Sigvaris, Inc. v. United States

OPINION

Choe-Groves, Judge:

This case addresses whether various models of graduated compression hosiery, arm-sleeves, and gauntlets (fingerless, glove-like articles worn on the hands) are specially designed for the use or benefit of handicapped persons and are therefore duty-free under the Nairobi Protocol to the Florence Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials (“Nairobi Protocol”) and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). 1 Before the court are cross-motions for summary judgment. See Pl.’s Mot. Summ. J., Dec. 21, 2015, ECF No.…