date:Nov 05, 2012
A trade group representing Florida citrus growers has accused Brazilian orange juice processors of avoiding a federal tariff on imports.
U.S. Customs officials are investigating a complaint that alleges the companies are shipping juice to Canada for re-importation to the U.S., reported The Ledger, a newspaper in Lakeland, Fla.
Matt McGrath, a lawyer that represents Florida Citrus Mutual, told the paper that Customs officials indicated their investigation could take six to 12 months.
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