East Asiatic Co.—New York Agency Inc. v. United States
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Appeal from Board of United States General Appraisers, G. A. 8291 (T. D. 38151). [Oral argument Nov. 4, 1920, by Mr. Sharretts and Mr. Lawrence.]
1Opinion of the CourtMartin, Judge
The merchandise consists of 150 cases of a fine, light-brown powder which was imported into this country by the appellants from China. The invoice describes the article as “Gall-nut Extract,” with the added statement that it “is powdered and nonalcoholic.” It was so entered at the customs.
The appraiser reported upon the importation as follows:
The merchandise in question consists of so-called nutgall extract in powdered form. It contains about 70 per cent of tannic acid, while the commercial powdered nutgalls contain a lower percentage of tannic acid. It is used as a mordant in dyeing with…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Klipstein v. United StatesCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1913
- United States v. W. N. Proctor & Co.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1906
- W. N. Proctor & Co. v. United StatesU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Massachusetts · 1905