Customs Tariff 1936 (Cth)

 

CUSTOMS TARIFF.

No. 14 of 1936.

An Act relating to Duties of Customs.

[Assented to 27th May, 1936.]

BE it enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—

Short title and citation.

1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Customs Tariff 1936.

(2.) The Customs Tariffs 1933, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Customs Tariff 1933–1936.

2.After section nine of the Customs Tariffs 1933, the following section is added:—

Application of Intermediate Tariff.

“9a.—(1.) The Governor-General may, from time to time, by proclamation declare that, from a time and date specified in the proclamation, the Intermediate Tariff shall apply to such goods specified in the proclamation as are the produce or manufacture of any British or foreign country specified in the proclamation

(2.) From and after the time and date specified in a proclamation under the last preceding sub-section, the Intermediate Tariff shall apply to such goods specified in the proclamation as are the produce or manufacture of the British or foreign country specified in the proclamation.

(3.) A proclamation issued in pursuance of sub-section (1.) of this section may be revoked or varied by a further proclamation, and, upon the revocation or variation of the proclamation issued in pursuance of that sub-section, the Intermediate Tariff shall cease to apply to the goods specified in the proclamation so revoked, or, as the case may be, the application of the Intermediate Tariff to the goods specified in the proclamation so varied, shall be varied accordingly.

(4.) In this section, unless the contrary intention appears, ‘the Intermediate Tariff’ means the rates of duty set out in the column headed ‘Intermediate Tariff’ in the Schedule to this Act, in respect of goods in relation to which the expression is used.”.

3. Section eleven of the Customs Tariffs 1933 is repealed and the following section inserted in its stead:—

Application of General Tariff.

“11. The rates of duty set out in the Schedule to this Act, in the column headed ‘General Tariff’, shall apply to all goods to which the rates set out in neither the column headed ‘British Preferential Tariff’ nor the column headed ‘Intermediate Tariff’ apply.”.

Amendment of Tariff.

4. The Schedule to the Customs Tariffs 1933—

(a) is amended by inserting in that Schedule, between the columns headed “British Preferential Tariff” and “General Tariff”, a column headed “Intermediate Tariff”; and

(b) is further amended as set out in the Schedule to this Act.

Imposition of duties of customs.

5. Duties of customs are hereby imposed in accordance with the Schedule to the Customs Tariffs 1933 as amended by this Act.

Time of imposition of duties and validation.

6.—(1.) The time of the imposition of the duties of Customs imposed by this Act, except in respect of items in the Schedule to this Act in respect of which a later date is specified, is the twenty-ninth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and thirty-five, at nine o’clock in the forenoon, reckoned according to standard time in the Territory for the Seat of Government, and this Act shall be deemed to have come into operation at that time.

(2.) The time of the imposition of the duties of Customs imposed by this Act in respect of items in the Schedule to this Act in respect of which a date later than the twenty-ninth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and thirty-five is fixed, is the later date so fixed, at nine o’clock in the forenoon, reckoned according to standard time in the Territory for the Seat of Government.

(3.) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this section, duties of Customs collected in accordance with Customs Tariff proposals introduced into the House of Representatives on the twenty-eighth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and thirty-five, in respect of goods the rate of duty on which, as specified in those proposals, has, prior to the passing of this Act, been disagreed with by the House of Representatives, shall, where the duty is collected prior to the first day of April, One thousand nine hundred and thirty-six at nine o’clock in the forenoon reckoned according to standard time in the Territory for the Seat of Government, be deemed to have been the duties lawfully imposed in respect of those goods as at the time of collection, and such duties shall be deemed to have been lawfully imposed and collected.

 

THE SCHEDULE.

 

AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHEDULE TO THE CUSTOMS TARIFFS 1933.

 

By adding a new Prefatory Note (12) as follows:—

“(12) Unless the Tariff otherwise provides, motive power, engine combinations and power connexions, when not integral parts of machines, machinery, or machine tools, shall be dutiable under their respective headings.”

