Case: Sumitomo Chemical America Inc. v. United States

1:25-cv-00263 | U.S. Court of International Trade

Filed Date: Nov. 13, 2025

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.] On November 13, 2025, Plaintiff, a U.S. importer, filed this lawsuit against U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Rodney S. Scott, and the United States in the U.S. Court of International Trade in order to challenge a series of 2025 executive orders through which President Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Beginning February 1, 2025, the President issued multiple orders imposi…

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.]

On November 13, 2025, Plaintiff, a U.S. importer, filed this lawsuit against U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Rodney S. Scott, and the United States in the U.S. Court of International Trade in order to challenge a series of 2025 executive orders through which President Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Beginning February 1, 2025, the President issued multiple orders imposing “Trafficking Tariffs” on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China based on alleged national emergencies tied to drug trafficking and illegal immigration. These were followed by a “Reciprocal Tariff Order” imposing a baseline 10% tariff on almost all imports and dramatic country-specific tariff hikes, including increases that pushed Chinese imports over 145% duty. Plaintiffs alleged that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs, citing the Federal Circuit’s en banc decision in V.O.S. Selections v. Trump, which held the same tariff orders unlawful. Plaintiffs sought a declaration that all IEEPA-based tariffs are unlawful, an injunction halting further tariff collection, and refunds of all duties already paid.

This case is ongoing.

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Marx, Aaron Michael

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-00263

Complaint

Sumitomo Chemical America Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Protection et al.

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Dec. 17, 2025, 2:21 a.m.

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Summons . Filed by Aaron Michael Marx of Crowell & Moring, LLP on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Marx, Aaron) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

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Complaint against All Defendants. Answer due by 1/12/2026. Filed by Aaron Michael Marx of Crowell & Moring, LLP on behalf of All Plaintiffs.(Marx, Aaron) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

Clearinghouse
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Form 5 Information Statement . Filed by Aaron Michael Marx of Crowell & Moring, LLP on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Marx, Aaron) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

4

Form 11 Notice of Appearance . Filed by Aaron Michael Marx of Crowell & Moring, LLP on behalf of All Plaintiffs.(Marx, Aaron) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

5

Form 11 Notice of Appearance . Filed by Aaron Michael Marx of Crowell & Moring, LLP on behalf of All Plaintiffs.(Marx, Aaron) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

6

Form 13 Corporate Disclosure Statement . Filed by Aaron Michael Marx of Crowell & Moring, LLP on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Marx, Aaron) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

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Certificate of service . Filed by Aaron Michael Marx of Crowell & Moring, LLP on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Marx, Aaron) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

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Order entered on 11/18/2025: Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 253(c) and 255 and Rule 77(e) of the Rules of this Court, the above-entitled action is assigned to a three-judge panel consisting of Judge Gary S. Katzmann, Judge Timothy M. Reif, and Judge Jane A. Restani. (Chien, Jason) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

Nov. 18, 2025

Nov. 18, 2025

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Motion to consolidate case(s) 1:25-cv-00246, 1:25-cv-00249, 1:25-cv-00251, 1:25-cv-00252, 1:25-cv-00253, 1:25-cv-00254, 1:25-cv-00255, 1:25-cv-00256, 1:25-cv-00257, 1:25-cv-00260, 1:25-cv-00262, 1:25-cv-00263, 1:25-cv-00264, 1:25-cv-00266, 1:25-cv-00267, 1:25-cv-00268, 1:25-cv-00269, 1:25-cv-00270, 1:25-cv-00271, 1:25-cv-00274, 1:25-cv-00275, 1:25-cv-00276, 1:25-cv-00277, 1:25-cv-00278 with lead case 1:25-cv-00255 . Responses due by 12/10/2025. Filed by Aaron Michael Marx of Crowell & Moring, LLP on behalf of All Plaintiffs.(Marx, Aaron) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

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Paperless Order entered on 11/20/2025 granting Consent Motion to consolidate cases: Upon consideration of the Joint Consent Motion to Consolidate filed by the parties in the actions listed therein, and all other pertinent papers, and upon consent of the United States, it is hereby ORDERED that the Joint Motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the following actions are consolidated pursuant to USCIT Rule 42(a): Turn5 Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-246), Mazak Corp. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-249), Proterial Am., Ltd. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-251), Ricoh USA Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-252), Standex Intl Corp v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-253), Yokohama Tire Corp. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-254), AGS Co. Auto. Sols. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-255), Pulse Wire & Cable LLC v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-256), Gadot Am., Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-257), Imaginings 3, Inc. v U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-260), NGK Auto. Ceramics USA, Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-262), Sumitomo Chem. Am. Inc. et al v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-263), Kawasaki Motors Mfg. Corp. U.S.A. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-264), Zak Designs, Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-266), SAM HPRP Chems. Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-267), Revlon Consumer Prods. LLC v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-268), Ferguson Enters., LLC v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-269), Wiesner Prods. Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-270), Dana Auto. Sys. Grp., LLC, v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-271), Interstate Batteries, Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-274), Positec USA, Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-275), Bumble Bee Foods LLC v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-276), Valeo N. Am., Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-277), Warren Valves LP v. U.S. Customs and Border Prot. (Case No. 25-278); and it is further ORDERED that AGS Co. Auto. Sols. shall be Lead Plaintiff and Consol. Court No. 25-255 shall be the consolidated case number for filings that apply to all consolidated cases; and it is further ORDERED that the consolidated actions shall proceed under such further orders as the Court may issue. SO ORDERED by the panel (Related Doc # 9 ). (Goell, Geoffrey) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

Nov. 20, 2025

Nov. 20, 2025

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Certificate of service . Filed by Aaron Michael Marx of Crowell & Moring, LLP on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Marx, Aaron) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

Nov. 24, 2025

Nov. 24, 2025

Case Details

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 13, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

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