Customs Tariff (No. 3) 1948 (Cth)

CUSTOMS TARIFF (No. 3).

 

No. 9 of 1948.

An Act relating to Duties of Customs.

[Assented to 27th April, 1948.]

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 (No. 3) 1948.

(2.) The Customs Tariff 1933–1939, as amended by the Customs Tariff 1948 and by the Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1948‡, is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.

(3.) Section one of the Customs Tariff (No. 2) 1948 is amended by omitting sub-section (4.).

(4.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Customs Tariff 1933–1948.

Amendment of Tariff.

2.The Schedule to the Principal Act is amended as set out in the Schedule to this Act and duties of Customs are hereby imposed in accordance with the first-mentioned Schedule as amended by the last-mentioned Schedule.

 

Time of imposition of duties.

3.—(1.) The time of the imposition of the duties of Customs (not being duties of Customs the time of the imposition of which is fixed by the next three succeeding sub-sections) imposed by this Act is the nineteenth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, at nine o’clock in the forenoon, reckoned according to standard time in the Australian Capital Territory, and this Act shall be deemed to have come into operation at that time.

(2.) The time of imposition of duties of Customs imposed by this Act in respect of which a date later than the nineteenth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, is specified in the Schedule to this Act, is the later date so specified at nine o’clock in the forenoon reckoned according to standard time in the Australian Capital Territory.

(3.) Where, in respect of any goods covered by an item or portion of an item in the Schedule to this Act, it is provided that rates of duty in respect of those goods shall be imposed on and after a date to be fixed by Proclamation, the Governor-General may, by Proclamation, fix a date on and after which the rates of duty on those goods shall be imposed, and thereupon those rates shall be imposed as from nine o’clock in the forenoon, reckoned according to standard time in the Australian Capital Territory on the date so fixed.

(4.) The time of the imposition of the duties of Customs imposed by this Act and set out in the column headed “ Intermediate Tariff ” in the Schedule to this Act, upon any goods which are specified in, and are the produce or manufacture of any British or foreign country specified in a Proclamation issued on or after the eighteenth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, and prior to the date on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, applying or varying the application of the rates of duty so set out to those goods, is the time and date specified in that Proclamation.

Validation of Proclamation.

4.—(1.) Every Proclamation issued on or after the eighteenth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, and prior to the date on which this Act receives the Royal Assent, applying or varying the application of rates of duty, set out in the column headed “ Intermediate Tariff ” in the Schedule to this Act, to goods which are specified in, and are the produce or manufacture of any British or foreign country specified in the Proclamation and every Proclamation issued during that period revoking or varying any such Proclamation, shall be deemed to have been lawfully made

(2.) The power conferred by sub-section (3.) of section nine a of the Customs Tariff 1933–1948 to issue a Proclamation-revoking or varying a Proclamation issued in pursuance of sub-section (1.) of that section, shall include a power to revoke or vary any Proclamation referred to in the last preceding sub-section.

 

THE SCHEDULE.

 

Section 2.AMENDMENTS OF THE SCHEDULE TO THE PRINCIPAL ACT.

IMPOST DUTIES.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
DIVISION I.—ALE, SPIRITS, AND BEVERAGES.
3. Byomitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(a) Brandy— (1) When not exceeding the strength of proof per gallon	57s. 6d.	58s. 6d.	68s. 6d.
(2) When exceeding the strength of proof per proof gallon	57s. 6d.	58s. 6d.	68s. 6d.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(c) Gin, distilled wholly from barley malt, grain, grape wine or fruit, and certified in the prescribed form by the competent Government official in the country of production to be gin distilled wholly from barley malt, grain, grape wine or fruit— (1) When not exceeding the strength of proof per gallon	64s. 6d.	65s. 6d.	70s. 6d.
(2) When exceeding the strength of proof per proof gallon	64s. 6d.	65s. 6d.	70s. 6d”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(d) Rum, pure, distilled wholly from sugar, sugar syrup, molasses, or the refuse of sugarcane, by a pot-still or similar process at a strength not exceeding 45 per cent, over proof and certified in the prescribed form by the competent Government official in the country of production to be pure rum distilled wholly from sugar, sugar syrup, molasses, or the refuse of sugar cane, under the conditions specified— (1) When not exceeding the strength of proof per gallon	62s. 6d.	65s. 6d.	69s. 6d.
(2) When exceeding the strength of proof per proof gallon	62s. 6d.	65s. 6d.	69s. 6d.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (E) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— . “(e) Blended rum, distilled wholly from sugar, sugar syrup, molasses, or the refuse of sugar cane, containing not less than 25 per cent, of pure spirit which has been separately distilled from sugar, sugar syrup, molasses, or the refuse of sugar cane, by a pot-still or similar process at a strength not exceeding 45 per cent, over proof and certified in the prescribed form by the competent Government official in the country of production to be rum distilled wholly from sugar, sugar syrup, molasses, or the refuse of sugar cane, under the conditions specified and so blended— (1) When not exceeding the strength of proof per gallon	63s. 6d.	66s. 6d.	70s. 6d,
(2) When exceeding the strength of proof per proof gallon	63s. 6d.	66s. 6d.	70s. 6d.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tarin Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
DIVISION I.—ALE, SPIRITS, AND BEVERAGES—continued.
3—continued. By omitting the whole of sub-item (g) andinserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(g) Bitters— (1) When not exceeding the strength of proof per gallon	67s. 6d.	70s. 6d.	72s. 6d.
(2) When exceeding the strength of proof per proof gallon	67s. 6d.	70s. 6d.	72s. 6d.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (h) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “ (h) Liqueurs— (1) When not exceeding the strength of proof per gallon	56s. 6d.	56s. 6d.	69s. 6d.
(2) When exceeding the strength of proof per proof gallon	56s. 6d.	56s. 6d.	69s. 6d.”
8. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “8. Perfumed spirits------------------------- per gallon	35s.	45s.	60s.
and ad val.	17½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
12. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(a) Champagne------------------------------- per gallon	22s.	22s.	38s.”
13. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(1) In bulk------------------------------------- per gallon	16s. 6d.	18s.	18s.”
17. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(a) Aerated or mineral waters, viz.:— Contrexeville, Evian, Perrier, St. Galmier, Vals and Vittel ad val.	5 per cent.	12½ per cent.	35 per cent.”
DIVISION II.—TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF.
22. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(b) Other— (1) Cigarettes including weight of cards and mouth-pieces contained in inside packages per lb.	31s.	31s.	34s. 4d.
(2) Fine cut tobacco suitable for the manufacture of cigarettes---------------------------------------------- per lb.	32s. 4d.	34s. 4d.	34s. 4d.”
23. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “23. Tobacco, unmanufactured, entered to be locally manufactured into cigars—to be paid at the time of removal to the factory— (a) Unstemmed-------------------------------- per lb.	2s. 6d.	2s. 6d.	3s.
(b) Stemmed, or partly stemmed, or in strips per lb.	3s.	3s.	3s. 6d.”
24. By emitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “24. Cigars, including the weight of bands and ribbons per lb.	29s. 4d.	29s. 4d.	31s. 4d.”

 

The Schedule—continued

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff,	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
DIVISION IV.—AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES.
43. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(a) Raw and kiln dried— (1) Coffee---------------------------------------------- per lb.	3d.	3d.	4d.
(2) Chicory-------------------------------------------- per lb.	4d.	4d.	4d.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item(b)and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(b) (1) Coffee, roasted or ground; coffee in liquid form ;. coffee mixed with any substance other than chicory------ per lb.	6d.	6d.	7d.
(2) Chicory, other than raw or kiln dried ; preparations containing chicory------------------------------------------- per lb.	7d.	7d.	7d.”
44. By omitting the whole of sub-item(a) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(a) Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw ; cocoa shells, raw per lb.	Free	½d.	½d.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :— “(1) Cocoa beans shells and nibs, roasted------------ per lb.	½d.	½d.	d.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :— “ (2) Cocoa mass paste or slab, sweetened----------- per lb.	2d.	2½d.	3d.
or ad val.	12½ per cent.	17½ percent.	30 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.” 46. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “46. Egg albumen, dry---------------------------------- per lb.	1s. 9d.	3s. 6d.	5s.”
49. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “49. Egg yolk, dry--------------------------------------- per lb.	9d.	9d.	1s. 6d.”
50. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:— “50. Eggs, in shell----------------------------------- per dozen	3d.	6d.	9d.”
51. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(b) Fresh, smoked or dried (but not salted), or preserved by cold process------------------------------------------------------ per lb.	1d.	1d.	1½d.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(1) Salmon----------------------------------------------- per lb.	1d.	2½d.	4d.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(3) Sardines, sild, brisling and similar small immature fish per lb.	1d.	2d.	3d.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(f) N.E.I.-------------------------------------------- per cwt.	5s.	5s.	8s.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued

