A prior section 1583, act June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 943, related to certain cases of exclusive jurisdiction of the Customs Court, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 91–271, title I, § 111, June 2, 1970, 84 Stat. 278.

Section applicable with respect to civil actions commenced on or after Nov. 1, 1980, see section 701(span)(1)(A) of Puspan. L. 96–417, set out as an Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note under section 251 of this title.