Pompeo v. United States

La whence, Judge:

The dutiable classification of certain imported superchargers for Ford and Austin automobile engines is contested by the plaintiff herein.

The devices were classified by the collector of customs as machines, not specially provided for, in paragraph 372 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U. S. C. § 1001, par. 372), as amended by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (82 Treas. Dec. 305, T. D. 51802), and duty was assessed thereon at the rate of 15 per centum ad valorem.

Three alternative specific claims are relied upon by plaintiff herein as follows:

That the merchandise should…