IMPORT DUTIES.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
DIVISION I.—ALE, SPIRITS, AND BEVERAGES.
6. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) (second time occurring).
11. By omitting the whole item (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“11. Non-spirituous preparations, viz––.:—
(a) Amyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl salicylate, vanillin, coumarin; flavouring esters and aldehydes, not compounded ad val.	35 per cent.	55 per cent.	55 per cent.
(b) Flavouring essences, including culinary essences and flavouring extracts; compounded flavouring esters and aldehydes; compounded fruit aromas ------ per lb.	3s. 6d.	5s.	5s.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(c) Flavouring esters and aldehydes, not compounded, vanillin and coumarin, for manufacturing purposes, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws-------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
DIVISION II.—TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF.
19. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Tobacco, unmanufactured, entered to be locally manufactured into tobacco other than fine cut tobacco suitable for the manufacture of cigarettes—to be paid at the time of removal to the factory—
(1) Unstemmed--------------------------------------- per lb.	3s. 6d.	3s. 6d.	3s. 6d.
(2) Stemmed, or partly stemmed, or in strips per lb.	4s.	4s.	4s.”
DIVISION III.—SUGAR.
27. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“27. Glucose------------------------------------------------------ per cwt.	10s.	17s. 6d.	20s.
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------- per cwt.	2.4d.	2.4d.	2.4d.”
DIVISION IV.—AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES.
38. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“38. Biscuits-------------------------------------------------------- per lb.	Free	l¾d.	1¾d.
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of----------------------- per lb.	.06d.	.06d.	.06d.”
51. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Crustaceans--------------------------------------------------- per lb.	1d.	2½d.	4d.”
91. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(c) Hemp Seed, and mixtures n.e.i. in which Hemp Seed or Rape Seed predominate------------------------------------------ per cent al	6s.	7s. 6d.	7s. 6d.”
By adding a now sub-item (d) as follows:—
“(d) Rape Seed-------------------------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free.”
94. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Toilet, Fancy, or Medicated------------------------------ per lb.	4½d.	7½d.	8½d.
or ad val.	15 per cent.	30 per cent.	40 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of sub-item (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------- per lb.	.06d.	.06d.	.06d.
or ad val.	.6 per cent.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.
whichever is applicable.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
DIVISION V.—TEXTILES, FELTS AND FURS, AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF, AND ATTIRE.
105. By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—
“(b) Cotton piece goods and piece goods containing a mixture of fibres in which cotton predominates (excepting piece goods enumerated in sub-items (aa) and (f) and piece goods ordinarily used as linings or interlinings)—
(1) Undyed, whether bleached or unbleached, weighing more than 6 ounces per square yard but less than 18 ounces per square yard, of types which either as imported or when further processed are principally used for manufacture into men’s or boys’ overcoats (other than dustcoats) coats vests trousers knickers (not being underwear) or overalls per square yard	6d.	1s.	1s
and ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
or ad val.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(2) Dyed or coloured-woven, of types which are principally used for manufacture into men’s or boys’ overcoats (other than dustcoats) coats vests trousers knickers (not being underwear) or overalls, viz.:—
Canvas Drills Duck Dungarees and Jeans, weighing more than 6 ounces per square yard but less than 18 ounces per square yard; Other, weighing more than 3 ounces per square yard per square yard	7d.	1s. 1d.	1s. 1d.
and ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
or ad val.	50 per cent.	70 per cent.	70 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By adding to paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) a new sub-paragraph (c) as follows:—
“(c) Cotton Piece Goods, viz.:—Drills Dungarees and Jeans, weighing 6 ounces or less per square yard or weighing 18 ounces or more per square yard
ad val.	5 per cent.	25 per cent.	25 per cent.”
By adding to paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) a new sub-paragraph (d) as follows:—
“(d) Cotton Piece Goods of a type which would otherwise be classifiable under sub-item (a) (1) (b), as prescribed by Departmental By-laws, viz.:—for use in the manufacture of shirts; for use as pocketings in the manufacture of outer clothing; undyed, whether bleached or unbleached, for use in the manufacture of leathercloth rubbercloth and other waterproofed cloth; undyed sheetings, whether bleached or unbleached, for use in the undyed state; for use in the manufacture of other goods not specified in sub-item (a) (1) (b)
ad val.	5 per cent.	25 per cent.	25 per cent.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
105—continued.
By adding a new paragraph (3) to sub-item (a) as follows:—
“(3) Tapestries containing at least 95 per cent. by weight of cotton or linen or cotton and linen ad val.	5 per cent.	25 per cent.	25 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (aa) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(aa) Piece Goods, Knitted or Lock-stitched, in tubular form or otherwise (except piece goods enumerated in item 208 (d) (2) ) of any material except when wholly of wool—
(1) For the manufacture of goods other than apparel, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws---- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(2) Other------------------------------------------------- per lb.	2s.	4s.	4s.
or ad val.	35 per cent.	55 per cent.	55 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (h)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Waterproofed Cloth n.e.i., prepared with rubber, oil, celluloid or nitro-cellulose----------------------------------------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	55 per cent.	55 per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------- ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.
And on and after 26th March, 1936
(1) Waterproofed piece goods (including such piece goods containing silk or artificial silk) prepared with rubber, oil, celluloid or nitro-cellulose, but not including surgical dressings, surgical oil silk, or piece goods covered by Item 105 (h) (2) (a)
ad val.	25 per cent.	55 per cent.	55 per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------- ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.
By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (h) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—
“(a) Prepared with rubber, oil, celluloid, nitro-cellulose, pitch or bitumen----------------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	55 per cent.	55 per cent.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------- ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (j) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Leather Cloth and Leather Cloth Binding prepared with rubber, oil, celluloid or nitro-cellulose; Bookbinders’ Cloth prepared with nitro-cellulose
ad val.	25 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff,	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
105—continued.
(j)—continued.
(1)—continued.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------ ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent,”
By adding a new sub-item (l) as follows:—
“(L) Imitation Camel Hair Cloth---------------------------------- ad val.	15 per cent.	35 per cent.	42½ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (l)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------ ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.”
106. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (d)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Wholly of metal (not being partly or wholly of gold or silver) including metal enamelled---------------------------------------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	42½ per cent.	53¾ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------ ad val.	.8 per cent.	.9 per cent.	.9 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (e)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Wholly of metal (not being partly or wholly of gold or silver) including metal enamelled---------------------------------------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------ ad val.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) (twice occurring) of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(3) Non-metallic, other than those made of glass tinsel or pearl shell, with or without metal fittings or metal fastening devices-------- ad val.	20 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.”
By adding a new paragraph (5) to sub-item (e) as follows:—
“(5) Pearl shell------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	15 per cent.	45 per cent.	52½  per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (5)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------ ad val.	.6 per cent.	.8 per cent.	.6 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (f)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Wholly of metal (not being partly or wholly of gold or silver) excepting trouser buttons------------------------------------------------ ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	60 per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------ ad val.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.		British Preferential Tariff.		Intermediate Tariff.		General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attir e—continued.
110. By omitting the whole of sub-items (a) and (b) and inserting in their stead the following sub-items:—
“(a) Apparel, other than knitted, viz.:—
(1) Overcoats and Suits—
(a) Men’s, i.e., with chest measurement of 34 inches and over---------------------------------------------------- each	10s.		20s.		25s.
(b) Boys’ and Youths’----------------------------- each	6s. 6d.		11s. 6d.		15s.
(2) (a) Trousers or Knickers with waist measurement of 31 inches and over, imported separately------ each	3s. 6d.		6s.		8s. 6d.
(b) Trousers or Knickers with waist measurement less than 31 inches, imported separately-------------- each	3s.		7s.		8s.
(c) Coats and Vests, Men’s, i.e., with chest measurement of 34 inches and over, imported separately—
(1) each Coat---------------------------------------	6s.		12s.		15s.
(2) each Vest----------------------------------------	2s.		4s.		5s.
(d) Coats and Vests, Boys’ and Youths’, i.e., with chest measurement less than 34 inches, imported separately—
(1) each Coat---------------------------------------	5s. 6d.		12s. 6d.		13s.
(2) each Vest----------------------------------------

