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STATUTORY RULES.

1928. No. 57.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 19011925.

(Fourth Amendment.)

I, THE GOVERNORGENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, do hereby make the following Regulations under the Customs Act 19011925, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this twenty first day of June, 1928.

GovernorGeneral.

By His Excellency’s Command

for Minister of State for Trade and Customs.

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Amendment of Customs Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 203, as amended to this date.)

1. Regulation 19 of the Customs Regulations is amended by inserting after the words “Good Friday” the words “Anzac Day”.

2. Regulation 60 is amended by adding the following paragraph:—

“(4) If a licence is surrendered after having been in force for at least one complete quarter a proportionate refund may be made for the unexpired portion of the term for which the fee has been paid.”

3. Regulation. 93 (1) is amended as follows:—

(a) by deleting the heading to Item 1 reading—

“Wines and Spirits and Other Liquids, N.E.I.”

and inserting in lieu thereof the following—

“Wines and Spirits and Other Spirituous Liquids, N.E.I.”

1238.—Price 5d.


(b) by deleting items 10 mid 11 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:—

 

Articles.

Receipt and Delivery.

Rent per week.

 

 

s.

d.

s.

d.

10. Unspecified Goods

 

 

 

 

 

(a) One or more packages of same import mark or consignment aggregating not more than 2 feet by measurement or cwt. by weight             

 

 

 

 

 

2

6

0

1

 

(b) One or more packages 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             

 

 

 

 

 

4

0

0

1

 

(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             

 

 

 

 

 

5

0

0

2

 

(d) Other, per ton..............................

7

6

0

4. Regulation 95 (1) is amended as follows:—

(a) by deleting the heading to Item 1 reading—

Wines and Spirits and Other Liquids, N.E.I.”

and inserting in lieu thereof the following—

“Wines and Spirits and Other Spirituous Liquids, N.E.I.”

(b) by deleting items 10 and 11 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:—

Articles.

Charges.

10.Unspecified Goods

 

(a) One or more packages of same import mark or consignment aggregating not more than 2 feet by measurement or 1 cwt. by weight

(b) One or more packages 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

(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 1d. per week rent

5s. 6d., including receipt, delivery and cartage into bond and two week’s rent; after that 1d. per week rent

8s. 6d., including receipt, delivery and cartage into bond and two week’s rent; after that 2d. per week rent

Receipt and Delivery.

Rent per week.

 

s.

d.

s

d.

(d) Other, per ton........................

8

0

0

8


5. Regulation 109 is amended by adding after the standard prescribed for Concentrated Japan the following standards:—

“Concentrated Paste Gum (for Varnish making) of a consistency that by the addition of one part of solvent to one part of gum produces a varnish of ordinary consistency—

5½ lb. of the Concentrated Paste Gum to be deemed equal to one gallon of varnish.

Lump Terebine Preparation—

2½ lb. of lump Terebine preparation to be deemed equal to one gallon of Terebine.”

6. Form 1 in the Schedule to the Customs Regulations is amended by deleting that part beginning with the words “I declare” and ending with the word “Master” and inserting in lieu thereof the following:—

“I declare that the entry above written is a just report of the ship and of her lading and that the particulars therein are true and that bulk has not been broken nor goods delivered out of the ship since her departure from                                                        , the last place of lading except at [stating where, if anywhere.]

Master, Owner or Agent”.

7. Form 2 in the Schedule is amended by deleting the words “Master or Agent” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “Master, Owner or Agent”.

8. Forms 3 and 4 in the Schedule are cancelled, and the following forms substituted:—

Form 3

Reg. 32

AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS.—STORE LIST.

From

Ship Master

Agents.

Arrived at the Port of on the day of 19 .

Australian Produce or Manufacture.

Other.

Australian Produce or Manufacture.

Other.

Beer, bottled (quarts).............No.

 

 

Wines, Sparkling (quarts)  No.

 

 

  (pints)................

  (pints) ...................,,

 bulk...................galls.

  pints)...........

Bitters, bottles ...........No and sizes

 Still (quarts)...................,,

Brandy, in bottles.................

  (pints)....................

 bulk ...............gals.

 

Geneva and Gin, in bottles 

  (bulk)...................galls.

No. and sizes

 bulk...............galls.

Tobacco, manufactured, n .e. i., including the weight of tags, labels, and other attachments lb.

Liqueurs bottles ..........No. and sizes

Cigars, including the weight of bands and ribbons  No. and weight

Rum, in bottles..................

Cigarettes, including weight of cards and mouthpieces contained in inside packages No. and weight

 bulk...............galls.

