Customs Regulations 1913 (Amendment) (Provisional)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1915. No. 87.

PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1914.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, do hereby certify that on account of urgency the following Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1914 should come into operation on the 1st June, 1915, and make the Regulations to come into operation on that date as Provisional Regulations.

Dated the twenty-seventh day of May, One thousand nine hundred and fifteen.

R. M. FERGUSON,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

FRANK G. TUDOR,

Minister of State for Trade and Customs.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.

King’s Warehouses.

Regulations Nos. 94 and 95 of the Customs Regulations (Statutory Rules 1913, No. 346) are hereby repealed and the following Regulations are inserted in their stead:—

Sec. 107.

Rent and Charges Payable for Goods Warehoused in a King’s Warehouse.

94. (1) Rent and charges according to the following scale shall be paid in respect of goods warehoused in any King’s Warehouse:—

Articles.	Receipt and Delivery.		Rent per week.
1. WINES AND SPIRITS AND OTHER LIQUIDS N.E.I.—	s.	d.	s.	d.
In bulk, per package—
(a) Tun, puncheon, butt, or pipe, exceeding 90 gallons
(a) Tun, puncheon, butt, or pipe, exceeding 90 gallons	4	0	0	7
(b) Hogsheads, over 71 gallons and not exceeding 90 gallons
(b) Hogsheads, over 71 gallons and not exceeding 90 gallons	2	0	0	2½
(c) Hogsheads, over 40 gallons and not exceeding 71 gallons
(c) Hogsheads, over 40 gallons and not exceeding 71 gallons	1	6	0	2
(d) Barrel and quarter cask, over 20 gallons and not exceeding 40 gallons
	1	0	0	1¼
(e) Octave or smaller package, 9 gallons and not exceeding 20 gallons
	0	9	0	0¾
In bottles, tins, kegs, or drums—
(a) Packages containing 5 gallons and under 9 gallons
(a) Packages containing 5 gallons and under 9 gallons	0	3	0	0¾
(b) Packages containing 3 gallons and under 5 gallons
(b) Packages containing 3 gallons and under 5 gallons	0	2	0	0½
(c) Packages under 3 gallons...............	0	2	0	0½

C.7132—Price 5d.

Rent and Charges Payable for Goods Warehoused in a King’s Warehouse—continued.

Articles.	Receipt and Delivery.		Rent per week.
	s.	d.	s.	d.
2. BEER—
(a) Hogsheads.............................	1	3	0	1½
(b) Half-hogsheads and barrels..................	0	7	0	0¾
(c) Cases.................................	0	5	0	0½
3. TOBACCO—
Manufactured—
(a) Per package not exceeding 300 lbs. net	1	3	0	0¾
(b) Per package exceeding 300 lbs. net.........	1	6	0	1¼
Unmanufactured—
(c) Per cwt. net or any portion thereof.........	0	6	0	0½
Cigars, Cigarettes, and Snuff—
(d) Per package 90 lbs. net or over............	2	0	0	2
(e) Per package, 40 lbs. and under 90 lbs.......	1	6	0	1½
(f) Per package, under 40 lbs. net............	1	0	0	1
4. OPIUM—Medicinal, per package	0	9	0	2
5. GRAIN, RICE, OATMEAL, FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, per ton	3	0	0	3
6. HEAVY GOODS, MACHINERY, METALS AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF, PER TON WEIGHT—
(a) In packages, over 10 cwt. each in weight and not exceeding 1 ton, per ton	7	0	0	5
(b) In packages, over 1 ton each in weight and not exceeding 2 tons, per ton	12	6	0	5
(c) In packages, over 2 tons each in weight and not exceeding 3 tons, per ton	20	0	0	5
(d) In packages, over 3 tons in weight, per ton	25	0	0	7
7. MOTOR CARS	35	0	0	5
	per ton by weight		per ton by measurement
8. TIMBER—Per 100 superficial feet................	0	6	0	0½
9. GOODS OF SUCH VALUE AS IN THE OPINION OF THE COLLECTOR REQUIRE SPECIAL PRECAUTION FOR SAFETY—
(a) Not exceeding £100 in value.............	0	6	0	9
(b) For every additional £100 in value or portion thereof	0	6	0	9
10. UNSPECIFIED GOODS—Per ton...............	3	6	0	3½

Provided that in cases where labour for the receipt and delivery of goods is not provided by the Customs but by the Importer at his own expense, the charges under the heading “Receipt and Delivery” shall be one-half of those provided in the above scale.

