Hafele America Co., Ltd. v. United States

MEMORANDUM and ORDER

GOLDBERG, Judge:

This matter comes before the Court on plaintiffs motion for summary judgment and to dismiss defendant’s counterclaim. Defendant opposes plaintiffs motion, asserting that a material issue of fact precludes summary judgment. The Court exercises its jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1581(a) (1988).

BACKGROUND

This case involves the proper tariff classification of a small metal rod which serves as part of a two-component system used to join wooden panels together at an angle. The parties do not dispute the material facts which follow.

The cylindrical rod has a…