CIT Gives Parties 2 Weeks to File Motions in Customs Case on Fish Oil

The Court of International Trade on March 14 gave parties in a customs case filed by importer BASF Corp. an extra two weeks to file dispositive motions. BASF filed a consent motion on March 13 after fact and expert discovery wrapped up to give the parties more time to prepare a "statement of undisputed material facts." BASF added that its counsel has other cases before the court and federal agencies, requiring the extension (BASF Corp. v. United States, CIT Consol. # 13-00318).

The court granted BASF's request, requiring dispositive motions to be filed no later than April 11. If no dispositive options are filed, parties can request a trial by April 25.

The case concerns the classification of ethyl ester oil extracted from fish and sold as Omevital 3322 EE, Omevital 400200 EE Mix Toc, Omevital 4510 EE and Omevital 3426 EE.