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CUSTOMS TARIFF.

 

No. 14 of 1936.

An Act relating to Duties of Customs.

[Assented to 27th May, 1936.]

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

Short title and citation.

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

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

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

Application of Intermediate Tariff.

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


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

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

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

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 Section eleven of the Customs Tariffs 1933 is repealed and the following section inserted in its stead:—

Application of General Tariff.

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

Amendment of Tariff.

4. The Schedule to the Customs Tariffs 1933—

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

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

Imposition of duties of customs.

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

Time of imposition of duties and validation.

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

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


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

 

THE SCHEDULE.

 

AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHEDULE TO THE CUSTOMS TARIFFS 1933.

 

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

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

IMPORT DUTIES.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

DIVISION I.—ALE, SPIRITS, AND BEVERAGES.

6. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) (second time occurring).

 

 

 

11. By omitting the whole item (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

11. Non-spirituous preparations, viz––.:—

 

 

 

(a) Amyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl salicylate, vanillin, coumarin; flavouring esters and aldehydes, not compounded              ad val.

35 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

(b) Flavouring essences, including culinary essences and flavouring extracts; compounded flavouring esters and aldehydes; compounded fruit aromas               per lb.

3s. 6d.

5s.

5s.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(c) Flavouring esters and aldehydes, not compounded, vanillin and coumarin, for manufacturing purposes, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

DIVISION II.—TOBACCO AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF.

19. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Tobacco, unmanufactured, entered to be locally manufactured into tobacco other than fine cut tobacco suitable for the manufacture of cigarettes—to be paid at the time of removal to the factory—

 

 

 

(1) Unstemmed-------------------per lb.

3s. 6d.

3s. 6d.

3s. 6d.

(2) Stemmed, or partly stemmed, or in strips

per lb.

4s.

4s.

4s.”

DIVISION III.—SUGAR.

27. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

27. Glucose--------------------------per cwt.

10s.

17s. 6d.

20s.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------per cwt.

2.4d.

2.4d.

2.4d.”

DIVISION IV.—AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND GROCERIES.

38. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

38. Biscuits----------------------------per lb.

Free

l¾d.

1¾d.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per lb.

.06d.

.06d.

.06d.”

51. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(2) Crustaceans-------------------------per lb.

1d.

2½d.

4d.”

91. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Hemp Seed, and mixtures n.e.i. in which Hemp Seed or Rape Seed predominate per cent al

6s.

7s. 6d.

7s. 6d.”

By adding a now sub-item (d) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(d) Rape Seed------------------------------

Free

Free

Free.”

94. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Toilet, Fancy, or Medicated---------------per lb.

4½d.

7½d.

8½d.

or ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

40 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------per lb.

.06d.

.06d.

.06d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

DIVISION V.—TEXTILES, FELTS AND FURS, AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF, AND ATTIRE.

105. By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(b) Cotton piece goods and piece goods containing a mixture of fibres in which cotton predominates (excepting piece goods enumerated in sub-items (aa) and (f) and piece goods ordinarily used as linings or interlinings)—

 

 

 

(1) Undyed, whether bleached or unbleached, weighing more than 6 ounces per square yard but less than 18 ounces per square yard, of types which either as imported or when further processed are principally used for manufacture into men’s or boys’ overcoats (other than dustcoats) coats vests trousers knickers (not being underwear) or overalls              per square yard

6d.

1s.

1s

and ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

or ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(2) Dyed or coloured-woven, of types which are principally used for manufacture into men’s or boys’ overcoats (other than dustcoats) coats vests trousers knickers (not being underwear) or overalls, viz.:—

 

 

 

Canvas Drills Duck Dungarees and Jeans, weighing more than 6 ounces per square yard but less than 18 ounces per square yard; Other, weighing more than 3 ounces per square yard              per square yard

7d.

1s. 1d.

1s. 1d.

and ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

or ad val.

50 per cent.

70 per cent.

70 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

 

 

 

By adding to paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) a new sub-paragraph (c) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(c) Cotton Piece Goods, viz.:—Drills Dungarees and Jeans, weighing 6 ounces or less per square yard or weighing 18 ounces or more per square yard

 

 

 

ad val.

5 per cent.

25 per cent.

25 per cent.”

By adding to paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) a new sub-paragraph (d) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(d) Cotton Piece Goods of a type which would otherwise be classifiable under sub-item (a) (1) (b), as prescribed by Departmental By-laws, viz.:—for use in the manufacture of shirts; for use as pocketings in the manufacture of outer clothing; undyed, whether bleached or unbleached, for use in the manufacture of leathercloth rubbercloth and other waterproofed cloth; undyed sheetings, whether bleached or unbleached, for use in the undyed state; for use in the manufacture of other goods not specified in sub-item (a) (1) (b)

 

 

 

ad val.

5 per cent.

25 per cent.

25 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.

105continued.

 

 

 

By adding a new paragraph (3) to sub-item (a) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(3) Tapestries containing at least 95 per cent. by weight of cotton or linen or cotton and linen ad val.

5 per cent.

25 per cent.

25 per cent.”

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

 

 

 

“(aa) Piece Goods, Knitted or Lock-stitched, in tubular form or otherwise (except piece goods enumerated in item 208 (d) (2) ) of any material except when wholly of wool—

 

 

 

(1) For the manufacture of goods other than apparel, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(2) Other------------------------per lb.

2s.

4s.

4s.

or ad val.

35 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (h)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) Waterproofed Cloth n.e.i., prepared with rubber, oil, celluloid or nitro-cellulose ad val.

25 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

And on and after 26th March, 1936

 

 

 

(1) Waterproofed piece goods (including such piece goods containing silk or artificial silk) prepared with rubber, oil, celluloid or nitro-cellulose, but not including surgical dressings, surgical oil silk, or piece goods covered by Item 105 (h) (2) (a)

 

 

 

ad val.

25 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph

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

 

 

 

“(a) Prepared with rubber, oil, celluloid, nitro-cellulose, pitch or bitumen ad val.

25 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (j) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) Leather Cloth and Leather Cloth Binding prepared with rubber, oil, celluloid or nitro-cellulose; Bookbinders’ Cloth prepared with nitro-cellulose

 

 

 

ad val.

25 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff,

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attirecontinued.

105—continued.

 

 

 

(j)—continued.

 

 

 

(1)—continued.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent,”

By adding a new sub-item (l) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(L) Imitation Camel Hair Cloth------------------ad val.

15 per cent.

35 per cent.

42½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (l)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

106. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (d)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(2) Wholly of metal (not being partly or wholly of gold or silver) including metal enamelled ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”

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

 

 

 

(2) Wholly of metal (not being partly or wholly of gold or silver) including metal enamelled ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) (twice occurring) of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(3) Non-metallic, other than those made of glass tinsel or pearl shell, with or without metal fittings or metal fastening devices              ad val.

20 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.”

By adding a new paragraph (5) to sub-item (e) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(5) Pearl shell------------------------------ad val.

15 per cent.

45 per cent.

52½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (5)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

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

 

 

 

“(2) Wholly of metal (not being partly or wholly of gold or silver) excepting trouser buttons ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

60 per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.

110. By omitting the whole of sub-items (a) and (b) and inserting in their stead the following sub-items:—

 

 

 

“(a) Apparel, other than knitted, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Overcoats and Suits—

 

 

 

(a) Men’s, i.e., with chest measurement of 34 inches and over each

10s.

20s.

25s.

(b) Boys’ and Youths’---------------each

6s. 6d.

11s. 6d.

15s.

(2) (a) Trousers or Knickers with waist measurement of 31 inches and over, imported separately              each

3s. 6d.

6s.

8s. 6d.

(b) Trousers or Knickers with waist measurement less than 31 inches, imported separately              each

3s.

7s.

8s.

(c) Coats and Vests, Men’s, i.e., with chest measurement of 34 inches and over, imported separately—

 

 

 

(1) each Coat-------------------

6s.

12s.

15s.

(2) each Vest-------------------

2s.

4s.

5s.

(d) Coats and Vests, Boys’ and Youths’, i.e., with chest measurement less than 34 inches, imported separately—

 

 

 

(1) each Coat-------------------

5s. 6d.

12s. 6d.

13s.

(2) each Vest-------------------

1s. 6d.

4s. 6d.

5s.

(3) Blouses or Skirts imported separately—

 

 

 

(a) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i.

each

1s.

3s.

4s.

(b) Wool or containing wool------------each

3s. 6d.

7s. 6d.

11s.

(c) Silk or containing silk but not containing wooleach

2s.

6s.

8s.

(4) Coats—

 

 

 

(a) Girls’, n.e.i., i.e., measuring 42 inches or less from collar seam to foot of coat, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i.each

2s.

4s.

6s.

(2) Wool or containing wool------each

4s. 6d.

8s. 6d.

13s.

(3) Silk or containing silk but not containing wool each

3s.

7s.

10s.

(b) Women’s, n.e.i., viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i.-each

4s.

9s.

13s.

(2) Wool or containing wool--------each

6s. 6d.

13s. 6d.

20s.

(3) Silk or containing silk but not containing wool each

5s.

12s.

17s.

(5) Costumes, Dresses or Robes, but not including Dresses or Robes for infants in arms, or such articles when not exceeding 22 inches in length, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Cotton, linen, or other material n.e.i.

each

3s.

9s.

12s.

(b) Wool or containing wool----------each

7s. 6d.

17s. 6d.

25s.

(c) Silk or containing silk but not containing wool each

6s.

14s.

20s.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attirecontinued.

110—continued.

 

 

 

(a)continued.

 

 

 

and in addition to the rates specified in sub-item

 

 

 

(A)----------------------------ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

50 per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.

or, as to all the goods covered by sub-item (A), the following rates if same return a higher duty, viz.:— ad val.

 

 

 

35 per cent.

60 per cent.

75 per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent

(b) Apparel, knitted, and Apparel made from knitted or look-stitched piece goods, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Blouses, Skirts, Underwear, and Bathing Costumes—

 

 

 

(a) Cotton or other material n.e.i.----each

9d.

1s. 9d.

4s.

(b) Wool or silk or containing wool or silkeach

1s. 6d.

3s. 6d.

9s.

(2) Coats, Jumpers, Cardigans, Sweaters, and similar garments—

 

 

 

(a) Girls’ or Boys’, i.e., with chest measurement under 34 inches

each

2s.

3s.

6s.

(b) Women’s or Men’s, i.e., with chest measurement 34 inches and over each

3s.

5s. 6d.

13s.

(3) Costumes, Dresses or Robes—

 

 

 

(a) Cotton or other material n.e.i.----each

4s.

8s.

12s.

(b) Wool or containing wool but not containing silk each

5s.

10s.

21s.

(c) Silk or containing silk---------each

6s.

12s.

30s.

and in addition to the rates specified in sub-item

 

 

 

(B)----------------------------ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

50 per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent

or, as to all the goods covered by sub-item (B), the following rates if same return a higher duty, viz.:— ad val.

35 per cent.

60 per cent.

75 per cent

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(f) Men’s Garters-------------------------ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.

or per dozen pairs

..

3s.

3s.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attirecontinued.

114. By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(f) (1) Felt Capelines for girls’ and women’s hats—

 

 

 

(a) Wool Felt Capelines-----------------per dozen

10s. 6d.

25s. 6d.

26s. 3d.

or ad val.

40 per cent.

60 per cent.

62½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen

¾d.

¾d.

¾d.

or ad val.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(b) Fur Felt Capelines and Velour Capelines

per dozen

20s.

35s.

37s.

or ad val.

40 per cent.

60 per cent.

62½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen

2d.

2d.

2d.

or ad val.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Felt hats for girls and women; Berets; Girls’ and Women’s Caps (other than bathing) of any material; Hats n.e.i.; Bonnets

 

 

 

per dozen

25s.

45s.

47s. 6d.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

55 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of  per dozen

2.4d.

2.4d.

2.4d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (g) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(g) (1) Hoods other than of felt------------------ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.

For the purposes of this paragraph a hood means any unblocked form of any material (other than felt) woven or plaited throughout from the tip of the crown to the edge of the brim, also any unblocked form made of braid or similar material joined together by hand with a concealed thread.

