United States v. Leonard

PUTNAM, Circuit Judge.

This appeal relates to the construction and application of paragraphs 279 and 508 of the customs act of 1897, as follows:

“(279) Tallo-w, three-fourths of one cent per pound; wool grease, including that known commercially as degras or hrowp wool grease, one-half of one cent per pound.”

“(568) Grease, and oils (excepting flsli oils), such as are commonly used in - soap making or in wire drawing, or for stuffing or dressing leather, and which are fit only for such uses, and not specially provided for in this act.”

Unfortunately, the record does not contain the invoices; but…