Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 (EAPA)
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Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 sets regulations to combat anti-dumping duty evasion. It establishes high anti-dumping duties and creates customs teams for enforcement. The Act aims to ensure fair competition in the market economy. Customs has investigative units for evasion claims, and a new portal allows manufacturers and trade associations to file complaints. Federal agencies have specific submission requirements, and the customs broker license exam may cover this Act.
#Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 19
#Part 165
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