Tariff Item.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division IV.—Agricultural Products and Groceries—continued.
52. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a)and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(a) Bananas----------------------------------------- per central	2s. 1d.	8s. 4d.	8s. 4d.”
53. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(a)(1) Desiccated banana ; banana flour------------ per lb.	Free	Free	6d.
(2) Currants, raisins and other n.e.i. ; peel candied drained or dried-------------------------------------------- per lb.	4½d.	6d.	6d.”
54. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(a) Fruits and vegetables, n.e.i., including ginger, n.e.i. (preserved in liquid, or partly preserved, or pulped)— (1) Quarter-pints and smaller sixes ----- per dozen	11d.	1s. 9d,	1s. 9d.
(2) Half-pints and over quarter-pints per dozen	1s. 10½d.	3s. 6d.	3s. 6d.
(3) Pints and over half-pints----------- per dozen	3s. 9d.	7s.	7s.
(4) Quarts and over pints--------------- per dozen	7s. 6d.	14s.	14 s.
(5) Exceeding a quart------------------- per gallon	2s. 3d.	4s. 3d.	4s. 3d.
(6) When preserved in spirituous liquid, additional duty to be paid on the liquid per galion	30s.	31s.	31s.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(1) Quarter-pints and smaller sizes-------------- per doyen	11d.	1s. 9d.	1s. 9d.”
55. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:— “55. Infants’ and invalids’ foods, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws	Free	Free	Free ”
57. By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows :— “(f) Lentils------------------------------------------- per central	1s.	1s.	1s. 6d.”
58. By adding a new sub-item (e) as follows :— “(e) Lentils, when not packed for retail sale--------- per lb.	¼d.	¼d.	¾d.”
74. By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows:— “(f) Goose and duck foie gras in a natural form ; pâté de foie gras ; crême, mousse, purée of foie gras : lark pâtés ad val.	17½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
76. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “76. Mustard, including French mustard------------- per lb.	2d.	4d.	5d.”
78. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(b) Coconuts, whole-------------------------------- per cwt.	Free	1s.	1s.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(c) Coconuts, prepared-------------------------------- per lb.	2d.	2d.	3d.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(e) Kernels n.e.i., pastes n.e.i., and meals— (1) Brazil nut------------------------------------ per lb.	3d.	3d.	6d.
(2) Other----------------------------------------- per lb.	3d.	6d.	6d.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division IV.—Agricultural Products and Groceries—continued.
82. By omitting the whole of sub-item (h) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(h) Curry, manufactured, whether paste or powder per lb.	2¼d.	3d.	3d.”
86. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “86. Rice root-----------------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free”
87. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(b) N.E.I.---------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	12½ per cent.”
90. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “90. Sausage casings— (a) Hog, natural------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free
(b) Other--------------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free”
91. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(a) Seeds and nuts, for the manufacture of oils, oil cake and other by-products, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws---	Free	Free	Free ”
94. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “94. Soap— (a) Toilet, fancy, or medicated--------------------- per lb. or ad val.	4d. 10 per cent.	6d. 22½ per cent.	8¼d. 35 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. (b) N.E.I. ; soap substitutes and compounded detergents for washing and cleansing purposes, not including saponaceous disinfectants-------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
96. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(a) Unground, viz. :—
(1) (a) Cardamom, chillies, pepper----------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	12 per cent.
(b) Cloves----------------------------------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	12½ per cent.
(2) Cinnamon------------------------------------ ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12 per cent.
(3) Mace, nutmegs, pimento------------------- ad val.	Free	12½per cent.	12½ per cent.
(4) Aniseed --------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free
(5) N.E.I.-----------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free”
104. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(c) (1) Carnauba; ouricury or licury----------------- per lb.	Free	Free	1 d.
(2) N.E.I., including Stearine, ceresine. Japanese or vegetable wax, vegetable wax n.e.i. per lb.	¾d.	1½ d.	1½ d.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

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 clause (1) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following clause :— “(1) Unbleached, not being printed dyed or coloured
per square yard	½d.	⅞d.	2¾d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the lower duty.” By omitting the whole of clause (2) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following clause :— “(2) Bleached, not being printed dyed or coloured	5 per cent.	..	..
per square yard	½d.	1d.	3d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the lower duty.” 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, weighing more than 4 ounces per square yard but less than 18 ounces per square yard, of types which either as imported or when further processed arc principally used for manufacture into men's or boys’ overcoats (other than dustcoats) coats vests trousers knickers (not being underwear) aprons or overalls, (excepting piece goods enumerated in sub-items (aa) and (f) and piece goods ordinarily used as linings or interlinings) per lb.	5 per cent.	..	..
	4d.	10d.	1s. 1d.
and ad val. By omitting the whole of clause (1) of sub-paragraph (d) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following clause :— “ (1) Unbleached, not being printed dyed or coloured— per square yard	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.”
	½d.	⅞d.	2¾d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the lower duty.” By omitting the whole of clause (2) of sub-paragraph (d)of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following clause :— (2) Bleached, not being printed dyed or coloured— per square yard	5 per cent.	..	..
	d.	1d.	3d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the lower duty.” By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (e) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph :— “(e) Tickings, bed, wholly of cotton or of cotton in admixture with linen, woven wholly or partly from coloured yarns  per square yard or ad val. whichever rate returns the lower duty.”	5 per cent.	..	..
	d	1¼d	3 d
	5 per cent.	..	..

 

The Schedule—continued.

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 omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (aa) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

“(2) Other—
(a) Wholly of artificial silk----------------------------- per lb. or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	1s. 3d. 17½ per cent.	3s. 30 per cent.	4s. 47½ per cent.
(b) Not being wholly of artificial silk----------------- per lb. or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting from sub-item (b) the words “ sub-items (aa), (d) (1) and (f) ” and inserting in their stead the following words :— “sub-items (aa), (d) (1), (d) (3) and (f)”. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—	1s. 3d. 17½ per cent.	3s. 30 per cent.	4s. 47½ per cent.
“(c) Piece goods, n.e.i., including cotton piece goods and piece goods containing a mixture of fibres in which cotton predominates but not including piece goods wholly of silk or in which silk predominates or piece goods enumerated in sub-items (aa), (d) (1) and (f), suitable for human apparel, or to be worn in connexion with the human body, having on one or both sides a teased, treated, combed, fluffed, or raised nap or surface in imitation of or resembling flannel in feel or appearance—
(1) Unbleached, not being printed dyed or coloured per square yard or ad val. whichever rate returns the lower duty.	½d.	⅞d.	2 d.
	5 per cent.	..	..
(2) Bleached, not being printed dyed or coloured------------------------- per square yard or ad val. whichever rate returns the lower duty.	½d.	1d.	3d.
	5 per cent.	..	..
(3) Printed, dyed or coloured------------ per square yard or ad val. whichever rate returns the lower duty.”	½d. 5 per cent.	1½d. ..	3½d. ..
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Artificial silk, or containing artificial silk or having artificial silk worked thereon, except piece goods enumerated in sub-items (a) (1) (b), (a) (3), (a) (4), (a) (5), (aa), (d) (3) and (f) and in item 130 (b) (1) (b)---------------------------------------------- per square yard	1½d.	4d.	9d.”
By adding to sub-item (d) a new paragraph (3) as follows :—
“(3) Piece goods of artificial silk and piece goods being a mixture of fibres of artificial silk and cotton and/or linen manufactured on jacquard looms, defined for cutting up for the manufacture of hemmed or hemstitched table-cloths or serviettes as prescribed by Departmental By-laws per square yard	1½d.	4d.	9d.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

