EAPA Cons. Case 7887: Various Importers (Notice of Initiation of Investigation and Interim Measures, June 18, 2024)

EAPA Action: Notice of Initiation and Interim Measures for EAPA Case 7887 – Quartz Surface Products from China 

WASHINGTON— On June 18, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued the notice of initiation of investigation and interim measures for consolidated EAPA case 7887, filed by Cambria Company LLC, against Broadcreek Marketing Associates, Inc., Dorado Surfaces LLC, Kingka Cabinet Inc. and Multistone Enterprises, Inc. (collectively, the Importers), for evasion of antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-084 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-085 on quartz surface products from China. Specifically, the allegations suggested that the Importers entered Chinese-origin quartz surface products into the United States that had been transshipped through Thailand, but at the time of entry declared them as non-covered merchandise and failed to pay the required cash deposits associated with the aforementioned AD/CVD orders. CBP has determined that there is reasonable suspicion of evasion of AD/CVD duties by the Importers. 

In light of CBP’s findings, CBP will: 

• Require “live” entry for imports of quartz surface products by the Importers, meaning the importer must submit proper import documentation and duties prior to release of the merchandise; 
• Suspend or extend the Importers’ entries without final computation or determination of duties (liquidation), as appropriate; and 
• Review the Importers’ continuous bonds and require single transaction bonds for their 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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