American customs duties
The adoption of the Constitution
Historic review of reasons for levying duties on imported merchandise
Critical periods
Trade relations required readjustment as a result of the World War
German chemical patents seized and sold by the United States
Protracted and half-hearted legislation
Customs officers and their procedure in the collection of duties
How the value and the classification of imported merchandise are determined under the Act of 1930
An American manufacturer, producer or wholesaler has the right to contest, in his own behalf, the appraised value or classification of imported merchandise
The United States Customs Court
The Customs Court at work
Notable judicial decisions of more recent date demonstrate the jurisdiction of the United States Customs Court
The United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Administrative law
Proper limits on administrative functions
Right of review on constitutional questions
Recent legislation and encouraging outlook
The experiences of European countries may be helpful
Progress
Foreign-trade zones in ports of the United States.