United States Federal Circuit

Marble should be defined according to its common, commercial meaning, which is broader than its geological definition and is how it was known prior to the enactment of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Appellate Information

• Decided 08/25/2004
• Published 08/25/2004

Judges

• GAJARSA, Circuit Judge., Before LOURIE, GAJARSA, and PROST, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Federal Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellees:
  
• Alexander D. Chinoy, Miller & Chevalier Chartered, of Washington, DC, argued for plaintiff-appellee.   With him on the brief were Richard H. Abbey and Joel W. Rogers., Harry A. Valetk, Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, International Trade Field Office, United States Department of Justice, of New York, NY, argued for defendant-appellant.   With him on the brief were Peter D. Keisler, Assistant Attorney General and David M. Cohen, Director, of Washington, DC;  and Barbara S. Williams, Attorney in Charge, International Trade Field Office, of New York, NY. Of counsel on the brief was Chi S. Choy, United States Customs & Border Protection, of New York, NY.