United States v. Snow's United States Sample Express Co.

The goods her.e in question consist of madras muslin curtains and madras muslin curtain goods in the piece. They are cotton fabrics .woven in various designs and colors, but all of the same general character, consisting of a light, open, or transparent background with Jacquard figured designs covering part of the surface. Duty was as*478sessed on all the goods at the rate of 35 per cent ad valorem under the provision for “Jacquard figured upholstery goods,” under paragraph 258 of the tariff act of 1913. The curtains are claimed by the importers to be dutiable at the rate of 30 per cent ad valorem…