EAPA Case 7839: AXN Heavy Duty LLC (Notice of Initiation of Investigation and Interim Measures, July 31, 2024)

Notice of Initiation of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7839 – Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof from China 

WASHINGTON—On July 31, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notice of initiation of investigation and interim measures as to evasion by AXN Heavy Duty LLC (AXN) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7839, examining the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-135 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-136 on certain chassis and subassemblies thereof from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was reasonable suspicion that AXN entered certain chassis and subassemblies thereof from China without declaring them as subject to the AD/CVD orders and paying the applicable AD/CVD duties. 

In light of CBP’s determination that AXN entered covered merchandise into the customs territory of the United States through evasion, and pursuant to its authorities under EAPA, CBP will: 

• Require “live” entry for all imports of certain chassis and subassemblies thereof, meaning the importer must submit proper import documentation and duties prior to the release of its merchandise; 
• Suspend or extend the importer’s entries without final computation or determination of duties (liquidation), as appropriate; and 
• Review the importer’s continuous bond and application of single transaction bonds for its entries, as appropriate. 

These actions do not preclude CBP from taking additional enforcement measures as it determines appropriate under its EAPA or other legal authorities, which include pursuing civil penalties or investigations into criminal violations. 

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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