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TITLE I — SCOPE OF RULESONE FORM OF ACTION
Rule 1. Scope of Rules
These rules govern the procedure in the United States Court of International Trade. They shall be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action. When a procedural question arises which is not covered by these rules, the court may prescribe the procedure to be followed in any manner not inconsistent with these rules. The court may refer for guidance to the rules of other courts. The rules shall not be construed to extend or limit the jurisdiction of the court.
(As amended Oct. 3, 1984, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Oct. 5, 1994, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.)
Rule 2. One Form of Action
There shall be one form of action to be known as a "civil action." 1
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1 Designation of Certain Pre-October 1, 1970 Actions. The following designations shall apply to actions arising prior to October 1, 1970: (1) Appeal for Reappraisement: An action arising pursuant to section 501 or 516(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 [19 U.S.C. 1501 or 1516], as effective prior to October 1, 1970, and forwarded to the court pursuant to section 501 or 516(c) of said Act, shall be known as an appeal for reappraisement. (2) Protest: An action arising pursuant to section 514 or 516(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 [19 U.S.C. 1514 or 1516], as effective prior to October 1, 1970, and forwarded to the court pursuant to section 515 or 516(c) of that Act [19 U.S.C. 1515 or 1516] shall be known as a protest.
