Hi-Tech Gears Limited Faces Liquidated Damages Demand of $5,000 from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The Hi-Tech Gears Limited has received a demand order for liquidated damages totaling $5,000 from the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection concerning the late filing of a Bill of Lading. The company is currently in the process of filing an appeal for a waiver of these liquidated damages with the appropriate authority.The demand was received on June 19, 2026. The penalty pertains to a violation related to U.S. laws regarding the late submission of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for a specific Bill of Lading number.
According to the details provided by the Customs and Border Protection, the ISF was required to be filed 24 hours prior to the cargo being loaded on APL QINGDAO with voyage number 4109 at MUNDRA, INDIA, on June 3, 2024. The failure to file in time led to the imposition of $5,000 in liquidated damages.
The key details regarding the penalty and the originating authority are summarized below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Authority | Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
| Nature of Action | Demand order of Liquidated damages for late filing of Bill of lading |
| Amount of Damages | $5,000 |
| Date of Order Receipt | June 19, 2026 |
The company has stated that the violation relates to receiving a Demand Order for late filing of the Bill of Lading as per US Laws. In terms of operational and financial impact, the company reported that there is no material effect on its operations or financial activities.
The Hi-Tech Gears Limited is appealing the matter, noting that they are in process of filing an appeal for waiver against the imposed liquidated damages.
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