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.
Byomitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :— “(1) Velvets, velveteens, plushes, astrachans, sealette and cloths imitating furs, except piece goods enumerated in paragraph (4) of this sub-item
ad val. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(2) Lace for attire ; lace flouncings ; millinery nets ; dress nets ; veilings ; embroideries in the piece ; tucked linens or cottons ad val.	5 per cent.	15 per cent.	27½ per cent.”
	5 per cent.	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (f) and inserting to its stead the following paragraph :— “(1) Piece goods, woollen, or containing wool, ordinarily used in the manufacture of outer clothing for human wear and weighing more than three ounces per square yard------ per square yard and ad val.	6d. 17½ per cent.	1s. 6d. 35 per cent.	2s. 45 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :— “(2) Piece goods, woollen, or containing wool, n.e.i. ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	47½ percent.”
106. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(a) Cotton featherstitch braids ; piping ; tinsel cloth ; tinsel belting, having warp or weft composed wholly of tinsel or of continuous threads of tinsel and an alternate thread of textile ; tinsel thread
ad val. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(b) Trimmings and ornaments, n.e.i. for hats shoes and other attire, not being partly or wholly of gold or silver ; braids n.e.i. ; fringes n.e.i ; frillings ; rufflings ; pleatings ; ruchings ; galoons n.e.i. ; ribbons n.e.i. ; tinselled belting n.e.i. ; webbings n.e.i. ; belting for apparel not elsewhere specified and not being cut to lengths for belts ; jabots and textile bows (not including bow ties), being articles of women’s apparel ad val.	5 per cent.	12½ per cent.	17½ percent.”
	Free	12½ per cent.	22½ 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 enameled------------------------------------------ ad val.	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) 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.	22½ per cent.	45 per cent.	52½ 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.	17½ percent.	35 per cent.	52½ percent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
106—continued. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “ (4) Trochus, pearl, or other animal smell, and imitations of troches or pearl shell------------------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	22 per cent.	27 percent.”
107. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “ 107, (a) Woven and embroidered materials in the piece or otherwise ;—Badges, hit and cup fronts (badged), medal ribbons (not being water-waved). looping for boots and shoes ; labels and hangers for all purposes including plain hanger material ; tubular tie material in the piece ; galoons bands or bandings tapes and the like having printed woven or embroidered lettering badge trade name or mark or design thereon ; ribbons (not being water-waved) and galoons having not more than 48 ribs to the lineal inch and being not more than 3½ inches in width ; slipper, shoe, and blazer bindings------------------ ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	60 per cent.
(b) Regalia ribbons for use in the manufacture of lodge regalia, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws --------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	22½ per cent.”
108. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(b) Feathers, dressed, including feathers made up into trimmings ; also natural birds and wings------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	15 per cent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
109. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :— “109. Artificial flowers fruits plants leaves and grains, of all kinds and materials------------------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	62½ per cent.”
110. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “ (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.	25s.	25s.
and ad val.	12 per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	22½ per cent.	57 percent.	65 per cent.
(b) Boys’ and youths’----------------------------------- each	6s. 6d.	11s. 6d.	15s.
and ad val.	17 percent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty	30 per cent.	52 per cent.	65 percent.

 

The Schedule—continued.

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. (2) (a) Trousers or knickers with waist measurement of 31 inches and over, imported separately-------------------------------------- each	3s. 6d.	8s. 6d.	8s. 0d.
and ad val.	12½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	22½ per cent.	57½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(b) Trousers or knickers with waist measurement less than 31 inches, imported separately----------------------------- each	3s.	8s.	8s.
and ad val.	12½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	22½ per cent.	57½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(c) Coats and vests, men's, i.e., with chest measurement of 34 inches and over, imported separately— (1) each coat-------------------------------	6s.	15s.	15s.
and ad val.	12½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	22½ per cent.	57½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(2) each vest-------------------------------	2s.	5s.	5s.
and ad val.	12½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	22½ percent.	57½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(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.
and ad val.	17½ per cent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	30 per cent.	52½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(2) each vest-------------------------------	1s. 6d.	4s. 6d.	5s.
and ad val.	17½ percent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	30 per cent.	52½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(3) Blouses or skirts imported separately— (a) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i. each	1s.	3s.	4s.
and ad val.	17½ per cent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	30 per cent.	52½ percent.	65 per cent.
(b) Wool or containing wool------------------------- each	3s. 6d.	7s. 6d.	11s.
and ad val.	17½ percent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	30 per cent.	52½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(c) Silk or artificial silk or containing silk or artificial silk, but not containing wool----------------------------- each	2s.	6s.	8s.
and ad val.	17½ percent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	30 per cent.	52½ per cent.	65 per cent.

   

The Schedule—continued.

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.
(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.
and ad val.	17½ per cent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	52½ per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(2) Wool or containing wool
each	4s. 6d.	13s.	13s
and ad val.	12½ per cent.	40 per cent	45 per cent
or ad val.	22½ per cent	57½ per cent	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(3) Silk or artificial silk or containing silk or artificial silk, but not containing wool---- each	3s.	7s.	10d.
				and ad val.	17½ percent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	52½ per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(b) Women’s, n.e.i., viz. :—
(1) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i. each	4s.	9s.	13s.
and ad val.	17½ percent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	30 per cent	52½ per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(2) Wool or containing wool
each	6s. 6d.	20s.	20s.
and ad val.	12 per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	22 per cent.	57½ per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(3) Silk or artificial silk or containing silk or artificial silk, but not containing wool	5s.	178.
each	5s.	12s.	17s.
and ad val.	17½ per cent	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	30 per cent	52½ per cent	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(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.	6s.	12s.
and ad val.	17½ per cent.	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	52½ per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(b) Wool or containing wool------------------------- each	7s. 6d.	12s. 6d.	25s.
and ad val.	12 per cent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.
				whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

The Schedule—continued.

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.
(5)—continued.
(c) Silk or artificial silk or containing silk or artificial silk, but not containing wool----- each
	6s.	10s.	20s.
and ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ percent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	27½ percent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
	By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(b) Apparel, knitted, and apparel made from knitted or lock-stitched piece goods, viz.:— (1) Blouses, skirts, underwear, and bathing costumes— (a) Cotton or other material n.e.i
each	9d.	1s. 9d.	4s.
and ad val.	12½ percent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	27½per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. (b) Wool silk or artificial silk or containing wool silk or artificial silk----------------------------- each	1s. 6d.	3s. 6d.	9s.
and ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	27½ per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(2) Coats, jumpers, cardigans, sweaters, and similar garments— (a) Girls’ or boys’, i.e., with chest measurement under 34 inches
each	2s.	3s.	6s.
and ad val.	12½ per cent	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(b) Women’s or men’s, i.e., with chest measurement 34 inches and over---------------------------- each	3s.	5s. 6d.	13s.
and ad val.	12½ percent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(3) Costumes, dresses or robes—
(a) Cotton or other material n.e.i.
each	4s.	8s.	12s.
and ad val.	17½ per cent..	32½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	30 per cent.	52½ per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(b) Wool or containing wool, but nut containing silk or artificial silk
each	5s.	10s.	21s.
and ad val.	12½per cent.	27½per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	27½per cent.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

The Schedule—continued.

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.
“(b)—continued.
(3)—continued.
(c) Silk or artificial silk or containing silk or artificial silk each
	6s.	12s.	30s.
and ad val.	12½ percent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
	“(c) Corsets------------------------------------------------------ ad val.	17½ percent.	37½ percent.	47½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
	“(d) Apparel n.e.i., for the human body, partly or wholly made up, including materials cut into shape therefor ; material bearing any pattern design or marking indicating that it is to be used in the making up of apparel; apparel not otherwise subject to a lower rate of duty and not imported for sale or trade and not exceeding a total value for duty of £5 14s ad val.
22½ per cent.		52½ per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“ (e) Neck ties for human wear ----------------------------- per dozen	2s. 3d.	4s. 6d.	4a. 6d.
or ad val.	22½per cent.	50 per cent.	57½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (h) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(h) Shirts (including sports shirts) for men and boys ; men’s and boys’ sports combinations, being sports shirts and underpants combined ad val.	22½ per cent.	57½ per cent.	62½ per cent.
or per dozen	..	15s, 9d.	15s. 9d.
whichever rats returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (j) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(j) Pyjamas ------------------------------------------------------ ad val.	22½ per cent.	57½ per cent.	62½ per cent.
or per dozen	..	19s.	19s.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
111. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(c) Hair nets------------------------------------------------------ ad val.	10 per cent.	22½ per cent.	32½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (d) as follows:—
“(d) N.E.I.--------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	12½ per cent.	32½ per cent.	32½ per cent.”
113. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(b) N.E.I. including mittens------------------------------------ ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	22½ per cent.”
114. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(b) Wool felt hats in any stage of manufacture for men and boys, including wool felt hoods therefor
per dozen	16s.	41s. 7½d.	42s. 6d.
or ad val.	22½ per cent.	50 per cent.	57½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tarff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts andFurs, andManufactures thereof, andAttire—continued.
114—continued. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(c) Fur felt hats in any stage of manufacture for men and boys, including fur felt hoods therefor

