Altman & Co. v. United States

Mastín, Judge,

delivered the opinion of the court:

The merchandise now upon appeal consists of embroidered leather gloves which were imported under the tariff act of 1909.

The collector assessed the importations with appropriate primary duty, and in addition thereto assessed a cumulative duty of 40 cents per dozen pairs under the last clause of paragraph 459 of the act.

The importers protested against the cumulative duty, and their protest was submitted upon evidence to the Board of General Appraisers. Upon consideration the board overruled the protest and the importers now prosecute their appeal.