China Diesel Imports, Inc. v. United States

OPINION

RESTANI, Judge:

On June 2, 1994, the court denied cross-motions for summary judgment and ordered trial in this matter. See China Diesel Imports, Inc. v. United States, 855 F.Supp. 380 (Ct.Int’l Trade 1994). That opinion sets forth all relevant background information. To summarize, in March 1992 diesel engines manufactured by plaintiff China Diesel Imports, Inc. (“CDI”) were excluded by the United States Customs Service (“Customs”) as goods made by convict or forced labor. CDI has filed suit seeking entry of its merchandise. Thus, it has the burden of proof. Id. at 386. The two basic…