THE SCHEDULE
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FIRST SCHEDULE. Section 3.
Amendments of the Schedule to the Principal Act.
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IMPORT DUTIES.
Tariff Items. | British Preferential Tariff. | Intermediate Tariff. | General Tariff. |
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DIVISION VII—OILS, PAINTS, AND VARNISHES. | |||
230. By omitting sub-paragraph (d) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:— |
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“(d) Soya bean, for denaturation--------------per gallon | 1s. 8d. | 2s. | 2s. |
and, in addition, a temporary duty as follows:— |
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for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 9s. 6d. per gallon per gallon | 1d. | 1d. | 1d. |
provided that, in respect of such goods in direct transit to Australia on 28th November, 1963 which are entered for home consumption on arrival, no temporary duty shall be payable.” |
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By omitting sub-paragraph (f) of paragraph (4) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:— |
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“ (f) Soya bean-------------------------per gallon | 2s. 8d. | 4s. | 4s. |
and, in addition, a temporary duty as follows:— |
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for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 9s. 6d. per gallon per gallon | 1d. | 1d. | 1d. |
provided that, in respect of such goods in direct transit to Australia on 28th November, 1963 which are entered for home consumption on arrival, no temporary duty shall be payable.” |
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By omitting sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (5) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:— |
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“(b) Safflower seed----------------------per gallon | 1s. 10d. | 2s. | 2s. |
and, in addition, a temporary duty as follows:— |
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for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 12s. 6d. per gallon per gallon | 1d. | 1d. | 1d. |
provided that, in respect of such goods in direct transit to Australia on 28th November, 1963 which are entered for home consumption on arrival, no temporary duty shall be payable.” |
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By omitting paragraph (4) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— |
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“(4) (a) Of safflower seed oil base------------per gallon | 1s. 10d. | 2s. | 2s. |
and, in addition, a temporary duty as follows:— |
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for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 12s. 6d. per gallon per gallon | 1d. | 1d. | 1d. |
provided that, in respect of such goods in direct transit to Australia on 28th November, 1963 which are entered for home consumption on arrival, no temporary duty shall be payable. |
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First Schedule—continued.
Import Duties—continued.
Tariff Items. | British Preferential Tariff. | Intermediate Tariff. | General Tariff. |
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Division VII.—Oils, Paints, and Varnishes—continued. | |||
230.—continued. |
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“(4)—continued. |
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(b) Of soya bean oil base------------per gallon | 1s.10d. | 2s. | 2s. |
and, in addition, a temporary duty as follows:— |
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for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 9s. 6d. per gallon per gallon | 1d. | 1d. | 1d. |
provided that, in respect of such goods in direct transit to Australia on 28th November, 1963 which are entered for home consumption on arrival, no temporary duty shall be payable.” |
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second SCHEDULE. Section 7.
Amendments of the Schedule to the Principal Act as Amended by Sections Three to Five (inclusive) of this Act.
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IMPORT DUTIES.
Tariff Items. | British Preferential Tariff. | Intermediate Tariff. | General Tariff. |
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DIVISION VII.—OILS, PAINTS, AND VARNISHES. | |||
391. By omitting sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a) and inserting in their stead the following sub-paragraphs:— |
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“(a) Toluidine red, para red, lithol red, rubine toner, lake red c, hansa yellow ad val. | 25 per cent | 37½ per cent. | 37½ per cent |
and, in addition, a temporary duty of--------ad val. | 12½ percent. | 12½ per cent. | 12½ per cent. |
provided that, in respect of such goods in direct transit to Australia on 11th December, 1963 which are entered for home consumption on arrival, no temporary duty shall be payable. |
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(b) Synthetic organic pigments and synthetic organic colour lakes, of the monoazo, disazo or phthalocyanine types, not covered by sub-paragraph (a); Pigment Blue 24 (peacock blue) ad val. | Free | 7½ per cent. | 7½ per cent |
and, in addition, a temporary duty of---------ad val. | 37½ per cent. | 42½ per cent. | 42½ per cent. |
provided that, in respect of such goods in direct transit to Australia on 11th December, 1963 which are entered for home consumption on arrival, no temporary duty shall be payable.” |
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By inserting after sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a) a new sub-paragraph as follows:— |
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(d) Other-------------------------------ad val. | Free | 7½ per cent. | 7½ per cent.” |
Second Schedule—continued.
