John V. Carr & Son, Inc. v. United States

Maletz, Judge:

This action comprises seven consolidated protests which raise the question as to the proper tariff classification of plastic pipe flanges imported from Canada in 1969 and 1970. The merchandise was classified by the government under item 770.10 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States, as modified by T.D. 68-9, as articles not specially provided for, wholly or almost wholly of reinforced or laminated plastics, other, and assessed duty of 16 cents per pound plus 13.5 percent ad valorem or 14.5 cents per pound plus 11.5 percent ad valorem, depending upon the date of entry.

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