GAF Corp. v. United States

Foed, Judge:

This action challenges the propriety of customs in denying a drawback allowance on certain projection lenses. The merchandise in question is covered by two entries which were released to the importer on July 20,1965 (entry 539) and July 29,1965 (entry 769). The lenses were found not to conform to specifications and were returned to customs custody on December 22, 1965. The merchandise was laden on the SS Canada Mail under customs supervision on January 7, 1966 according to customs form 7539 forming part of the official papers which were received in evidence without being marked.

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