United States v. American Sponge & Chamois Co.

The merchandise imported in this case was 45 bales of crude sponges, the bales or coverings consisting of burlap tied with rope, as shown by the report of the assistant appraiser. After importation, *62the assistant appraiser reported the goods as not legally marked and' the collector gave the following notice to the importer:

Referring to your importation of sponges * * * you are informed that the appraiser has returned the invoice with the statement that the bales Star 2873 * * * are not legally marked as prescribed by the existing tariff act. You are, therefore, instructed not to dispose of…