Import Duties—continued.
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DIVISION X.—WOOD, WICKER, AND CANE. | ||||
291. By omitting sub-item (a). |
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By omitting from sub-item (b) the word “undressed” and inserting in its stead the words “not dressed”. |
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By omitting sub-item (c) -and inserting in its stead the following sub-items:— |
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“(c) Logs in the rough, including those roughly squared or half-squared but not further manufactured— |
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(1) For use in the manufacture of plywood and veneers, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws ad val. | Free | 5 per cent. | 10 per cent. | |
(2) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga douglasii), Hemlock (all species of Tsuga), Larch (all species of Larix), Spruce (all species of Picea) and White Fir (all species of Abies) |
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per 100 super, feet, calculated according to the Brereton system of measurement | Free | 6d. | 1s. | |
(3) Other-------------------------ad val. | Free | 17½ per cent. | 20 per cent. | |
“(d) Timber, not dressed, viz.:— |
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Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga douglasii), Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), Spruce (Picea sitchensis) and Balsam (Abies balsamea)— |
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(1) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws per 100 super, feet | Free | 1s. | 5s. | |
(2) In sizes of 12 inches x 6 inches (or its equivalent) and over per 100 super, feet |
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9s. | 10s. | 12s. | ||
(3) In sizes of 6 inches x 4 inches (or its equivalent) and upwards, and less than 12 inches x 6 inches (or its equivalent) per 100 super, feet | 15s. 6d. | 16s. 6d. | 20s. | |
(4) In sizes less than 6 inches x 4 inches (or its equivalent), in respect of which a certificate by an authority or body (in the country of export) approved by the Minister certifying the timber to be of clear grades has not been produced per 100 super, feet | 30s. | 31s. | 35s. | |
(5) In sizes less than 6 inches x 4 inches (or its equivalent), other per 100 super, feet | 22s. | 23s. | 25s.” | |
By omitting from sub-item (e) the word and letters “undressed, n.e.i.,” and inserting in their stead the words “not dressed,”. |
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Second Schedule—continued.
Import Duties—continued.
Tariff Items. | British Preferential Tariff. | Intermediate Tariff. | General Tariff. |
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Division X.—Wood, Wicker, and Cane—continued. | |||
291.—continued. |
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By omitting sub-items (f) and (h) and inserting in their stead the following sub-items:— |
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“(f) Timber, not dressed, viz.:— |
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Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) and Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)— |
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(1) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws per 100 super. feet | Free | 2s. | 2s. |
(2) In sizes of 12 inches x 6 inches (or its equivalent) and over per 100 super. feet | 9s. | 11s. | 15s. |
(3) In sizes of 8 inches x 2 inches (or its equivalent) and upwards, and less than 12 inches x 6 inches (or its equivalent) per 100 super. feet |
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14s. 3d. | 17s. 6d. | 20s. | |
(4) In sizes less than 8 inches x 2 inches (or its equivalent) per 100 super. feet | 20s. | 24s. | 30s. |
“(g) Timber, not dressed, viz.:— |
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Pinus radiata— |
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(1) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws per 100 super. feet | Free | 1s. | 5s. |
(2) In sizes of 12 inches x 6 inches (or its equivalent) and over per 100 super. feet | 6s. | 7s. | 12s. 6d. |
(3) In sizes of 7 inches x 2½ inches (or its equivalent) and upwards, and less than 12 inches x 6 inches (or its equivalent) per 100 super. feet | 9s. | 10s. | 14s. |
(4) In sizes less than 7 inches x 7½ inches (or its equivalent) per 100 super. feet | 12s. | 13s. | 15s. 6d. |
“(h) Timber, not dressed, other— |
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(1) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws per 100 super. feet | Free | 1s. | 5s. |
(2) In sizes of 12 inches x 6 inches (or its equivalent) and over per 100 super. feet | 9s. | 10s. | 15s. |
(3) In sizes of 7 inches x 2½ inches (or its equivalent) and upwards, and less than 12 inches x 6 inches (or its equivalent) per 100 super. feet |
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15s. 6d. | 16s. 6d. | 20s. | |
(4) In sizes less than 7 inches x 2½ inches (or its equivalent) per 100 super. feet | 22s. | 23s. | 25s.” |
By omitting from paragraph (1) of sub-item (i) the word and letters “undressed, n.e.i.,” and inserting in their stead the words “not dressed,”. |
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By omitting from paragraph (2) of sub-item (i) the word “undressed,” and inserting in its stead the words “not dressed,”. |
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Second Schedule—continued.
