Trade-Related Court Cases Filed for Week of Jan. 2-8
The following lawsuits were filed at the Court of International Trade during the week of Jan. 2-8:
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Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing, on the classification of knit fabric gloves covered in polyurethane. CBP classified the merchandise under subheading 6116.10.5520 (13.2%). Magid says it should have instead been classified under subheading 3926.20.1050 (free). #17-001, -003 and -004. Filed Jan. 4.
Shin-Etsu MicroSi, on the classification of silicone-based thermal greases. CBP classified the merchandise under subheading 3824.90.2800 (6.5%). Shin-Etsu says it should have instead been classified under subheading 3910.00.0000 (3%). #17-002. Filed Jan. 4.
Textiles from Europe, on the classification of a bedding assortment in a reusable PVC storage bag. CBP classified the merchandise under HTS subheading 9404.90.8522, dutiable at 12.8%. Textiles from Europe says it should have been classified under subheadings 9404.90.8522 (12.8%), 6303.92.2050 (11.3%), 6304.93.0000 (9.3%), 9404.90.2000 (6%) and 3924.90.5650 (3.4%). #17-005. Filed Jan. 4.
Extreme Linen, on the classification of a bedding assortment in a reusable PVC storage bag. CBP classified the merchandise under HTS subheading 9404.90.8522, dutiable at 12.8%. Extreme Linen says it should have been classified under subheadings 9404.90.8522 (12.8%), 6303.92.2050 (11.3%), 6304.93.0000 (9.3%), 9404.90.2000 (6%) and 3924.90.5650 (3.4%). #17-006. Filed Jan. 4.
Target General Merchandise, on the classification of girls' Fleta ballet shoes. CBP classified the merchandise under subheading 6402.99.49 (37.5%). Target says it should have instead been classified under subheading 6402.99.41 (12.5%). #17-007. Filed Jan. 5.
​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 Jan. 2-8.