In any civil action in the Court of International Trade, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to render judgment upon any counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party action of any party, if (1) such claim or action involves the imported merchandise that is the subject matter of such civil action, or (2) such claim or action is to recover upon a bond or customs duties relating to such merchandise.
Pub. L. 96–417, title II, § 20194 Stat. 1729(Added , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
act June 25, 1948, ch. 64662 Stat. 943Pub. L. 91–271, title I, § 11184 Stat. 278A prior section 1583, , , related to certain cases of exclusive jurisdiction of the Customs Court, prior to repeal by , , .
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
section 701(b)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 96–417section 251 of this titleSection applicable with respect to civil actions commenced on or after , see , set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under .