U.S. Sues Importer Of Chinese Furniture

The U.S. has filed a civil lawsuit against the president of a company that imported Chinese-made children's bedroom furniture into the U.S. The lawsuit alleges that false statements were made to customs officials and that the company avoided paying antidumping duties as a result. The lawsuit claims that the importer declared that the furniture was made by Chinese companies that are subject to duties of about 7% or less, instead of declaring that the furniture was made by companies subject to duties of 216%.

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