United States v. Lorsch & Co.
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Appeal from Board 'of United States General Appraisers, G. A. 7986 (T. D. 36799). [Oral argument May 4,1917, "by Mr. Doherty and Mr. Washburn.]
1Opinion of the CourtDe Vries, Judge
This appeal involves the single question of law as to the tariff meaning of the words “suitable for use.” The case arose under paragraph 356 of the present tariff act, wherein is used the term “suitable foT use in the manufacture of any of the foregoing articles in this paragraph.” The Board of General Appraisers, Mr. General Appraiser Brown dissenting, found as facts:(1) The merchandise consists of brass and German-silver foxtail chain; (2) valued at less tha,n 30 cents per yard; (3) that the predominating use of the foxtail varieties of chain in the numbers referred to is for eyeglass…
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- United States v. BokerCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1915
- Chew Hing Lung v. WiseSupreme Court of the United States · 1900
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