Vent Air Contact Lens Labs. v. United States

Onrmt, Chief Judge:

This protest relates to certain metal contact lens cases with foam pads and plastic inserts fitted therein. The three items were assessed with duty as an entirety at the rate of 55 per cén-tima ad valorem under the provision in paragraph 1527(c) (2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as modified by T.D. 53865, supplemented by T.D. 53877, for—

Articles valued above 20 cents per dozen pieces, designed to be worn on apparel or carried on or about or attached to tbe person, sucb as and including buckles, card cases, chains, cigar eases, cigar cutters, cigar holders, cigar lighters,…