Spero v. United States
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York
On Application for Review of a Decision of the Board of United States General Appraisers. The decision in question (G. A. 5,540, T. D. 24,910) affirmed the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of New York on merchandise imported by David Spero.
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On Application for Review of a Decision of the Board of United States General Appraisers. The decision in question (G. A. 5,540, T. D. 24,910) affirmed the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of New York on merchandise imported by David Spero. This case relates to certáin feathers imported into the port of New York by David Spero, consisting of crude eagle and condor quills, which are ornamental in character, but require to be cleaned, dressed, etc., before being suitable for ornamental purposes. They were classified as ornamental feathers, under paragraph 425, Tariff…
1Opinion of the Court
PRATT, District Judge.
The same principles are applicable to this-case as those set forth in my opinion filed on this date in the case of H. W. Brodie v. United States (suit No. 3,726) 135 Fed. 914.
The decision of the Board of General Appraisers herein is accordingly reversed.
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Brodie v. United StatesU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York · 1904
3Cited by2 opinions
- Hensel, Bruckmann & Lorbacher, Inc. v. United StatesUnited States Customs Court · 1961
- Morimura Bros. v. United StatesCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1917