United States v. De Boer

The importation consists of string beans which, after treatment more specifically hereinafter described, are imported in barrels. The *31applicable provisions of the act of 1909 in force at the date of- the importation are paragraph 251—

Beans, pease, mushrooms, and truffles, prepared or preserved, or contained in tins, jars, bottles, or similar packages, two and one-hali cents per pound, including the weight of immediate coverings; * * *.

And paragraph 252—

Vegetables, if cut, sliced, or otherwise reduced in size, or if parched or roasted,'orif pickled or packed in salt, brine, oil, or prepared in…