United States Court of International Trade, Federal court in Lower Manhattan, United States
The United States Court of International Trade is a federal court in Lower Manhattan located at 1 Federal Plaza, handling disputes over customs duties and international trade matters. Nine federal judges work there to decide cases involving imports, goods, and business-related trade rules.
The court evolved from the Board of General Appraisers established in 1890, which originally assessed questions about imported goods. In 1980, the Customs Courts Act gave it the formal status of a full federal tribunal with greater authority.
The court's name reflects its purpose: it handles disputes between traders and the government over goods and tariffs crossing borders. When you visit, you see a government building focused on a specific kind of justice that affects merchants and companies doing business internationally.
The court accepts electronic filing of documents, and questions can be answered by phone at (212) 264-2800. The building sits in the financial district and is easily reached by public transportation.
Genevieve R. Cline made history in 1928 as the first woman appointed to serve on a federal court in the United States. Her appointment at this court marked a turning point in American judicial history and opened doors for other women.
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