Crosse & Blacewell Co. v. United States

CliNe, Judge:

This is a suit against the United States, arising at the port of Baltimore, against the collector’s assessment of duty-on mangoes in brine at 7% cents per pound under paragraph 746 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as modified by the trade agreement with Mexico, T. D. 50797. It is claimed that the merchandise is properly dutiable at 35 per centum ad valorem under paragraph 752, as fruits in brine.

The pertinent provisions of the tariff act are as follows:

Pab. 746. [as modified by the Mexican Trade Agreement T. D. 50797] Mangoes___7J4 (5 per lb.

Pab. 752. Fruits * * * in brine, pickled * *…