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1890

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The Customs Administrative Act establishes the BOARD OF GENERAL APPRAISERS, with the power and authority previously exercised and possessed by the Treasury Secretary in customs disputes. In 1926, the Board of General Appraisers was renamed the UNITED STATES CUSTOMS COURT.

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George C. Tichenor, U.S. General Appraiser 1890.
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George C. Tichenor, U.S. General Appraiser 1890.
Last Modified: Oct 21, 2015