Corrigan Dispatch Co. v. United States

OliveR, Judge:

The consolidated protests in this case cover merchandise described as unfilled glass candle jars. In their imported condition, they consist of clear cone-shaped containers of approximately 9 inches in length with the middle portion bulging out to a diameter of from 3 to 4 inches, narrowing at the top to an opening of about 2 inches and tapering to a point at the bottom. They were assessed with duty as blown glass household articles at the rate of 50 per centum ad valorem under the provisions of paragraph 218(f) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as modified by T.D. 51802.1

Plaintiffs…