Remington Rand, Inc. v. United States

Lawrence, Judge:

Plaintiff imported from Canada certain articles described on the invoice and entry as “Stator Rivets” and “Rotor Rivets” for use in the manufacture of electric shavers. Duty was assessed thereon by the collector of customs at the rate of 45 per centum ad valorem under the provision in paragraph 397 of the Tariff Act of 1930 for —

Articles or wares not specially provided for * * * if composed wholly or in chief value of iron, steel, lead, copper, brass, nickel, pewter, zinc, aluminum, or other metal, but not plated with platinum, gold, or silver, or colored with gold lacquer,…