Anderson v. United States

The importation in this case is described in the invoices as '‘Maggi’s desiccated soup in tablets.” The samples introduced are labeled '‘Maggi’s soups,” and bear also the name of the particular kind of flavor, such as “pease and haricots,” “white haricots,” and “green pease.” They are intended for use in making soup for human consumption. They were assessed as prepared vegetables under paragraph 252 of the tariff act of 1909, and are claimed to be dutiable as unonumerated manufactured articles under paragraph 480. There were other claims made in the protest, but the issue made in this court…