CIT Announces Increase in Filing Fees

The U.S. Court of International Trade has announced an increase in certain filing fees that will take effect on October 1, 2005. Starting on October 1, 2005, the fee for filing an action other than one commenced under 28 U.S.C. 1581(a) or (d)(1) will be increased from $150.00 to $250.00; the fee for filing a summons in an action commenced under 28 U.S.C. 1581(a) will be increased from $120.00 to $150.00; and the fee for filing a complaint in an action commenced under 28 U.S.C. 1581(a) will be increased from $30.00 to $100.00.