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what is now 18 U.S.C. §1461 (Supp. IV) that only contra- ceptives intended for “unlawful” use were banned.” The circumstances of the use were thus held relevant. But"con- traception” is a word describing a physical act, devoid of normative connotations until modified by an adjective such as "unlawful." "Obscene,* on the other hand, describes that quality of an article which causes it to have a certain appeal to the interests of the beholder. The intent of the importer, therefore, relevant to the contraceptive cases only because "unlawful" use alone was proscribed, is relevant in an obscenity case”? because of the very nature of the determination (as to the appeal of the material to the viewer) which must be made before the article may be deemed “obscene." The customs barr‘er which is sought to be imposed by this suit must be viewed in the light of the great variety of goods permitted to enter our ports. For instance, despite 25 1936). 20 At least ir. & case such as this, where the importer and th: .e who will have access to the material are the same cr of .he same class and proven to have the same reaction to the material. United States v. One Package, 86 F.2d 737 (2d Cir.