United States v. Avdel Corp.

I feel that the competing provisions (646.40 and 646.41 are “equally specific,” and that the classification of the rivets at bar should, therefore, be made according to the “chief weight” test rather than the “chief value” test. There do not appear to be any prior decisions which clarify the meaning of the words “equally specific.” Nor does the legislative history of Schedule 6 expressly disclose the meaning of “equally specific.” I feel, however, that the legislative history does indicate an intent on the part of Congress to apply a chief weight test, rather than a chief value test, with…