1s. 6d.		4s. 6d.		5s.
(3) Blouses or Skirts imported separately—
(a) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i. each	1s.		3s.		4s.
(b) Wool or containing wool------------------------ each	3s. 6d.		7s. 6d.		11s.
(c) Silk or containing silk but not containing wool each	2s.		6s.		8s.
(4) Coats—
(a) Girls’, n.e.i., i.e., measuring 42 inches or less from collar seam to foot of coat, viz.:—
(1) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i. each	2s.		4s.		6s.
(2) Wool or containing wool------------ each	4s. 6d.		8s. 6d.		13s.
(3) Silk or containing silk but not containing wool-------------------------------------------- each	3s.		7s.		10s.
(b) Women’s, n.e.i., viz.:—
(1) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i.- each	4s.		9s.		13s.
(2) Wool or containing wool---------------- each	6s. 6d.		13s. 6d.		20s.
(3) Silk or containing silk but not containing wool----------------------------------------------- each	5s.		12s.		17s.
(5) Costumes, Dresses or Robes, but not including Dresses or Robes for infants in arms, or such articles when not exceeding 22 inches in length, viz.:—
(a) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i. each	3s.		9s.		12s.
(b) Wool or containing wool-------------------- each	7s. 6d.		17s. 6d.		25s.
(c) Silk or containing silk but not containing wool each	6s.		14s.		20s.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
110—continued.
(a)—continued.
and in addition to the rates specified in sub-item
(A)---------------------------------------------------- ad val.	20 per cent.	37½ per cent.	50 per cent.
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of---------------------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.7 per cent.	.7 per cent.
or, as to all the goods covered by sub-item (A), the following rates if same return a higher duty, viz.:—------ ad val.
	35 per cent.	60 per cent.	75 per cent.
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent
(b) Apparel, knitted, and Apparel made from knitted or look-stitched piece goods, viz.:—
(1) Blouses, Skirts, Underwear, and Bathing Costumes—
(a) Cotton or other material n.e.i.------- each	9d.	1s. 9d.	4s.
(b) Wool or silk or containing wool or silk each	1s. 6d.	3s. 6d.	9s.
(2) Coats, Jumpers, Cardigans, Sweaters, and similar garments—
(a) Girls’ or Boys’, i.e., with chest measurement under 34 inches each	2s.	3s.	6s.
(b) Women’s or Men’s, i.e., with chest measurement 34 inches and over---- each	3s.	5s. 6d.	13s.
(3) Costumes, Dresses or Robes—
(a) Cotton or other material n.e.i.------- each	4s.	8s.	12s.
(b) Wool or containing wool but not containing silk---------------------------------------- each	5s.	10s.	21s.
(c) Silk or containing silk---------------- each	6s.	12s.	30s.
and in addition to the rates specified in sub-item
(B)---------------------------------------------------- ad val.	20 per cent.	37½ per cent.	50 per cent.
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.7 per cent.	.7 per cent
or, as to all the goods covered by sub-item (B), the following rates if same return a higher duty, viz.:—------ ad val.	35 per cent.	60 per cent.	75 per cent
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows:—
“(f) Men’s Garters--------------------------------------------- ad val.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.	65 per cent.
or per dozen pairs	..	3s.	3s.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
114. By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(f) (1) Felt Capelines for girls’ and women’s hats—
(a) Wool Felt Capelines------------------------------- per dozen	10s. 6d.	25s. 6d.	26s. 3d.
or ad val.	40 per cent.	60 per cent.	62½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen	¾d.	¾d.	¾d.
or ad val.	.2 per cent.	.2 per cent.	.2 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(b) Fur Felt Capelines and Velour Capelines per dozen	20s.	35s.	37s.
or ad val.	40 per cent.	60 per cent.	62½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen	2d.	2d.	2d.
or ad val.	.2 per cent.	.2 per cent.	.2 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(2) Felt hats for girls and women; Berets; Girls’ and Women’s Caps (other than bathing) of any material; Hats n.e.i.; Bonnets
per dozen	25s.	45s.	47s. 6d.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	55 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of  per dozen	2.4d.	2.4d.	2.4d.
or ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.
whichever is applicable.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (g) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(g) (1) Hoods other than of felt-------------------------------- ad val.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.	65 per cent.
For the purposes of this paragraph a hood means any unblocked form of any material (other than felt) woven or plaited throughout from the tip of the crown to the edge of the brim, also any unblocked form made of braid or similar material joined together by hand with a concealed thread.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
114—continued.
(g)—continued.
(2) Hat Forms of braid or similar material sewn with a visible stitch, but not blocked or further processed------------ per dozen	12s.	27s.	28s. 6d.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	55 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------- per dozen	1½d.	l½d.	l½d.
or ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.
whichever is applicable.”
115. By omitting the whole item (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“115. Socks and stockings for human attire, viz.:—
(a) Children’s socks—
(1) Woollen or containing wool per dozen pairs	2s. 6d.	10s. 6d.	10s. 6d.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen pairs	½d.	½d.	½d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(2) Other----------------------------- per dozen pairs	2s.	12s.	12s.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen pairs	½d.	½d.	½d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(b) Children’s three-quarter hose, including children’s three-quarter golf hose; women’s and girls’ sports socks—
(1) Woollen or containing wool
per dozen pairs	4s.	12s.	12s.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	60 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (1)— For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
115—continued.
(b)—continued.
(1)—continued.
less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen pairs	1d.	1d.	1d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(2) Other per------------- dozen pairs	3s.	13s.	13s.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen pairs	¾d.	¾d.	¾d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(c) Men’s half-hose—
(1) Woollen or containing wool
per dozen pairs	5s.	13s.	13s.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen pairs	1d.	1d.	1d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(2) Other--------------- per dozen pairs	4s.	14s.	14s.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	46 per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which  the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the  date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen pairs	1d.	1d.	1d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(d) Men’s and boys’ full golf hose per dozen pairs	7s.	17s.	17s.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
115—continued.
(d)—continued.
And in respect of sub-item (d)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen pairs	1½d.	1½d.	1½d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(e) Women’s and girls’ stockings, including stockings worn below the knee—
(1) Circular—
(a) Woollen or containing wool per dozen pairs	7s.	17s.	17s.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. And in respect of sub--paragraph (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen pairs	1½d.	1½d.	1½d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(b) Other------------------ per dozen pairs	5s.	25s.	25s.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per dozen pairs	1d.	1d.	1d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(2) Other than circular—
(a) Woollen or containing wool
per dozen pairs	10s. 6d.	20s. 6d.	20s. 6d.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
115—continued.
(e)—continued.
(2)—continued.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per dozen pairs	2d.	2d.	2d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(b) Other------------------------------- per dozen pairs	8s.	28s.	28s.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per dozen pairs	1¾d.	1¾d.	1¾d.
or ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(f) N.E.I.------------------------------------------------------ ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (f)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of---------------- ad val.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.5 per cent.”
117. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“117. (a) Blankets and Blanketing, woven from yarn wholly of cotton----------------------------------------------------- ad val.	5 per cent.	25 per cent.	25 per cent.
(b) Blankets n.e.i. (except of Rubber or wholly of Cotton); Blanketing (except wholly of cotton); Lap Dusters; Rugging; Rugs n.e.i., including Buggy Rugs or Aprons but not including Fur or other Skin Rugs
ad val.	20 per cent.	37½ per cent.	46¼ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in  Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.7 per cent.	.7 per cent.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
119. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“119. Articles of Coir, viz.:—
(a) Fenders-------------------------------------------- ad val.	20 per cent.	35 per cent.	35 per cent.
(b) Mats and Matting, including Cricket Matting ad val.	20 per cent.	35 per cent.	35 per cent.
or per square yard	..	6d.	6d.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
120. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) (a) Towels, viz.:—
Crash, Dowlas, Forfar, Glass Cloth, Huckaback, Kitchen and Tea----------------------------------------------- ad val.	20 per cent.	40 per cent.	40 per cent.
(b) Towels n.e.i., cut or uncut; towelling n.e.i., including Terry cloth and Terry robing, in the piece whether defined or not for cutting up—
(1) White (other than Jacquard); white towelling in defined lengths and white towels (other than Jacquard towels and towelling), with coloured or partly coloured headings or ends, excepting towelling or towels the coloured portions of which at each or either end of the defined towel length or towel exceed a total of four inches--------------------------------------------- ad val.	30 per cent.	60 per cent.	60 per cent.
And in respect of clause (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.
(2) Other--------------------------------------- ad val.	30 per cent.	60 per cent.	60 per cent.
or per lb.	..	10d.	10d.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. And in respect of clause (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.
or per 1b.	..	.08d.	.08d.
whichever is applicable.”
By adding a new paragraph (4) to sub-item (c) as follows:—
“(4) Towelling, cotton or linen, in the piece not defined for cutting up, of a class or kind not manufactured in Australia, for use in the manufacture of art needlework, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws---------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	20 per cent.	20 per cent.”

