EPA v. Arauco North America, Inc. Denial Letter
Case summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewed an imported shipment by Arauco North America, Inc. and by this letter conveys its recommendation that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seize or export the included [Medium Density Fiberboard; 147 pieces] for violations of TSCA Section 13.
Defendants (3)
- shipper is Maderas Arauco S.A.Named in settlement
- import broker is Geodis USANamed in settlement
- importer and consignee is Arauco North America, InNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
400 PERIMETER CENTER TERRACE SUITE 750, ATLANTA, GA, 30346
Registry ID: 110072172538
Statutes cited
- TSCA 13 — Entry into Customs Territory of the U.S.
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Arauco North America, Inc. Denial Letterentered 2026-05-14
Primary law: TSCA
Timeline (2 milestones)
- 2026-05-14Final Order Issued
- 2026-06-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3604967116
- Case number
- 09-2026-7008
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 09
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Entry into Customs Territory of the U.S.
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2026-7008 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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