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Customs Fraud

Intentionally providing false information or statements, or knowingly omitting required information, to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding imported goods to avoid paying proper duties or to illegally import merchandise.

Gross Negligence

A serious lack of care or an obvious failure to exercise reasonable diligence in fulfilling one's obligations when importing goods, without necessarily intending to defraud customs.

Tariff Act of 1930

The primary U.S. law that governs customs duties, importation procedures, and related trade enforcement actions. This bill amends sections of this act.

Affiliated Person

Individuals or entities that are connected through ownership, control, or other relationships, as defined by trade law, such that they are considered to be related parties.

Interested Party

A U.S. manufacturer, producer, wholesaler, a union representing workers in these industries, or a trade association whose business or financial interests are directly affected by the import of 'like' or 'competing' merchandise.

Domestic Value

The price at which merchandise is freely offered for sale in the principal markets of the United States in the usual wholesale quantities, at the time of exportation to the U.S.