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Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
120—continued.
By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows:—
“(f) Quilts, viz.:—Marcella, Honeycomb, Alhambra and Grecian ad val.	5 per cent.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.”
123. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Waddings; cotton wool (not included in sub-item (b) or (c) of item 286)----------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	50 per cent.	70 per cent.	70 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(b) Waste, engine cleaning----------------------------------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	30 per cent.”
126. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(b) Collar Check, Collar Cloth, Saddlers’ Kersey, and Saddlers’ Serge----------------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	42½ per cent.	51¼ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

An additional duty of-------------------------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.7 per cent.	.7 per cent.”
130. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead, the following item:—
“130. Canvas and Duck—
(a) Waterproofed by treatment with any sub-stance ad val.	20 per cent.	37½ per cent.	37½ par cent.
(b) Other (not covered by item 105 (a) (1) (b)) ad val.	5 per cent.	25 per cent.	25 per cent.”
131. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(b) Flags and Banners over 1 foot in length-------------- ad val.	15 per cent.	30 per cent.	32½ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------------- ad val.	.2 per cent.	.2 per cent.	.2 per cent.”
DIVISION VI.—METALS AND MACHINERY.
By omitting the explanatory note to the heading of Division VI.
136. By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(d) Plate and Sheet (plain)---------------------------------- ad val.	15 per cent.	15 per cent.	27½ per cent.
and per ton	..	70s.	70s.
And in respect of sub-item (d)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------ ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.
provided that the British Preferential Tariff shall not exceed 48s. per ton, plus 1s. per ton for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
136—continued.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(e) (1) Wire of No. 15 or finer gauge (Imperial Standard Wire Gauge)------------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	45 per cent.	57½ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------ ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.
(2) Wire, other--------------------------------------------- ad val.	5 per cent.	5 per cent.	17½ per cent.
and per ton	..	120s.	120s.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------ ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(f) (1) Hoop, including galvanized, 12-gauge (Birmingham Sheet Gauge) and thicker----------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	10 per cent.	22½ per cent.
and per ton	..	70s.	70s.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------ ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.
(2) Hoop n.e.i.---------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
and in respect of paragraph (2)—a deferred duty as follows:—
on and after 1st July, 1936
(2) Hoop n.e.i.---------------------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	10 per cent.	22½ per cent.
and per ton	..	70s.	70s.
And in respect of paragraph (2) (second time occurring)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------ ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.”
On and after 21st March, 1936
137. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Aluminium angles, bars, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips, tees and tubes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated--------------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	15 per cent.	30 per cent.	30 per cent.”
On and after 21st March, 1936
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (a)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(3) Nickel angles, bars, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips, tees and tubes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
138. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“138. (a) Antimony (known as star antimony) per ton	£8 10s.	£8 10s.	£9 15s.
and ad val.	..	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------- per ton	2s.	2s.	2s.
(b) Antimonial and lead compounds, viz.:—
Type metal, linotype metal, antifriction and plastic metals--------------------------------------------------- per ton	£5	£5	£6 5s.
and ad val.	..	17½ per cent.	17½ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------- per ton	2s.	2s.	2s.”
139. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“139. Brass, Britannia Metal, Bronze, German Silver, Gilding Metal, Nickel Silver, Phosphor Tin, Yellow Metal, and other Non-ferrous Alloys n.e.i., viz.:—
(a) Blocks, ingots, pigs--------------------------------- per ton	£3	£3	£3 7s. 6d.
and ad val.	..	10 per cent.	10 per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of per ton	7.2d.	7.2d.	7.2d.
(b) Angles, bars, channels, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips, tees and tubes, not plated, polished, decorated or further manufactured, but including plain tinned; wire---------------- per lb.	..	3½d.	3½d.
and ad val.	22½ per cent.	22½ per cent.	27½ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.
And on and after 21st March, 1936
(b) Angles, bars, channels, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips. tees and tubes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated; wire------------------------------------------------ per lb.	..	3½d.	3½d.
and ad val.	22½ per cent.	22½ per cent.	27½ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of----------- ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
139—continued.
(c) Scrap-------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(d) Brazing and soldering alloys in any form per lb.	..	3½d.	3½d.
and ad val.	22½ per cent.	22½ per cent.	27½ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (d)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.”
140. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“140. Copper, viz.:—
(a) Blocks, Ingots and Pigs-------------------- per ton	£4	£4	£4
and ad val.	..	10 per cent.	10 per cent.
(b) Scrap-------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(c) Angles, Bars, Pipes, Plates, Rods, Sheets, Strips, Tees and Tubes, not plated, polished,  decorated or further manufactured, but including plain tinned; Wire including stranded or twisted wire per lb.	..	6d.	6d.
and ad val.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.	62½ per cent.
subject to a reduction by an amount per ton calculated by multiplying the determined price of copper at the date of exportation of the goods by 0.55 (British Preferential Tariff and Intermediate Tariff), 0.6876 (General Tariff).
And in respect of sub-item (c)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------- ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.
subject to a reduction by an amount per ton calculated by multiplying    the determined price of copper at the date of exportation of the goods by .011.
For the purposes of this sub-item the determined price of copper shall be the weekly average, as determined by the Minister, of the London Metal Exchange quotations for one ton of Electrolytic Copper Wire Bars.

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Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
140—continued.
(c)—continued.
And on and after 21st March, 1936
(c) Angles, bars, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips, tees and tubes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated ; wire including stranded or twisted wire-------------------------------------------- per lb.	..	6d.	6d.
and ad val.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.	62½ per cent.
subject to a reduction by an amount per ton calculated by multiplying the determined price of copper at the date of exportation of the goods by 0.55 (British Preferential Tariff and Intermediate Tariff), 0.6875 (General Tariff) And in respect of sub-item (c)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------- ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.
subject to a reduction by an amount per ton calculated by multiplying the determined price of copper at the date of exportation of the goods by .011.
For the purposes of this sub-item the determined price of copper shall be the weekly average, as determined by the Minister, of the London Metal Exchange quotations for one ton of Electrolytic Copper Wire Bars.”
By adding a new item 143a as follows:—
“143a. Ferro-manganese------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
144. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Bars, Blocks, Ingots, Scrap----------------------------------- per ton	30s.	30s.	30s.
and ad val.	..	10 per cent.	10 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(b) Sheet, plain, and Zinc Tubing------------------------------ ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
And on and after 21st March, 1936
(b) Sheet, and zinc tubing, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated---------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (d) as follows:—
“(d) Circles and Ingots, bored or unbored, for cyanide gold process; Zinc Dust---------------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	25 per cent.	31¼ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (d)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------------ ad val.	.4 per cent.	.5 per cent.	.6 per cent.”
On and after 21st March, 1936
146. By omitting the whole item.
On and after 21st March, 1936
151. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“151. Flexible metal tubes; water bore casings; metal-cased tubes and pipes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated
ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
152. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Iron and Steel Tubes or Pipes (except riveted, cast, close-jointed or cycle tubes or pipes, welded conduit pipes and tubes, and galvanized telescopic flush pipes of 1¼ inches or 1½ inches internal diameter) not more than 3 inches internal diameter; Iron and Steel Boiler Tubes ad val.	10 per cent.	40 per cent.	40 per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------------ ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (a).
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (b)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Welded Conduit Pipes and Tubes and Close-jointed Iron or Steel Pipes and Tubes---------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	42½ per cent.	56¼ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------------- ad val.	1 per cent.	1.1 per cent.	1.1 per cent.”
154. By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(e) Fishbolts----------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	35 per cent.	35 per cent.	35 per cent.
less per cwt.	3s. 6d.	..	..
plus per cwt.	..	1s. 6d.	1s. 6d.
or, as an alternative to the above composite rates ad val.	10 per cent.	55 per cent.	55 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of sub-item (e)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------------- ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.
On and after 2nd April, 1936
157. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“157. Barbed Wire------------------------------------------------- per ton	Free	160s.	160s.
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------------------- per ton	2s.	..	..”
161. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Agricultural, Horticultural and Viticultural Machinery and Implements, n.e.i.; Cane Loaders Cane Unloaders and Cane Harvesters; Channel-making Graders; Garden and Field Spraying Machines not including Spray Pumps operated by hand or foot; Garden and Field Rollers; Garden Hose Reels; Horse Road Rollers and Machines; Lawn Sweepers; Road Scoops and Scrapers; Scoops; Stump Extractors; Fibre Scutching Machines; Milking Machines; Potato