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attirecontinued.

114—continued.

 

 

 

(g)—continued.

 

 

 

(2) Hat Forms of braid or similar material sewn with a visible stitch, but not blocked or further processed per dozen

12s.

27s.

28s. 6d.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

55 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per dozen

1½d.

l½d.

l½d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

115. By omitting the whole item (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

115. Socks and stockings for human attire, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Children’s socks—

 

 

 

(1) Woollen or containing wool

per dozen pairs

2s. 6d.

10s. 6d.

10s. 6d.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen pairs

½d.

½d.

½d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Other----------------per dozen pairs

2s.

12s.

12s.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen pairs

½d.

½d.

½d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(b) Children’s three-quarter hose, including children’s three-quarter  golf hose; women’s and girls’ sports socks—

 

 

 

(1) Woollen or containing wool

 

 

 

per dozen pairs

4s.

12s.

12s.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

60 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attirecontinued.

115—continued.

 

 

 

(b)—continued.

 

 

 

(1)—continued.

 

 

 

less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen pairs

1d.

1d.

1d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Other per-------dozen pairs

3s.

13s.

13s.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen pairs

¾d.

¾d.

¾d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(c) Men’s half-hose—

 

 

 

(1) Woollen or containing wool

 

 

 

per dozen pairs

5s.

13s.

13s.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen pairs

1d.

1d.

1d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Other--------per dozen pairs

4s.

14s.

14s.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

46 per cent.

45 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which  the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the  date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen pairs

1d.

1d.

1d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(d) Men’s and boys’ full golf hose per dozen pairs

7s.

17s.

17s.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attire—continued.

115—continued.

 

 

 

(d)—continued.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen pairs

1½d.

1½d.

1½d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(e) Women’s and girls’ stockings, including stockings worn below the knee—

 

 

 

(1) Circular—

 

 

 

(a) Woollen or containing wool

per dozen pairs

7s.

17s.

17s.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of sub--paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen pairs

1½d.

1½d.

1½d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(b) Other--------- per dozen pairs

5s.

25s.

25s.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per dozen pairs

1d.

1d.

1d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Other than circular—

 

 

 

(a) Woollen or containing wool

 

 

 

per dozen pairs

10s. 6d.

20s. 6d.

20s. 6d.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attirecontinued.

115—continued.

 

 

 

(e)—continued.

 

 

 

(2)—continued.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

per dozen pairs

2d.

2d.

2d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(b) Other---------------per dozen pairs

8s.

28s.

28s.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per dozen pairs

1¾d.

1¾d.

1¾d.

or ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(f) N.E.I.---------------------------ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (f)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.”

117. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“117. (a) Blankets and Blanketing, woven from yarn wholly of cotton ad val.

5 per cent.

25 per cent.

25 per cent.

(b) Blankets n.e.i. (except of Rubber or wholly of Cotton); Blanketing (except wholly of cotton); Lap Dusters; Rugging; Rugs n.e.i., including Buggy Rugs or Aprons but not including Fur or other Skin Rugs

 

 

 

ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

46¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in  Australian  currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attirecontinued.

119. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“119. Articles of Coir, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Fenders----------------------ad val.

20 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

(b) Mats and Matting, including Cricket Matting

ad val.

20 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

or per square yard

..

6d.

6d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

 

 

 

120. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) (a) Towels, viz.:—

 

 

 

Crash, Dowlas, Forfar, Glass Cloth, Huckaback, Kitchen and Tea ad val.

20 per cent.

40 per cent.

40 per cent.

(b) Towels n.e.i., cut or uncut;  towelling n.e.i., including Terry cloth and Terry robing, in the piece whether defined or not for cutting up—

 

 

 

(1) White (other than Jacquard); white towelling in defined lengths and white towels (other than Jacquard towels and towelling), with coloured or partly coloured headings or ends, excepting towelling or towels the coloured portions of which at each or either end of the defined towel length or towel exceed a total of four inches              ad val.

30 per cent.

60 per cent.

60 per cent.

And in respect of clause (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(2) Other-------------------ad val.

30 per cent.

60 per cent.

60 per cent.

or per lb.

..

10d.

10d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of clause (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

or per 1b.

..

.08d.

.08d.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

By adding a new paragraph (4) to sub-item (c) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(4) Towelling, cotton or linen, in the piece not defined for cutting up, of a class or kind not manufactured in Australia, for use in the manufacture of art needlework, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws              ad val.

Free

20 per cent.

20 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division V.—Textiles, Felts and Furs, and Manufactures thereof, and Attirecontinued.

120—continued.

 

 

 

By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(f) Quilts, viz.:—Marcella, Honeycomb, Alhambra and Grecian ad val.

5 per cent.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.”

123. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Waddings; cotton wool (not included in sub-item (b) or (c) of item 286) ad val.

50 per cent.

70 per cent.

70 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Waste, engine cleaning-----------------ad val.

Free

10 per cent.

30 per cent.”

126. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Collar Check, Collar Cloth, Saddlers’ Kersey, and Saddlers’ Serge ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

51¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.”

130. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead, the following item:—

 

 

 

130. Canvas and Duck—

 

 

 

(a) Waterproofed by treatment with any sub-stancead val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

37½ par cent.

(b) Other (not covered by item 105 (a) (1) (b))

ad val.

5 per cent.

25 per cent.

25 per cent.”

131. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Flags and Banners over 1 foot in length-------ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

32½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.”

DIVISION VI.—METALS AND MACHINERY.

By omitting the explanatory note to the heading of Division VI.

 

 

 

136. By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) Plate and Sheet (plain)-----------------ad val.

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

27½ per cent.

and per ton

..

70s.

70s.

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

provided that the British Preferential Tariff shall not exceed 48s. per ton, plus 1s. per ton for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation.”

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinerycontinued.

136—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(e) (1) Wire of No. 15 or finer gauge (Imperial Standard Wire Gauge) ad val.

10 per cent.

45 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

(2) Wire, other-----------------------ad val.

5 per cent.

5 per cent.

17½ per cent.

and per ton

..

120s.

120s.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(f) (1) Hoop, including galvanized, 12-gauge (Birmingham Sheet Gauge) and thicker ad val.

10 per cent.

10 per cent.

22½ per cent.

and per ton

..

70s.

70s.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

(2) Hoop n.e.i.-----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

and in respect of paragraph (2)—a deferred duty as follows:—

 

 

 

on and after 1st July, 1936

 

 

 

(2) Hoop n.e.i.-----------------------ad val.

10 per cent.

10 per cent.

22½ per cent.

and per ton

..

70s.

70s.

And in respect of paragraph (2) (second time occurring)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.”

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

137. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(2) Aluminium angles, bars, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips, tees and tubes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated              ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

30 per cent.”

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (a)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(3) Nickel angles, bars, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips, tees and tubes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinerycontinued.

138. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

138. (a) Antimony (known as star antimony) per ton

£8 10s.

£8 10s.

£9 15s.

and ad val.

..

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per ton

2s.

2s.

2s.

(b) Antimonial and lead compounds, viz.:—

 

 

 

Type metal, linotype metal, antifriction and plastic metals per ton

£5

£5

£6 5s.

and ad val.

..

17½ per cent.

17½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per ton

2s.

2s.

2s.”

139. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

139. Brass, Britannia Metal, Bronze, German Silver, Gilding Metal, Nickel Silver, Phosphor Tin, Yellow Metal, and other Non-ferrous Alloys n.e.i., viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Blocks, ingots, pigs------------------per ton

£3

£3

£3 7s. 6d.

and ad val.

..

10 per cent.

10 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of per ton

7.2d.

7.2d.

7.2d.

(b) Angles, bars, channels, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips, tees and tubes, not plated, polished, decorated or further manufactured, but including plain tinned; wire              per lb.

..

3½d.

3½d.

and ad val.

22½ per cent.

22½ per cent.

27½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

And on and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

(b) Angles, bars, channels, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips. tees and tubes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated; wire              per lb.

..

3½d.

3½d.

and ad val.

22½ per cent.

22½ per cent.

27½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

139—continued.

 

 

 

(c) Scrap-------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Brazing and soldering alloys in any form

per lb.

..

3½d.

3½d.

and ad val.

22½ per cent.

22½ per cent.

27½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.”

140. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“140. Copper, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Blocks, Ingots and Pigs----------per ton

£4

£4

£4

and ad val.

..

10 per cent.

10 per cent.

(b) Scrap----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Angles, Bars, Pipes, Plates, Rods, Sheets, Strips, Tees and Tubes, not plated, polished,  decorated or further manufactured, but including plain tinned; Wire including stranded or twisted wire

per lb.

..

6d.

6d.

and ad val.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

62½ per cent.

subject to a reduction by an amount per ton calculated by multiplying the determined price of copper at the date of exportation of the goods by 0.55 (British Preferential Tariff and Intermediate Tariff), 0.6876 (General Tariff).

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

subject to a reduction by an amount per ton calculated by multiplying   the determined price of copper at the date of exportation of the goods by .011.

 

 

 

For the purposes of this sub-item the determined price of copper shall be the weekly average, as determined by the Minister, of the London Metal Exchange quotations for one ton of Electrolytic Copper Wire Bars.

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinerycontinued.

140—continued.

 

 

 

(c)—continued.

 

 

 

And on and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

(c) Angles, bars, pipes, plates, rods, sheets, strips, tees and tubes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated ; wire including stranded or twisted wire              per lb.

..

6d.

6d.

and ad val.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

62½ per cent.

subject to a reduction by an amount per ton calculated by multiplying the determined price of copper at the date of exportation of the goods by 0.55 (British Preferential Tariff and Intermediate Tariff), 0.6875 (General Tariff)

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

subject to a reduction by an amount per ton calculated by multiplying the determined price of copper at the date of exportation of the goods by .011.

 

 

 

For the purposes of this sub-item the determined price of copper shall be the weekly average, as determined by the Minister, of the London Metal Exchange quotations for one ton of Electrolytic Copper Wire Bars.”

 

 

 

By adding a new item 143a as follows:—

 

 

 

“143a. Ferro-manganese-----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

144. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Bars, Blocks, Ingots, Scrap-------------------per ton

30s.

30s.

30s.

and ad val.

..

10 per cent.

10 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Sheet, plain, and Zinc Tubing----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

And on and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

(b) Sheet, and zinc tubing, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (d) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(d) Circles and Ingots, bored or unbored, for cyanide gold process; Zinc Dust ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

31¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

146. By omitting the whole item.

 

 

 

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

151. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“151. Flexible metal tubes; water bore casings; metal-cased tubes and pipes, not further manufactured than plated polished or decorated

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

152. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) Iron and Steel Tubes or Pipes (except riveted, cast, close-jointed or cycle tubes or pipes, welded conduit pipes and tubes, and galvanized telescopic flush pipes of 1¼ inches or 1½ inches internal diameter) not more than 3 inches internal diameter; Iron and Steel Boiler Tubes              ad val.

10 per cent.

40 per cent.

40 per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (a).

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (b)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) Welded Conduit Pipes and Tubes and Close-jointed Iron or Steel Pipes and Tubes ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

56¼ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------------ad val.

1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.”

154. By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(e) Fishbolts--------------------------------ad val.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

less per cwt.

3s. 6d.

..

..

plus per cwt.

..

1s. 6d.

1s. 6d.

or, as an alternative to the above composite rates

ad val.

10 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (e)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

On and after 2nd April, 1936

 

 

 

157. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“157. Barbed Wire---------------------------per ton

Free

160s.

160s.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------------per ton

2s.

..

..”

161. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Agricultural, Horticultural and Viticultural Machinery and Implements, n.e.i.; Cane Loaders Cane Unloaders and Cane Harvesters; Channel-making Graders; Garden and Field Spraying Machines not including Spray Pumps operated by hand or foot; Garden and Field Rollers; Garden Hose Reels; Horse Road Rollers and Machines; Lawn Sweepers; Road Scoops and Scrapers; Scoops; Stump Extractors; Fibre Scutching Machines; Milking Machines; Potato

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

161—continued.

