EAPA Case 7853: Foods LLC (Notice of Determination as to Evasion, January 27, 2025)

EAPA Action: Notice of Determination as to Evasion for EAPA Case 7853 – Xanthan Gum

WASHINGTON— On January 27, 2025, CBP issued the notice of determination as to evasion for EAPA case 7853 based on an allegation filed by CP Kelco U.S., Inc. against U.S. importer Just About Foods LLC (Just About Foods) for evasion of AD order A-570-985 on xanthan gum from China. Specifically, record evidence shows that Just About Foods entered Chinese-origin xanthan gum into the United States that was transshipped through Mexico. CBP has determined there is substantial evidence of evasion of AD duties by Just About Foods 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 Just About Foods’ entries covered by this investigation, until instructed to liquidate these entries.
• For those entries previously extended in accordance with the interim measures, rate adjust and change those entries to type 03 and continue suspension until instructed to liquidate those entries.
• Continue to evaluate Just About Foods’ 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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