EAPA Case 7841: BMF Imports, LLC. (Notice of Determination as to Evasion, October 24, 2024)

EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion for EAPA Case 7841 – Xanthan Gum 

WASHINGTON— On October 24, 2024, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7841 based on an allegation filed by CP Kelco U.S., Inc. against U.S. importer BMF Imports, LLC (BMF Imports) for evasion of AD order A-570-985 on xanthan gum from China. Specifically, record evidence shows that BMF Imports 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 BMF Imports 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 liquidate those entries. 
• Continue to evaluate BMF Imports’ 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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