 

 

 

(a)—continued.

 

 

 

Raisers or Diggers; Potato Sorters; Root Cutters Pulpers and Graters; Straw Stackers; Sub-surface Packers              ad val.

5 per cent.

30 per cent.

30 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.”

162. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

162. Chaffcutters and Horse Gears; Corn Shelters; Corn Huskers; Cultivators n.e.i.; Harrows ; Ploughs, other; Plough Shares; Plough Mouldboards; Scarifiers              ad val.

5 per cent.

30 per cent.

30 per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

163. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“163. (a) Combined Corn Sheller Husker and Bagger; Combined Corn Sheller and Husker; Disc Cultivators; Drills (Fertilizer Seed and Grain)  n.e.i.; Stump  Jump Ploughs; Winnowers (horse and other power); Seats, Poles, Swingle-bars, Yokes and Trees for Agricultural Machines, when imported separately              ad val.

5 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.1 per cent.

.1 per cent.

(b) Mouldboard Plates in the fiat, whether cut to shape or not ad val.

Free

10 per cent.

10 per cent.

(c) Discs for agricultural implements-------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

28¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.”

165. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“165. (a) Reaper Threshers and Harvesters n.e.i. ad val.

5 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.1 per cent.

.1 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

165—continued.

 

 

 

(b) Stripper Harvesters---------------ad val.

5 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

or each

..

£13

£13

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.1 per cent.

.1 per cent.

And on and after 27th March, 1936

 

 

 

(b) Stripper Harvesters---------------each

..

£13

£13

ad val.

5 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

or

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

.8 per cent.

.1 per cent.

.1 per cent.

An additional duty of---------ad val.

 

 

 

whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

 

 

 

166. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“166. Strippers--------------------------ad val.

5 per cent.

..

 

each

..

£8

£8

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

..

 

167. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“167. Metal Parts of Reaper Threshers, Stripper Harvesters, Strippers, and Harvesters n.e.i. ad val.

5 per cent.

..

..

per lb.

..

2d.

2d.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

..

..

170. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) (1) Earth and rock cutting, dredging, and excavating machinery, n.e.i. ad val.

7½ per cent.

33¾ per cent.

33¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

(2) Dredging and excavating machinery of the shovel, back-filler, skimmer, grab, dragline, or similar types, wholly or partly revolving or  self-propelling or wholly or partly revolving and self-propelling—

 

 

 

(a) Of a working weight up to and including 45 tons ad val.

25 per cent.

53¾ per cent.

63¾ per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery--continued.

170—continued.

 

 

 

(a)—continued.

 

 

 

(2)—continued.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

(b) Of a working weight exceeding 45 tons —the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (a) reduced by 1/25th of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each ton by which the working weight exceeds 45 tons, with a minimum of

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Mining and Metallurgical Machinery and Appliances, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Winding Engines----------------ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

48¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

(2) High speed crushing rolls delivering a product of ½ inch or under; spare parts for cone crushers; electrically operated ore or pulp samplers; jaw crushers delivering a product of inch or under; vibratory screening machines; ore weighing machinery, automatic; ore samplers; ore feeders; ore conveyors; ore belt distributors; stamper batteries (single or multiple stamps); ball mills; rod mills; tube mills; pebble mills; Huntington mills; roller mills of the Empire type; grinding pans; Chilean mills; steel balls for use in ball mills; classifiers; pulp pumps used in conjunction with ore dressing machines; thickeners; flotation machines; strakes; straking tables; jigs; vanners and concentrating tables; oil and re-agent feeders; lime feeders; vacuum filters; electrically operated filters; pressure filters; dryers; roasters; agitators; clarifiers; gold precipitation

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

170—continued.

 

 

 

(b)—continued.

 

 

 

(2)—continued.

 

 

 

equipment; sintering machines; blast furnaces; bullion kettles; desilverizing kettles; bullion presses; cupelling furnaces; retorting furnaces; refining furnaces              ad val.

7½ per cent.

22½per cent.

33½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

(3) N.E.I.------------------------ad val.

7½ per cent.

22½per cent.

33¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (3)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Diamond drilling machines-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) Rook Boring Machines n.e.i.------------------ad val.

7½ per cent.

22½ per cent.

33¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”

171. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Hay Rakes, Horse-------------------------ad val.

10 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

or each

..

£3

£3

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

..

..”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Reapers and Binders-----------------------ad val.

10 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

or each

..

£10

£10

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

..

..


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

171—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Mowers---------------------------ad val.

10 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

or each

..

£4

£4

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

..

..”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) Metal Parts, n.e.i., of Reapers and Binders, Hay Rakes (Horse) and Mowers ad val.

10 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

or per lb.

..

2d.

2d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

..

..

172. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“172. (a) Clothes Washing Machines n.e.i. and Mangles, for household use ad val.

12½ per cent.

27½ per cent.

27½ per cent.

(b) Clothes Wringers for household use-----ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

52½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

173. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Weighing Machines n.e.i., including Computing Weighing Machines; Weighbridges; Scales and Balances, n.e.i., including Computing Scales and Balances; Chemists’ Counter Scales; Spring Balances and Steelyards; Weights n.e.i.; Combined Bagging, Weighing, and Sewing Machines              ad val.

27½ per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.”

174. By adding a new paragraph (22) to sub-item (c) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(22) Counter, skiving, printing and rolling machines, combined ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (f).

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) of sub-item (g) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(4) Machines for reducing cocoa and chocolate by means of rollers or discs of steel, chilled cast-iron or metal alloys              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By adding a new paragraph (6) to sub-item (g) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(6) Wrapping Machines-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (h) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(h) Cordage, rope, twine, thread, and cordage-yarn working machines and appliances, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Cabling machines with vertical spindles

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(2) Card clothing or lagging---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(3) Carding machines--------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(4) Cart, top, automatic------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(5) Chains, hackle, and chain drives for flyers, with sprocket and wheels, belt rods and oil baths complete, for use on rope and cordage machines              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(6) Drawing machines, gill or spiral----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(7) Dressing and scouring machines, combined or separate  ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(8) Fore twists------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(9) Frames, roving----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(10) Frames, spinning or twisting, with vertical spindles, other than of the live spindle type ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(11) Formers, with vertical spindles----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(12) Gills, but not including gill screws when imported separately ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(13) Hackling machines------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(14) Laying machines, cord, with vertical spindles; Laying machines, walk

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(15) Openers, bale----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(16) Pins, viz., card clothing, drawing frame, gill, jennie, spreading ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(17) Plaiting and braiding machines----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(18) Rope-making machines, including four-strand horizontal house rope-making machines but excluding other types of horizontal house rope-making machines

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(19) Softeners------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(20) Spreaders, Gill---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(21) Travellers------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(22) Yarn testing machines----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By adding the following new paragraphs to sub-item (j):—

 

 

 

“(5) Cutting Machines, Lens---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(6) Rollers, steel engraved----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By adding the following new paragraphs to sub-item (k):-

 

 

 

“(4) Brushing Machines, for sole leather tanning

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(5) De-Hairing Machines, Hog-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(6) Hammering Machines, Tanners’---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(7) Measuring Machines-----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(8) Unhairing Machines, Whole Hide--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

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

 

 

 

“(2) Bending machines, shaft, automatic, for the manufacture of safety and other pins ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (20) of sub-item (m)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(20) Gear Hobbing Machines-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (25) of sub-item (m)and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(25) Lathes—

 

 

 

(a) Capstan or Turret ----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Chip flow, with automatic feeds------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Cock or plug forming-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Duomatic, with hydraulic feed-------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Facing and Boring, over 2 tons weight, combined or separate, without tail stocks or screw cutting equipment              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(f) For diamond tools, with hydraulic feeds

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(g) Full Automatic--------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(h) High speed, low swing, for axle work, fitted with Multiple Tooling Systems ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(i) Precision, under 5½ inch centres for die and tool work, when the degree of error in parallelism of the spindle and the bed does not exceed .0005 inch on a length of bar equalling double the height of the centres, and the surfacing slide produces a surface with a degree of error not exceeding .0008 inch per 12 inches              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(j) Profile turning and copying, for bottle moulds and the like ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(k) Railway Wheel-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(l) Roll turning--------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(m) Solely designed for cam shaft turning--ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(n) Solely designed for railway axles------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(o) Solely designed for oilgrooving-------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(p) Solely designed for crank pin turning---ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(g) Spinning, Turning and Planishing, combined or separate, over 18-inch centres ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(r) Tapmakers’, with automatic relief movements

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(s) Universal Relieving---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(t) Watchmakers’------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(u) Lathes (excepting the types with cone headstocks) known as sliding surfacing and screw-cutting or chasing, with or without moveable tailstocks, and modifications of this type in which one or more of the functions usually performed by such lathes have been eliminated or varied:—

 

 

 

(1) With variable speed headstocks which are arranged with a belt that drives by its bevelled edges against a V-sided pulley that converges and diverges and so alters the spindle speeds ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(m) (25)—continued.

 

 

 

(u)—continued.

 

 

 

(2) With all geared headstocks, the current domestic value of which, either in sterling or when converted to sterling, in the country of origin exceeds the Australian manufacturer’s list price in Australian currency of the nearest comparable Australian-made lathe              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(v) Other, excepting—

 

 

 

Lathes of the type known as Sliding, Surfacing and Screw cutting or chasing, with or without moveable tailstocks, and modifications of this type in which one or more of the functions usually performed by such lathes have been eliminated or varied; Metal Spinning Lathes and Brake Drum Truing Lathes              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (28) of sub-item (m).

By adding the following new paragraphs to sub-item (m):—

 

 

 

“(58) Backing-off attachment, for use in the manufacture of milling cutters ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(59) Balljoints, Universal----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(60) Bending and Crimping machines, combined or separate, for forming sheet metal pipes into elbows ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(61) Bevelling Machines, of the type used in ship building for altering the angle of angle iron ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(62) Blades, Shear, exceeding 8 feet in length---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(63) Blowing Machines, Core, air operated-----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(64) Boring Machines, except cylinder reborers of the portable type ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(65) Broaching Machines----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(66) Burnishers, gear tooth---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(67) Castellating Machines, Nut------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(68) Casting Machines, Centrifugal----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(69) Centering Machines----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(70) Chucking Machines, vertical or horizontal, when not sliding surfacing or screwcutting lathes ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(71) Chucks, pneumatio-----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(72) Coiling Machines, buffer spring---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(73) Copying Machines, automatic, other than pantograph engraving machines, for working on iron, steel, bronze or similar materials              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(74) Cotter pin making Machines-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(75) Countersinking Machines-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(76) Counting Machines, for counting by weight, parts produced by automatic machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(77) Cropping Machines, power, being special purpose machines for cropping angles, tees, H. Irons and similar structural sections              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(78) Curling Machines, eye---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(79) Cutting Machines, cam--------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(m)—continued.

 

 

 

(80) Cutting Machines, Curve and Figure, for cutting over one-half inch in thickness ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(81) Cutting Machines, file-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(82) Cutting off Machines, Rotary, for tubes and bars

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(83) Cutting and Slotting Machines, Rack, combined or separate ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(84) Die Casting Machines-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(85) Dividing Machines---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(86) Dividing heads with spiral cutting device and set of change wheels for milling machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(87) Dividing and Milling Machines, combined ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(88) Drilling, Boring and Reaming Machines, combined or separate, with mechanical feeds, with drilling capacity over 2¼ inches from the solid              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(89) Drilling Machines, horizontal---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(90) Drilling Machines, portable, radial-----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(91) Drilling Machines, Radial, except these of girder typead val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(92) Drilling Machines, rail or bogey type----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(93) Drilling Machines, vertical, equipped with feeds operated by mechanical as distinct from hand power, exceeding nine-sixteenths inch drilling capacity in mild steel, and with maximum speed in excess of 5,000 r.p.m.              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(94) Drilling Machines, vertical, with infinitely variable speeds, having a maximum speed of 6,000 r.p.m. or over              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(95) Drilling and Slotting Machines, for piston rings

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(98) Drills, diamond pointed, suitable for machining manganese steel ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(97) Engraving Machines, for scales and measurements

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(98) Filing Machines, Saw, automatic------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(99) Finishing Machines, Die------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(100) Finishing Machines, Precision types, for finishing fine precision work as used in instrument manufacture              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(101) Flanging Machines, flue-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(102) Fluting Machines, flour mill roll------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(103) Frazing Machines, Nut, Screw and Bolt, combined or separate ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(104) Furnaces, Rotary, and quenching tanks, rotary, combined, for use in annealing and hardening bolts, nuts, rivets and similar articles              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(105) Grinding and Fluting Machines, combined, for use on flour mill rolls ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(106) Grinding Machines, other than the following types, viz.:—

 

 

 

Bearing

 

 

 

Belt Grinders or finishing machines

 

 

 

Bench

 

 

 

Centre

 

 

 

Cutter

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(m)continued.