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Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
161—continued.
(a)—continued.
Raisers or Diggers; Potato Sorters; Root Cutters Pulpers and Graters; Straw Stackers; Sub-surface Packers ad val.	5 per cent.	30 per cent.	30 per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	.2 per cent.	.2 per cent.”
162. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“162. Chaffcutters and Horse Gears; Corn Shelters; Corn Huskers; Cultivators n.e.i.; Harrows ; Ploughs, other; Plough Shares; Plough Mouldboards; Scarifiers------------------ ad val.	5 per cent.	30 per cent.	30 per cent.
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------ ad val.	.8 per cent.	.2 per cent.	.2 per cent.
163. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“163. (a) Combined Corn Sheller Husker and Bagger; Combined Corn Sheller and Husker; Disc Cultivators; Drills (Fertilizer Seed and Grain) n.e.i.; Stump Jump Ploughs; Winnowers (horse and other power); Seats, Poles, Swingle-bars, Yokes and Trees for Agricultural Machines, when imported separately----------------------------------------------------- ad val.	5 per cent.	35 per cent.	35 per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------ ad val.	.8 per cent.	.1 per cent.	.1 per cent.
(b) Mouldboard Plates in the fiat, whether cut to shape or not ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	10 per cent.
(c) Discs for agricultural implements-------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	28¾ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (c)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------ ad val.	1 per cent.	1.1 per cent.	1.1 per cent.”
165. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“165. (a) Reaper Threshers and Harvesters n.e.i. ad val.	5 per cent.	35 per cent.	35 per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	.1 per cent.	.1 per cent.

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Tariff Items.		British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

165—continued.
(b) Stripper Harvesters------------------------------ ad val.		5 per cent.	35 per cent.	35 per cent.
or each		..	£13	£13
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------- ad val.		.8 per cent.	.1 per cent.	.1 per cent.
And on and after 27th March, 1936
(b) Stripper Harvesters------------------------------- each		..	£13	£13
ad val.		5 per cent.	35 per cent.	35 per cent.
or	And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—	.8 per cent.	.1 per cent.	.1 per cent.
	An additional duty of------------------ ad val.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
166. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“166. Strippers---------------------------------------------------- ad val.		5 per cent.	..
each		..	£8	£8
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------------- ad val.		.8 per cent.	..
167. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“167. Metal Parts of Reaper Threshers, Stripper Harvesters, Strippers, and Harvesters n.e.i.---------------------------------- ad val.		5 per cent.	..	..
per lb.		..	2d.	2d.
And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------------- ad val.		.8 per cent.	..	..”
170. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) (1) Earth and rock cutting, dredging, and excavating machinery, n.e.i.-------------------------------------------------------- ad val.		7½ per cent.	33¾ per cent.	33¾ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of---------------------- ad val.		.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.
(2) Dredging and excavating machinery of the shovel, back-filler, skimmer, grab, dragline, or similar types, wholly or partly revolving or  self-propelling or wholly or partly revolving and self-propelling—
(a) Of a working weight up to and including 45 tons------------------------------------------------- ad val.		25 per cent.	53¾ per cent.	63¾ per cent.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery--continued.
170—continued.
(a)—continued.
(2)—continued.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
ad val.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.
(b) Of a working weight exceeding 45 tons —the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (a) reduced by 1/25th of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each ton by which the working weight exceeds 45 tons, with a minimum of ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(b) Mining and Metallurgical Machinery and Appliances, viz.:—
(1) Winding Engines--------------------------------- ad val.	20 per cent.	37½ per cent.	48¾ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	.9 per cent.	.9 per cent.
(2) High speed crushing rolls delivering a product of ½ inch or under; spare parts for cone crushers; electrically operated ore or pulp samplers; jaw crushers delivering a product of  inch or under; vibratory screening machines; ore weighing machinery, automatic; ore samplers; ore feeders; ore conveyors; ore belt distributors; stamper batteries (single or multiple stamps); ball mills; rod mills; tube mills; pebble mills; Huntington mills; roller mills of the Empire type; grinding pans; Chilean mills; steel balls for use in ball mills; classifiers; pulp pumps used in conjunction with ore dressing machines; thickeners; flotation machines; strakes; straking tables; jigs; vanners and concentrating tables; oil and re-agent feeders; lime feeders; vacuum filters; electrically operated filters; pressure filters; dryers; roasters; agitators; clarifiers; gold precipitation

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.		Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
170—continued.
(b)—continued.
(2)—continued.
equipment; sintering machines; blast furnaces; bullion kettles; desilverizing kettles; bullion presses; cupelling furnaces; retorting furnaces; refining furnaces ad val.	7½ per cent.	22½per cent.		33½ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (2)— For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ad val.	.8 per cent.	.9 per cent.		.9 per cent.
(3) N.E.I.-------------------------------------------- ad val.	7½ per cent.	22½per cent.		33¾ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (3)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	.9 per cent.		.9 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(c) Diamond drilling machines----------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.		15 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(d) Rook Boring Machines n.e.i.--------------------------------- ad val.	7½ per cent.	22½ per cent.		33¾ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (d)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of----------------------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	.9 per cent.		.9 per cent.”
171. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Hay Rakes, Horse--------------------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	45 per cent.		45 per cent.
or each	..	£3		£3
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of sub-item (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	..		..”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(b) Reapers and Binders------------------------------------------ ad val.	10 per cent.	45 per cent.		45 per cent.
or each	..	£10		£10
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of sub-item (b)— For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	..		..