 

 

Opium.............................lb.

 

 

Whisky, in bottles .........No. and sizes

Playing cards .................dozen packs

 bulk...............galls.

 

Spirits, Potable, other than above, in bottles No. and sizes

Aerated Waters, in bottles

Spirits, Potable, other than above, in bulk galls.

No. and value

 

Spirits, Perfumed, bottles

 

No. and sizes

 


Australian Customs.Store Listcontinued.

——

Australian Produce or Manufacture.

Other

——

Australian Produce or Manufacture.

Other

Animals living—

 

 

 

Honey...................

lb

 

 

Horned Cattle...........

No.

Jams find jellies (including Marmalade) 

Sheep................

Pigs.................

Jelly Crystals and Jelly Powders .

Arrowroot................

lb.

Bacon and Ham, partly or wholly cured 

Lard....................

 

Limejuice and other Fruit Juices and Fruit Syrups (Fortified), in bottles

Barley (Pearl).............

No. and sizes

Beans and Peas............

Limejuice and other Fruit Juices and Fruit Syrups (Unfortified), in bottles  No and sizes

Biscuits.................

Blacking.................

Value

Butter and Margarine........

lb.

Candles, Tapers, and Night Lights—

Limejuice and other Fruit Juices and Fruit Syrups (Unfortified), in bulk

Paraffine Wax, wholly or in part 

 

gals.

Macaroni and vermicelli.......

lb.

N.E.I.................

Matches.................

boxes.

Cheese..................

Chicory, Raw and Kiln Dried

Meats, Fresh or Smoked.......

lb.

 Roasted or Ground

 Preserved by cold process  

Cocoa and Chocolate, for potable use, in powdered form 

 Potted or Concentrated, including extracts of, and Meat Jellies; preparations in dry form for making Soup 

Value

Cocoanut, Desiccated .,,

 

Coffee, Raw and Kiln Dried

 Roasted or Ground: in liquid form; or mixed with milk other substance

 and Soup preserved, in tins or other airtight vessels, including the weight of liquid  contents 

lb.

Confectionery, including Candied and Crystallized Fruits  Value and lb.

Cornflour................

lb.

Curry Paste or Powder .......

Dholl ...................

 N.E.I..............

Eggs, in shell .............

doz.

Milk (including Cream)—

Preserved, Condensed, Concentrated, Peptonized and Frozen:

 

Essences, Culinary (spirituous)

 

Bottles, sizes

Fancy Goods (Barkers’ Stock) (See indorsement on back hereof.) 

Value

(l)Sweetened........

Fish, Fresh, Smoked, or Dried (but not Salted), or  Preserved by Cold Process 

lb.

(2) Unsweetened......

Dried or in Powder form…….

Mustard (including French Mustard) 

 Potted or Concentrated, including Extracts of and caviare  

Value

Nuts, unshelled (other than Peanuts) 

 Peanuts............

 Kernels, Pastes, and Meals 

 Preserved in tins or other airtight vessels, including the weight of liquid contents  

lb.

Oatmeal.................

Oilmen’s Stores, N.E.I., being Groceries, including Culinary and Flavouring Essences        nonspirituous, Soap Dyes, Condition Foods and other preparations used in the       household, including Food for Birds             

Value

 N.E.I.............

Flour ...................

Fruits, Dried, viz.:

 

Ginger, Preserved (not in liquid) 

Currants, Raisins, and other; Desiccated Banana and Peel Candied or Dried 

Paper Toilet..............

Pepper and Spices (Ground)....

lb.

  (Unground).....

Dates................

Pickets. Sauces, and Olives (bottles) No. and sizes

Prunes................

Apples, Pears, Peaches, Nectarines and Apricots, Dried or Evaporated  

Pickles, Sauces, and Olives (bulk) 

galls.

Polish—Metal.............

Value

Fruits (Preserved)

 

Poultry and Game (Frozen).....

lb.

Bottles, sizes and No.

Rice, including Rice Meat and Flour  

 Tins, No. and sizes

Sago and Tapioca..........

Fruits, N.E.I. (Fresh) including fresh Lychee nuts  

lb.

Salad Oil. in bottles No. and sizes

Fruits, Citrus..............

 

 

Salt, N.E.I................

lb.

 

 

Fruits. Bananas............

Semolina................

Gelatine (Sheet) ..........Value and lb.

Slops (Wearing Apparel)......

Value

Ghee ...................

lb.

Soaps (Common)...........

Golden Syrup and Sugar Syrups, N.E.I. 

 (Toilet Fancy, and Medicated) Value and lb.