Import Duties—continued.
Tariff Items. | British Preferential Tariff. | Intermediate Tariff. | General Tariff. |
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Division X.—Wood, Wicker, and Cane—continued. | |||
291.—continued. |
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By omitting sub-item (l) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— |
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“(l) Timber, planed, tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, centre V-jointed, beaded, centre-beaded or the like, but not further manufactured— |
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(1) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws per 100 super. feet | Free | 2s. | 2s. |
(2) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga douglasii), Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), Spruce (Picea sitchensis) and Balsam (Abies balsamea), in sizes less than 6 inches x 4 inches (or its equivalent), not covered by sub-item (j) and in respect of which a certificate by an authority or body (in the country of export) approved by the Minister certifying the timber to be of clear grades has not been produced per 100 super. feet | 34s. 6d. | 42s. | 50s. |
(3) Other, not covered by sub-item (j) per 100 super. feet | 26s. 6d. | 34s. | 40s.” |
292. By omitting sub-item (g) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— |
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“(g) Timber beadings and mouldings, including moulded skirting and other moulded boards— |
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(1) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws per 100 lineal feet | Free | 1s. | 1s. |
(2) Other----------------------ad val. | 25 per cent. | 30 per cent. | 40 per cent.” |
By omitting sub-item (h). |
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299. By omitting sub-item (a). |
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THIRD SCHEDULE. Section 5.
Amendments of the Schedule to the Principal Act as amended by sections three and four of this act.
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By inserting after Prefatory Note 15 the following Prefatory Note:—
“(16) Unless the Tariff otherwise provides, or the Minister otherwise directs, the expression ‘made up’ in relation to textiles and textile articles means—
(a) Cut otherwise than into rectangles;
(b) Made ready for use (or merely needing separation by cutting dividing threads) and not requiring sewing or further fabrication;
Third Schedule—continued.
“(16)—continued.
(c) Hemmed or with rolled edges (except fabrics in the piece which have been cut from wider pieces and hemmed or rolled merely to prevent unravelling), or with a knotted fringe at any of the edges;
(d) Cut to size and having undergone a process of drawn thread work; or
(e) Assembled by sewing, gumming or otherwise (other than piece goods consisting of two or more lengths of identical material joined end. to end and piece goods composed of two or more fabrics assembled in layers, whether or not padded).”
IMPORT DUTIES.
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DIVISION V.—TEXTILES, FELTS AND FURS, AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF. AND ATTIRE. | ||||
120. By omitting from sub-item (a) the words and letters “sheets n.e.i., pillow cases n.e.i.,”. By omitting paragraph (3) of sub-item (b). |
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124. By inserting after item 123 a new item as follows:— |
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“124. Made up textile articles— |
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(a) Pillow cases— |
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(1) Of cotton or having a textile fibre content in chief part by weight of cotton— |
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(a) In sizes larger than 18 inches in length or 15 inches in width ad val. | 22½ per cent. | 45 per cent. | 50 per cent | |
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less ad val. | 122½ per cent. | 100 per cent. | 95 per cent. | |
whichever rate returns the higher duty. |
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(b) Other-------------ad val. | 22½ per cent. | 45 per cent. | 50 per cent. | |
(2) Other- (a) In sizes larger than 18 inches in length or 15 inches in width ad val. | 27½ per cent. | 45 per cent. | 50 per cent. | |
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less, ad val. | 117½ percent. | 100 per cent. | 95 per cent | |
whichever rate returns the higher duty |
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(b) Other-------------ad val. | 27½ per cent. | 45 per cent. | 50 per cent | |
(b) Bed sheets— |
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(1) Of cotton or containing a mixture of fibres in which cotton predominates— |
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(a) With raised nap and wholly of cotton ad val. | 5 per cent. | 22½ per cent. | 22½ per cent. | |
(b) With raised nap, other ad val. | 17½ per cent. | 32½ per cent. | 40 per cent | |
(c) Not covered by sub-paragraph (a) or (b) ad val. | 22½per cent. | 45 per cent. | 50 per cent. | |
(2) Other-------------------ad val. | 17½ per cent. | 35 per cent. | 40 per cent” | |
Third Schedule—continued.
