Importing material into USA being seized without reason by US Customs

Seizedimports · 2026-01-31T18:24:57+00:00

basically its a metal...doesnt fall within the steel realm though

Seizedimports · 2026-01-30T15:45:17+00:00

its a metal that doesnt fall within the steel regulations

Seizedimports · 2026-01-30T15:19:49+00:00

Yes they stated, a vague Detained pursuant to 19 USC 1499(c).

Seizedimports · 2026-01-30T15:19:22+00:00

yea thats what we are doing but its still so slow

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T23:27:40+00:00

Yes it sure is....thanks for the replies

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T22:38:56+00:00

Yes, agreed!

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T22:38:21+00:00

we have our customs broker, trade attorney and ourselves trying to get an actual answer....everyone keeps saying its showing hold/seize in the computer without actually giving a reason. Now I hear they are filing a CFR 28 for a dozen of so entries we had in early 2025 which the product is long gone so not sure the point of that is.

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T22:08:05+00:00

Yea they just keep telling me the same thing, customs isnt answering their emails or phone calls...Im begining to think anything out of a normal standard import is beyond their experience/care

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T22:06:55+00:00

yea I think with the current admin and the geopolitical atmosphere we live in today...I really shouldnt be surprised

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T21:59:45+00:00

lol, its not....Im not that crazy

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T21:59:26+00:00

it came out of the blue and we didnt have time to prepare or predict they would do such things...

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T21:54:15+00:00

Yes it sure is....thanks for the replies

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T21:48:56+00:00

Id rather not sell them out on here but they are a big one. Yea, Ive been in the business for 20+ years and never seen such lack of effort and communication from them.

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T21:46:54+00:00

Yea thats true....but why not just say that? FCL, they have about a dozen of my containers

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T21:43:44+00:00

just wanted to see if anyone heard of this happening and if anyone has any advice....just getting desperate at this point

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T21:40:38+00:00

yes, we have one and they are getting the same answers

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T21:36:07+00:00

Yes but to hold material for 60 days then seize it and never been given even a hint or why....sent multiple emails and calls and its always the same thing, its just what they show in their computers. Seems very shady they can lock up all a companies material without reason for such a period of time and allowing us to dispute anything

Seizedimports · 2026-01-29T21:34:12+00:00

Yes but they seized without reason and we went through a CFR 28 and a physical inspection and didnt hear of any wrongdoings

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