New York Merchandise Co. v. United States

Rao, Chief Judge:

The merchandise involved in these consolidated protests consists of tie racks, coat hangers, towel racks, towel rings, toilet paper holders, soap dishes, and towel bars, imported from Japan. These articles were classified under paragraph 397 of the *675Tariff Act of 1930, as modified by the Sixth Protocol of Supplementary Concessions to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 91 Treas. Dec. 150, T.D. 54108, or by Presidential Proclamation No. 8513, 98 Treas. Dec. 51, T.D. 55816, and assessed with duty at the rate of 19 per centum ad valorem or 17 per centum ad valorem,…