Friedman v. United States

Ford, Judge:

This case involves various types of articles made of brass and other base metal which were described on the invoices as candlesticks, candelabras, lamp bases, lamps, table lamps, sconces, wall decorations, floor lamps, bases, bodies, extensions, canopies, bobeches,. finials and covers. All of these articles were designed for use with candles although in a number of instances they were wired for electricity after importation.

*176The brass articles were classified under item 653.37, Tariff Schedules of the United States, and assessed with duty at the modified rate of 15 per centum ad…