The Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2026 increases penalties for customs fraud and improves enforcement.
The Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2026 amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase civil penalties for fraudulent and grossly negligent violations of U.S. customs laws. It allows private enforcement actions for those injured by such violations, permitting interested parties to seek compensatory damages and additional penalties. The bill also excludes certain individuals and entities from participating in the importer of record program if they have committed customs fraud. These changes aim to deter customs fraud, protect U.S.
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