Hendrix v. United States

FoRd, Judge;

In this action plaintiff contests the assessment of duty at 7.5 per centum ad valorem on certain marigold meal which was classified by the Customs Service as other animal feeds and ingredients therefor, not specially provided for, under item 184.75, Tariff Schedules of the United States, as modified by T.D. 68-9.

Plaintiff contends said merchandise is entitled to entry free of duty under the provision of item 470.80, Tariff Schedules of the United States, as crude or processed products of vegetable orgin used chiefly for coloring. Alternatively, plaintiff contends the imported…