DOJ Settlements Highlight Continued Customs and Trade Fraud Vigilance
Shook Hardy & Bacon – On May 12, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nearly $550 million settlement with California company Perfectus (and several affiliated entities) related to False Claims Act (FCA) allegations that the companies ducked antidumping and countervailing duties on aluminum imports from China. This settlement is the latest marker of DOJ’s focus on customs and trade fraud. Importers and international companies should take measures to ensure compliance with applicable duties.
