United States v. Heller Co.

The merchandise covered by this appeal consists of hatpins having blue steel stems with large black globular or pear-shaped heads. Dissected, it appears that these heads are composed of paper pompons around and upon which and closely adhering thereto have been wound a string or strings of black spangles, with the result that the heads are thickly and completely covered therewith. According to the testimony, these spangles are a chemical paste production and the Government’s analysis shows that they are the component material of chief value. The importations were by mail and several protests…