per dozen	30s.	54s.	60s.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.
“(d) Caps n.e.i.-------------------------------------------------- per dozen	10s.	15s. 9d.	17s.
and ad val. By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(e) Hoods for girls’ and women’s hats, viz.:—	12½ per cent.	37½ per cent.	47½ per cent.”
(1) Wool felt hoods---------------------------- per dozen	5s.	15s.	20s.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.
(2) Fur felt hoods and velour hoods per dozen	18s.	30s.	39s.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty. For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this sub-item the term “Hoods” includes hoods in any stage of manufacture up to but not including the defining of the brim.” By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(f) (1) Felt capelines for girls’ and women’s hats—	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.
(a) Wool felt capelines------------------------ per dozen	8s.	20s.	26s. 3d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty. (b) Fur felt capelines and velour capelines	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	55 per cent.
per dozen	20s.	35s.	37a.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty. (2) Felt hats for girls and women ; berets ; girls’ and women’s caps (other than bathing) of any material ; hats n.e.i. ; bonnets	22½ per cent.	35 per cent.	55 per cent.
per dozen	25s.	45s.	47s. 6d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of sub-item (g) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	47½ per cent.
“(g) (1) Hoods other than of felt------------------------------- ad val. 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.	22½ per cent.	35 per cent.	57½ per cent.
(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. whichever rate returns the higher duty.”	22½ per cent.	35 per cent.	47½ per cent.

 

The Schedule—continued.

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. By omitting the whole of sub-item (h) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(h) Bathing hats and bathing caps of rubber or other material  per dozen
		9s.	16s.	16s.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	47½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
115.	By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(a) Children’s socks—
(1) Woollen or containing wool------ per dozen pairs	2s. 6d.	10s. 6d.	10s. 6d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.”	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	45 per cent.
(2) Other--------------------------------- per dozen pairs	2s.	12s.	12s.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—	12½ per cent.	30 per cent.	40 per cent.
“(1) Woollen or containing wool--------------- per dozen pairs	4s.	12s.	12s.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	45 per cens.
“(1) Woollen or containing wool--------------- per dozen pairs	5s.	13s.	13s.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :— “(2) Other than circular—	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	45 per cent.
(a) Woollen or containing wool------ per dozen pairs	10s. 6d.	20s. 6d.	20s. 6d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	45 per cent.
(b) Other------------------------------- per dozen pairs	8s.	28s.	28s.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.”	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	40 percent.
118.	By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :— “(1) Floor coverings wholly of cotton, except carpet felt undercarpet felt and those covered by sub-item (b)--------------- ad val. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a). By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
Free		12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.”
“(b) Roof coverings in the piece, floor coverings, and similar materials, surfaced or unsurfaced, consisting of felt, textile, or paper base, impregnated or laminated with bituminous, asphaltic, tar or pitch emulsions or similar preparations ; damp-course and similar materials in sheets or rolls
ad val.	12½ per cent.	35 per cent.	37½ per cent.”

   

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
118—continued. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(c)(1) Felt base floor coverings having a similar surface to linoleums ad val.	17½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	32½ per cent.
(2) Linoleums; floor coverings (other than those having a felt base) having a similar surface to linoleums------ ad val.	17½ per cent.	32½ per cent.	32½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (d) as follows:— “(d) Floor coverings not being wholly of cotton, viz.:— (1) Carpets, carpeting and carpet rugs, hand woven ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.
(2) Carpets, loop pile or cut pile, bearing designs which have been printed on to the warp threads before weaving-- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.
(3) Floor and carriage mats and matting of grass, ramie or palm fibers (other than coir) or combinations thereof ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent
(4) Carpets n.e.i., carpeting n.e.i. and floor cloth n.e.i.; floor and carriage mats n.e.i. of textile material except coir; floor rugs and floor coverings n.e.i., not being of rubber and not being furs or other skins or carpet felt undercarpet felt or carpet felt paper------------------------------------------------ ad val.	12½ percent	27½ percent.	27½ percent.”
120. By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—
“(b) Towels n.e.i., cut or uncut; toweling 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 4 inches----- per lb.	2½d.	6 d.	6 d.
and ad val.	17½ percent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.
(2) Other------------------------------------------ per lb.	2 d.	6 d.	6 d.
and ad val.	17½ per cent.	47½ percent.	50 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(f) Quilts, viz.:—marcella, honeycomb, alhambra, grecian and dimity ad val.	5 per cent.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (g) as follows:— “(g) Printed cotton bedspreads as prescribed by Departmental By-lawsad val.	5 per cent.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.		British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Fors, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.
123.	By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(a) Weddings; cotton wool (not included in sub-item (b) or (c) of item 286)---------------------------------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	50 per cent.	62½ per cent.”
130.	By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(1) Cotton or containing a mixture of fibres in which cotton predominates—
(a) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws—
(1) Unbleached, not being printed dyed or coloured--------------------------------- per square yard	½d.	l d.	2 d.
or ad val.	5 per cent.	..	..
whichever rate returns the lower duty.
(2) Bleached, not being printed dyed or colouredper square yard	½d.	1½d.	3d.
or ad val.	5 per cent.	..	..
whichever rate returns the lower duty.
(3) Printed, dyed or coloured
per square yard	½d.	2d.	3½d.
or ad val.	5 per cent.	..	..
whichever rate returns the lower duty.
And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)— On and after a date to be fixed by Proclamation—
(a) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws per square yard	1½d.	5d.	6½d.
(b) Otherwise----------------------------------------- per lb.	4d.	11d.	1s. 1d.
and ad val	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.”
135.	By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:— “135. Accoutrements, buttons, braid and lace, for naval and military uniforms, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws ad val.	Free	Free	10 per cent.”
DIVISION VI—METALS AND MACHINERY.
136.	By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(1) Angle, rod other than wire rod in coils, tee, bar exceeding one-eighth of an inch in thickness and not being of fancy pattern; bar exceeding one- eighth of an inch in thickness of fancy pattern rolled direct from the billet bar or rod and in the state in which it leaves the rolls----------------------------------- per ton	50s.	100s.	120s”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(f) Hoop— (1) 12-gauge (Birmingham Sheet Gauge) and thicker, including galvanized-------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	10 per cent.	20 per cent.
and per ton	..	70s.	70s.

