June 2023

Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• EAPA Action: CBP issued the notice of initiation of investigation and implemented interim Measures for EAPA case 7794 filed by CP Kelco U.S., Inc., against U.S. importer, Colony Gums Inc. (Colony Gums) for evasion of the applicable antidumping (AD) order A-570-985 on xanthan gum from China.
• EAPA Action: CBP issued its determination as to evasion by Pitts Enterprises, Inc. (Pitts) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation 7711. Pitts was suspected of evading antidumping duty (AD) order A-570-135 and countervailing duty (CVD) order C-570-136 on certain chassis and subassemblies from the People’s Republic of China (China).
• CBP issues Notice of intent to distribute offset for Fiscal Year 2023 – Pursuant to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000, CBP issued a notice of intent to distribute assessed antidumping or countervailing duties (known as the continued dumping and subsidy offset) for Fiscal Year 2023 in connection with countervailing duty orders, antidumping duty orders, or findings under the Antidumping Act of 1921.
• Nearly 4,000 fraudulent refrigerator water filters seized by CBP at LA/LB Seaport.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• FDA Conducts Retailer Inspection Blitz, Cracks Down on Illegal Sales of Popular Disposable E-cigarettes
• The fiscal year (FY) 2023 Over-the-Counter (OTC) monograph drug facility fees were due June 1, 2023 for qualifying owners of an OTC monograph drug facility, as described in sections 744M and 744L […]