EAPA Case 7902: Global Natural Ingredients (Notice of Determination as to Evasion, January 13, 2025)

EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion for EAPA Case 7902 – Xanthan Gum 

WASHINGTON— On January 13, 2025, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7902 filed by CP Kelco U.S., Inc., against U.S. importer, Global Natural Ingredients, LLC (“Global Natural Ingredients”) for evasion of the applicable AD order A-570-985 on xanthan gum from the People’s Republic of China (“China”). Specifically, evidence on the record indicates Global Natural Ingredients imported Chinese-origin xanthan gum that was transshipped through India, and did not declare the merchandise as subject to the aforementioned order at the time of entry, resulting in the failure to pay the required AD cash deposits. CBP has determined that there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD/CVD duties by Global Natural Ingredients 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: 

• CBP will suspend or continue to suspend the entries of Global Natural Ingredients covered by this investigation as type 03, until instructed to liquidate. 
• CBP will continue to evaluate that importer’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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