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
136—continued. “(f)—continued. (2) Cold rolled, from 0.375 inch to 6 inches in width both sizes inclusive, and from 0.0148 inch to 0.08 inch in thickness both sizes inclusive----------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	10 per cent.	20 per cent.
and per ton	..	70s.	70s.
(3) N.E.I.------------------------------------------ ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.
and in respect of paragraph (3)—a deferred duty as follows:—
on and after 1st April, 1948.
(3) N.E.I.------------------------------------------- ad val.	10 per cent.	10 per cent.	10 per cent.
and per ton	..	70s.	70s.”
144. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(b) Zinc tubing, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated-------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (e) as follows:— “(e) Sheet, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated— (1) For lithographic purposes— (a) Of thicknesses 0.005 inch and greater-------------------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent
(b) Other----------------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent	12½ per cent.
(2) N.E.I.---------------------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent	12½ per cent
153. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(a) Cast iron pipes, excepting cast iron soil and rainwater pipes from 2 inches to 6 inches internal diameter both sizes inclusive per ton	20s.	67s. 6d.	67s. 6d.”
154. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(a) Rails weighing 50 lb. per yard and over-------- per ton	30s.	80s.	100s.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(b) Rails weighing less than 50 lb. per yard-------- per ton	30s.	90s.	125s.’’
155. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(a) Not drilled or further manufactured------------- per ton	50s.	90s.	125s.”
157. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“157. Barbed wire--------------------------------------- per ton	Free	100s.	160s.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
159. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) Woven wire measuring over 120 holes to the lineal inch ad val.	Free	Free	12½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (c) as follows:— “(c) Wire n.e.i.---------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent	12½ per cent”
169. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(a) (1) Monoline type-composing machines---------- ad val.	Free	Free	10 per cent.
(2) Linotype, monotype, and other type-composing machines n.e.i. ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.
(3) Adding and computing machines and all attachments ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	10 per cent.
(4) Typewriters (including covers)--------------- ad val.	Free	17½ per cent.	17½ per cent.
(5) Machinery used exclusively for and in the actual process of electrotyping and stereotyping; aluminium rotary graining machines--------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	17½ per cent	17½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(b) Cash registers------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	10 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Printing machines and presses, n.e.i.—
(a) Flat bed cylinder printing presses; combined tagmaking and printing machines; proof presses using rolled paper ad val.	Free	17½ per cent.	17½ per cent.
(b) Other including the following machines and presses, viz.:—
Newspaper printing machines known as “Duplex Tubular” printing from cylindrical stereo plates as distinct from semi-cylindrical stereo plates; roll fed combined wrapper printing and addressing machines; combined printing and carton cutting machines.
ad val	Free	17½ per cent.	17½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(d) Rotary web printing machines (other than those specified in sub-item (c)), weighing 25 tons or less, printing from curved stereos or curved electros, and designed to be fed from one or two paper rolls each not more than 65 inches wide; web printing machines n.e.i., weighing 25 tons or less, printing from flat type forms, and designed to be fed from one paper roll not more than 65 inches wide ad val.	Free	27½ per cent.	27½ per cent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
174. By omitting the whole of paragraph (14) of sub-item (m) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(14) Exhausters, gas, motor driven, for iron and steel production ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ percent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (22) of sub-item (m) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(22) Grinders, drill, pneumatic, of the pedestal type ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (29) of sub-item (m) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(29) Milling machines-------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ percent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (34) of sub-item (m) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(34) Planing machines------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”
176. By adding a new sub-item (c) as follows:— “(c) Machines and machinery, metal working, viz.:— Drilling machines n.e.i., grinding machines n.e.i., lathes n.e.i., planing and shaping machines (combined) n.e.i.--------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	57½ percent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Cement-making machines; road-making machines n.e.i.; stone-crushing machines n.e.i.; travelling and portable cranes, hand operated; coal conveyors and ash-handling plant exclusive of motive power equipment; aerial cableways exclusive of cable; aerial ropeways, exclusive of cable, cars and mechanical parts----- ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	47½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Machines and machinery, n.e.i.------------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	55 per cent.	57½ percent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) (twice occurring) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Refrigerating appliances and parts thereof, viz.:—
(a) Refrigerators, mechanical, of the types used for food storage, up to and including 10 cubic feet gross internal capacity, and parts thereof, viz.:—
(1) Refrigerators including mechanical driving units and apparatus for transmitting power from such driving units to the driven units
each	..	..	£5
and per cubic foot of gross internal capacity	..	..	£2
or ad val.	30 per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
176—continued.
“(f) continued.
“(2)—continued.
(a)—continued.
(2) Parts (when not incorporated in complete refrigerators) imported in an assembled or partly assembled condition, viz.:—
(a) Cabinets each and per cubic foot of gross internal capacity less ad val. or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.
	..	£2 2s. 6d.	£2 2s. 6d.
	..	17s. ,	17s.
	7½ per cent.
	30 per cent.	60 per cent.	65 per cent.
(b) Compressors (not forming part of sealed or semisealed refrigerating units)—
(1) Single cylinder each or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.
	..	..	£1 12s. 6d.
	30 per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(2) Double cylinder each or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.
	..	..	£2
	30 per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(c) Evaporators (not forming part of sealed or semisealed refrigerating units) each

..	..	£1
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	30 per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(d) Sealed or semi-sealed refrigerating units, including mechanical driving units and apparatus for transmitting power from such driving units to the
driven units each	..	..	£8 10s.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.	30 per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(e) Other------------------- ad val.	30 per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(b) Refrigerating appliances and parts thereof imported in an assembled or partly assembled condition (other than refrigerators and parts thereof enumerated in sub-paragraph (a)); metal pressings for cabinets nets for refrigerating appliances-------------------------------- ad val.	30 per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.
(c) Parts n.e.i. of refrigerating appliances----- ad val. For the purposes of paragraph (2) of this sub-item “assembled or partly assembled” means tire assembly of two or more components of any part of a refrigerating appliance by means of bolts, rivets, welding or any other process.”	30 per cent.	47½ per cent.	65 per cent.

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
176—continued. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (m.) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Planning, surfacing and thicknessing machines, n.e.i.; moulding machines and shaping machines, n.e.i., including routers and trenching and recessing machines; combined planing and matching machines; combined planing and moulding machines; combined planing moulding and matching machines—
(a) the value for duty of which does not exceed £455 each----------------------------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	42½ per cent.
(b) the value for duty of which exceeds £455 each—
the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (a) reduced by l/560th of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each £1 by which the value for duty exceeds £455. with minimum of---------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ percent."
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (m) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(2) Morticing machines and combined boring and morticing machines, n.e.i.; glue jointers, continuous feed—
(a) the value for duty of which does not exceed £136 each----------------------------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	47½ per cent.
(b) the value for duty of which exceeds £136 each— the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (a) reduced by 1/140th of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each £1 by which the value for duty exceeds £136, with minimum of----------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”'
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (m) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(3) Roller feed, radial arm and dimension saw benches; double edgers; straight line edgers; cross cut sawing machines n.e.i., double, multiple, straight line or automatic; variety circular saw benches; sawing machines n.e.i.—
(a) the value for duty of which does not exceed £136 each----------------------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	47½ per cent.
(b) the value for duty of which exceeds £136 each— the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (a) reduced by l/140th of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each £1 by which the value for duty exceeds £136, with minimum of-------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) of sub-item (m) and inserting in its- stead the following paragraph:—
“(4) Woodworking machines n.e.i. and appliances n.e.i. for use in. connexion therewith-------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	47½ per cent.	47½ percent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
176—continued. By omitting the whole of sub-item (n) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(n) (1) Air compressors (including air blowers) of the reciprocating and rotary types, viz.:—
(a) Of a capacity not exceeding 1,750 cubic feet of free air delivered per minute—
(1) Portable, in which the prime mover is an internal combustion engine direct- coupled to the compressor, including the engine when imported therewith ad val.	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	40 per cent.
(2) Other--------------------- ad val.	20 per cent.	37½ per cent.	47½ per cent.
(b) Of a capacity exceeding 1,750 cubic feet of free air delivered per minute— the rate of duty shall be the rate under clause (2) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1) reduced by 1/500th of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each cubic foot of free air delivered per minute by which the capacity exceeds 1,750 cubic feet, with minimum of ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.
(2) Air and gas compressors and exhausters, n.e.i. ad val.	20 per cent.	37½ per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (s) as follows:— “(s) Wool scouring and washing machines------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	35 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
178. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) (a) Up to and including 50 horse-power----------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	52½ per cent.	57½ per cent.
(b) Over 50 horse-power—the rate of duty shall be the percentage rate under sub-paragraph (a) reduced by .8 for each horse-power above 50 horse-power, with minimum of- ad val. For the purposes of this sub-item horsepower shall be determined as prescribed by Departmental By-laws.”	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:— “(e) N.E.I.--------------------------------------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	55 per cent.	57½ per cent."
By adding a new sub-item (j) as follows:— “(j) Internal combustion engines for motor vehicles, and parts n.e.i. therefor----------------------------------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (k) as follows:— “(k) Boilers and steam turbines, n.e.i.------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	50 per cent.	57½ percent.”

