Saxonville Mills v. Russell

The act of June 30, 1864, entitled “An act to increase duties on imports and for other purposes,” imposed a duty on unmanufactured wool, according to its grade or value, at the port whence exported to the United States, exclusive of charges in such port. If of the value of “twelve cents or less, three cents per pound; exceeding twelve cents, and not exceeding twenty-four cents per pound, six cents per pound; exceeding twenty-four cents per pound, and not exceeding thirty-two cents, ten cents per pound, and in addition thereto ton por centum ad valorem; exceeding thirty-two cents per pound,…