Trade-Related Court Cases Filed March 8-14

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

EN Corporation, challenging CBP's denial of its protest claiming that its steel nipples qualify for Generalized System of Preferences benefits, having undergone a substantial transformation in the Philippines. #21-00098. Filed March 8.

Super Bright LEDs, Inc., challenging CBP's denial of its protest over the tariff rates of its LED lighting imports and their applicability under Section 301 tariffs. #21-00099. Filed March 11.

Another five lawsuits were filed at the CIT during the week of March 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

The following appeals of Court of International Trade decisions were filed at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit during the week of March 8-14:

Universal Steel Products, Inc., PSK Steel Corporation, Dayton Parts, LLC, Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S. Inc., and Jordan International Company, appealing Feb. 4 and Feb. 26 CIT decisions that denied a broad challenge to Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. #21-1726. Opened March 10.