., referenced collectively herein as "the importers," imported glycine from China by transshipping it through Indonesia, potentially evading a significant amount in AD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7553 - Wooden Cabinets and Vanities
September 16, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On September 16, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by Pacific Building Material Inc. (“PBM”); Deco Kitchen Cabinet & Bath, Inc. (“Deco”); Skyview Cabinet USA, Inc (“Skyview”); and Greentree Trading Company (“Greentree”) (collectively, “the Importers”) in its Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Consolidated Case 7553, into the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders A-570-106 and C-570-107 on wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof (“WCV”) from the People’s Republic of China (“China”). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the Importers had been importing covered Chinese-origin merchandise into the United States that had been transshipped through Malaysia.
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EAPA Action: Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7501 - Steel Wire Garment Hangers
September 16, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On September 16, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination on whether CEK Group LLC (CEK), D&J Trading Inc. (D&J), KSA Supply Corporation (KSA) and Power Poly & Hanger Supply Inc. (Power Poly), referenced collectively herein as “the importers,” in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7501, evaded customs duties. Specifically, it examined the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-918 on steel wire garment hangers from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the importers had been importing subject merchandise from China that had been transshipped through Thailand.
September 9, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On September 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7618, into the alleged evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (“AD/CVD”) orders involving wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof (“WCV”) from The People’s Republic of China (“China”). During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that US importer CNC Associates N.Y. Inc. Dba CNC Cabinetry (“CNC”) imported WCV from China by transshipping it through Indonesia to evade AD/CVD orders A-570-106 and C-570-107, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7250 - Diamond Sawblades
August 10, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On August 10, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued its determination as to evasion against Lyke Industrial Tool, LLC (“Lyke”) in its Enforce and Protect Act (“EAPA”) investigation 7250 into the evasion of an antidumping duty (“AD”) order for diamond sawblades from the People’s Republic of China (“China”). EAPA found that substantial evidence exists that Lyke evaded antidumping duty order A-570-900 by transshipping diamond sawblades from China through Thailand. As a result, Lyke evaded a significant amount of antidumping duties owed to the U.S. Government.
July 27, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On July 27, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7607, into the alleged evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders involving wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof (WCV) from The People’s Republic of China (China). During the course of its investigation, CBP established reasonable suspicion that importers known collectively as Splendid Trading, including Splendid Trading Co., which also operates under the name NGY Group Inc., or Chino, and importers collectively known as Superior, including Superior Granite and Marble By Vivaldi LLC, which also operates under the name Vivaldi Interiors LLC and Vivaldi Commercial LLC, imported WCV from China by transshipping it through Malaysia to evade AD/CVD orders A-570-106 and C-570-107, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
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EAPA Action: Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7520 - Wooden Cabinets and Vanities
July 14, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On July 14, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination as to evasion by BGI Group Inc. dba U.S. Cabinet Depot (“BGI”) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7520, into the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders for wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was not substantial evidence that BGI had imported merchandise covered by antidumping/countervailing duty orders from China by transshipping through Cambodia.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7470 - Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet
July 2, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On July 2, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by AA Metals in its Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7470, into the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders for common alloy aluminum sheet (aluminum sheet) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was not substantial evidence that AA Metals had been entering subject merchandise from China that had been transshipped through the United Arab Emirates.
EAPA Action: Notice of Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7603 - Wooden Cabinets and Vanities
July 1, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On July 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7603 into the alleged evasion of antidumping duty and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-106 and C-570-107, respectively, involving wooden cabinets and vanities and component parts thereof (“WCV”) from The People’s Republic of China. During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that BGI Group Inc. dba U.S. Cabinet Depot (“BGI”) imported WCV from China by transshipping them through Vietnam, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Notice of Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7604 - Quartz Surface Products
June 29, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On June 29, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7604, into the alleged evasion involving quartz surface products (“QSP”) from The People’s Republic of China (China). During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that Simpli Home, Ltd. (“Simpli Home”) imported QSP from China by transshipping them through Vietnam to evade antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-900 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-085, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7474 - Certain Steel Grating
June 21, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On June 21, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by Ikadan System USA, Inc. (“Ikadan”) and Weihai Gaosai Metal 2 Product Co., Ltd. (“Gaosai”) (collectively, the Importers) in its Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7474, into the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-947 and C-570-948 for certain steel grating (steel grating) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was substantial evidence that the Importers had been entering subject merchandise from China that had been misclassified. The Importers did not declare that the merchandise was subject to AD/CVD orders upon entry, and no cash deposits were collected on the merchandise. As a result, the Importers evaded a significant amount of AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Notice of Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7354 - Diamond Sawblades
