Fleming-Joffe, Ltd. v. United States

Mollison, Judge:

The merchandise involved in this case consists of an importation of snakeskins from India which were classified by the collector under the following provisions of paragraph 1530 (c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U. S. C. § 1001, par. 1530 (c)):

Par. 1530. * * *

* * * * * * *(c) Leather * * * made from hides or skins of animals (including * * * reptiles * * *), in the rough, in the white, crust, or russet, partly finished, or finished, 25 per centum ad valorem; * * any of the foregoing if imported to be used in the manufacture of boots, shoes, or footwear, * * * 10 per centum ad…