Fuji America Corp. v. United States

OPINION

MUSGRAVE, Judge:

Before the Court are plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment and defendant’s cross-motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff challenges the classification of the subject merchandise — certain specialized machinery — by the United States Customs Service (“Customs”). By its cross-motion, defendant argues that Customs’ classification was correct. The Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1581(a) (2000).

Background

The subject merchandise, consisting of machinery identified as “chip placers” and “feeders,” was entered into the United States between…