Hermes of Paris, Inc. v. United States

Rao, Judge:

This is an action to recover excess duties alleged to have been erroneously assessed upon certain imported merchandise. The commercial invoice, addressed to importer, Hermes of Paris, Inc., contains the following description of the articles herein involved:

Intérieurs agendas de bureau 1952

1952 Refills for weekly diary

Intérieurs agendas G. M. 1952

Refills for men’s pocket size agendas 1952

Intérieurs agendas P. M. 1952

Refills for ladies’ pocket size agendas 1952

Blocs de rechange pour blocs & 1’italien ne

Refills for italian note-pads (6 each)

The collector of customs at the port of New…