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FCA Suit Brought Against Importer for Evading Customs Duties

By Alexander H. Schaefer, Jason M. Crawford & Allegra Flamm
April 30, 2019
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The U.S. Department of Justice recently intervened in United States ex rel Vale v. Selective Marketplace Ltd., a False Claims Act (FCA) suit brought against a clothing importer for allegedly evading customs duties. United States ex rel Vale v. Selective Marketplace, 2:17-cv-00380, Dkt. 28 (D. Me. March 27, 2019). This lawsuit is just the latest example in a growing number of FCA actions brought against importers for allegedly concealing obligations to pay duties to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The rise in qui tam suits based on avoidance of duties combined with the administration’s protectionist policies means that importers could face increased FCA risks for years to come.  In an Expert Analysis article published in Law360, C&M attorneys analyze recent enforcement trends and discuss practical steps that importers can take to mitigate risks.

 

 

 

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