National Hat Pin Co. v. United States

The record in connection with the files in this case shows the following facts: The entry was made at the port of New York February 17, 1911, and liquidated May 17 of the same year. The protest was received by the collector June 1, 1911, the material part of which is as follows:

Hon. Collector op Customs,

Port of New York.

Sir: Notice of dissatisfaction is hereby given with, and protest is hereby made against, your ascertainment and liquidation of duties and your decision assessing duty at 45 per cent ad valorem or other rate or rates on hatpin heads, settings, or similar merchandise covered by…