General Methods Corp. v. United States

CONCURRING Opinion

Newman, Judge:

I concur.

I agree with the views expressed by Judge Ford, but wish to add these observations:

The record establishes that the imported Meta capsule production machine is designed to manufacture “capsules” in various sizes made of thin aluminum foil. These capsules are cylindrical thimble-like objects, and are used as secondary closures for bottles containing wine or other spirituous liquor. The capsules fit over the top of the neck of the bottle and the primary closure (screw cap or cork), and serve to decorate the bottle. The imported machine only manufactures…