Legal Opinion
United States v. Hitachi America, Ltd.
United States Court of International Trade
Decided April 15, 1997No. Court No. 93-06-00373PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
Musgrave, Judge:
The government brought this action against Hitachi America, Ltd. (“Hitachi America”) and Hitachi, Ltd. (“Hitachi Japan”) in a bid to recover penalties and lost duties under 19 U.S.C. § 1592. The government alleged in the alternative that Hitachi America and Hitachi Japan are liable for violating customs laws by committing fraud, gross negligence, or negligence in connection with imported merchandise, and that Hitachi Japan is also liable as an aider or abettor. The Court entertains jurisdiction under 19 U.S.C. § 1582. The trial was conducted de novo. 19 U.S.C. §…
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