United States v. Von Oefele

There is no claim here that the merchandise under consideration is not correctly described by the importer and the Government chemist, both of whom were witnesses before the Board of General Appraisers.

The importer testified in substance that it came from Germany; that it was volcanic earth, dug out of the ground; that before being dug it was sandy, clammy, sticky earth, covered by earth above it; that when taken out and laid in the air it became dry; that it was then put through a grinding mill, and in the resulting condition, with nothing added thereto, was imported; that in such condition…