New York Merchandise Co. v. United States

Rao, Chief Judge:

The merchandise covered by the instant protest consists of terry-woven washcloths which were assessed with duty at the rate of 22y2 cents per pound under paragraph 909 of the Tariff Act of .1930, as modified by the- General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 82 Treas. Dec. 305, T.D. 51802, as terry-woven articles finished or unfinished, made or cut from pile fabrics.

It is claimed in said protest that the merchandise is properly dutiable at the rate of 20 per centum ad valorem under paragraph 923 of said act, as modified by the Protocol of Terms of Accession by Japan to the…