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
171—continued.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(c) Mowers------------------------------------------------------ ad val.	10 per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.
or each	..	£4	£4
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of sub-item (c)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	..	..”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(d) Metal Parts, n.e.i., of Reapers and Binders, Hay Rakes (Horse) and Mowers----------------------------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.
or per lb.	..	2d.	2d.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of sub-item (d)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	..	..
172. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“172. (a) Clothes Washing Machines n.e.i. and Mangles, for household use----------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	27½ per cent.
(b) Clothes Wringers for household use---------- ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	52½ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of---------------------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.”
173. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Weighing Machines n.e.i., including Computing Weighing Machines; Weighbridges; Scales and Balances, n.e.i., including Computing Scales and Balances; Chemists’ Counter Scales; Spring Balances and Steelyards; Weights n.e.i.; Combined Bagging, Weighing, and Sewing Machines---------------------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.”
174. By adding a new paragraph (22) to sub-item (c) as follows:—
“(22) Counter, skiving, printing and rolling machines, combined ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (f).
By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) of sub-item (g) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(4) Machines for reducing cocoa and chocolate by means of rollers or discs of steel, chilled cast-iron or metal alloys--- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
By adding a new paragraph (6) to sub-item (g) as follows:—
“(6) Wrapping Machines-------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
174—continued.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (h) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(h) Cordage, rope, twine, thread, and cordage-yarn working machines and appliances, viz.:—
(1) Cabling machines with vertical spindles
ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(2) Card clothing or lagging---------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(3) Carding machines------------------------------------ ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(4) Cart, top, automatic---------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(5) Chains, hackle, and chain drives for flyers, with sprocket and wheels, belt rods and oil baths complete, for use on rope and cordage machines------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(6) Drawing machines, gill or spiral------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(7) Dressing and scouring machines, combined or separate  ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(8) Fore twists-------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(9) Frames, roving--------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(10) Frames, spinning or twisting, with vertical spindles, other than of the live spindle type----------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(11) Formers, with vertical spindles------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(12) Gills, but not including gill screws when imported separately ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(13) Hackling machines--------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(14) Laying machines, cord, with vertical spindles; Laying machines, walk
ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(15) Openers, bale---------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(16) Pins, viz., card clothing, drawing frame, gill, jennie, spreading------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(17) Plaiting and braiding machines------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(18) Rope-making machines, including four-strand horizontal house rope-making machines but excluding other types of horizontal house rope-making machines
ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(19) Softeners--------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(20) Spreaders, Gill-------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(21) Travellers-------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(22) Yarn testing machines----------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
By adding the following new paragraphs to sub-item (j):—
“(5) Cutting Machines, Lens-------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(6) Rollers, steel engraved--------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
By adding the following new paragraphs to sub-item (k):-
“(4) Brushing Machines, for sole leather tanning
ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(5) De-Hairing Machines, Hog---------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(6) Hammering Machines, Tanners’---------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(7) Measuring Machines------------------------------------------ ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(8) Unhairing Machines, Whole Hide-------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (m)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Bending machines, shaft, automatic, for the manufacture of safety and other pins----------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
174—continued.
By omitting the whole of paragraph (20) of sub-item (m)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(20) Gear Hobbing Machines--------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (25) of sub-item (m)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(25) Lathes—
(a) Capstan or Turret -------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(b) Chip flow, with automatic feeds------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(c) Cock or plug forming--------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(d) Duomatic, with hydraulic feed--------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(e) Facing and Boring, over 2 tons weight, combined or separate, without tail stocks or screw cutting equipment ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(f) For diamond tools, with hydraulic feeds
ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(g) Full Automatic------------------------------------ ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(h) High speed, low swing, for axle work, fitted with Multiple Tooling Systems------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(i) Precision, under 5½ inch centres for die and tool work, when the degree of error in parallelism of the spindle and the bed does not exceed .0005 inch on a length of bar equalling double the height of the centres, and the surfacing slide produces a surface with a degree of error not exceeding .0008 inch per 12 inches----------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(j) Profile turning and copying, for bottle moulds and the like----------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(k) Railway Wheel----------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(l) Roll turning---------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(m) Solely designed for cam shaft turning----- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(n) Solely designed for railway axles----------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(o) Solely designed for oilgrooving-------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(p) Solely designed for crank pin turning------ ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(g) Spinning, Turning and Planishing, combined or separate, over 18-inch centres--------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(r) Tapmakers’, with automatic relief movements
ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(s) Universal Relieving----------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(t) Watchmakers’------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(u) Lathes (excepting the types with cone headstocks) known as sliding surfacing and screw-cutting or chasing, with or without moveable tailstocks, and modifications of this type in which one or more of the functions usually performed by such lathes have been eliminated or varied:—
(1) With variable speed headstocks which are arranged with a belt that drives by its bevelled edges against a V-sided pulley that converges and diverges and so alters the spindle speeds ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
174—continued.
(m) (25)—continued.
(u)—continued.
(2) With all geared headstocks, the current domestic value of which, either in sterling or when converted to sterling, in the country of origin exceeds the Australian manufacturer’s list price in Australian currency of the nearest comparable Australian-made lathe ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(v) Other, excepting—
Lathes of the type known as Sliding, Surfacing and Screw cutting or chasing, with or without moveable tailstocks, and modifications of this type in which one or more of the functions usually performed by such lathes have been eliminated or varied; Metal Spinning Lathes and Brake Drum Truing Lathes------------------------------------------------ ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”

Free		32½ per cent.		32½ per cent.
(b) Assembled---------------------------------- ad val.			5 per cent.		45 per cent.		45 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(e) Parts of Bodies enumerated in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of sub-item (d), viz.:—
(1) Pressed metal panels, not fabricated beyond trimming of edges—
(a) For single-seated bodies-------- per lb.			6d.		..		..
per complete set			..		£20		£20
And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per lb.			.06d.		..		..

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.
359—continued.
(e)—continued.
(1)—continued.
(b) For double-seated bodies------------- per lb.	6d.	..	..
per complete set	..	£30	£30
And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per lb.	.06d.	..	..
(c) For bodies with fixed or movable canopy tops and bodies n.e.i.
per lb.	6d.	..	..
per complete set	£37 10s.	£37 10s.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (c)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per lb.	.06d.	..	..
On and after 22nd May, 1936
(d) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws---	Free	..	..
(2) Pressed metal panels, other—
(a) For single-seated bodies-------------- per lb.	9d.	..	..
per complete set	..	£20	£20
And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per lb.	.06d.	..	..
(b) For double-seated bodies per lb.	9d.	..	..
per complete set	..	£30	£30
And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per lb.	.06d.	..	..