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
179. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) (second time occurring) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(1) Stoves, ranges, ovens, cookers, grillera, boiling plates, boiling rings, and the like, including elements there for whether imported separately or forming part of a complete appliance ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	50 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) (second time occurring) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Radiators and toasters----------------------------------- each	..	4s.	5s.
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) (second time occurring) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(3) Kettles---------------------------------------------------- each	..	4s.	5s.
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) (second time occurring) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(4) Elements for radiators, toasters and kettles--------- each	..	1s. 3d.	1s. 6d.
or ad val.	27½ Per cent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of paragraph (7) of sub-item (b) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(7) Switches n.e.i.; fuses n.e.i.; lightning arresters n.e.i.; cut-outs n.e.i.; choke coils n.e.i.; relays n.e.i.------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(c) Regulating starting and controlling apparatus for electric trolley buses, when incorporated in or forming part of any goods covered by sub-item (h) of item 359; regulating starting and controlling apparatus for all electrical purposes, including distributing boards and switchboards, n.e.i.-------------------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	50 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-clause (a) (twice occurring) of clause (1) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-clause:—
“(a) 1 horse-power and up to and including 150 horsepower n.e.i.------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-clause (b) of clause (1) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-clause:—
“(b) Exceeding 150 horse-power—the rate of duty shall be the percentage rate under sub-clause (a) reduced by ,75 for each horse-power above 150 horse-power, with minimum of---- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
179—continued. By omitting the whole of clause (1) of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following clause:—
“(1) Up to and including 10 k.w.----------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of clause (1) of sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following clause:—
“(1) Traction motors (including traction motors for electric trolley buses when incorporated in or forming part of any goods covered by sub-item (h) of item 359)--- ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-clause (a) of clause (2) of sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-clause:—
“(a) Up to and including 50 horse-power------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-clause (a) (twice occurring) of clause (4) of sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-clause:—
“(a) 0.746 k.w. and up to and including 20 k.w., n.e.i. ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ percent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (d) (twice occurring) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—
“(d) (1) Motors under 1 horse-power (excepting those of the type ordinarily used with motor vehicles, imported separately)------------------------------------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	35 per cent.	67½ per cent.
(2) Of the type ordinarily used with motor vehicles, imported separately------------------------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	57½ per cent.
(3) N.E.I.--------------------------------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-clause (b) of clause (1) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-clause:—
“(b) Other-------------------------------------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of clause (2) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following clause:—
“(2) Over 13,500 k.v.a.—the rate of duty shall be the percentage rate under sub-clause (b) of clause (1) reduced by .0075 for each k.v.a. above 13,500 k.v.a., with minimum of ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—
“(b) At a voltage of 66,000— (1) Up to and including 1,000 k.v.a.------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.
(2) Over 1,000 k.v.a.—the rate of duty shall be the percentage rate under clause (1) reduced by .07 for each k.v.a. above 1,000 k.v.a., with minimum of ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
179—continued. By omitting the whole of clause (1) of sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following clause:—
“(1) Up to but not including 50 k.v.a.--------------- ad val. By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (d) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:— “(d) Induction coils for all purposes unless otherwise	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
expressly provided for-------------------- ad val. By omitting the whole of clause (1) of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (4) (second time occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following clause:—	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	57½ per cent.”
“(1) Up to and including 100 k.w.------------------- ad val. By omitting the whole of paragraph (6) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—	22½ per cent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.”
“(6) Electric fans of the propeller types, other than those of the type ordinarily used in offices and the household ad val.	22½ per cent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.”
				180. By omitting the whole of clause (2) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following clause:—
“(2) Handset telephones n.e.i.; bell sets for telephones; parts n.e.i. of handset telephones and of bell sets for telephones ad val.	12½ per cent.	37½ per cent.	42½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead tie following paragraph:—
“(2) Keys (including radio); magneto bells and parts therefor, whether imported separately or mounted with a key or switch; indicators or drops with or without shutters; relays; bell coils; impedance and resistance coils and spools; lamp sockets for switchboards; protective apparatus; cable boxes, unprotected; devices for functioning telephone and telegraph wires and cables; ear caps and mouth pieces; switchboards------------ ad val.	22½ per cent.	47½ per cent.	52½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Gas cooking and heating appliances, including gas ranges, viz.:— (a) Water heaters--------------------------- ad val.
	17½ per cent.	47½ per cent.	52½ per cent.
(b) Other------------------------------------ ad val.	17½ per cent.	37½ per cent.	42½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(d) Filament lamps for lighting and heating------- per lb. By omitting the whole of paragraph (9) of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:— “(9) Choke coils suitable for use in connexion with	1s.	2s. 6d.	4s.”
battery eliminating devices--------------------- each	3s. 9d.	10s.	10s.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.”	27½ per cent.	62½ per cent.	52½ per cent.

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
180—continued.
By omitting the whole of paragraphs (10), (11), (12) and (13) of sub-item (e) and inserting in their stead the following paragraphs:—
“(10) Condensers, variable, of capacities exceeding .0001 microfarad, but not exceeding .001 microfarad—
(a) With gang or drum control—per each condenser contained therein------------------------------------------
	1s. 1½d.	2s. 7½d.	3s.
(b) Without gang or drum control------------- each (11) Condensers, variable, midget, of .0001 microfarad	1s.1½d.	2s. 7½d.	3s.
capacity or less-------------------------------------- each (12) Loudspeakers and parts thereof:—	9d.	1s. 3d.	1s. 6d.
(a) Loudspeakers including transformers each	7s. 6d.	10s.	12s. 6d.
(b) Parts of loudspeakers imported other than in complete loudspeakers, viz.:—
(1) Field coils------------------- each	1s. 6d.	2s. 6d.	3s.
(2) Field coil cores------------- each	6d.	1s.	1s. 3d.
(3) Field coil housings-------- each (4) Cones with or without voice coils	9d.	1s. 3d.	1s. 6d.
each	11d.	1s. 5d.	1s. 9d.
(5) Cone housings------------- each	1s. 3d.	1s. 9d.	2s. 3d.
(6) N.E.I., other than transformers
ad val. Provided however that in the case of combinations of any of the above-mentioned parts duty shall be payable on such combinations as though the parts were imported separately.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	47½ per cent.
(13) Transformera, power------------------------------------ each or as to all the goods covered by paragraphs (10) to (13) of sub-item (e) with the exception of the goods covered by clause (6) of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (12) the following rates if same return a higher duty, viz.:—	7s. 6d.	12s. 6d.	15a.
ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	47½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (15) of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(15) Wireless Receiving Sets wholly assembled, partly assembled, or unassembled, excluding cabinets, valves, loudspeakers, headphones, batteries or any device for eliminating batteries— Per valve socket excluding sockets for valves forming part of any battery eliminating
device----------------------------------------	9s. 3d.	24s. 10½d.	25s.
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	52½ per cent.	52½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. Provided—(1) In the absence of valve sockets the sets shall be charged duty at the above rates on the basis of the number of valves for which they are constructed or designed.
(2) In the instance of sets constructed or adapted for use with multiple purpose valves, the sets shall be charged duty equal to that payable on sets having an equal number of unit stages using unit function valves.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.		Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.
180—continued. By omitting the whole of paragraph (16) of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(16) Wireless Receiving Sets and Gramophones combined, excluding cabinets, valves, loudspeakers, headphones, batteries or any device for eliminating batteries-------------------------------------------------------------------------- each