 

 

 

(106)—continued.

 

 

 

Cutter Head

 

 

 

Cutting off

 

 

 

Cylinder Reborers or Grinders of the portable type

 

 

 

Combination Cutting and Grinding Machines, electrically driven or driven by electric motors, for the reconditioning and renewing of automobile engine pistons and valves

 

 

 

Disc

 

 

 

Emery Wheel Stands

 

 

 

Facing and Refacing, combined or separate, valve

 

 

 

Floor

 

 

 

Flexible

 

 

 

Gulleting Machines

 

 

 

Hob, with hand feeds

 

 

 

Knife

 

 

 

Knife Jointers

 

 

 

Mortice Chain

 

 

 

Oilstone

 

 

 

Portable electric

 

 

 

Saw

 

 

 

Swing Frame

 

 

 

Tool Post

 

 

 

Twist Drill

 

 

 

Turning and Grinding, for semi-finished pistons

 

 

 

Valve, and

 

 

 

Plain, Cylindrical, Universal, Tool and Cutter, Piston and Automobile Parts Grinders, with capacities of less than 30 inches between centres, with or without automatic feeds to the table of the mechanical type, but excluding such machines with hydraulic feeds              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(107) Headers, cold or hot, for the manufacture of bolts, nuts and rivets ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(108) Headers, open die, automatic feed, for use in production of rivets, track bolts, carriage bolts and similar articles              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(109) Headers, open die, cold, for manufacture of wood screws ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(110) Heald making machines---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(111) Hammers, drop, mechanically operated, exceeding 10 cwt. capacity ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(112) Hammers, pneumatic-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(113) Hammers, stretching, polishing and chasing

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(114) Hammering Machines, Jewellers’--------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(115) Honing and Fine Boring Machines, combined or separate, with hydraulic feeds ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(116) Hack Saw, multiple bow--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(117) Keyseating Machines----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(m)—continued.

 

 

 

(118) Key Slotting and Copying Machines, Milling, Double Spindle, automatic ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(119) Lapping Machines for cylindrical or flat work

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(120) Lapping Machines, Gear-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(121) Lapping Machines, vertical-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(122) Marking Machines, Dividing or Rolling, combined or separate, for use in the manufacture of steel or wood rulers              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(123) Marking Machines for rolling brands on tools

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(124) Milling Attachments for lathes---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(126) Milling, Shaping, Drilling and Turning Machines, combined ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(126) Mills, Rolling Profile types, for garden tool productionad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(127) Minimeters----------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(128) Moulding Machines, Foundry, except hand operated Moulding Machines of the Squeeze type

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(129) Nibbling Machines----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(130) Nipple-making Machines, automatic-----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(131) Notching Machines, girder-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(132) Pin or Stud making Machines, automatic--------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(133) Pointers, automatic, for manufacture of bolts and nuts by cold process ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(134) Pointing Machines, automatic, for screws--------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(135) Polishing Machines, automatic---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(136) Punching and Riveting Machines-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(137) Punching and Shearing or Plate Splitting Machines, with bar, angle and tee bevel cropping devices, combined or separate, with cast steel bodies or armour plate frames              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(138) Profiling Machines----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(139) Ramming Machines, power-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(140) Relieving Machines, die, with or without grinding devicead val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(141) Rim-dividing Machines, cycle---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(142) Riveters, Rotary, vibrating, not including snaps

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(143) Riveting Machines, hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical, not including snaps ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(144) Rivet-making Machines for bifurcated rivets------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(145) Rolling Machines, eye, for use in connexion with the production of plate springs for carriage, car and railway work              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(146) Rolling Machines, Thread, automatic, for manufacture of bolts and nuts by cold process ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(147) Rolling Machines, Thread, for manufacture of wood screwsad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(148) Rounding Machines, tooth or gear------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(149) Sawing Machines, cold, excepting hack sawing machines, hydraulic or power driven ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(m)—continued.

 

 

 

(150) Sawing Machines, hot, friction---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(151) Scraping Machines----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(152) Screw Machines, automatic or semi-automatic

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(153) Screwing Bolt and Tapping Nut Machines, combined or separate, not including dies ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(154) Shaping Machines, Gear-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(155) Shaping Machines, power driven-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(156) Shaping Machines, Punch and Form, combined or separatead val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(157) Shaping and Bending Machines, Horizontal

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(158) Sharpening Machines, Saw, automatic----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(159) Shears, viz.:—Billet. Block, Slab-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(160) Shears, for Rolled Steel Joists---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(161) Shafting and Turning Machines, combined, for polishing, grinding and turning shafting ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(162) Slotting Machines, automatic gear------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(163) Slotting Machines, bifurcated rivet------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(164) Slotting Machines, exceeding 12½ inch stroke

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(165) Slicing Machines, Ingot-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(166) Slingers or Throwers, Sand-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(167) Spinning Machines, Piano String-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(168) Spinning Machines, Rivet------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(169) Straightening Machines, Plate---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(170) Straightening Machines, Sectional Iron---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(171) Straightening and Polishing Machines, Shaft, combined or separate ad val.

Free

16 per cent.

15 per cent.

(172) Stripping Machines, hydraulic---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(173) Tapping Machines for pipe fittings, automatic or semi-automatic ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(174) Tapping Machines, Nut, automatic------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(175) Testing Machines, Gear-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(176) Testing Machines, Spline Shaft and Cam Shaft, combined or separate ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(177) Tools, machine, tipped with alloys having a basic composition of Tungsten, Tantalum, Cobalt, Boron, Titanium, and alloys thereof              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(178) Tools, machine, tipped with high speed tool steel, capable of machining manganese steel ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(179) Trimmers, bolt head, horizontal, automatic, for the manufacture of bolts and nuts by cold process

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(180) Twist Drill Making Machines---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(181) Winding Machines, Armature and Coil---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

By adding the following new paragraphs to sub-item (c):-

 

 

 

(25) Bowls, pressed cotton covered, for use with glazing calendersad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(26) Cardboard Box Making, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Band Rolling Machines--------------------sad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Body Forming and Gluing Machines, combined, carton ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(o)—continued.

 

 

 

(26)—continued.

 

 

 

(c) Box-making Machines, automatic---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) End Piercing Machines----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Gluing Machines, Carton, automatic-------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(f) Necking Machines-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(g) Stayors, Corner---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(h) Stitching Machines (so called), Carton and Box ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(i) Wrapping and Gluing Machines, automatic

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(27) Carton-making Machines for making cigarette packet slides ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(28) Centrifuges, for extracting moisture from samples of paper pulp ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(29) Cutting, creasing and embossing Machines, combinedad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(30) Cutting, folding and counting Machines for making cigarette papers ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(31) Cutting Machines, strip, for making cigarette paper booklets ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(32) Cutting and folding Machines, for making cigarette paper booklets ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(33) Fringing Machines, rotary-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(34) Gluing and covering Machines, book back-------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(35) Lacing and Flyleafing Machines-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(36) Stitching Machines (so called), wire, for use in the manufacture of solid fibre containers ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By adding a new paragraph (6) to sub-item (i) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(6) Photographic Engraving Machines, vis.:—

 

 

 

(a) Bevelling-------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Planing. Edge (Edge Turnovers)----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Routine, flat, radial arm----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Whirlers, electric--------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

By adding a new paragraph (7) to sub-item (r) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(7) Drilling Machines, tube, for drilling a hole through the valve base and tube ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By emitting the whole of sub-item (v) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(v) Textile-working machines and appliances not including extra porcelain guides, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Balling Machines, semi-automatic, for balling cotton, silk, linen, wool, and the like ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(2) Binding and Strapping Machines for use in the manufacture of bias binding

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(3) Bowls, cotton, for embossing leather cloth

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(4) Boxes, gill, but not including gill screws when imported separately ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(5) Braiding Machines, for use in the manufacture of fiat braids ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(6) Carding Machines------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(v)—continued.

 

 

 

(7) Card Clothing---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(8) Card Mounting Machines and Combined Card Mounting and Grinding Machines

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(9) Cleaners, yarn, and slub catchers, for use with winding machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(10) Clipping Machines, rug, hand----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(11) Comb Circles and Pins therefor--------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(12) Combing Machines----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(13) Covering Machines, roller------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(14) Creasing and Lapping Machines--------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(15) Cropping Machines----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(16) Cutting Machines, carpet fabric--------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(17) Cutting Machines, cloth, electrically operatedad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(18) Cutting Machines, elastic, for corset making ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(19) Cutting Machines for cutting incandescent gas mantle fabric into lengths ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(20) Cutting Machines, for cutting on the bias, fabric for use in the manufacture of pneumatic tyres ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(21) Cutting Machines, ribbon, rotary, for cutting piece goods into ribbon width and edging same ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(22) Cutting and Rewinding Machines, for use in the manufacture of corsets ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(23) Cutting Rolling and Measuring Machines, combined ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(24) Dewing Machines, brush-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(25) Dewing Machines, nozzle ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(26) Doubling and Filling Machines (also known as universal winding and doubling machines), for winding silk or cotton from the bobbins to quills or small cops, for use in the manufacture of woven smallware              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(27) Drawing Machines-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(28) Dry Transfer, stamping and measuring machines, electric, for use in the manufacture of woollen piece goods              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(29) Embossing Machines, cloth-----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(30) Embroidery Machines, power, and needle threading machines for use therewith

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(31) Fallers and Pins therefor-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(32) Feeders, automatic, for carding engines

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(33) Felt-making, viz.:—

 

 

 

Interlacing unit for interlacing hair or any fibrous material; pricking or needling machines; shredding machines              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(34) Frames, spinning, speed, and doubling and twisting, for the woollen, worsted and cotton industries ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(v)—continued.

 

 

 

(35) Gigs, wire covered cloth raising--------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(36) Grinding and Polishing Machines, for giving a face finish to fabrics ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(37) Healds, flat steel, for use in connexion with ribbon weaving looms ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(38) Knotters, mechanical, for tying knots in threads or yarns ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(39) Lace-making Machines--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(40) Lags, for use in mungo, flock, or rag nicking machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(41) Looms, but not including healds and reeds

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(42) Measuring Inspecting and Winding Machines, combined ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(43) Mules, spinning-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(44) Napping Machines-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(45) Notching and Perforating Machines, cloth, electricad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(46) Pickers, buffalo-------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(47) Plaiting Machines for plaiting or folding cloth in the piece ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(48) Presses, rotary, cloth finishing---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(49) Pressing Machines, seam-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(50) Quadrants, yarn and cloth------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(51) Rings, spindles and spindle bearings, for silk and artificial silk throwing machines

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(52) Rollers, rustless iron or steel, for washing and scouring machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(53) Rug Fringing Machines--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(54) Scutching Machines, for taking cloth in the rope state, opening it out and delivering it free of creases and curled selvedges, and plaiting, cuttling or folding the material              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(55) Shuttles------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(56) Sizing Machines------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(57) Soaping Machines-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(58) Steaming and Crabbing Machines, combinedad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(59) Sueding Machines-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(60) Swedging Machines for corset-making

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(61) Tagging Machines, corset lace---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(62) Teasing Machines, tenterhook---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(63) Tentering Machines and Pins therefor

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(64) Testers, cloth; Testers, yarn-----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(65) Thread-drawing Machines------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(66) Travellers other than of the long bar type used in the throwing of silk ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(67) Wire, garnett, for use in the covering or clothing of garnett rollers of carding machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (w) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(w) Wood-working Machines and Appliances, but not including extra knives, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Adzing and boring machines, combined, for railway sleepers ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(2) Bending machines, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Felloe or rim-hound and bow bending machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Pole and Shaft Bending Machines, patent hot form ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(3) Boring machines and appliances therefor, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Bits, boring or drilling----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Diagonal boring machines, automatic ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Double acting horizontal boring machinesad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Double head boring machines, verticalad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Hub block boring machines, power--ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

16 per cent.

