EAPA Case 7835: Lighthouse Rock (Notice of Determination as to Evasion, December 9, 2024)

EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion for EAPA Case 7835 – Xanthan Gum

WASHINGTON— On December 9, 2024, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7835 based on an allegation filed by CP Kelco U.S., Inc. against U.S. importer Lighthouse Rock Consulting LLC (“Lighthouse Rock”) for evasion of AD order A-570-985 on xanthan gum from China. Specifically, record evidence shows that Lighthouse Rock entered Chinese-origin xanthan gum into the United States that was transshipped through India. CBP has determined there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD duties by Lighthouse Rock 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 these entries.
• For those entries previously extended in accordance with Interim Measures, rate adjust and change those entries to type 03 and continue suspension until instructed to liquidatethose entries.
• Continue to evaluate Lighthouse Rock's continuous bonds in accordance with CBP’s policies and may require single transaction bonds as appropriate.

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