Import Duties—continued.
Tariff Items. | British Preferential Tariff: | Intermediate Tariff. | General Tariff. |
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DIVISION IX.—DRUGS AND CHEMICALS. | |||
280. By omitting sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (k). |
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By omitting sub-paragraph (d) of paragraph. (1) of sub-item (k). |
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By omitting sub-paragraph (e) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (k) and inserting in its stead the following subparagraph:— |
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“(e) 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, its salts and esters and preparations of such chemicals containing 20 per cent. or more of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid or the equivalent thereof per lb. | 1s. 6d. | 1s. 6d. | 1s. 6d. |
and ad val. | .. | 7½ per cent. | 10 per cent. |
and, for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 34d. per lb per lb. | 1d. | 1d. | 1d.” |
By omitting paragraph (2) of sub-item (k) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— |
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“(2) (a) Dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane----------------per lb. | 10d. | 10d. | |
less ad val. | 7½ per cent. | .. | .. |
and, for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 22d. per lb per lb. | 1d. | 1d. | 1d. |
(b) Preparations containing 20 per cent. or more of dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane per lb. | 10d. | 10d. | 1s. |
less ad val. | 7½ per cent. | .. | .. |
and, for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 22d. per lb per lb. | 1d. | 1d. | 1d.” |
By omitting subparagraph (b) of paragraph (3).of sub-item (k) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:— |
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“(b) 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid, its salts and esters and preparations of such chemicals containing 20 per cent, or more of 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid or its equivalent per lb. | 3s. 4d. | 3s. 4d. | 3s. 9d. |
less ad val. | 7½ per cent. | .. | .. |
and, for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 85d. per lb. per lb. | 1d. | 1d. | 1d.” |
By omitting paragraphs (6) and (7) of sub-item (k) and inserting in-their stead the following paragraphs:— |
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“(6) (a) Paradichlorobenzene-----------------------per lb. | 7d. | 7d. |
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and ad val. | .. | 7½per cent. | 10 per cent. |
and, for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 12d. per lb per lb. | 1d. | 1d. | 1d. |
(b) Preparations in which paradichlorobenzene is the essential constituent per lb. | 7d. | 7d. | 7d. |
and ad val. | .. | 7½ per cent. | 10 per cent. |
and, for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than 12d. per lb per lb. | 1d. | 1d. | 1d. |
(7) (a) Pentachlorophenol; sodium pentachlorophenoxide ad val. | 25 per cent. | 32½ per cent. | 35 per cent. |
(b) Preparations in which either or both pentachlorophenol and sodium pentachlorophenoxide are the essential constituents ad val. | 25 per cent. | 32½ per cent. | 35 per cent. |
(8) (a) Orthodichlorobenzene----------------------per lb. | 3d. | 3d. | 5d. |
less ad val. | 7½ per cent. | .. | .. |
and, for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than l0d. per lb per lb. | 1d. | 1d. | 1d. |
Third Schedule—continued.
Import Duties—continued.
Tariff Items. | British Preferential Tariff. | Intermediate Tariff. | General Tariff. |
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Division IX.—Drugs and Chemicals—continued. | |||
280.—continued. |
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“(8)—continued. |
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(b) Preparations in which orthodichlorobenzene is the essential constituent per lb. | 3d. | 3d. | 5d. |
less ad val. | 7½ per cent. | .. | .. |
and, for each 1d. or part thereof by which the F.O.B. price is less than l0d. per lb. per lb. | 1d. | 1d. | 1d.” |
FOURTH SCHEDULE. Section 6.
Amendments of the Schedule to the Principal Act as Amended by Sections Three to Five (inclusive) of this Act.
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IMPORT DUTIES.
