Johnson Bros. v. United States

Keefe, Judge:

The merchandise in question consists of earthen tableware assessed for duty at 50 per centum ad valorem and 10 cents per dozen pieces under paragraph 211 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The plaintiff claims that the merchandise is dutiable at 30 per centum ad valorem plus 10 cents per dozen pieces under said paragraph as modified by the trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, T. D. 49753". At the trial counsel for the plaintiff limited the claim to “the items described on the invoice as puree *114cups and chowder cups” and to such items described “as oatmeal…