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Aluminum Importers Settle Allegations of Avoiding Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Products from China

Today, a federal judge in Florida granted a joint motion to dismiss a case filed under the False Claims Act against Southeastern Aluminum Products Inc. (“Southeastern”) following its settlement with the federal government and the relator that filed the complaint. The Florida-headquartered manufacturer of bath enclosures and shower doors agreed…

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Importer Avoids Customs Duties, Pays $6.3M False Claims Act Settlement

CMAI Industries LLC (“CMAI”), an importer in Michigan, has agreed to pay $6.3 million in fines and plead guilty to federal criminal charges to resolve allegations the company pocketed customs duties owed on imported automotive components. CMAI is a Chinese-owned logistics and warehousing firm that imports parts for distribution to the…

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