Lussky, White & Coolidge, Inc. v. United States

This is an appeal from a judgment of the United States Customs Court.

Certain cotton Jacquard-figured upholstery cloth, imported “in the piece” in lengths of approximately 50 to 60 yards, was assessed for duty by the collector at the port of Chicago at 55 per centum ad valorem under paragraph 908 and, in addition thereto, at 10 cents per pound “on the cotton contained therein having a staple of one and one eighth inches or more in length” under paragraph 924 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Par. 908. Tapestries and other Jacquard-figured upholstery cloths (not including pile fabrics or bed ticking)…