May 19, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On May 19, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7354, into the alleged evasion involving diamond sawblades and parts thereof (“diamond sawblades”) from The People’s Republic of China (China). During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that Gogo International, Inc. (“Gogo”) imported diamond sawblades from China by transshipping them through Canada to evade antidumping (AD) duty order A-570-900, potentially evading a significant amount in AD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Notice of Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7550 - Aluminum Extrusions
May 10, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On May 10, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7550, into the alleged evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders involving aluminum extrusions from The People’s Republic of China (China). During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that Kingtom Aluminio SRL (“Kingtom”) imported aluminum extrusions from China by transshipping them through the Dominican Republic to evade AD/CVD orders A-570-967 and C-570-968, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Notice of Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7586 - Quartz Surface Products
May 10, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On May 10, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7586, into the alleged evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders involving quartz surface products (“QSP”) from The People’s Republic of China (China). During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that Vivaldi Commercial LLC (dba Superior Granite and Marble by V) and Vivaldi Interiors LLC (“Vivaldi”) imported QSP from China by misclassifying it as crushed glass to evade AD/CVD orders A-570-084 and C-570-085, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
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EAPA Action: Notice of Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7583 - Wooden Cabinets and Vanities
May 5, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On May 5, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7583, into the alleged evasion of an antidumping duty order involving the transshipment of wooden cabinets and vanities (“WCV”) from The People’s Republic of China (China). During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that CNC Associates (“CNC”) imported WCV from China by transshipping them through Malaysia to evade antidumping and countervailing (AD/CVD) orders A-570-106 and C-570-107, potentially evading a significant amount in antidumping duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Notice of Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7522 - Quartz Surface Products
March 1, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On March 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7522, into the alleged evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders involving quartz surface products (“QSP”) from The People’s Republic of China (China). During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that AAA Innovation LLC (AAA); Astera Kitchen and Bath, Inc. (Astera); FTR LLC (FTR); GHS Group (GHS), LLC; Gin Investments Corp. (Gin); Gold Stone Kitchen Depot Inc. (Gold Stone); Granite Collection Inc. (Granite Collection); Ilkem Marble & Granite Inc. (Ilkem); Next Generation Marble and Granite LLC (Next Generation); North Creation Granite Co. (North Creation); RQ Sales Co. LLC (RQ Sales Colorado); RQ Sales LLC (RQ Sales Nevada); The Top Shop, Inc. (Top Shop); Total Scope Cabinets and Tops LLC (Total Scope); and YNJ Management LLC (YNJ) (collectively, “the Importers”) imported QSP from China by misclassifying it as crushed glass to evade AD/CVD orders A-570-084 and C-570-085, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7430 - Activated Carbon
February 23, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On February 23, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by Carbon Activated Corp (“CAC”) in its Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7430, into the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders for activated carbon from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was not substantial evidence that CAC had been entering subject merchandise from China that had been transshipped through Indonesia.
EAPA Action: Notice of Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7553 - Wooden Cabinets and Vanities
February 11, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On February 11, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7553 into the alleged evasion of antidumping duty and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-106 and C-570-107, respectively, involving wooden cabinets and vanities and component parts thereof (“WCV”) from The People’s Republic of China. During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that Pacific Building Material; Deco Kitchen Cabinet & Bath, Inc.; KC Cabinet; and Greentree Trading Company (collectively, “the Importers”) imported WCV from China that were transshipped through Malaysia, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.
EAPA Action: Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7455 - Cast Iron Soil Pipe
February 8, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On February 8, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by Lino International Inc. (Lino) in its Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7455, into the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders for cast-iron soil pipe (soil pipe) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found substantial evidence that Lino evaded AD/CVD orders A-570-062 and C-570-063 by transshipping soil pipe through Cambodia. It failed to properly report these entries and to post the appropriate cash deposits. Furthermore, CBP determined that Lino set up a front company during its investigation to evade CBP’s interim measures.
EAPA Action: Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7454 - Cast Iron Soil Pipe
February 8, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On February 8, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its determination as to evasion by Blue Star Global, Inc. (Blue Star) and Lino International Inc. (Lino). The determination is a result of the agency’s Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7454, into the evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders for cast-iron soil pipe (soil pipe) from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found substantial evidence that Blue Star and Lino evaded AD/CVD orders A-570-079 and C-570-080 by transshipping soil pipe through Cambodia. The companies failed to properly report these entries and post the appropriate cash deposits. Furthermore, CBP determined that Lino set up a front company during its investigation to evade CBP’s interim measures.
EAPA Action: Notice of Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7523 - Lightweight Thermal Paper
January 27, 2021 | EAPA Action
WASHINGTON—On January 27, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7523, into the alleged evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders involving lightweight thermal paper (“LWTP”) from The People’s Republic of China (China). During the course of its investigation, CBP developed a reasonable suspicion that Amlink Sourcing Incorporated (“Amlink”) imported LWTP from China by misclassifying it to evade AD/CVD orders A-570-920 and C-570-921, potentially evading a significant amount in AD/CVD duties owed to the U.S. Government.