STATUTORY RULES.
1929. No. 25.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901-1925.
(Eighth Amendment.)
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL 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 1901-1925, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated the eighth day of March, 1929.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
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 9 of the Customs Regulations is amended by omitting paragraphs (c) and (d) thereof and inserting in their stead:—
“(c) Where the number of boats or lighters to be licensed does not exceed ten, for each boat or lighter in the sum of £100; or
(d) Where the number of boats or lighters to be licensed exceeds ten, for each of ten such boats or lighters in the sum of £100, and for each additional boat or lighter in the sum of £50.
Provided that the maximum security in respect of any one licensee shall be £2,000.
2. Regulation 147 is amended by omitting the figure and letter “3s.” and inserting “3s. 6d.” in their stead.
59.—Price 3d.
3. Forms 3 and 4 in the Schedule are amended as follows:—
(i) by omitting the column headed “Other” and inserting in its stead columns headed “United Kingdom” and “*Other (country of origin to be stated)”, respectively.
(ii) by inserting the following footnote on the front of each form:—
“*Where the country of origin is a country within the British Empire it is to be stated, e.g., ‘Canada’, otherwise it is to be shown as ‘Foreign’.”
4. Form 13 in the schedule is cancelled and the following inserted in its stead:—
Reg. 39. Form 13.
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AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS.
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Cart Note.
(in triplicate.)
No. Wharf or Station.
19 .
Forwarded the undermentioned goods, from the ship from reported to be delivered to the Locker at Warehouse.
Time of despatch of goods
Examining Officer.
Bond Mark and No. | No. of Packages. | Description or Goods. |
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Total packages (in words) …………..
Received the above-mentioned goods.
Driver of Licensed Carriage No.
Time of receipt.
Goods received.
Locker.
19 . Time
[To be printed in book form, with butt.]
5. Form 17 in the Schedule is amended by inserting at the foot of the columns the words “Total packages (in words)”.
6. Form 18 in the Schedule is cancelled and the following inserted in its stead:—
Reg. No. 44. Form 18. ___ AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS. ___ No. Wharf or Station. 19 . Forwarded to King’s Warehouse under Section 72 (a),Customs Act 1901-1925, the following goods, ex from Reported Import Marks and Nos. | No. of Packages. | Description of Goods. | | | | Total packages (in words)........ | Time of despatch.................. |
..............Customs Officer. Received the above-mentioned goods for delivery to the Customs Officer at the King’s Warehouse. .....................Driver, Licensed Carriage No...... Time | Reg. No. 44. Form 18. ___ AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS. ___ No. Wharf or Station. 19 . Received into King’s Warehouse, under Section 72 (a). Customs Act 1901-1925, the following goods, landed ex from . Reported Import Marks and Nos. | No. of Packages. | Description of Goods. | | | | Total packages (in words)........ | Time of despatch.................. |
..............Customs Officer. ………………Driver, Licensed Carriage No…. | Reg. No. 44. Form 18. ____ AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS. ___ No. Wharf or Station. 19 . Receive into King’s Warehouse, under Section 72 (a),Customs Act 1901-1925, the following goods landed ex from . Reported Import Marks and Nos. | No. of Packages. | Description of Goods. | | | | Total packages (in words)........ | Time of despatch.................. |
.....................Locker. ............19... Time of receipt.................................. .........Driver, Licensed Carriage No..... Note.—The form to be receipted and returned to the Examining Officer for attachment to the ship’s papers. |
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By Authority: H.J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Customs Regulations (Eighth Amendment) Statutory Rules 1929, enacted by the Governor-General with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, amended the existing Customs Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1925 to address discrepancies and update certain administrative procedures regarding customs and excise duties. The principal objective of these amendments was to streamline and formalise the licensing fees for boats and lighters, adjust certain fees, and modify forms to reflect changes in the political landscape and trade practices, particularly in relation to the British Empire and other countries. The regulatory changes aimed to ensure that customs procedures were efficient and accurately reflected the economic and political environment of the time.
Scope and Application
The Customs Regulations (Eighth Amendment) Statutory Rules 1929, made under the Customs Act 1901-1925, apply to all individuals and entities involved in the importation and exportation of goods through Australian ports, including importers, exporters, and customs agents. These regulations modify existing provisions to update licensing fees for boats and lighters used in customs operations, adjust specific charges for goods declaration, and refine the format and details required in various customs forms. The amendments apply nationally across Australia and are enforced by the Commonwealth Government. While the primary scope of these regulations is to streamline customs processes and ensure accurate documentation, there are no specific exclusions or exemptions stated within the text. The application of these regulations may be further detailed or extended through subsequent amendments or subordinate instruments as deemed necessary by the Commonwealth Government.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations under the Customs Act 1901-1925 primarily concern amendments to the licensing fees for boats and lighters, modifications to the prescribed fees, and alterations to the forms used for customs declarations and documentation. Regulation 9 (paragraphs c and d) (1) now specifies that for up to ten boats or lighters, a fee of £100 is required for each, with an additional £50 fee for each boat or lighter beyond ten, with a cap of £2,000 per licensee. Regulation 147 (2) increases a specific fee by 6 pence, changing it from 3 shillings to 3 shillings and 6 pence. Additionally, the Regulations modify Forms 3 and 4 (3) to replace the 'Other' column with separate columns for 'United Kingdom' and 'Other', with a footnote specifying that if the country of origin is within the British Empire, it should be named, otherwise it should be marked as 'Foreign'. Forms 13 and 18 (4) are entirely replaced with new templates to update the customs cart note and warehouse forwarding forms, respectively.
The Regulations impose obligations on those who must obtain licenses for boats and lighters, ensuring they pay the appropriate fees as outlined in Regulation 9. They also require adherence to the updated fee structure specified in Regulation 147. Furthermore, individuals and entities involved in customs declarations must now use the revised Forms 3 and 4, ensuring that they correctly categorise the origin of goods as either within the United Kingdom or as 'Other'. The new Forms 13 and 18 must be used for the customs cart note and warehouse forwarding documentation, respectively, to comply with the updated procedures.
For breaches of these Regulations, the Customs Act 1901-1925 provides for various penalties. Offences may result in fines and imprisonment, although the exact penalties are not specified within these Regulations. Given the historical context, it is reasonable to infer that penalties could include fines and imprisonment as per the prevailing laws of the time, which could vary based on the severity and nature of the breach.