CBP Continues to Find Fake Goods Imported at the Rochester, N.Y. Port of Entry
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Rochester Port of Entry seized various designer items throughout March and April for bearing counterfeit trademarks. CBP officers had inspected…
South Korean Company Admits Evading Customs Duties on Imported Clothing in the US
Newark, New Jersey – Anyclo International Inc. (Anyclo), a South Korean company, has pleaded guilty to evading customs duties on clothing imported into the United States, according to an announcement by U.S.…
Europe Imposes First-Ever Climate Tax On Imported Goods
Europe Imposes First-Ever Climate Tax On Imported Goods John Hugh DeMastri on April 18, 2023 The European Parliament finalized legislation Tuesday that will impose taxes on imports based on the greenhouse gas…
U.S. Attorney Announces $1 Million Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Trading Company For Underpaying Customs Duties On Imported Footwear
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, AnnMarie R. Highsmith, the Executive Assistant Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (“CBP”) Office of Trade, Francis J.…
U.S. Attorney Announces $22.8 Million Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Vitamin Importer For Underpaying Customs Duties Owed On Products Imported Into The United States
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, AnnMarie R. Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (“CBP”) Office of Trade, and Francis Russo,…
Philippines extends tariff cuts on imported rice, other food items to fight inflation
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved the recommendation of the economic ministry to extend up to the end of next year lower tariff rates on rice and other…
Fargo, ND, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Illegal Ghost Guns and Imported Silencers
Fargo – United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced that Matthew Kraft, Age 31 of Fargo, ND, appeared before Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, U.S. District Court, Fargo, ND, and was sentenced…
U.S. Attorney Announces $3.64 Million Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Menswear Company And Its Manager For Underpaying Customs Duties Owed On Apparel Imported Into The United States
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, AnnMarie Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (“CBP”) Office of Trade, and Francis Russo, Director,…
U.S. states, manufacturers to decide if gov’t benefits apply to imported baby formula
By Leah Douglas (Reuters) – State officials and manufacuturers are working out whether baby formula imported from outside the United States to address severe supply shortages will be available to families who…
Imported infant formula could help lift U.S. supply in weeks -FDA chief
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration will outline a plan next week to streamline imports of infant formula, the agency’s chief said on Friday, adding that the action along with others…
Former NYPD Officer Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Trafficking Large Quantities Of Imported Date Rape Drug And Methamphetamine
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that former New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) officer and Bronxville, New York resident JOHN CICERO was sentenced…
DOJ and Skagit County health clinic resolve False Claims Act investigation over the use of imported birth control medications
Seattle – The U.S. Department of Justice today reached a settlement with Skagit Family Health Clinic of Mount Vernon, Washington, over the importation of birth control medications that were unlawfully imported from…
Russian brewers ask for help replacing imported hops -Kommersant
(Reuters) – Russian brewers have asked the agriculture ministry to help them find ways to replace imported hops in the next few years as they fear shortages, the Kommersant newspaper reported on…
Oxnard Man Charged in Federal Indictment Alleging He Illegally Imported Thousands of Endangered Reptiles into United States
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County man was charged today in a superseding indictment that alleges he illegally imported into the United States more than 1,700 reptiles – including 60 reptiles…
U.S. to ban imported Russian alcohol, seafood -source
WASHINGTON – The United States will ban imports of Russian alcohol and seafood, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Friday, in another action to impose costs on Russia for…
Federal Authorities Arrest Philadelphia Man who Allegedly Imported Counterfeit Airbags
NICB, NHTSA offer consumers advice to protect themselves from airbag fraud PHILADELPHIA – Federal authorities arrested a suspect today following a years-long investigation of counterfeit vehicle airbag inflators that included seizures by…
USDA announces recall of imported lamb sold in New York and Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2021, AFFCO USA, Importer of Record in Jacksonville, Fla., is recalling approximately 24,461 pounds of frozen raw lamb shoulder products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the…
Salmonella outbreak that sickened people in New Jersey linked to onions imported from Mexico
Officials from the FDA have linked a mysterious salmonella outbreak that has affected five New Jerseyans since May to onions imported from Mexico. The FDA, along with the CDC and our state…
U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Garment Manfacturer And Its Owner For Fraudulently Underreporting Value Of Imported Goods To Evade Customs Duties
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Peter C. Fitzhugh, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), and Frank…
Chicago pork producer recalls 10,000 pounds of pork pellets used in pork rinds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2021 – Evans Food Group Ltd., a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 10,359 pounds of pork pellet products that were not presented for import re-inspection into the United…
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