Trade-Related Court Cases Filed for Week of June 13-19
The following lawsuits were filed at the Court of International Trade during the week of June 13-19:
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L&N Trading, Inc., on the determination that merchandise was of Chinese origin and application of antidumping duties. CBP classified the merchandise under subheading 0409.00.0056 (General rate of duty (1.9 cents/kg); Anti-dumping duty (A-570-863-000) rate of 2.63 cents/kg). L&N says it should have instead been classified under subheading 0409.00.0056 (General rate of duty (1.9 cents/kg)). #16-00108. Filed June 13.
Gator Cases on the classification of wooden packing. CBP classified the merchandise under subheading 4202.12.2020 (20%). Gator says it should have instead been classified under subheading 4415.10.300 (duty-free) or heading 4420.90.4500 (4.3%) or 4420.90.6500 (duty-free). #16-00109. Filed June 14.
Goal Zero challenging the Commerce Department's final scope ruling on flashlights that incorporate crystalline silicon cells from China. #16-00110. Filed June 14.
AS America on the classification of ADA-compliant toilet bowls, tanks and sinks. CBP classified the merchandise under subheading 6910.90.0000 (5.7%). AS America says it should have instead been classified under subheading 9817.00.96 (Free). #16-00111. Filed June 16.
​Appeals of CIT Decisions
No appeals of Court of International Trade decisions were filed at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit during the week of June 13-19.