(f) Pneumatic boring or drilling machines, portable ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(4) Boring and reaming machines, bobbin and spool barrelad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(5) Chucking Machines, bow---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(6) Cramps, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Chair back and chair frame cramps, combination ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Leaf cramps, power driven ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Revolving case cramps, pneumatically operated ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Sash and Door Cramping Machines, power operated ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(7) Dovetailing Machines------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(8) Dowel Cutting-off and Pointing Machines, automaticad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(9) Dowel gluer and driver-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(10) Driving Machines, corrugated fastener, automatic feedad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(11) Jointer and Edger Machines, dovetail glue, automaticsad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(12) Lathes, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Back knife gauge lathes---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Copying lathes---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Oval spoke and handle turning or forming lathes, automatic ad val.

Free

15 par cant.

15 par cant.

(d) Reverse last lathes-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Roughing lathes, for turning last blocksad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(f) Spiral turning or forming lathes

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

Genera Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(w)—continued.

 

 

 

(13) Morticing Machines, combined boring and morticing machines, and appliances therefor, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Boring and hollow chisel morticing machines, automatic, with three or more spindles and with travelling tables              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Gang Morticing Machines, square chisel, automatic ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Hollow chisel morticing machines with variable stroke, automatic

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Hub morticing machines, double chisel, automatic ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Mortice chains, links, and guide bars, and combined hollow chisels and augers, for use on morticing machines              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(14) Nailing and cleating machines, combined, boxad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(15) Nailing Machines, box------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(16) Picket headers --------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(17) Planing, Moulding, and Shaping Machines, and appliances for use in connexion therewith, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Embossing machines, rotary, for making embossed mouldings by means of heated dies              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Feeding attachments, automatic, for use with spindle moulding machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Feeding tables, automatic, for use with high-speed planers and matchers ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Finger-feed attachments, automatic, for planing or surfacing machines  ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Haunching and wedge-cutting machinesad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(f) Milling machines, pattern-----ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(g) Planers, deck or floor, portable  ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(h) Shapers, automatic, for aircraft propellers ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(i) Spindle or circular moulding machines, with rotary tables, for multiple work ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(w)—continued.

 

 

 

(18) Rail Machines, automatic, for boring, glueing and driving dowels into rails at one operation ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(19) Riveting stands for heavy sarven wheels

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(20) Saddle Seat Machines, continuous, automatic, for use in the manufacture of chair seats ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(21) Sanding Machines, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Belt sanding machines, automatic strokead val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Belt sanding machines, oscillating, verticalad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Belt sanding machines, spiral contact ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Moulding sanders, automatic

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Polishing machines for automatic sanding of D handles ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(f) Triple drum sanders------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(g)Variety sanders, multiple spindle

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(22) Sawing Machines, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Band sawing machines n.e.i., with saw pulleys 42 inches diameter and over ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Cross-cut saw benches, double mitre-ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Cross-cut saw benches, swing saw, designed for cross-cutting in box and case making ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Frame sawing machines, deal, single and double ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Frame sawing machines, log, single and gang, including log carriages for use therewith

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(f) Slabbers, horizontal bandsaw

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(23) Scraping Machines designed to work on timber 20 inches and over in width

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent

(24) Slicing machines, rotary, not being veneer slicing machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

And on and after 22nd May, 1936

 

 

 

(24) Slicing machines, not being veneer slicing machinesad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(25) Tapering machines, shaft and pole heel

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(26) Tenoning machines, double end----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(27) Veneer-making Machines, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Drying machines, automatic

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

5 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Taping machines--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraphs (1), (32) and (47) of sub-item (x).

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (48) of sub-item (x) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(48) Milling machinery and appliances, Flour and Cereal, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Cookers--------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Dryers---------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Grading Reels, adjustable--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Grinding Discs---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Kilns------------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(f) Pearling Cone Mills------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(g) Plansifters------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(h) Purifiers-------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(i) Rice Polishers----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(j) Roller Mills-----------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(k) Steamers-------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(l) Stoners, Washers or Rinsers, combined or separatead val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(m) Toasting Ovens--------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(n) Whizzers-------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

By omitting the whole of paragraphs (61) and (62) of sub-item (x).

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (66) of sub-item (x) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(66) Screw-driving machines---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

By adding the following new paragraphs to sub-item (x):—

 

 

 

“(88) Balancing Machines, static-dynamic------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(89) Charge Cars, electrically-driven---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(90) Cigarette and Tobacco-making, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Cigarette-making machines, power-operatedad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Feeding and Cutting Machines, Band

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Foiling Machines--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Packing Machines, Cigarette-------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(91) Crochet Hook Making Machines--------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(92) Cutting Machines, Toilet Comb, automatic

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(93) Engines, exceeding 100 horse power, designed for the use of coal or producer gas, including first set of spare parts imported with and for use with such engines

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

And on and after 27th March, 1936

 

 

 

(93) Engines, exceeding 100 horse power, designed for the use of coal gas or producer gas, including the first set of spare parts imported with and for use with such engines               ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(94) Fur Treating, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Pulling Machines--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Shearing Machines-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

174—continued.

 

 

 

(x)—continued.

 

 

 

(95) Grading and Weighing Machines, Egg, combinedad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(96) Hat-making Machines, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Clipping, for making berets-------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Crown Ironing---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Finishing, Crown-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) Former, Wool Hat-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(e) Grinding, Roller--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(f) Looping, for berets and johnny caps

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(g) Planking, multiroller-----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(h) Proof Breaking, surface cleaning and dust extracting ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(i) Softening, Brim Edge-----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(j) Stiffening, self-acting-----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(k) Stretching, Brim--------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(97) Knitting Machines, Wire Heald--------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(98) Knitting Machines, Mail Heald---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(99) Labelling Machines, automatic, rotary, and adjustable, for Exercise Books and like flat objects ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(100) Lacing Machines, for use with Jacquard Card Cutting and Punching Machines

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(101) Lathes, automatic, with drilling attachment, for use in the manufacture of caseine products ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(102) Macaroni-making Machines not including extra dies ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(103) Moulding Machines, Candle, for moulding Twisted Candles ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(104) Moulds, fluted tin, for use with Candle-making Machines ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(105) Polishing Machines, Automatic, Button-makingad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(106) Punching and Eyeletting------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(107) Rolls, chilled iron-----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(108) Scutching Machines, for use in the manufacture of surgical waddings, for cleaning the cotton and forming same into laps of uniform weights and density, ready for putting up at the carding engine              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(109) Wrapping and Sealing Machines, for wrapping steel wool in waxed paper

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(110) Wrapping machines n.e.i. using cellulose film as the wrapping medium ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

176. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Log band sawing machines and band re-sawing machines and carriages and hydraulic feedgear for use with either              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

176—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) (1) Cement-making machines n.e.i.; 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.

35 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

(2) Cars and mechanical parts for aerial ropeways

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (e).

 

 

 

By adding a new sub-item (k) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(e)(1) Differential Meters not having a guaranteed accuracy providing for a maximum error of 2 per cent. over a range of capacity from full flow to one-quarter of full flow              ad val.

20 per cent.

40 per cent.

52½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

(A “differential meter is comprised of a primary and secondary element and depends for its operation on the difference of pressure between two points (such as upstream and downstream of an orifice plate) set up by the flow of fluid through the orifice or other primary element, such difference of pressure being an indication of the flow. The primary element is the device that produces the differential head such as the Orifice or Venturi Tube and the secondary element is the device that measures the differential.)

 

 

 

(2) Meters n.e.i., mechanically or electrically operated, for measuring gas air steam oil water or other fluids, including panels imported with such meters and including parts of such meters imported separately or otherwise (but not including (i) meters or parts of meters suitable for use in the retailing of petrol (ii) positive type water meters up to and including 3 inches in size and parts thereof excepting meters constructed for measuring hot water in a boiler house or engine house (iii) inferential water meters of the turbine and disc types and parts thereof and (iv) inferential water meters of the compound or combination type and parts thereof); Ganges and controllers for water filtration plant and mechanisms for transmitting loss of head or rate of flow to such gauges; Gauges (other than these of the type used on motor vehicles for indicating the amount of patrol in the tank of the

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

176—continued.

 

 

 

(k)—continued.

 

 

 

(2)—continued.

 

 

 

motor vehicle) for indicating or recording liquid level in reservoirs canals rivers or tanks; CO and CO2 Indicators and Recorders including aspirators and filters for use therewith; Regulating and controlling devices, automatic (other than those used in refrigerating) for regulating temperature humidity pressure vacuum or rate of flow; Temperature measuring instruments whether indicating or recording or combinations of both, apparatus for remote indication or recording of temperature measurements, and parts thereof imported separately or otherwise, using any of the following basic principles, viz.:—mercury in steel bulb type, gas filled bulb type, vapour bulb type, potentiometer thermocouple type, thermoelectric pyrometer type, electrical resistance thermometer type, and bi-metallic strip type—

 

 

 

(a) As prescribed by Departmental Bylawsad val.

Free

20 per cent.

32½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of.

 

 

 

ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

(b) Other than those prescribed by Departmental By-laws under sub-paragraph (a) ad val.

Free

20 per cent.

20 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (l) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(l) Machinery and Equipment n.e.i., of the type used exclusively for the extraction, manufacture or refining of sugar              ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (l)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (m) as follows:—

“(m) Woodworking Machines and Appliances, not including extra knives, viz.:—

(1) Planing, 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

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

176—continued.

 

 

 

(m)—continued.

 

 

 

(1)—continued.

 

 

 

and moulding machines; combined planing moulding and matching machines:—

 

 

 

(a) the value for duty of which does not exceed £400 each ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

(b) the value for duty of which exceeds £400 each—

 

 

 

the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (a) reduced by 1/500th. of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each £1 by which the value for duty exceeds £400, with minimum of              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(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 £120 each ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

(b) the value for duty of which exceeds £120 each—

 

 

 

the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (a) reduced by 1/125th. of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each £1 by which the value for duty exceeds £120, with minimum of              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(3) Roller feed, radial arm and dimension saw benches; double edgers; straight line edgers; cross cut sawing machines

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

176—continued.

 

 

 

(m)—continued.

 

 

 

(3)—continued.

 

 

 

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 £120 each ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

(b) the value for duty of which exceeds £120 each—

 

 

 

the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (a) reduced by 1/125th. of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each £1 by which the value for duty exceeds £120, with minimum of              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(4) Woodworking Machines n.e.i. and appliances n.e.i. for use in connexion therewith

 

 

 

ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (4)—

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (n) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(n) Air Compressors of the reciprocating and rotary types, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Of a capacity not exceeding 1,750 cubic feet of free air delivered per minute—

 

 

 

(a) Portable, in which the prime mover is an internal combustion engine direct-coupled to the compressor, including the engine when imported therewith              ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

46¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty ofad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

176continued.

 

 

 

(n)—continued.

 

 

 

(1)—continued.

 

 

 

(b) Other--------------------ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

(2) Of a capacity exceeding 1,750 cubic feet of free air delivered per minute—

 

 

 

the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (b) 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

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

And on and after 27th March, 1936

 

 

 

(n) Air Compressors (including Air Blowers) of the reciprocating and rotary types, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Of a capacity not exceeding 1,750 cubic feet of free air delivered per minute—

 

 

 

(a) Portable, in which the prime mover is an internal combustion engine direct-coupled to the compressor, including the engine when imported therewith              ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

46¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.

(b) Other----------------------ad val.

25 per cent.

42½per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

176—continued.

