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09-2026-7008Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2026· Region 09

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 13Entry 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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