United States Customs Court February 4, 1969, C.D. 3687 (Altieri v. United States)

Rao, Chief Judge:

The merchandise involved in this case consists of knives having folding blades which were entered at the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and assessed with duty at 17.5 cents each and 27.5 per centum ad valorem under item 649.87, Tariff Schedules of the United States, as pruning knives. It is 'claimed that they are properly dutiable at 50 per centum ad valorem under item 649.