CBP Says Diamond Sawblades Importer Evaded AD Duties
Substantial evidence shows that Lyke Industrial Tool evaded antidumping duties on imported diamond sawbaldes from China, CBP said in a recent notice of final determination. The determination is a result of an Enforce and Protect Act allegation from the Diamond…
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Sawblades Manufacturers' Coalition, which filed the allegation with CBP in 2018. CBP's review involved Thai manufacturer Like Tools. "Several facts influenced CBP’s determination as to evasion in this case," the agency said. "These facts include repeated observations by CBP officials that Like Tools covered 'Made in China' labels on covered merchandise and inputs with 'Made in Thailand' labels; discrepancies between Lyke’s [request for information] responses and CBP’s findings at verification;" and "the inability of Lyke and Like Tools to demonstrate Like Tools’ transfer of ownership," it said. A lawyer for Lyke, Lizbeth Levinson of Fox Rothschild, said by email that the company disagrees with the determination and plans "to appeal through the administrative review process."