Herbs (Dried) .............

Soda Crystals.............

lb.


Australian Customs.Store List—continued.

 

Australian Produce or Manufacture

Other

 

Australian Produce or Manufacture

Other

Sugar (Beet)............

lb.

 

 

Deck and Engineroom Stores.

 

 

,, (Cane)............

,,

Brushware ............

No. and value

Tea, in packets not exceeding 20 lb. in weight 

 

Canvas

Quantity and value

,,

Cordage ...............Coils, size and value

Oil, for use as fuel..................galls.

Tea, in packets exceeding 20 lb. in Weight 

 

,, Benzine, Petrol, and Naphtha.....

,,

,,

 Kerosene..................

,,

Vegetables, Dry, Drysalted

Concentrated,

Compressed,

or Powdered

,,

,, Linseed...................

,,

 

Oils, Paint......................

,,

 

 Other....................

,,

Value

,, Mineral Lubricating.....

,,

,, Fresh, Onions.......

1b.

Paints (Dry) ...............Value and cwt.

,, ,, Potatoes

,,

,, (Ground in liquid)

.

Value and cwt

 ,, N.E.I.

,,

,, (Mixed ready for use)

,, Preserved

 

Galls, and value

No. of Vessels and sizes

Tallow...................

Value and lb.

Vinegar, in bottles

No. of Vessels and sizes

Varnish........................galls.

Waste, Cotton Quantity and value

For other dutiable Article see

indorsement on back hereof.

,, bulk ..............

galls.

 

(The following is to be printed on the back of the form.)

AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS—STORE LIST—continued.

Other Dutiable Articles. Barbers’ Stock.

Stores shipped in the Commonwealth.

Goods ex Warehouse Under Drawback.

I declare the particulars shown on this Store list to be a true and accurate statement of all the Stores on board my vessel.

Master.

19 .

Signed and declared this day of 19 , in the presence of

Stores checked and sealed—

Collector.

Officer of Customs.

19 .

Note.—The master will be held responsible for the accuracy of the Store List at every port. The checking of stores by an Officer of Customs does not relieve the master of responsibility in the matter.


Reg. 32. Form 4.

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AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS.—CONSUMPTION LIST.

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Stores on which Duty has not been paid consumed in the Ports and off the count of Australia, between the Ports of                                          and                                                                                                  Ship                                                        Voyage

Australian Produce or Manufacture.

Other.

 

Australian Produce or Manufacture.

Other.

(Items to be shown as in Form 3.)

 

 

 

 

 

(The following is to be printed on the back of the form.)

Australian Customs—Consumption Listcontinued.

Other Dutiable Articles

Barber’s Stock.

I declare the particulars shown on this Consumption List to be a true and accurate statement of Stores on which Duly has not been paid, consumed in the ports and off the Coast of Australia between the ports of                                          and

Master.

Signed and declared this day of 19 , in the presence of

Collector.

Note.—The Master will be held responsible for the accuracy of the Consumption List at every port. The checking of Stores by an officer of Customs does not relieve the master of responsibility in the matter.

9. Forms 21 and 22 in the Schedule are amended by deleting the word “Master” (second time occurring in each form) and inserting in lieu thereof the words “Master, Owner or Agent”.

10. Form 36 in the Schedule is amended by deleting the word “Master” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “Master, Owner or Agent”.

11. Form 37 in the Schedule is amended by deleting the words “Master or Agent” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “Master, Owner or Agent”.

12. Form 39 in the Schedule is amended by deleting the word “Master” (second time occurring) and inserting in lieu thereof the words “Master, Owner or Agent”.


13. Form 40 in the Schedule is amended by deleting the words “Master or Agent” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “Owner (not being Master) or Agent”.

14. Form 43 in the Schedule is amended by deleting the words “Master or Agent” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “Master, Owner or Agent”.

15. Form 76 in the Schedule is amended by deleting the words “Whenever and as often as...................................................of…………………………..................”

and inserting in lieu thereof the following—

“Whenever and as often as in the State of...................................

of………………..............................”.

16. Form 77 in the Schedule is amended by deleting the word “said” (second time occurring).

17. Form 79 in the Schedule is amended as follows:—

(a) By inserting after the word “Collector” the words “of Customs for the State of...................”

(b) By deleting the words “State of............ which” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “said State which”.

18. Form 82 in the Schedule is amended by inserting after the word “Collector” the words “of Customs for the State of...........................................”.

19. Form 87 in the Schedule is amended by deleting the word “of” appearing after the words “Collector of Customs” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “for”.

 

By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.

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