Bantam Travelware, Division of Peter's Bag Corp. v. United States

Opinion and Order

TsouCALAS, Judge:

This action is presently before the Court, pursuant to USCIT R. 56, on cross-motions for summary judgment. The subject merchandise consists of various styles of luggage manufactured by plaintiff, Bantam Travelware, Division of Peter’s Bag Corporation. Each of the styles of plaintiffs product contains braided fabric, either in the core of the handles or in tie tapes (also known as tie straps) within the luggage. The dispute centers on whether the presence of this braided material compels the classification of the importations as "luggage wholly or in part of…