A New York packaging supplier and its chief executive are settling U.S. civil allegations tied to import compliance and trade enforcement. The $7.3 million resolution centers on claims that polyethylene retail carrier bags made in China were declared as originating from Hong Kong to avoid antidumping duties.
Highlights
- Redi-Bag USA and CEO Jeffrey Rabiea agree to pay $7.3 million to settle False Claims Act allegations of evading antidumping duties on Chinese polyethylene retail carrier bags.
- Government alleges Redi-Bag transshipped bags through Hong Kong, concealed Chinese origin, and evaded duties of up to 77.57% under Antidumping Duty Order No. A-570-886.
- Settlement follows whistleblower lawsuit and coincides with the DOJ's announcement of a 2025 Trade Fraud Task Force targeting tariff evasion and trade compliance violations.
Settlement terms and customs allegations
As reported by the U.S. Department of Justice, New York Packaging II LLC, doing business as Redi-Bag USA, and CEO Jeffrey Rabiea agree to pay a total of $7.3 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act. The government alleges the company misrepresented the country of origin of polyethylene retail carrier bags on customs entry forms, allowing it to evade antidumping duties owed to the United States.
U.S. authorities say importers must declare the origin, value and duty status of goods entering the country, while U.S. Customs and Border Protection collects applicable duties, including...
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