(2.) The minimum charge in respect of rent under this Regulation shall be 1d.

(3.) Goods not otherwise specified shall be rated according to weight or measurement at the option of the Collector.

(4.) Where charges are levied by weight or measurement at per ton, fractional parts shall be charged in proportion.

(5.) When goods are repacked into smaller quantities, no extra charge under the heading “Receipt and Delivery” shall be made on account of the repack.

(6.) The charge for regaining bulk spirits or other liquids in bulk shall be 6d. per vessel.

(7.) The charge for each repack, reweigh, or re-examination shall be calculated upon the time occupied in the completion of the operation at the rate of 2s. 6d. per hour. For any broken period of one hour not exceeding thirty minutes, 1s. 6d. shall be the charge.

Sec. 72 (a).

Rent and Charges Payable for Goods Deposited in King’s Warehouses by order of Collector.

95. (1) Rent and charges according to the following scale shall be paid in respect of goods deposited in any King’s Warehouse by order of the Collector:—

Articles.	Receipt and Delivery.		Rent per week.
	s.	d.	s.	d.
1. WINES AND SPIRITS AND OTHER LIQUIDS N.E.I.—
In bulk, per package—
(a) Tun, puncheon, butt, or pipe, exceeding 90 gallons	5	0	0	8
(b) Hogsheads, over 71 gallons and not exceeding 90 gallons	2	6	0	3
(c) Hogsheads, over 40 gallons and not exceeding 71 gallons	1	9	0	2½
(d) Barrel and quarter cask, over 20 gallons and not exceeding 40 gallons	1	3	0	1½
(e) Octave or smaller package, 9 gallons and not exceeding 20 gallons	1	0	0	1
In bottles, tins, kegs, or drums—
(a) Packages, containing 5 gallons and under 9 gallons	0	4	0	1
(b) Packages containing 3 gallons and under 5 gallons	0	3	0	0¾
(c) Packages under 3 gallons.............	0	2	0	0½
2. BEER—
(a) Hogsheads......................	1	6	0	2
(b) Half-hogsheads and barrels............	0	9	0	1
(c) Cases..........................	0	6	0	0½
3 TOBACCO—
Manufactured—
(a) Per package, not exceeding 300 lbs. net	1	6	0	1
(b) Per package, exceeding 300 lbs. net........	2	0	0	1½
Unmanufactured—
(c) Per cwt. net or any portion thereof.........	0	9	0	0¾
Cigars, Cigarettes, and Snuff—
(d) Per package, 90 lbs. net or over...........	2	6	0	2½
(e) Per package, 40 lbs. and under 90 lbs.	2	0	0	2
(f) Per package, under 40 lbs. net............	1	6	0	1½
4. OPIUM—Medicinal, per package.............	1	0	6	3
5. GRAIN, RICE, OATMEAL, FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR—Per ton	3	6	0	3½
6. HEAVY GOODS, MACHINERY, METALS AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF, PER TON WEIGHT—
(a) In packages, over 10 cwt. each in weight and not exceeding 1 ton. per ton	10	0	0	6
(b) In packages, over 1 ton each in weight and not exceeding 2 tons, per ton	15	6	0	6
(c) In packages, over 2 tons each in weight and not exceeding 3 tons, per ton	25	0	0	6
(d) In packages, over 3 tons in weight, per ton....	30	0	0	9

Rent and Charges Payable for Goods Deposited in King’s Warehouses by order of Collector—continued.

Articles.	Receipt and Delivery		Rent per Week.
	s.	d.	s.	d.
7. MOTOR CARS.........................	40	0	0	0
	per ton by weight		per ton by measurement
8. TIMBER—Per 100 superficial feet............	0	8	0	0¾
9. GOODS OF SUCH VALUE AS IN THE OPINION OF THE COLLECTOR REQUIRE SPECIAL PRECAUTION FOR SAFETY—
(a) Not exceeding £100 in value.............	0	6	1	0
(b) For every additional £100 in value or portion thereof	0	6	1	0
10. SINGLE PACKAGES AND SMALL CONSIGNMENTS—
(a) One or more packages of same import mark or consignment, aggregating not more than 2 feet by measurement or 1 cwt. by weight	2s. 6d., including receipt, delivery, and cartage into bond and two weeks rent; after that, 1d. per week rent
(b) One or more package of same import mark or consignment, aggregating more than 2 feet by measurement or 1 cwt. by weight, but not more than 10 feet by measurement or 5 cwt. by weight	4s. 6d., including receipt, delivery, and cartage into bond, and two weeks rent; after that, 1d. per week rent
(c) One or more packages of same import mark or consignment, aggregating more than 10 feet by measurement or 5 cwt. by weight, but not more than 20 feet by measurement or 10 cwt. by weight	5s. 6d., including receipt, delivery, and cartage into bond, and two weeks rent; after that, 2d. per week rent
11. UNSPECIFIED GOODS—Per ton............	4	0	0	4

