Liberty Lace & Netting Works v. United States

Lawrence, Judge:

The imported mechanism is invoiced as “Jar-dine’s patent Threading Machine.” It was assessed with duty at 27% per centum ad valorem under paragraph 372 of the Tariff Act of 1920 as a machine, not specially provided for. It is'claimed, in the amended protest, to he properly dutiable at 20 per centum ad valorem under the provision for—

Textile machinery, finished or unfinished, not specially provided for, for textile manufacturing or processing prior to the making of fabrics or woven, knit, crocheted, or felt articles not made from fabrics (except worsted combs, bleaching,…