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DIVISION VI.—METALS AND MACHINERY. | |||
135. By inserting after paragraph (2) of sub-item (f) a new paragraph as follows:— |
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“(3) For making band saws or band knives----------ad val. | Free | 10 per cent. | 10 per cent.” |
136. By inserting after paragraph (3) of sub-item (f) a new paragraph as follows:— |
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“(4) For making band saws or band knives----------ad val. | Free | 10 per cent. | 10 per cent.” |
150. By omitting the item and inserting in its stead the following item:— |
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“150. Iron and steel tube and pipe fittings— |
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(a) Forged steel flanges---------------ad val. | 25 per cent. | 40 per cent. | 55 per cent. |
(b) Malleable cast iron fittings-----------per lb. | 1s. 6d. | 1s. 6d. | 2s. 3d. |
less ad val. | 15 per cent. | .. | .. |
(c) Cast iron fittings other than of malleable cast iron— |
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(1) For tubes and pipes of less than 2 inches internal diameter or equivalent area cross section ad val. | 15 per cent. | 30 per cent. | 45 per cent. |
(2) Suitable for soil and rainwater pipes of internal diameter 2 inches to 6 inches (both inclusive) or equivalent area cross section ad val. | 15 per cent. | 30 per cent. | 45 per cent. |
(3) Other------------------ad val. | 5 per cent. | 10 per cent. | 10 per cent. |
(d) Other-------------------------ad val. | 15 per cent. | 30 per cent. | 45 per cent.” |
Fourth Schedule—continued.
Import Duties—continued.
Tariff Items. | British Preferential Tariff. | Intermediate Tariff. | General Tariff. |
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Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued. | |||
152. By omitting sub-item (c). |
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153. By omitting sub-items (c), (d) and (e). |
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181. By omitting paragraph (1) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— |
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“(1) Filament lamps— |
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(a) Of types ordinarily used in motor vehicles for lighting purposes— |
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(1) Having a bulb diameter 20 mm. or greater ad val. | 20 per cent. | 20 per cent. | 30 per cent. |
(2) Other---------------- | Free | Free | Free |
(b) Other------------------per lb. | Free | 1s. 6d. | 2s.” |
DIVISION VIII.—EARTHENWARE, CEMENT, CHINA, GLASS, AND STONE. | |||
250. By omitting sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) of paragraph (3) of sub-item (c) and inserting in their stead the following sub-paragraphs:— |
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“ (b) For electronic valves other than cathode ray tubes ad val. | 5 per cent. | 35 per cent. | 35 per cent. |
(c) Other-----------------------ad val. | Free | 7½ per cent. | 7½ per cent.” |
DIVISION XIV.—VEHICLES. | |||
359. By omitting from sub-item (d) the word, figures and letters “item 181 (d) (1) (6)” and inserting in their stead the word, figures and letters “item 181 (d) (1) (a)”. |
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FIFTH SCHEDULE. Section 7.
Amendments of the Schedule to the Principal Act as Amended by Sections Three to Five (inclusive) of this Act.
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IMPORT DUTIES.
Tariff Items. | British Preferential Tariff. | Intermediate Tariff. | General Tariff. |
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Division VI.—Metals and Machinery | |||
97. By omitting paragraph (2) and (3) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following paragraphs:— |
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“(2)other-------------------------ad val. | 2½ per cent. | 37½ per cent. | 37½ per cent.” |
Fifth Schedule—continued.
Import Duties—continued.
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DIVISION XVI.—MISCELLANEOUS. | |||
419. By omitting paragraph (3) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following paragraphs:— |
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“(3) Needles, injection or puncture, including hypodermic needles ad val. | 25 per cent. | 42½ per cent. | 50 per cent |
(4) Syringes— |
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(a) Of types designed for use with injection or puncture needles, including hypodermic syringes— |
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(1) Composed wholly or principally of artificial plastic materials— on the needles (if any)----ad val. | 25 per cent. | 42½ per cent. | 50 per cent. |
on the remainder-------ad val. | 25 per cent. | 35 per cent. | 50 per cent. |
(2) Other— |
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on the needles (if any)----ad val. | 25 per cent. | 42½ per cent. | 50 per cent. |
on the remainder--------ad val. | Free | 7½per cent. | 7½ per cent. |
(b) Other, not covered by item 332 (a)-----ad val. | Free | 7½ per cent. | 7½ per cent. |
By omitting sub-item (i). |
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