United States v. Dana

WALLACE, Circuit Judge.

This appeal involves the dutiable classification, under the tariff act of 1894, of “ferrochrome,” a product obtained by smelting chromic ore, and used in the manufacture of steel.

The importations were classified by the collector under section 3 of the act, as “manufactured articles not enumerated or provided for,” and subjected to duty at 20 per centum ad valorem. Upon an appeal by the importers, the hoard of general appraisers affirmed the action of the collector, and the circuit court reversed that decision. 91 Fed. 522. The circuit court held that the articles should…