U.S. Importer Fined $8M For Evading Duties On Wood Flooring
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April 03, 2025
A U.S. importer of engineered wood flooring will pay more than $8 million in fines and fees to settle a charge of violating the False Claims Act by knowingly evading customs duties on imports from China. The whistleblower who reported the infraction will receive about $1.2 million as a reward. Those who identify attempts to evade import duties can be compensated well for reporting.
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