Tariff classification by testing upheld where electrical insulation properties had to be verified before choosing the correct heading.

Tariff classification between Heading 8546.00 and Heading 3920.31 required remand because the approved classification list had been accepted without drawing samples or testing the goods. Chemical and electrical testing was necessary to determine whether the goods possessed electrical insulation properties, which was material to the correct heading. The remand direction was therefore held proper, with no infirmity or illegality in requiring further examination before final classification.

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Issues: Whether the order remanding the matter for drawing samples and testing the goods to determine their correct tariff classification between Heading 8546.00 and Heading 3920.31 required interference.

Analysis: The classification list had been approved without drawing samples or testing the goods. The remand direction required chemical and electrical testing to ascertain whether the goods possessed electrical insulation properties, which was necessary for deciding whether the goods fell under Heading 8546.00 or Heading 3920.31.

Conclusion: The remand order was found to be proper and no infirmity or illegality was found in it. The appeal was therefore dismissed.

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