Florsheim Shoe Co. v. United States

OPINION

DiCARLO, Chief Judge:

Plaintiff, Florsheim Shoe Company, challenges the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s denial of entry of elk skin shoes imported by Florsheim from Taiwan. The basis for the denial was a Presidential prohibition, issued pursuant to 22 U.S.C. § 1978 (Supp. V 1993), the Pelly Amendment to the Fisherman’s Protective Act of 1967. Florsheim contends the shoes fall outside of the prohibition. Pursuant to USCIT R. 56, Florsheim, and defendant United States, bring cross-motions for summary judgment. The court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1581(i)(3) (Supp. V…