United States Customs Court, 1957

John V. Carr & Son, Inc. v. United States

John V. Carr & Son, Inc. v. United States
United States Customs Court · Decided November 6, 1957 · Lawbence
39 Cust. Ct. 484
John V. Carr & Son, Inc. v. United States

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Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Lawbence, J.

It was stipulated that the merchandise consists of butt hinges, imported with wood screws of steel, the hinges measuring 3% inches by 3% inches, being packed 2 hinges and 12 screws to a box (12 screws for each pair of hinges), and the hinges, size 4 inches by 4 inches, being packed 2 hinges and 16 screws to a box (16 screws for each pair of hinges), of the same kind in all material respects as the merchandise the subject of Trans Atlantic Company v. United States (35 Cust. Ct. 1, C. D. 1712). Upon the agreed statement of facts and following the cited authority, the claim of the plaintiff was sustained, the value of the screws being held as follows, as stipulated by counsel:

Value of screws U. S. dollars Hinges identification per 1,000

3% x 3%" $1.48

4 x 4" $1.64

which values were included in the value of the screws and hinges, as invoiced and appraised.

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