United States v. Reisinger
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York
This is an appeal by the United States from the decision of the board of general appraisers sustaining the protest of Hugo Eeisinger as to the duties imposed on certain imported carbons.
1Opinion of the CourtTownsend, J.
(orally). The articles in question are composed of carbon, assessed at $2.70 per 100, as “carbons for electric lighting,” under the provisions of paragraph 98 of the act of 1897. The importer-protested, claiming that they are either “carbons for electric lighting,” at 90 cents per 100, under said paragraph, or “carbons not specifically provided for,” under paragraph 97 of said act. The board of general appraisers sustained the contention of the importer as to paragraph *63997, and the United States appeals. It is admitted that these articles are composed of carbon, and that they are designed for no…
2Cited by1 opinion
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