 

 

 

(n)—continued.

 

 

 

(2) Of a capacity exceeding 1,750 cubic feet of free air delivered per minute—

 

 

 

the rate of duty shall be the rate under sub-paragraph (b) 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

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

177. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a)and inserting in its stead the following paragraphs:—

 

 

 

“(2) Locomotives------------------------ad val.

40 per cent.

60 per cent.

60 per cent.

(3) Road Rollers, n.e.i., including scarifier attachments

 

 

 

ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

48¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (3)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Tractors and Tractor Parts—

 

 

 

(1) Tractors—

 

 

 

(a) As prescribed by Departmental By-lawsad val.

Free

10 per cent.

10 per cent.

(b) Other than those prescribed by Departmental By-laws under sub-paragraph (a), as prescribed by Departmental By-laws              ad val.

Free

12½ per cent.

12½ per cent.

(c) For use in the manufacture of or incorporation in road rollers

 

 

 

ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

48¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

(2) Cylinder Sleeves—

 

 

 

(a) Of an internal diameter not exceeding five inches ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

51¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

ad val.

1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

(b) Other--------------------ad val.

Free

12½ per cent.

12½ per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

177—continued.

 

 

 

(b)—continued.

 

 

 

(3) Tractor Parts n.e.i.—

 

 

 

(a) Engine Units (not including storage batteries and sparking plugs) and parts thereof:—

 

 

 

(1) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws ad val.

Free

12½ per cent.

12½ per cent

(2) For use in the manufacture of or incorporation in road rollers ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

48¾ per cent.

And in respect of clause (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty ofad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

(b) Other than the following, viz.:—

 

 

 

Engine units and parts thereof and solid cast centre wheels with or without rubber tyres attached

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

12½ per cent.

12½ per cent.”

178. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b)(1) Piston Pins for internal combustion engines

 

 

 

ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

(2) Piston Rings for internal combustion engines

 

 

 

ad val.

25 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

or each

..

2½d.

2½d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

or each

..

.025d.

.025d.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

178—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Valves for internal combustion engines—

 

 

 

(1) The weight of which does not exceed one pound each per lb.

1s. 6d.

2s. 6d.

2s. 9d.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------per lb.

¼d.

¼d.

¼d.

or ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Other------------------------ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (g) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(c) Water Tube Boiler Parts, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Forged seamless steel headers, staggered or stepped or staggered and stepped; Forged seamless steel mud drums; Forged steel cros3 boxes for riveting to drums; Forged steel rear cross pipes for double or triple drum boilers; Forged steel impressed (stepped) tube plates for drums; Forged seamless steel boxes for water walls

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(2) Drums of a class or kind not commercially manufactured in Australia and barrel plates curved to shape for the construction of drums, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(3) Drums n.e.i. and drum ends-----------as val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent

51½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (3)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (h) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(h) Motor Cycle Carburettors---------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

179. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Electric Heating and Cooking Appliances—

 

 

 

(1) Stoves, ranges, ovens, cookers, grillers, boiling plates, boiling rings, and the like, including elements therefor whether imported separately or forming part of a complete appliance              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(2) Radiators and toasters-----------------each

..

5s.

5s.

or

ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 par cant.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(3) Kettles----------------------------each

..

5s.

5s.

or

ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling  is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(4) Elements for radiators, toasters and kettles

 

 

 

each

..

1s. 6d.

1s. 6d.

or

ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling 1 is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(5) N.E.I.-----------------------------ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (5)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (7) of sub-item (b)(second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following paragraphs:—

 

 

 

“(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.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (7)—

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £ 125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

179—continued.

 

 

 

(b)—continued.

 

 

 

(8) Fuses for voltages less than 1,000 and having a rupturing capacity in excess of 5,000 k.v.a.

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 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 all electrical purposes, including Distributing Boards and Switchboards, n.e.i.              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of clause (2) of sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (d)and inserting in its stead the following clause:—

 

 

 

(2) Motors or machines (including bedplate, shaft, driving sheaf and brake drum) suitable for use with gearless lifts—

 

 

 

(a) Up to and including 50 horse-power

 

 

 

ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.

(b) Exceeding 50 horse-power---------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By adding a new clause (5) to sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (1) (third time occurring) of sub-item (d) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(5) Totally enclosed direct current mill type motors

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(a) At voltages below 66,000—

 

 

 

(1) Up to and including 10,000 k.v.a.:—

 

 

 

(a) Constant current, of the type used in the series system of street lighting ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

32½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-clause (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 starling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(b) Other--------------------ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.

(2) Over 10,000 k.v.a.—the rate of duty shall be the percentage rate under sub-clause (b) of clause (1) reduced by .009 for each k.v.a. above 10,000 k.v.a. with minimum of

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

179—continued.

 

 

 

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (3) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(b) Electric household floor polishers and electric household ironing machines ad val.

Free

25 per cent.

25 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (c) (fourth time occurring) of paragraph (3) of sub-item (d).

 

 

 

By adding a new sub-paragraph (d) to paragraph (3) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(d) Electric household clothes washing machines

 

 

 

ad val.

12½ per cent.

27½ per cent.

36¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.

By adding a new sub-paragraph (e) to paragraph (3) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) as follows:—

 

 

 

“On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

(e) Electric human hair dryers—

 

 

 

(1) Pedestal type---------------------ad val.

15 per cent.

40 per cent.

50 per cent.

And in respect of clause (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

(2) Other--------------------------ad val.

Free

25 per cent.

25 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) (second time occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(4) (a) Elements for electric current rectifier assemblies, other than rectifying valves covered by item 181(a)(2)              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) Electric current rectifier assemblies including transformers and control equipment imported with and for use therewith:—

 

 

 

(1) Up to and including 100 k.w.-----ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of clause (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(2) Exceeding 100 k.w.—

 

 

 

the rate of duty shall be the rate in clause (1) reduced by 1/100th of the British Preferential Tariff rate for each k.w. exceeding 100 k.w. with minimum of              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

179—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (5) of sub-item (d) (second time occurring) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(5) High Tension Ignition Coils------------------each

3s. 8d.

5s. 8d.

6s. 6d.

And in respect of paragraph (5)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------------each

.8d.

.8d.

.8d.”

By adding a new paragraph (6) to sub-item (d) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(6) Electric Fans of the propeller types, other than those of the type ordinarily used in offices and the household              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (6)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) (second time occurring).

 

 

 

180. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) (1) Gas Meters of the consumers’ type---------ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.

(2) Parts of Gas Meters of the consumers’ type:—

 

 

 

(a) as prescribed by Departmental By-laws

ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) N.E.I.-------------------------ad val.

27½ per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(e) Wireless Receivers, parts thereof, and accessories therefor, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Chargers, Battery, exceeding 1 ampere and up to and including 5 amperes each

15s.

24s.

26s. 6d.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------each

2. 4d.

2. 4d.

2. 4d.

(2) Condensers, fixed mica---------------each

3d.

4d.

4¼d.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------each

.02d.

.02d.

.02d.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

180—continued.

 

 

 

(e)—continued.

 

 

 

(3) Articles for tuning devices, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Dials, complete-----------per unit

2s.

2s. 6d.

2s. 8d.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 starling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of per unit

.16d.

.16d.

.16d.

(b) Dial or Scale Assembly------per unit

6d.

9d.

9½d.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of per unit

.04d.

.04d.

.04d.

(c) Drives, ratio reducing per unit

1s. 6d.

1s. 9d.

1s. 10½d.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per unit

.12d.

.12d.

.12d.

(4) Resistances, fixed, having a resistance value of 2 megohms and over each

2½d.

4d.

4¼d.

And in respect of paragraph (4)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of each

.02d.

.02d.

.02d.

(5) Rheostats, potentiometers and variable resistances other than carbon type variable resistances  each

6d.

8d.

8¾d.

And in respect of paragraph (5)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of each

.06d.

.06d.

.08d.

(6) Sockets, valve-------------------each

2d.

3½d.

4d.

And in respect of paragraph (6)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty-----of each

.04d.

.04d.

.04d.

(7) Transformers, audio and radio---------each

1s. 6d.

2s. 6d.

2s. 9d.

And in respect of paragraph (7)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----each

¼d.

¼d.

¼d.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

180—continued.

 

 

 

(e)—continued.

 

 

 

(8) Combined power transformers and chokes or any device for eliminating “AB”, “BC” or “ABC” batteries, such as power packs and similar devices, whether imported separately or incorporated in a wireless receiving set each

15s.

25s.

26s. 6d.

And in respect of paragraph (8)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of each

1½d.

1½d.

1½d.

or, as to all the goods covered by paragraphs (1) to (8) of sub-item (E) the following rates if same return a higher duty, viz.:—              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(9) Choke coils suitable for use in connexion with battery eliminating devices each

5s.

10s.

10s.

(10) Condensers, variable, of capacities exceeding .0001 microfarad, but not exceeding .001 microfarad—

 

 

 

With gang or drum control—per each

 

 

 

condenser contained therein

1s. 6d.

3s.

3s.

Without gang or drum control each

1s. 6d.

3s.

3s.

(11) Condensers, variable, midget, of .0001 microfarad capacity or less each

1s.

1s. 6d.

1s. 6d.

(12) Loudspeakers and Parts thereof:—

 

 

 

(a) Loudspeakers including transformers

 

 

 

each

10s.

12s. 6d.

12s. 6d.

(b) Parts of loudspeakers imported other than in complete loudspeakers, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Field Coils---------each

2s.

3s.

3s.

(2) Field Coil Cores-----each

9d.

1s. 3d.

1s. 3d.

(3) Field Coil Housings---each

1s.

1s. 6d.

1s. 6d.

(4) Cones with or without voice coils each

1s. 3d.

1s. 9d.

1s. 9d.

(5) Cone Housings------each

1s. 9d.

2s. 3d.

2s. 3d.

(6) N.E.I., other than transformers ad val.

35 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

Provided however that in the case of combinations of any of the abovementioned parts duty shall be payable on such combinations as though the parts were imported separately.

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

180—continued.

 

 

 

(e)continued.

 

 

 

(13) Transformers, power--------------each

10s.

15s.

15s.

or as to all the goods covered by paragraphs (9) 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.:—              ad val.

35 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

(14) Headphones; Parts n.e.i. of wireless receivers, other than cabinets ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (14)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(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----------

12s. 6d.

25s.

25s.

or ad val.

35 per cent.

65 per cent.

55 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.

 

 

 

(16) Wireless Receiving Sets and Gramophones combined, excluding cabinets, valves, loudspeakers, headphones, batteries or any device for eliminating batteries

 

 

 

each

20s.

25s.

25s.

and in addition per valve socket excluding sockets for valves forming part of any battery eliminating device             

12s. 6d.

25s.

25s.

or as an alternative to the cumulative fixed rates provided above

 

 

 

ad val.

35 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

Provided—(1) In the absence of valve sockets the combined sets shall be charged duty at the above rates on the basis of the number of valves for which they are constructed or designed.

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

180—continued.

 

 

 

(e)continued.

 

 

 

(16)—continued.

 

 

 

(2) In the instance of combined sets constructed or adapted for use with multiple purpose valves, the combined sets shall be charged duty equal to that payable on combined sets having an equal number of unit stages using unit function valves.”

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (h) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(h) Sparking plugs whether imported separately or incorporated in or forming part of any goods covered by items 177 (b) (3) (a) and 359 (d)

 

 

 

each

1s.

1s. 3d.

1s. 4d.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (h)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------each

.08d.

.08d.

.08d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (h)—

 

 

 

on and after 1st July, 1936

 

 

 

(h) Sparking plugs whether imported separately or incorporated in or forming part of any goods covered by items 177 (b) (3) (a) and 359 (d) each

9d.

1s.

1s. 1d.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (h)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------each

.08d.

.08d.

.08d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (i) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(i) Dry Batteries and Dry Cells of all descriptions whether imported separately or incorporated in any article or appliance              per lb.

2d.

5d.

5¼d.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

48¾ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (i)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per lb.

.02d.

.02d.

