Samuel Aaron, Inc. v. United States

LOURIE, Circuit Judge.

Samuel Aaron, Inc. (“Aaron”) appeals from the decision of the United States Court of International Trade granting the government’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Samuel Aaron, Inc. v. United States, 452 F.Supp.2d 1302 (Ct. Int’l Trade 2006). Because the trial court lacked jurisdiction, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Aaron is an importer of Thai jewelry. Until 1998, certain imports from Thailand and other developing countries had been eligible for a free rate of duty under the Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) program. On June 30, 1998, however, the GSP expired.…