(a) Electrically operated----------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	45 per cent.
(b) Other----------------------------------------------- ad val.	20 per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(3) Clocks n.e.i-------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	17½ per cent.	27½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(c) (1) Opera field and marine glasses-------------------------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	27½ per cent.
(2) Parts for use in the manufacture of opera field and marine glasses, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws-------- ad val.	Free	17½ per cent.	17½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (d) as follows :— “(d) Pedometers; pocket counters and the like--------------- ad val.	Free	17½ per cent.	27½ per cent.”
319. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(1) Gramophones, phonographs, and other talking machines, n.e.i., including cases imported with machines-------------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	55 per cent.	62½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(c) Needles for gramophones, phonographs and other talking machines ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	37½ per cent.”
DIVISION XII.—HIDES, LEATHER, AND RUBBER.
324. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(1) Patent and enamelled--------------------------------------- ad val.	5 per cent.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.
or per square foot	. .	4½d.	5½d.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(3) Calf, other than patent and enamelled-------------------- ad val.	5 per cent.	17½ per cent.	27½ per cent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XII.—Hides, Leather, and Rubber—continued.
325. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(a) Leather manufactures n.e.i. ; leather cut into shape ; harness n.e.i. ; razor strops ; whips, including handles, keepers, thongs and lashes
ad val.	17½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.”
326. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :—
“326. Leather, rubber, canvas, and composition belting, including such belting whether imported separately or incorporated in or forming part of ore conveyors or ore belt distributors ; green hide for belting and other purposes--------------------------------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	37½ per cent.	40 per cent.”
328. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :—
“328. Goloshes, rubber sand boots and shoes and plimsolls per pair	1s. 2d.	2s. 2d.	2s. 4d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.”	17½ per cent.	30 per cent.	35 per cent.
329. By omitting the whole item (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following item :—
“329. (a) Boots and shoes, n.e.i.—
(1) Women’s and children’s------------------------ ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	52½ per cent.
(2) Other-------------------------------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	45 per cent.	52½ per cent.
(b) Slippers, clogs, pattens, and other footwear (of any material), n.e.i.; boot and shoe uppers and tops (except of felt)s; cork, leather, or other socks or soles n.e.i.----------------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	45 per cent.	52½ per cent.”
332. By omitting the whole of paragraphs (2), (3), (4) and (5) of sub-item (b) (second time occurring) and inserting in their stead the following paragraphs :—
“(2) Hat-makers’ press bags and rings, gas bags, soles, pads, heels, cash mats, rubbered tyre fabric, tyre rubber, photographic accessories of rubber not being integral parts of cameras ; cycle tube and motor car tube repair outfits-------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	12½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.
(3) Infants’ soothers and teats; valves and nipples for bottles ad val.	12½ per cent.	35 per cent.	37½ per cent.
(4) Rubber manufactures n.e.i.------------------------------------ ad val.	12½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.
(5) Flexible coupling discs, imported separately---------------- ad val.	12½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.”
333. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(a) Pneumatic rubber tyres and tubes therefor, valved or unvalved, viz. :—
(1) Covers weighing each 2½ lb. or less and tubes weighing each 1 lb. or less per lb.	6d.	1s.	1s. 1½d.
or ad val.	15 per cent.	27½ per cent.	40 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(2) Covers weighing each over 2½ lb. and tubes weighing each over 1 lb., whether imported separately or incorporated in or forming part of any goods covered by items 177 (b), 354 (b), 359 (d) and 359 (h)------------------------------------ per lb.	6d.	1s. 6d.	1s. 11d.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
DIVISION XII.—PAPER AND STATIONERY
334. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (m) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(1) Glass paper and flint paper---------------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(r) Millboards----------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	Free	12½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (y) as follows :—
“(y) Paper, tissue, not gummed, for use in the manufacture of cigarette papers, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws---- ad val.	Free	7½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”
338. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :— “(a) (1) Manufactures of, or articles partly manufactured of, framed (including the weight of the frame), or unframed, having advertisements thereon ; price lists ; prospectuses ; showcards ; catalogues, circulars, pictures n.e.i., and printed photographed or lithographed matter, used or intended to be used for advertising purposes ; pictures used or intended to be used in the manufacture of box tops, pad covers, calendars, almanacs and the like ; all printed or embossed bags or containers ; calendars, almanacs, and diaries; Australian directories, guides, and timetables ; paper patterns ; labels of all kinds; tickets, printed, viz., railway, tramway, and other, including paper and board printed or prepared in any way therefor; billheads, memorandum forms, and all other printed ruled or engraved forms of paper n.e.i. ; paper, printed or embossed with words lettering or numerical figures, of a type which when printed or embossed is suitable for use in connexion with the wrapping of goods or in the covering of containers for goods ; paper patty pans and like paper containers of all sizes, also paper chocolate cups, including the weight of the immediate containing cartons per lb. or ad val.	9d. 22½ per cent.	1s. 4½d. 57½ per cent.	1s. 4½d. 62½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(2) Posters not elsewhere specified, used or intended to be used for advertising purposes------------------------------ per lb.	9d.	..	..
or ad val.	22½ per cent.	..	..
whichever rate returns the higher duty. per lb.	..	1s. 6d.	1s. 6d.
and ad val.	..	57½ per cent.	62½ per cent.”
340. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(1) Stationery manufactured principally from paper or board, not including goods enumerated in items 338 (a) and 340 (a) (2)---------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff,	General Tariff.
Division XIII.—Paper and Stationery—continued.
340—continued.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(b) Books, viz. :—account, betting, cheque, copy, copying, drawing, exercise, guard, letter, memorandum, pocket, receipt, sketch, and the like
ad val.	22½ per cent.	52½ per cent.	57½ per cent.”
341. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :—
“341. Writing ink and ink powders ; liquid drawing ink
ad val.	12½ per cent.	37½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
346. By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(d) The articles enumerated in sub-items (a), (b), and (c), when in fancy boxes-------------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	12½ per cent.	37½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(f) Fancy pencils ; pencil cases partly or wholly of gold, silver, aluminium, or nickel ; pen and pencil sets and penholders, n.e.i.--- ad val.	22½ per cent.	40 per cent.	45 per cent.”
DIVISION XIV.—VEHICLES.
351. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (b) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(2) Speedometers------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (c) as follows :—
“(c) Cyclometers--------------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	12½ per cent.”
By adding a new sub-item (d) as follows :—
“(d) Valves for pneumatic tyres—
(1) Of the rubber sleeve type---------------------- ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.
(2) Other--------------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	12½ per cent.”
352. By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(3) Wheel rims for cycles, motor cycles, and side cars
ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	32½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (4) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph :—
“(b) Other------------------------------------------------------------- ad val.	22½ per cent.	45 per cent.	52½ per cent.”
354. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(b) (1) Motor cycles having a piston displacement of not less than 243 cubic centimetres, and frames therefor, whether partly or wholly finished, but not including rubber tyres or tubes------------ ad val	Free	Free	17½ per cent.
(2) Motor cycles n.e,i. and frames therefor, whether partly or wholly finished, but not including rubber tyres or tubes- ad val.	Free	17½ per cent.	17½ per cent.”
358. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(a) Aeroplanes, and other aircraft including balloons and parachutes ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	10 per cent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.
358—continued.
By omitting the whole of sub-item (s) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(b) Parts and materials, used in the manufacture or repair of aeroplanes and other aircraft, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws------ ad val.	Free	12½ per cent.	12½ per cent.”
359. By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(d) Parts of vehicles with self-contained power propelled by petrol, steam, electricity, oil, gas, or alcohol, n.e.i., whether incorporated in the complete vehicle or separate, viz. :—
(1) Single-seated bodies------------------------------------ each	£20	£40	£40
(2) Double-seated bodies----------------------------------- each	£30	£60	£60
(3) Bodies with fixed or movable canopy tops, e.g., landaulette, limousine, taxi-cab, and similar types, and n.e.i.-------------- each	£55	£95	£95
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	52½ per cent.	52½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(4) Chassis, including lamps but not including rubber tyres and tubes, storage batteries, shock absorbers (excepting steering dampers), bumper bars, radiator assemblies, sparking plugs and springs—
(a) Unassembled, viz. :—car, and ear type capable of use for commercial vehicles-------------------- per lb.	½d.	5d.	6d.
(b) Unassembled, viz. :—truck omnibus or other commercial vehicle
per lb.	½d.	4¼d.	5¼d.
(c) Assembled------------------------------------- per lb.	1 d.	6½d,	7½d.
Provided that for the purposes of sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) the classification shall be as determined by the Minister and the Minister’s decision shall be final.
The word “Bodies” in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this sub-item includes dashboards, footboards, and mudguards, when imported with bodies of which they form a part.”
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.	4d.	1s.	..
per complete set	..	..	£20
(b) For double-seated bodies--------------- per lb.	4d.	1s.	..
per complete set	..	..	£30
(c) For bodies with fixed or movable canopy tops and bodies n.e.i. per lb.	4d.	1s.	..
per complete set	..	..	£37 10s.
(d) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws----	Free	..	..

 

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Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.
359—continued.
“(e)—continued.
(2) Pressed metal panels, other—
(a) For single-seated bodies------------- per lb.	7d.	..	..
per complete set	..	£20	£20
less per lb.	..	2d.	..
(b) For double-seated bodies------------ per lb.	7d.	..	..
per complete set	..	£30	£30
less per lb.	..	2d.	..
(c) For bodies with fixed or movable canopy tops and bodies n.e.i.
per lb.	7d.	..	..
per complete set	..	£37 10s.	£37 10s.
less per lb.	..	2d.	..
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 (I) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(1) Vehicle parts n.ei., including axles n.e.1., springs n.e.i., hoods, wheels n.e.i., and bodies n.e.i.----------------------------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	52½ per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) 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.	1s. 9d.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of paragraph (5) (twice occurring) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(5) Handles of all types for motor car doors and for motor car window regulators-------------------------------------------------- each	3d.	6d.	9d.
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	35 per cent.	52½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (6) (twice occurring) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(6) Devices for catching or fastening doors of motor vehicles, excluding handles------------------------------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	50 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (7) (twice occurring) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(7) Window regulators for motor cars, excluding handles -- each	11d.	1s. 6d.	2s. 3d.
or ad val. whichever rate returns the higher duty.”	27½ per cent.	35 per cent.	52½ per cent.