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.
359—continued.
(e)—continued.
(2)—continued.
(c) For bodies with fixed or movable canopy tops and bodies n.e.i.
per lb.	9d.	..	..
per complete set	..	£37 10s.	£37 10s.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (c)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per lb.	.06d.	..	..
Provided that when panels subject to the Intermediate Tariff or the General Tariff are imported other than in complete sets duty shall be chargeable at that proportion of the specific rate which the value for duty of the imported panels bears to the value for duty of the complete set of panels of which they form a part.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(3) Gears for vehicles with self-contained power excepting motor cycles and vehicles for railways and tramways, viz.:—Crown wheels and pinions, transmission gears, differential gears, worms and worm wheels, internal tooth gears, jack shaft pinions and flywheel starter bands-------------------------------------------------- ad val.	30 per cent.	30 per cent.	37½ per cent.
and per lb.	..	1s. 6d.	1s. 6d.
And in respect of paragraph (3)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) (twice occurring) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(4) Motor Vehicle Parts, viz.:—Shackle Bolts Pins and Assemblies; Spring Hangers; King Pins; Tie Rod Pins; Tie Rod Ball Pins; Tie Rod Ball Studs
per lb.	6d.	1s. 6d.	1s. 9d.
or ad val.	20 per cent.	37½per cent.	51¼ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (4)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of--------------- per lb.	¼d.	¼d.	¼d.
or ad val.	1 per cent.	1.1 per cent.	1.1 per cent.
whichever is applicable.”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.
359—continued.
By omitting the whole of paragraph (9) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(9) Axle Shafts and Propeller Shafts for motor vehicles
per lb.	4d.	7d.	8d.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	42½ per cent.	53¾ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (9)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------- per lb.	.08d.	.08d.	.08d.
or ad val.	.8 per cent.	.9 per cent.	.9 per cent.
whichever is applicable.”
By adding to sub-item (f) a new paragraph (10) as follows:—
“(10) U-Bolts for motor vehicles----------------------- per cwt.	6s. 6d.	11s. 6d.	13s. 9d.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	42½ per cent.	53¾ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (10)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------ per cwt.	2.16d.	2.16d.	2.16d.
or ad val.	.8 per cent.	.9 per cent.	.9 per cent.
whichever is applicable.”
By omitting the whole of paragraphs (3) and (4) of sub-item (g) (second time occurring).
DIVISION XVI.—MISCELLANEOUS.
373. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Articles imported or purchased in bond for official use by Trade Commissioners representing a British Country or by Consuls, provided such Trade Commissioners or Consuls are citizens of the countries they represent, and are not engaged in any other trade or profession----------------------------------------- n	Free	Free	Free.”
376. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Bags, hand and purse, except of metal; Purses, except of metal; Wallets—
(1) The value for duty of which does not exceed 10d. per article--------------------------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	70 per cent.	77½ per cent.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.		British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
376—continued.
(a)—continued.
(1)—continued.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An. additional duty of------- ad val.		.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.
(2) The value for duty of which exceeds 10d.per article but does not exceed 15d. per articles----------------- ad val.		25 per cent.	150 per cent.	157½ per cent.
less per article		..	8d.	8d.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------- ad val.		.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.
(3) The value for duty of which exceeds 15d. per article but does not exceed 24d. per article---------------- each		..	..	4s. 6d.
ad val.		25 per cent.	150 per cent.	..
less per article		..	8d.	..
And in respect of paragraph (3)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ad val.		.6 per cent.	. 6 per cent.	..
(4) The value for duty of which exceeds 24d.
per article---------------------------------- each		..	..	4s. 9d.
or	ad val.	25 per cent.	..	77½ per cent.
	And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation— An additional duty of
	ad val.	.6 per cent.	..	.6 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
each and ad val.		..	1s. 10d.	..
		..	25 per cent.	..
or ad val.		..	70 per cent.	..
whichever rate returns the higher duty. And in respect of paragraph (4)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ad val.		..	.6 per cent.	..”

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
376—continued.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(b) Bags, hand and purse, n.e.i.; Bags, sporting, travelling; Baskets, picnic; Cases and companions, toilet, dressing, writing, travelling; Trunks, travelling; Satchels; Boxes and Cases, jewel, trinket, musical instrument; Purses n.e.i.
ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	55 per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------- ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.
And on and after 22nd May, 1936
(b) Bags, hand and purse, n.e.i.; Bags, sporting, travelling; Baskets and cases, picnic; Cases and companions, toilet, dressing, writing, travelling; Trunks, travelling; Satchels; Boxes and Cases, jewel, trinket, musical instrument; Purses n.e.i.
ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	55 per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------- ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(c) Baskets, sporting, travelling, work and n.e.i.; Companions n.e.i.; Boxes and Cases, collar, fancy, pin, puff, glove, handkerchief, soap, work, and the like, n.e.i.----------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	25 per cent.	55 per cent.”
380. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Carpet sweepers--------------------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	35 per cent.	35 per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------------------- ad val.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.”
381. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“381. Brushware and materials therefor:—
(a) Bristles n.e.i.; Animal hair n.e.i.-----------------------	Free	Free	Free
(b) Black China bristles (when boiled, baked or straightened); brushmakers’ drafts of horsehair or cowhair; brushmaking mixtures containing bristle, hair, or other animal matter----------------------------------------------- ad val.	20 per cent.	35 per cent.	40 per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of----- ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
381—continued.
(c) Brushes of the type ordinarily used for brushwork in schools; artists’ brushes (including writers and liners) except of hog hair; handpieces for artists’ air brushes-------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(d) (1) Hair and cloth brushes---------------------- per dozen	3s.	6s. 6d.	7s. 3d.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	52½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per dozen	¾d.	¾d.	¾d.
or ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(2) Tooth, scrubbing, paint and varnish brushes per dozen	1s. 6d.	3s. 6d.	3s. 9d.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	52½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per dozen	¼d.	¼d.	¼d.
or ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(3) Nail brushes------------------------------ per dozen	1s.	1s. 9d.	2s.
or ad val.	25 per cent.	45 per cent.	52½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
And in respect of paragraph (3)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
per dozen	¼d.	¼d.	¼d.
or ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.
whichever is applicable.
(4) Brushes n.e.i.--------------------------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	40 per cent.	52½ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (4)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.”
389. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“389. (a) Fishing and Rabbit Nets and netting therefor ; Floats for fishing nets ad val.	Free	10 per cent	10 per cent.
(b) Fish-books---------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent	15 per cent.
And on and after 21st March, 1936
389.(a.) Floats for fishing nets------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	10 per cent.
(b) Fish-books------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(c) Fishing and rabbit nets and netting therefor
ad val.	Free	15 per cent	15 per cent.”

