OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR 
DISTRICT NO. 10 
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE 
TO THE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS 
NEW YORK «. N. Y. 
TREASURY DEPARTMENT 
BUREAU OF CUSTOMS 
New York 4, N. Y. 
IN REPLY REFER TO: 
Pro, Ref, 5t>: HH:jw 
August 2, 1956 
Mr, Waldo L, Schmitt 
111 Highland Lane 
Takoma Park 12, Maryland 
Ret Mail Entry No, 
Baggage declaration No, 423011 
Informal Entry No„- 
Appraisemait Entry No 
Dear Sir or Madam': 
Your request for a refund of the duties paid under the above 
entry number has been allowed* Accordingly, a refund in the amount 
of $ is authorized, 
$ .30 and $10.50 
Refund has been made only on the 5 bottles of 
rum imported for Mr. Smith. 
The balance of the wine in excess of your personal 
allowance of one gallon is subject to duty. 
However, due to the volume of business and shortage of person— j 
nel, there will be some delay before the refund will be certified 
for payment^ 
Respectfully, 
ROBERT EL Dili 
Collector 
