Trade-Related Court Cases Filed Feb. 8-14

February 16, 2021 by Jacob Kopnick|Penalties and Courts

The following lawsuits were filed at the Court of International Trade during the week of Feb.8-14:

A master case was filed for all litigation challenging the validity of the lists 3 and 4A Section 301 tariffs on China (see 2102100049). #21-00052-3JP. Filed Feb. 10.

Advantus Corp., seeking refunds of Section 301 tariffs paid on entries of duffel bags, backpacks, padfolios and similar products that were subsequently the subject of a Section 301 exclusion issued after the relevant protest period expired. #21-00055. Filed Feb. 11.

Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc., challenging CBP's reclassification of its steam methane reformer model PC50 under Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading 8503.00.9550 (3%). Doosan claims the proper HTS subheading is 8405.10.0000 (free). #21-00057. Filed Feb. 12.

GoPro, Inc., contesting CBP's classification of its imported camera housings under subheading 4202.99.9000 (20%). GoPro says its camera housings should be listed under subheading 8529.90.86 (free). #21-00058. Filed Feb 14.

Another three lawsuits were filed at the CIT during the week of Feb. 8-14 to challenge lists 3 and 4A Section 301 tariffs on products from China (see 2009220029). For a full list, see the Pacer database.

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 Feb. 8-14.