W. R. Filbin & Co. v. United States

NewmaN, Judge:

The issue to be decided in these two consolidated protests is the proper tariff classification of so-called “Crosby-Clip Bases.” It appears that a “Crosby-Clip” is a wire rope clip, which is used to hold together two pieces or two ends of wire rope. The imported articles, after completion in the United States, become a component part of such wire rope clips, viz., bases.

The merchandise (bases) was classified by the customs officials under the provision in item 657.20 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS) for other articles of iron or steel, not coated or plated…