 

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
390. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) (a) Rope and Cordage (not including Twine) manufactured from Manila, Sisal, Phormium Tenax or Coir ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
(b) Cordage Rope and Twines n.e.i., including Sliver; Cordage with metal core; Macrame Twines; Fleece Thread; Brushmakers’ and Mattress Twine; Roping, Seaming, and Shop Twines; Halters and other Articles n.e.i. manufactured from cord or twine; Textile Boot Shoe and Corset Laces and Textile Material for use in the manufacture of boot shoe and corset laces—
(1) Cotton, or in chief part by weight cotton
per lb.	3d.	5d.	5d.
and ad val.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.	65 per cent.
(2) Other -------------------------------- ad val.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.	65 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(3) Gut n.e.i.—
(a) The value for duty of which is not less than 32s. 9d. per 100 feet ------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(b) The value for duty of which is less than 32s. 9d. per 100 feet ------------------------------------------------ ad val.	20 per cent.	50 per cent.	55 per cent.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of----- ad val.	.4 per cent.	.4 per cent.	. 4 per cent.”
392. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Cotton, or in chief part by weight cotton but not containing wool—
(1) Mercerized----------------------------------- ad val.	Free	17½ per cent.	17½ per cent.
(2) Yarns for the manufacture of sewing threads, condenser yarns for the manufacture of towels, as prescribed by Departmental By laws-------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(3) Single-ply yarns spun in count No. 50 or finer and yarns of two or more ply containing one or more ply spun in count No. 50 or finer ----------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(4) Yarns for the manufacture of cordage and twines, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws per lb.	3d.	5d.	5d.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
392—continued.
(a)—continued.
(5) N.E.I.—
(a) Counts up to and including No. 16 count per lb.	4½d.	7½d.	7½d.
or ad val.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(b) Counts exceeding No. 16 count but less than No. 50 count
per lb.	4½d.	7½d.	7½d.
and for each additional count exceeding No. 16 count but less than No. 50 count per lb.	d.	d.	d.
or as an alternative to the cumulative fixed rates provided in this sub-paragraph
ad val.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
Provided that in the ease of folded yarns being combinations of any of the counts covered by paragraph (5) of this sub-item, duty shall be payable at the rate applicable to the resultant count.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

“(1) 12 lea and under --------------------------------------------- ad val.	15 per cent.	30 per cent.	40 per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent m Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ----------------------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.8 per cent.	.8 per cent.”
393. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(c) Sewing Threads and Sewing Cottons, n.e.i:—
(1) In lengths not exceeding 400 yards------------- ad val.	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.
(2) Other------------------------------------------------ ad val.	15 per cent.	30 per cent.	33¾ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (2)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is loss than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ------------ ad val.	.2 per cent.	.3 per cent.	.3 per cent.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(d) Linen Flax or Hemp Sewing Threads in lengths exceeding 400 yards:—
(1) Plaited or Braided types, irrespective of weight ad val.	15 per cent.	30 per cent.	33¾ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (1)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ------ ad val.	.2 per cent.	.3 per cent.	.3 per cent.

 

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
398—continued.
(d)—continued.
(2) Other types—
(a) if weighing 1 lb. or over per 2,000 yards ad val.	15 per cent.	30 per cent.	33¾ per cent.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of
ad val.	.2 per cent.	.3 per cent.	.3 per cent.
(b) if weighing less than 1 lb. per 2,000 yards  ad val.
	Free	15 per cent.	15 per cent.”
394. By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(d) Compressed or Agglomerated Corkboard—
(1) Up to and including one inch in thickness
per square foot	1d.	1½d.	2d.
(2) Over one inch in thickness ------------ per super. foot	1d.	1½d.	2d.”
418. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Barographs; Calorimeters; Cathetometers; Dividing Engines for graduating Bars, Tubes, and Circles; Kymographs, and Time Markers; Dial Micrometers; Hygrometers; Microtomes; Spherometers; Thermostats; Microscopical, Mineralogical, and Blow Pipe Cabinets (fitted); Mercury Vacuum Pumps; Viscosimeters; Vacuum Ovens for Laboratories; Drawing, Mathematical, and Surveying Instruments n.e.i., but not including Tripods----------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	20 per cent.	20 per cent.”
419. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(c) Instruments and Appliances, viz.:—Amputating, cupping, dissecting, examining (including dental chairs and examining tables), operating, veterinary, X-ray apparatus and accessories—
(1) Being of a class or kind not commercially manufactured in Australia or the United Kingdom, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws-----------------------------	Free	Free	Free
(2) Being of a class or kind not commercially manufactured in Australia and not being admissible under paragraph (1) of this sub-item, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws ad val.	Free	20 per cent.	20 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(d) Instruments and Appliances, viz.:—Amputating, cupping, dissecting, examining (including dental chairs and examining tables), operating, veterinary, n.e.i.------------------------------------------- ad val.	40 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
119—continued.
(d)—continued.
And on and after 21st March, 1936
(d) Instruments and Appliances, viz.:—
Amputating, cupping, dissecting, examining (including examining tables), operating, veterinary, n.e.i.-- ad val.	40 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (e) as follows:—
“(e) (1) X-ray Apparatus and Accessories (imported separately or otherwise), viz.:—Electrically Operated Timers; Tube Shields; Meters; Bucky Fluoroscopic Grids; Fluorescent Screens; Intensifying Screens; Sheet Lead Glass; Eye Localizers; X-ray Spectacles; Fluoroscopic Spectacles; Condensers; Dosimeters and fittings and accessories therefor; X-ray tube holders of the shock-proof type for use in deep therapy units --------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	20 per cent.	20 per cent.
(2) X-ray Transformers (imported separately or incorporated in or forming part of any goods), to be dutiable at the rates specified in item 179 (d) (2).
(3) X-ray Apparatus and Accessories (including control stands) n.e.i.------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	35 per cent.	42½ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (3)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of----------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.
And on and after 2nd April, 1936.
(e) (1) X-ray Apparatus and Accessories (imported separately or otherwise), viz.:—Electrically Operated Timers; Tube Shields; Meters; Bucky Fluoroscopic Grids; Fluorescent Screens; Intensifying Screens; Sheet Lead Glass; Eye Localizers; X-ray Spectacles; Fluoroscopic Spectacles; Condensers; Dosimeters and fittings and accessories therefor; X-ray tube holders of the shock-proof type for use in deep therapy units --------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	20 per cent.	20 per cent.
(2) X-ray Transformers (imported separately or incorporated in or forming part of any goods), to be dutiable at the rates specified in Item 179 (d) (2).
(3) X-ray Apparatus and Accessories (including X-ray control stands and X-ray examining tables) n.e.i. ------------- ad val.	25 per cent.	35 per cent.	42½ per cent.
And in respect of paragraph (3)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ---------- ad val.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.	.6 per cent.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tarts.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
419—continued.
By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows:—
“(f) Electro-surgical combination units for cutting, coagulation and desiccation; Electro-surgical units for cutting and electro-surgical units for coagulation ------------------ ad val.	15 per cent.	35 per cent.	47½ per cent.
And in respect of sub-item (f)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of-------------- ad val.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.	1 per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (g) as follows:—
“On and after 21st March, 1936
(g) Chairs, dental, viz.:—
(1) Electrically or oil-pump controlled, with provision for raising, lowering, revolving and tilting into the post-anaesthetic position
each	Free	£25	£25
less ad val.	..	25 per cent.	25 per cent.
with minimum of—
ad val.	Free	20 per cent.	20 per cent.
(2) Other ------------------------------------------------- ad val.	40 per cent.	50 per cent.	50 per cent.”
By adding a new item 439 as follows:—
“439. Felspar—
(a) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws--------	Free	Free	Free
(b) N.E.I.-------------------------------------------- per ton	Free	20s.	30s.
And in respect of sub-item (b)—
For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—
An additional duty of ------ per ton	9.6d.	9.6d.	9.6d.”