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In December 2025, Katun Corporation filed a legal action against the United States, specifically targeting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and its commissioner. The lawsuit, Katun Corporation v. United States of America et al (Case No. 1:25-cv-00720), was officially filed on December 17, 2025, in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Key Points of the Lawsuit
Katun Corporation, a prominent provider of printing hardware and supplies, brought this legal challenge along with other industry participants, including Sharp Electronics, to contest certain trade duties imposed on their imports.
- The Core Issue: The lawsuit primarily aims to recover additional tariff payments made in 2025 by these companies.
- Legal Grounds: The dispute is based on the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the legality of specific U.S. tariffs. Industry experts and businesses are awaiting a possible U.S. Supreme Court ruling that may declare these tariffs invalid.
- Current Status: As of late December 2025, the case remains active and is being heard in the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Broader Legal Context
This lawsuit marks a continuation of Katun Corporation’s involvement in various trade and intellectual property disputes. In recent years, the company has been engaged in multiple patent infringement cases and faced seizure orders from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) concerning its imaging products. However, this latest legal action in December 2025 focuses specifically on tariff-related issues and administrative decisions made by CBP, rather than patent-related matters.
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