In re Wise

(orally). This case involves the consideration of the tariff act of 1890. It is contended by the collector of the port that the merchandise in question comes under section 1, par. 323, of the tariff bill of 1890, which reads as follows: “Starch, including all preparations, from whatever substance produced, fit for use as starch, two cents per pound.” The importer contends that it comes under section 2, par. 730, which reads: “Tapioca, cassava, or cassada, free.” The case is an extremely doubtful one. If the words in paragraph 323, “'fit for use as starch,” mean physically fit, if I may use…