Friedman v. United States

Ford, Judge:

This case involves the proper classification of certain brass illuminating articles designed for use with one or more candles.1 They were assessed with duty at the rate of 17 per centum *113ad valorem under the provisions of item 653.37, Tariff Schedules of the United States, and primarily claimed to be subject to duty at the rate of 9 per centum ad valorem under item 653.35, Tariff Schedules of the United States. The pertinent portions of the provisions involved read as follows:

Illuminating articles and parts thereof, of base metal:

Other:

653.35 Table, floor and other portable lamps…