EAPA Case 7969: Thompson Aluminum Casting Company, Inc (Notice of Initiation of Investigation and Interim Measures, August 13, 2024)

Notification of Initiation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7969 – Magnesium Metal from China 

WASHINGTON—On August 13, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation and interim measures as to evasion by Thomspon Aluminum Casting Company Inc. (the Importer) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7969, examining the evasion of antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-896 on magnesium metal from the People’s Republic of China (China). CBP found there was a reasonable suspicion that the Importer had been entering covered merchandise from China that was transshipped through Turkey. 

In light of CBP’s determination that the Importer 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 the Importer’s imports of magnesium metal from Turkey, meaning the Importer must submit proper import documentation and duties prior to the release of its merchandise; 
• Suspend or extend liquidation of the Importer’s entries of magnesium metal without final computation or determination of duties (liquidation), as appropriate; and 

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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