Where the delivery is effected by the Importer at his own expense, half fees only will be charged.

(2.) Cartage.—In all cases where cartage is charged in addition to the rates set out above, the actual amount paid for such cartage only is to be charged. Such rate not to exceed the current rate at the time of warehousing the goods.

(3.) Where charges are levied by weight or measurement at per ton, fractional parts shall be charged in proportion.

(4.) Goods not otherwise specified shall be rated according to weight or measurement at the option of the Collector.

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

The Provisional Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1914 were enacted in 1915 by the Governor-General in Council to address the need for updated regulations governing the customs process, specifically concerning the rent and charges for goods stored in King's Warehouses. These regulations were deemed urgent and came into operation on 1 June 1915. The objective of these regulations was to establish a detailed scale of fees for various goods based on their size, type, and value, ensuring a structured and fair approach to the management of stored goods within the King's Warehouses. This was to assist in the efficient administration and regulation of imported goods awaiting clearance or processing. These regulations, enacted by the Federal Executive Council under the authority of the Customs Act, provided clear guidelines for the charges applicable to different categories of goods, ensuring transparency and consistency in the handling and storage of imported items. The policy objective was to support the effective management and oversight of imported goods, thereby facilitating the smooth operation of customs procedures and contributing to the broader economic and regulatory framework of the time.

Scope and Application

The Provisional Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1914, specifically Regulations Nos. 94 and 95, apply to goods stored in King's Warehouses, detailing the rent and charges that must be paid for various types of goods based on their size, value, and nature. These regulations cover a range of commodities including wines and spirits, beer, tobacco, opium, grain, heavy goods, machinery, metals, motor cars, timber, and other unspecified goods. The regulations establish a detailed scale of fees based on the volume or weight of the goods, with specific rates for receipt and delivery, as well as weekly rent. The fees vary significantly depending on whether the goods are in bulk or packaged, and whether they are imported or deposited by order of the Collector. Notably, the minimum charge for rent is set at 1d., and goods not specified in the schedule are to be rated by weight or measurement at the discretion of the Collector. These regulations are applicable nationally across Australia, administered under Commonwealth jurisdiction.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these provisional regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1914 establish the rent and charges for goods warehoused in King’s Warehouses (sections 107 and 94) and those deposited by order of the Collector (section 95). These sections specify the rates based on the type, size, and quantity of the goods. For example, wines and spirits in bulk, depending on their volume, are charged at rates ranging from 40 shillings and 7 pence per week for packages exceeding 90 gallons to 2 shillings and 9 pence for packages containing between 3 and 5 gallons. Similarly, heavy goods and machinery are charged by weight, with rates varying from 7 shillings and 6 pence per ton for packages weighing between 10 hundredweight and 1 ton, to 30 shillings for packages over 3 tons. These regulations impose specific obligations on parties or entities involved in the warehousing of goods. Importers and other parties must pay the prescribed rent and charges for the goods they have stored in King’s Warehouses. The charges are determined based on the type, size, and quantity of the goods. If the importer does not provide labour for the receipt and delivery of goods, they must pay the full charges outlined in the regulations. Additionally, if goods are repacked into smaller quantities, no extra charge for receipt and delivery is incurred. There are also specific charges for regaining bulk spirits, repacks, reweighs, and re-examinations, which are calculated based on the time taken for these operations. Failure to comply with the provisions of these regulations may result in legal consequences. While the regulations do not explicitly outline offences or penalties, non-compliance could potentially lead to disputes over unpaid charges, enforcement actions, or other administrative consequences. It is important for parties to adhere to the prescribed rates and ensure timely payment of all applicable charges to avoid any potential issues or legal actions.

Area of Law: Customs & Excise Law
Instrument: Legislative Instrument
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Rent and Charges Payable for Goods Warehoused; Cartage Charges

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