.02d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 


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 sub-item (k) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(k) Electrical fittings and accessories, viz.:—Flush Plates, Connectors, Ceiling Roses, Moulded Lamp-holders (with or without switches), Adapters, Wall Sockets, Wall Plugs and Wall Plug Tops              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (k)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (l) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

(l) Condensers n.e.i.-------------------------ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (l)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (m) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(m) Registers or Meters, of the type which totals electrical impulses, such as those used in telephone exchanges for recording subscribers’ calls and in totalisators              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (m)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (n) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(n) Jacks-------------------------------ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (n)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

181. By omitting the whole of sub-item (aa) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(aa) Alternating Current Watt-hour-Meters—

 

 

 

(1) Two rate and three element, combined or separate ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(2) Other------------------------each

6s. 8d.

11s. 8d.

13s. 4d.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------each

1.6d.

1.6d.

1.6d.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

181—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Carbon manufactures of all kinds, including carbon blocksad val.

20 per cent.

50 per cent.

55 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.”

182. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“182. Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, and Metal Washers, n.e.i.; Screws with nuts or for use with nuts; Engineers’ Set Screws              ad val.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

less per cwt.

3s. 6d.

..

..

plus per cwt.

..

1s. 6d.

1s. 6d.

or, as an alternative to the above composite ratesad val.

10 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.”

186. By omitting the whole item (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“186. Screw Hooks Eyes and Rings----------------ad val.

Free

15 .per cent.

15 per cent.

and a deferred duty as follows:—

 

 

 

on and after 1st July, 1936

 

 

 

186. Screw Hooks Eyes and Rings----------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

26¼per cent.

and in respect of the deferred duty—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent

.9 per cent.”

187. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Rail-dogs or Brobs, Spikes------------------ad val.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

less per cwt.

3s. 6d.

..

..

plus per cwt.

..

1s. 6d.

1s. 6d.

or, as an alternative to the above composite rates

 

 

 

ad val.

10 per cent.

55 per cent.

55 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.”

190. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph—

 

 

 

“(1) Electric--------------------------------each

..

5s.

5s.

or

ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the data of exportation—.

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

192. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“192. Brasswork Bronzework and Gunmetal work for general engineering and plumbing and other trades              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

193. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“193. Capsules, metallic, for bottles----------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

197. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

(a) Spoons, Forks, Butter Fish and Fruit Knives, plated or of mixed-metal; Cutlery, Spoons and Forks, partly or wholly of gold or silver, except when gold ferruled or silver ferruled only              ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

43¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (c) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(c) Platedware n.e.i.--------------------ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ Per cent.

51¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.

206. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Lamps n.e.i., except lamps for cycles and motor cycles; Lanterns n.e.i.; Parts n.e.i. of lamps and lanterns, except wicks; lampware n.e.i. but not the columns or sheetmetal framework of street lamps              ad val.

5 per cent.

40 per cent.

50 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Bowls, shades, reflectors and refractors, for lighting purposes, of glass other than cut glass ad val.

15 per cent.

50 per cent.

60 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

206—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(e) Glass Lamp Chimneys---------------ad val.

5 per cent.

40 per cent.

50 per cent.

or per dozen

..

1s.

1s. 3d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (e)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

or per dozen

..

¼d.

¼d.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(f) Hurricane Lamps and hurricane lanterns, except those of the pressure fed type ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

208. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Manufactures of Metal n.e.i.—

 

 

 

(1) Wholly of brass, bronze, or gunmetal-ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(2) Other----------------------ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) (1) Kitchenware (other than electrical heating and cooking appliances) manufactured of wire, tinned plate, plated metal, or a combination of such materials, with handles of any material or without handles; Metal Stove Toasters; Dish, Pot, Pan or Plate Washers n.e.i.; Plate Scrapers and the like; Metal Soap Racks; Can Openers; Metal Soup Ladles; Cooks’ Forks; Corers and Peelers; Egg Whisks or Beaters; Asbestos Mats; Ice Picks              per dozen

9d.

2s. 3d.

2s. 4½d.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of per dozen

.12d.

.12d.

.12d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

208—continued.

 

 

 

(d)—continued.

 

 

 

(2) Dish, Pot, Pan or Plate Washers of metal and textile combined, also material composed of metal and textile, knitted lockstitched or woven together, for the manufacture thereof

 

 

 

ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(f) Slide fasteners of the type commonly known as zipp fasteners ad val.

20 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (f)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (g) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(g) Steel Blanks for the manufacture of shovels------ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

48¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (g)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (h) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(h) Steel Tubular Poles, stepped, swaged or tapered, including galvanized, manufactured from weldless steal tubes              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

215. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) N.E.I.-------------------------------ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

219. By adding a new sub-item (d) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(d) Shovels------------------------------ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

48¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------sad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

And on and after 27th March, 1936

 

 

 

(d) Shovels n.e.i.---------------------------ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

48¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VI.—Metals and Machinery—continued.

219—continued.

 

 

 

By adding a new sub-item (e) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(e) Picks, Mattocks, Hooks and Slashers-------ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (e)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

221. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

221. (a) Mouse traps--------------------ad val.

10 per cent.

20 per cent.

30 per cent.

or per gross

..

1s. 6d.

1s. 10½d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

or per gross

..

.36d.

.36d.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(b) Rat traps-----------------------ad val.

10 per cent.

20 per cent.

30 per cent.

or per gross

..

8s.

10s.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

or per gross

..

2d.

2d.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(c) Vermin traps n.e.i.----------------ad val.

Free

10 per cent.

10 per cent.

DIVISION VII.—OILS, PAINTS, AND VARNISHES.

229. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraphs:—

 

 

 

“(2) Castor-------------------------per gallon

9d.

1s.

1s.

(3) Linseed, inedible------------------per gallon

6d.

9d.

9d.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (g) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(g) Vegetable oils, edible, denatured as prescribed by Departmental By-laws per gallon

5d.

9d.

9d.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (h) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) Vegetable Oils, Edible, n.e.i., including Cooking and Fish-frying Oils per gallon

1s. 6d.

2s. 6d.

2s. 10d.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----per gallon

.32d.

.32d.

.32d.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VII.—Oils, Paints, and Varnishes—continued.

229—continued.

 

 

 

By adding a new sub-item (j) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(j) Medicinal Cod Liver Oil, not compounded

 

 

 

per gallon

Free

7d.

7d.

And on and after 27th March, 1936

 

 

 

(j) Refined Cod Liver Oil, not compounded per gallon

Free

7d.

7d.”

231. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) Barytes, crude-------------------------per cwt.

1s. 9d.

2s. 3d.

2s. 7½d.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per cwt.

.36d.

.36d.

.36d.”

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

 

 

 

“(2) Barytes, ground------------------------per cwt.

2s. 3d.

2s. 9d.

3s. 1½d.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per cwt.

.36d.

.36d.

.36d.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Patent Dryers and the like; Putty-------------per cwt.

1s. 6d.

2s. 6d.

2s. 9d.

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per cwt.

¼d.

¼d.

¼d.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) Kalsomine, water paints and distempers, in powder formpet cwt.

2s.

6s.

7s.

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per cwt.

1d.

1d.

1d.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(e) Colours, dry, n.e.i., including litharge and sub-oxide of leadper cwt.

2s.

3s.

3s. 6d.

or ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

31¼ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (e)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------per cwt.

½d.

½d.

½d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VII.—Oils, Paints, and Varnishes—continued.

231continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (g) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(g) (1) Ground in liquid; Paints and Colours prepared for use; Sheep Marking Oils; Enamels; Enamel Paints and Glosses              per cwt.

5s.

7s.

8s. 3d.

or ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

43¾ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------per cwt.

1.2d.

1.2d.

1.2d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) White Lead, dry or ground in oil per cwt.

5s.

7s.

8s. 6d.

or ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

35 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------per cwt.

1½d.

1½d.

1½d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

232. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Varnishes; Varnish and Oil Stains; Lacquers; Japans; Berlin Brunswick and Stoving Blacks and substitutes therefor; Liquid Sizes; Patent Knotting; Oil and Wood Finishes; Petrifying Liquids; Lithographic Varnish; Printers' Ink Reducer; Terebine; Liquid Dryers; Gold Size; Liquid Stain for Wood              per gallon

2s.

3s.

3s. 6d.

or ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

43¾ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------per gallon

½d.

½d.

½d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Damp Wall Compositions including compositions for waterproofing cement ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

43¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VII.—Oils, Paints, and Varnishes—continued.

232—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Compounded Thinners for nitro-cellulose and acetyl-cellulose varnishes and lacquers, n.e.i. ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

43¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.”

233. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“233. Liquid Removers of paint and varnish per gallon And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

1s. 6d.

2s. 6d.

2s. 9d.

An additional duty of-------------per gallon

¼d.

¼d.

¼d.”

DIVISION VIII—EARTHENWARE, CEMENT, CHINA, GLASS, AND STONE.

234. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Portland Cement-----------------------per cwt.

Free

1s.

1s. 4½d.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------------per cwt.

.36d.

.36d.

.36d.

And on and after 2nd April, 1936

 

 

 

(a) Portland Cement-----------------------per cwt.

6d.

1s. 3d.

1s. 6d.

And on and after 1st December, 1936

 

 

 

(a) Portland Cement--------------------------per cwt.

Free

1s.

1s. 4½d.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------------per cwt.

.36d.

.36d.

.36d.”

239. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“239. Fire and glazed bricks; bricks n.e.i.; fire lumps; fireclay manufactures n.e.i. ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

26¼ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.”

242. By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) (fourth time occurring).

 

 

 

250. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Bottles flasks jars vials and tubes, n.e.i., of glass earthenware stoneware or china, empty or containing goods not subject to an ad valorem duty and not classifiable under Item 408              ad val.

Free

20 per cent.

30 per cent.

3155.—10


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VIII.—Earthenware, Cement, China, Glass, and Stone—continued.

250—continued.

 

 

 

(a)—continued.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Articles of cut glass, including bottles decanters flasks and jars of cut glass empty or containing goods not subject to an ad valorem duty and lamps and lampware of cut glass, but not including articles of etched or engraved glass

ad val.

15 per cent.

50 per cent.

60 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

And on and after 2nd April, 1936

 

 

 

(b) Articles of cut glass, including bottles decanters flasks and jars of cut glass empty or containing goods not subject to an ad valorem duty and lamps and lampware of cut glass, but not including articles of etched or engraved glass              ad val.

15 per cent.

50 per cent.

60 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

For the purposes of sub-item (b) the term cut glass’ is denned as covering glassware in which the cut patterns or designs have been subjected to any process designed to produce a polished finish.”

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Glassware n.e.i.------------------per dozen pieces

..

1s.

1s.

or

ad val.

5 per cent.

40 per cent.

50 per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And on and after 2nd April, 1936

 

 

 

(c) Glassware n.e.i------------------per dozen pieces

..

..

1s.

or

ad val.

5 per cent.

40 per cent.

50 per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 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) Laboratory Glassware n.e.i.; Apparatus of glass for scientific purposes, n.e.i. sad val.

Free

15 per cent.

20 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VIII.—Earthenware, Cement, China, Glass, and Stone—continued.

250continued.

 

 

 

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(e) Heat resisting glassware for cooking purposes

 

 

 

ad val.

20 per cent.

45 per cent.

52½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (e)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(f) Articles of glass including articles of etched or engraved glass (but not including articles covered by sub-items (b) and (e) ), viz.:—

 

 

 

Dishes, tumblers, salads, bowls other than lightingware, nappies, jugs, candlesticks, butters, battery jars or cells, vases, trays, comports, flowerblocks, mugs, sundaes, goblets, measures including medicine measures

 

 

 

ad val.

5 per cent.

40 per cent.

50 per cent.

or per dozen pieces

..

10d.

11d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (f)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

or per dozen pieces

..

.08d.

.08d.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

By adding a new sub-item (h) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(h) Thermometers n.e.i.:—

 

 

 

(1) Metal-cased or metal-scaled-------------ad val.

20 per cent.

40 per cent.

47½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(2) Other----------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

20 per cent.”

252. By omitting the whole item.

 

 

 

253. By omitting the whole item.

 

 

 

254. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

(c) Balata, Gum Copal, Gum Damar, Gutta Percha, Jelutong, Sticklac and Seedlac sad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

255. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Glue in dry form--------------------------per lb.

