What happened
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil suit against a tile importer and its CEO for allegedly evading $67.9 million in Chinese import duties, seeking an additional $222.5 million in fraud penalties.
What compliance teams should check
- Assess exposure to import/export fraud risks
- Review due diligence on importers and supply chain partners
- Monitor for regulatory actions involving customs evasion
- Update internal controls for trade compliance
FOR COMPLIANCE TEAMS
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A tile importing company and its CEO face a civil suit alleging they failed to pay $67.9 million in Chinese duties by misrepresenting goods imported into the U.S., the U.S. Department of Justice announced, adding that the government is also seeking $222.5 million in fraud penalties.Law360, 9 Oct 2026, 14:50 UTC, law360.com