EAPA Case 7830: ADI ChemTech LLC (Notice of Determination as to Evasion, July 9, 2024)

EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion for EAPA Consolidated Case 7830 – Xanthan Gum

WASHINGTON— On July 9, 2024, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7830 filed by the CP Kelco U.S. Inc., against U.S. importer, ADI ChemTech LLC (ADI ChemTech) for evasion of the applicable AD order A-570-985 on xanthan gum from China. CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD duties by ADI ChemTech and, therefore, CBP issued a formal notice of determination as to evasion and has taken enforcement actions.

In light of CBP’s findings, CBP will:

• Suspend or continue to suspend the entries covered by this investigation, until instructed to liquidate.
• For those entries previously extended in accordance with Interim Measures, CBP will rate adjust and change those entries to type 03 and continue suspension until instructed to liquidate these entries.
• CBP will continue to evaluate ADI ChemTech’s continuous bonds in accordance with CBP’s policies.

For additional information on CBP and EAPA, please visit the EAPA Homepage. If you suspect an importer of duty evasion, CBP encourages you to submit an allegation through our online portal.

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