§ 165.11. Allegations by interested parties.
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(a)Filing of allegation. Any interested party, as defined in § 165.1, may file an allegation that an importer of covered merchandise has evaded AD/CVD orders. An allegation must be filed electronically through the appropriate portal on CBP's online e-Allegations system or through any other method approved or designated by CBP. Each allegation must be limited to one importer, but an interested party may file multiple allegations. An allegation must satisfy the requirements in paragraphs
(b)through
(d)of this section.
(b)Contents. An allegation of evasion must include, but is not limited to, the following information:
(1)Name of the interested party making the allegation and identification of the agent filing on its behalf, if any, and the email address for communication and service purposes;
(2)An explanation as to how the interested party qualifies as an interested party pursuant to § 165.1;
(3)Name and address of importer against whom the allegation is brought;
(4)Description of the covered merchandise;
(5)Applicable AD/CVD orders; and
(6)Information reasonably available to the interested party to support its allegation that the importer with respect to whom the allegation is filed is engaged in evasion.
(c)Certifications. An allegation must also be accompanied by the certifications required under § 165.5(b) and the following statement of informed consent from the person making the submission: "I certify my understanding and consent that the information provided for in § 165.11(b)(1) through
(5)may be released for public consumption."
(d)Signature. The person signing the allegation on behalf of the interested party must include his or her name, position in the company or other affiliation, and provide contact information. Electronic submission of this information will be considered "signed" for purpose of filing the allegation.
(e)Technical assistance and guidance---(1) Availability. CBP will provide technical assistance and guidance for the preparation of an allegation of evasion and its submission to CBP, as described in this section.
(i)Small businesses. Small businesses are entitled to technical assistance upon request. In general, small businesses are eligible to make such requests if they have neither adequate internal resources nor financial ability to obtain qualified outside assistance in preparing and submitting for CBP's consideration allegations of evasion. Small businesses must satisfy the applicable standards set forth in 15 U.S.C. 632 and implemented in 13 CFR part 121.
(ii)Other parties. Other parties may request technical assistance, which CBP may provide if resources are reasonably available.
(2)Requests. Requests for technical assistance may be made at any time via the email address designated on CBP's online e-Allegations system or through any other method approved or designated by CBP.
(3)Limitations. The act of providing technical assistance is not part of the record for the investigation, nor does it compel a decision by CBP to initiate an investigation pursuant to § 165.15.
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