Ascher Co. v. United States

Certain goods imported at the port of Chicago were classified by the collector of customs as jewelry set with imitation precious stones and assessed for duty at 85 per cent ad valorem, under the provisions of paragraph 448 of the tariff act of 1909, which, in so far as it is material to this case, reads as follows:

448. Chains, pinB, collar, cuff, and dress buttons, charms,, combs, millinery and military ornaments, together with all other articles of every description, finished or partly finished, if set with imitation precious stones composed of glass or paste (except imitation jet), or…