Trans Atlantic Co. v. United States

This appeal is from the judgment of the United States Customs 'Court, Second Division, 56 Cust. Ct. 458, C.D. 2678, overruling the importer’s protest against the classification of the imported merchandise. The latter consists of keyless door locks (lock sets) which include two opposing door knobs and a latch or tongue mechanically interconnected. Turning either door knob withdraws the latch from its aperture in the door frame and permits the door to be opened. This operation is said to utilize springs, inclined planes, and levers.1

The goods were classified under paragraph 397 of the Tariff…