US Seeks $290 Million From California Importer Over China Tariff-Evasion Scheme
Uni-Tile & Marble Inc. allegedly used shell companies, including two registered with stolen identities, to evade duties on Chinese-made building materials.
TL;DR
- The DOJ is seeking $290 million from Uni-Tile & Marble Inc. and CEO Xin Mian Pan.
- The funds sought are for unpaid customs duties and fraud penalties.
- The alleged scheme involved evading U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made kitchen cabinets, countertops, and tiles.
- Methods used allegedly included routing goods through Malaysia, understating values, and misidentifying products.
- The complaint covers 503 customs entries from September 2018 through August 2023.