Vivadent Corp. v. United States

Donlon, Judge:

The merchandise here in litigation is described as “shade guides.” They are used by dentists to ascertain the shade of a so-called restorative powder, called Achatit, which is used in filling teeth. On the basis of the shade guide, the dentist places his order for the desired shade. The “shade guide” is a fan-shaped article with 12 metal prongs, on which there are plastic articles somewhat resembling teeth. Each tooth is of a different shade, or color.

*191Four shipments of the shade guides were imported at the port of Boston between February 27, 1958, and April 10, 1959. Liquidation…