United States v. F.H. Fenderson, Inc.

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Carman, Judge:

The United States (Government) commences this action against defendant F. H. Fenderson, Inc. (Fenderson) to recover a civil penalty for an alleged negligent violation of section 592 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. § 1592 (1982). The complaint alleges the defendant, as importer of record, negligently entered, introduced, or caused to enter or introduce a series of entries of merchandise (crabmeat) from Canada into the commerce of the United States by means of false documents that incorrectly stated the dutiable values for the…