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.
359—continued.
By omitting the whole of paragraph (8j) (twice occurring) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :— .
“(8) Wind screen wipers------------------------------------------- each	2s. 3d.	5s.	6s.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	30 per cent.	40 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
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.	22½ per cent.	35 per cent.	47½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (10) of sub-item (r) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(10) U-Bolts for motor vehicles----------------------------- per cwt.	..	..	13s. 9d.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	30 per cent.	47½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph :—
“(b) Other---------------------------------------------------------- per lb.	3d.	4d.	5d.
or ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	57½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (g) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—
“(2) Bumper bars for motor vehicles-------------------------- ad val.	27½ per cent.	35 per cent.	52½ per cent.”
DIVISION XV.—MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
364. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—
“364. Organs, pips----------------------------------------------- ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
365. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(a) Grand, with or without player mechanism----------------- each	£9	£45	£45
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	45 per cent.	47½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—

“(c) Upright, n.e.i--------------------------------------------------- each	£5	£27 5s.	£27 10s.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	45 per cent.	47½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(d) Keyboards, complete or incomplete---------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
366. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(b) Carillons and bells, including fittings therefor but not including structural iron or steel, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws ad val.	Free	10 per cent.	17½ per cent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
DIVISION XVL—MISCELLANEOUS.
374. By adding a new sub-item (e) as follows :—
“(e) Asbestos, crude------------------------------------------------	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 11½ d. per article------------------------------------ ad val.	17½ per cent.	65 per cent.	67½ per cent.
(2) The value for duty of which exceeds 11½ d. per article but does not exceed 17d. per article----- ad val.	17½ per cent.	135 per cent.	137½ per cent.
less per article	..	8d.	8d.
(3) The value for duty of which exceeds 17d. per article but does not exceed 27½ d. per article----- each	..	..	4s. 6d.
ad val.	17½ per cent.	127½ per cent.	..
less per article	..	8d.	..
(4) The value for duty of which exceeds 27½ d. per article---------------------------------------------- each	..	..	4s. 6d.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	..	67½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
each and ad val.	..	1s. 10d.	..
	..	17½ per cent.	..
or ad val.	..	57½ per cent.	..
whichever rate returns the higher duty.” 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 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.	17½ per cent.	45 per cent.	47½ 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.	17½per cent.	47½ per cent.	52½ per cent.”
381. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(b) (1) Black China bristles (when boiled, baked or straightened) ----------------------------------------------- ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	35 per cent.
(2) Brushmakers’ drafts of horsehair or cowhair; brushmaking mixtures containing bristle, hair, or other animal matter----------------------------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	30 per cent.	35 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item ;—
“(d) (1) Hair and cloth brushes----------------------- per dozen	3s.	6s. 6d.	7s. 3d.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(2) Tooth, scrubbing, paint and varnish brushes
per dozen	1s. 6d.	3s. 6d.	3s. 9d.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(3) Nail brushes---------------------------------- per dozen	1s.	1s. 9d.	2s.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(4) Brushes n.e.i.------------------------------------ ad val.	17½ per cent.	35 per cent.	45 per cent.”

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
382. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :—
“382. (a) Cameras, not including tripods----------------- ad val.	Free	Free	17½ per cent.
(b) Magic or optical lanterns, not including tripods ; mounted lenses and accessories for cameras and for magic or optical lanterns, n.e.i., but not including tripods------------ ad val.	Free	17½ per cent.	17½ per cent.”
384. By omitting the whole of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of sub-item (a) and inserting in their stead the following paragraphs :—
“(1) Photographic and X-ray dry plates and flat films, sensitized, not including photographic plates enumerated in sub-item (b) per square foot	3d.	6d.	8d.
or ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	37½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty. (2) Photographic sensitized films n.e.i. per square foot	4d.	7½d.	1s.
or ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	37½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.
(3) Photographic sensitized papers and cards also linen and other sensitized materials, n.e.i. ; postcards (sensitized with or without letterpress)
per square foot	½d.	1d.	1½d.
or ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	37½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
388. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(b) N.E.I.----------------------------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
390. By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph :—
“(a) Rope and cordage (not including twine) manufactured from manila, sisal, phormium tenax or coir
ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	45 per cent.”
By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (6) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph :—
“(b) Cordage rope and twines n.e,i,, including sliver ; cordage with metal core ; macramé 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.	2½d.	5d.	5d.
and ad val.	17½ per cent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.
(2) Other-------------------------------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	45 per cent.	50 per cent.”
392. By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (6) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph
“(b) Condenser yams and Coconada yams, for the manufacture of towels, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws----- per lb.	2d.	4½d.	4½d.
or ad val.	12½ per cent.	32½ per cent.	37½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
392—continued.
By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph :—
“(4) Yarns for the manufacture of cordage and twines, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws-------------------------------- per lb.	2 d.	5d.	5d.
or ad val.	17½ per cent.	42½ per cent.	45 per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.”
By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (b) ofparagraph (5) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph :—
“(b) No. 16 count and counts exceeding No. 16 count but less than No. 50 count
per lb. and for each additional count exceeding No. 16 count but less than No. 50 count per lb.	2½d.	7½d.	7½d.
	0.1d.	0.1d.	0.1d.
or ad val.	22½ per cent.	52½ per cent.	57½ per cent.
whichever rate returns the higher duty.” By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“(c) Woollen or containing wool------------------------------ per lb.	4d.	10d.	1s.
and ad val.	10 per cent.	17½ per cent.	30 per cent.”
393. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“ (a) Crochet, knitting, mercerized, and embroidery cottons, put up for household purposes------------------------------- ad val.	12½ per cent.	27½ per cent.	37½ per cent.
And on and after 12th March, 1948 (a) Crochet, knitting, mercerised and embroidery cottons, put up for household purposes-------------------------------------------- ad val.	15 per cent.	27½ per cent.	37½ per cent.”
397. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph ;—
“(1) (a) Of the type known as Chinese crackers-------------- ad val.	17½ per cent.	30 per cent.	32½ per cent.
(b) Sparklers ; Bengal lights (also referred to as Bengal matches) ad val.	17½ per cent.	32½ per cent.	32½ per cent.”
403. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-items :—
“ (c) Nitrate of soda of a purity not greater than 99 per centum calculated on a moisture free basis; bicalcic phosphates ; potassium and sodium nitrate in combination--------------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free
(d) Bock phosphate-----------------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free
(e) N.E.I.-----------------------------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free”
410. By adding a new sub-item (e) as follows :—
“(e) Tapestries, principally of wool, made entirely by hand, numbered and signed by the maker------------------------------------- ad val.	Free	Free	12½ per cent.”
419. By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“ (d) Instruments and appliances—
(1) Amputating, cupping, disserting, examining (including examining tables), operating, veterinary, n.e.i. ad val.	27½ per cent.	45 per cent.	45 per cent.
(2) Elastic gum woven catheters------------ ad val.	10 per cent.	17½ per cent.	45 per cent.

 

The Schedule—continued.

Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.	British Preferential Tariff.	Intermediate Tariff.	General Tariff.
Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.
428. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :—
“428. Wattle hark------------------------------------------- per cwt.	Free	Free	3s.”
429. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item :—
“429. Wattle bark tanning extract------------------------ ad val.	10 per cent.	10 per cent.	22½ per cent.”
432. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—
“(b) Other--------------------------------------------------- per lb.	1½d.	1½d.	3d.”
By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item :—
“ (c) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws-----------------	Free	Free	Free”
444. By adding a new item 444 as follows :—
“444. Coir fibre----------------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free”
446. By adding a new item 445 as follows :—
“ 445. Raw silk--- -------------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free “
445. By adding a new item 446 as follows :—
“ 446. Herva (Yerba) mate when not put up for retail sale	Free	Free	Free”
447. By adding a new item 447 as follows:—
“447. Ferrous alloys n.e.i.----------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free “
448. By adding a new item 448 as follows :—
“448. Diamonds, industrial—
(a) Uncut-------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free
(b) Other--------------------------------------------	Free	Free	Free”