United States Customs Court, 1938

Protest 928704-G/87428 of Continental Shipping Co.

Protest 928704-G/87428 of Continental Shipping Co.
United States Customs Court · Decided September 12, 1938 · Sullivan
1 Cust. Ct. 393
Protest 928704-G/87428 of Continental Shipping Co.

Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Sullivan, J.

It appeared that the merchandise in question is invoiced as "Bullseye Glasses for Optic Pearl Taps” and that they are used for the specific purpose of measuring liquids. The uncontradicted evidence showed that the chief use of this merchandise is riot for chemical and scientific purposes. Being of blown and ground glass the claim at 60 percent under paragraph 218 (f)' was sustained.

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