United States v. O. G. Hempstead & Son

Citations

• 153 F. 483
• 1907 U.S. App. LEXIS 5108

Syllabus

<p>1. Customs Duties — Classification—Magnesite Brick — Fire Brick.</p> <p>The phrase “fire brick,” in Tariff Act July 24, 1897, c. 11, | 1, Schedule B, par. 87, 30 Stat. 151 [U. S. Comp. St. 1901, p. 1032], is a well-known commercial designation, which means brick made from fire clay, and therefore does not include magnesite brick.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — Interpretation of commercial and trade terms in tariff laws, see note to Dennison Mfg. Co. v. United States, 18 C. C. A. 545.] •</p> <p>2. Evidence — Official Huporth — Admissibility.</p> <p>An official report by a government chemist, which was made at the request of the Board of General Appraisers, and related to merchandise involved in a case pending before the board, held incompetent because ex parte, not under oath and not subject to cross-examination.</p>