Kahaner v. United States

Fohd, Judge:

Plaintiff by timely protest brings before this court for determination the proper classification of certain merchandise described on the invoices as “Rayon Braid.” The collector of customs at hTew York classified the imported articles as trimmings under the provisions of paragraph 1529(a), Tariff Act of 1930, as modified by the Sixth Protocol of Supplementary Concessions to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Tade, 91 Treas. Dec. 150, T.D. 54108, and assessed duty thereon at the rate of 42y2 per centum ad valorem.

The importer claims said merchandise is in fact braid made on a…