United China & Glass Co. v. United States

JOHNSON, Judge:

The merchandise covered by this protest is described as Provincial covered boxes, items 2521 and 2522, and match-holders, item 2752. At the trial, plaintiff abandoned the protest as to the covered boxes, limiting its claim to the matchholders.

The matchholders were assessed with duty at 50 per centum ad valorem and 10 cents per dozen pieces under paragraph 211 of the Tariff Act of 1930 as decorated earthenware articles, other than tableware, kitchenware, or table or kitchen utensils. It is claimed in the protest, as amended, that the merchandise is properly dutiable at 25 per…