2d.

6d.

6d.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division VIII.—Earthenware, Cement, China, Glass, and Stone—continued.

259. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“259. Roofing Slates n.e.i.----------------------ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

51¼per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------------ad val.

1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

And on and after 21st March. 1936

 

 

 

259. Roofing Slates n.e.i.---------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

DIVISION IX.—DRUGS AND CHEMICALS.

266. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) Cresylio Acid------------------------per gallon

8d.

11d.

1s. 1d.

or ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

36¼ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------per gallon

.16d.

.16d.

.16d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

269. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Sheep, Cattle, and Horse Washes, in liquid or powder form: Weed, Scrub, and Tree Killers n.e.i.  ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

33¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Insecticides and Disinfectants, n.e.i.------------ad val.

10 per cent.

30 per cent.

37½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Preparations being Formaldehyde or containing Formaldehyde, n.e.i.—

 

 

 

(1) In drums or other vessels containing not less than five gallons ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(2) Otherwise---------------------ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent

42½ per cent.”

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

270. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“270. Fly Papers, chemical and sticky--------------ad val.

7½ per cent.

25 per cent.

33¾ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------------ad val.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division IX.—Drugs and Chemicals—continued.

271. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“271.(a) Ammonia, viz.:—Acetate, Carbonate, Anhydrous, Liquid and Chloride ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

30 per cent.

(b) Sulphate of Ammonia------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

22½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £120 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

274. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Bromine Salts; Cyanide of Potassium, Cyanide of Sodium and Calcium Cyanide 

Free

Free

Free

And on and after 22nd May, 1936

 

 

 

(a) Bromine Salt being a mixture of sodium bromide and sodium bromate; Cyanide of Potassium, Cyanide of Sodium and Calcium Cyanide             

Free

Free

Free.”

278. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) (1) Bicarbonate of soda; soda silicate-----------per ton

40s.

80s.

80s.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(2) Carbonate of soda or soda ash-------------per ton

Free

40s.

40s.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) (1) Sulphur Chloride----------------------ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.

(2) Carbon Tetrachloride-------------------ad val.

Free

20 per cent.

20 per cent.”

279. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Citric Acid----------------------------ad val.

Free

10 per cent.

10 per cent.

and in respect of sub-item (a)—a deferred duty as follows:—

 

 

 

on and after 1st January, 1936

 

 

 

(a) Citric Acid----------------------------per lb.

1¼d.

3¼d.

3d.

And in respect of sub-item (a) (second time occurring)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------per lb.

.03d.

.03d.

.03d.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Tartaric Acid; Cream of Tartar and Cream of Tartar substitutes per lb.

1¼d.

4¼d.

4¼d.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------per lb.

.03d.

.03d.

.03d.”

280. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Boric Acid---------------------------per cwt.

5s.

8s. 6d.

8s. 6d.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division IX.—Drugs and Chemicals—continued.

281. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a)(1) Arsenious Chloride, Arsenic Sulphide, Arsenates and Arsenites of Sodium Calcium and Zinc

 

 

 

ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

42½ per cent.

(2) Arsenate of Lead—

 

 

 

(a) In paste form---------------per lb.

½d.

1d.

1¼d.

or ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

30 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----per lb.

.01d.

.01d.

.01d.

or ad val.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(b) In powder form--------------per lb.

¾d.

1½d.

2d.

or ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

30 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----per lb.

.02d.

.02d.

.02d.

or ad val.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

. 2 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(3) Arsenic Acid; Arsenic Pentoxide------ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

30 per cent.

(4) Arsenic Trioxide----------------per ton

Free

£3

£3.”

By adding a new sub-item (p) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(p) Trisodium Phosphate-----------------ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

51¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (p)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------ad val.

1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

283. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“283. Sulphate of Copper-----------------per ton

£1 10s.

£8 10s.

£8 10s.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------per ton

1s. 7d.

1s. 7d.

1s. 7d.

And on and after 2nd April, 1936

 

 

 

283.Sulphate of Copper-----------------per ton

£1 10s.

£5

£8 10s.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------per ton

1s. 7d.

1s. 7d.

1s. 7d.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division IX.—Drugs and Chemicals—continued.

285. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) (three times occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Pharmaceutical Preparations; Patent and Proprietary Medicines and Drugs, and other Medicinal Preparations, excepting Insulin; Medicinal Extracts other than Liver Extracts; Essences; Juices; Infusions; Tinctures; Solutions; Emulsions; Confections; Syrups; Pills, Tablets, and the like; Capsules; Cachets; Suppositories; Pessaries n.e.i.; Poultices; Salves; Cerates; Ointments; Liniments; Lotions; Pastes and the like; Medicinal Waters; Compounded Medicinal Oils; Medicines for Animals              ad val.

30 per cent.

40 per cent.

40 per cent.

With an additional duty if spirituous as follows:—

 

 

 

If containing not more than 20 per cent. proof spirit per gallon

5s.

6s.

6s.

And for every additional 20 per cent, or fraction thereof of proof spirit

 

 

 

per gallon

5s.

6s.

6s."

By adding a new sub-item (d) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(d) (1) Liver Extracts-------------------ad val.

15 per cent.

26 per cent.

32½ per cent.

With an additional duty if spirituous as follows:—

 

 

 

If containing not more than 20 per cent proof spirit per gallon

5s.

6s.

6s.

And for every additional 20 per cent. or fraction thereof of proof spirit

 

 

 

per gallon

5s.

6s.

6s.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(2) Liver Extracts, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws ad val.

Free

10 per cent.

10 per cent.”

290. By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) Perfumes, synthetic, other than methyl salicylate, in concentrated form, and mixtures in concentrated form of synthetic perfumes and natural perfume substances non-spirituous, for manufacturing purposes, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division IX.—Drugs and Chemicals—continued.

290—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(e) Perfumes, synthetic, other than methyl salicylate, in concentrated form, and mixtures in concentrated form of synthetic perfumes and natural perfume substances, non-spirituous, other than those prescribed by Departmental By-laws under sub-item (d):—

 

 

 

(1) When in liquid form-------per fluid oz.

3s. 9d.

4s. 9d.

4s. 9d.

or ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

37½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(2) When not in liquid form--------per oz.

3s. 9d.

4s. 9d.

4s. 9d.

or ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

37½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.”

 

 

 

DIVISION X.WOOD, WICKER, AND CANE.

291. By omitting the whole of sub-item (n) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(n) Veneers—

 

 

 

(1) The value for duty of which does not exceed 25s. per 100 square feet ad val.

15 per cent.

42½per cent.

42½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(2) The value for duty of which exceeds 25s. per 100 square feet per 100 square feet

3s. 9d.

10s. 7½d.

10s. 7½d.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per 100 square feet

1.8d.

1.8d.

1.8d.”

305. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“305. (a) Furniture n.e.i., including any article of wood or partly of wood, wholly or partly made up or finished and used in any building or premises including hospitals; also show figures of all kinds              ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division X.—Wood, Wicker, and Cane—continued.

305—continued.

 

 

 

(b) Lounges and settees of wicker, bamboo, or cane but not including those of cane with wooden frames ad val.

25 per cent.

40 per cent.

53¾ per cent.

or each

..

8s.

9s.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

or each

..

1d.

1d.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(c) Chairs of wicker, bamboo, or cane but not including these of cane with wooden frames ad val.

25 per cent.

40 per cent.

53¾ per cent.

or each

..

6s. 6d.

7s. 3d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

or each

..

¾d.

¾d.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(d) Chairs of wood, with cane or other seats-each

2s. 6d.

4s. 6d.

9s.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of sub-item (d)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------each

¼d.

¼d.

¼d.

or ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(e) Chair seats of any material--------------ad val.

25 per cent.

40 per cent.

53¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (e)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

(f) Spring Rollers for blinds---------------ad val.

30 per cent.

55 per cent.

62½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (f)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

DIVISION XI.JEWELLERY AND FANCY GOODS.

310. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Articles used for outdoor and indoor games; golf ball centres or cores; golf club heads, finished or unfinished; forgings for golf club heads; cricket bat blades; wooden parts of tennis racquets; fishing appliances n.e.i.              ad val.

25 per cent.

60 per cent.

67½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-----------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

318. By omitting the whole of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (4) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(a) Wristlet watches n.e.i. and cases therefor, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Nickel-plated, nickel alloy, chromium-plated, and steel ad val.

10 per cent.

30 per cent.

30 per cent.

or

each

1s. 9d.

2s. 9d.

2s. 10½d.

And for each £1 by which the           equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of each

.12d.

.12d.

.12d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(2) Other-----------------------------each

3s. 6d.

7s. 6d.

7s. 6d.

or ad val.

10 per cent.

30 per cent.

30 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

By adding to sub-item (a) a new paragraph (6) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(6) Watches specially designed for the use of the blind

Free

Free

Free.”

319. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) (1) Records for Gramophones, Phonographs and other talking machines, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) For use in conjunction with films admissible under Item 320 (c) (2) (b) (1) 

Free

Free

Free

And on and after 2nd April, 1936

 

 

 

(a) For use in conjunction with films admissible under Item 320 (c) (2) (b) 

Free

Free

Free

(b) Other—

 

 

 

(1) Discs, six inches and under in diameter each

6d.

10d.

10d.

(2) Discs, over six inches in diameter each

1s.

1s. 6d.

1s. 6d.

(3) N.E.I.-------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(2) Material prepared in slab, biscuit, or any other form, for the manufacture of talking machine records per lb.

3d.

4d.

4d.

(3) Stamping Matrices for use in connexion with the manufacture of talking machine records

 

 

 

ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XI.—Jewellery and Fancy Goods—continued.

320. By omitting the whole of clause (1) of sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following clause:—

 

 

 

“(1) Films in respect of which certificates have been issued by the International Educational Cinematographic Institute in pursuance of the convention for facilitating the international circulation of films of an educational character, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws             

Free

Free

Free.”

By omitting the whole of clause (4) of sub-paragraph (c) (fourth time occurring) of paragraph (2) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following clause:—

 

 

 

“(4) Negative film, developed or undeveloped, exposed outside the Commonwealth by persons domiciled in the Commonwealth or by Australian registered film producing companies, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws             

Free

Free

Free.”

DIVISION XII.—HIDES, LEATHER, AND RUBBER.

324. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“324. Leather, viz.:—

 

 

 

(a) Chamois Leather--------------------ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

31¼ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

(b) Crust or Rough Tanned Goat Skins Persian Sheep Skins and Skivers; Hoe Skins 

Free

Free

Free

(c) (1) Patent and Enamelled---------------ad val.

10 per cent.

20 per cent.

30 per cent.

or per square foot

..

4½d.

5¼d.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of -----d val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

or per square foot

..

.06d.

.06d.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Glazed or Mat Kid or substitutes therefor

 

 

 

per square foot

3d.

9d.

9¾d.

or ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

31¼ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per square foot

.06d.

.06d.

.06d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XII.—Hides, Leather, and Rubber—continued.

324—continued.

 

 

 

(c)—continued.

 

 

 

(3) Calf, other than Patent and Enamelled

 

 

 

ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

31¼ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (3)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5 per cent.

(4) N.E.I.--------------------ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

31¼ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (4)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

.4 per cent.

.5 per cent.

.5per cent.”

325. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“325. (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.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

50 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

(b) Harness and Buggy Saddles-----------each

5s.

6s.

7s.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

50 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

1

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------each

1d.

1d.

1d.

or ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

328. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“328. Goloshes, rubber sand boots and shoes and plimsollsper pair

1s. 2d.

2s. 2d.

2s. 4d.

or ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent

40 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------per pair

.16d.

.16d.

.16d.

or ad val.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

.2 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XII.—Hides, Leather, and Rubber—continued.

329. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“329. Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Clogs, Pattens, and other footwear (of any material), n.e.i.; boot and shoe uppers and tops (except of felt); cork, leather, or other socks or soles n.e.i.              ad val.

25 per cent.

55 per cent.

60 per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

4 per cent.

And on and after 2nd April, 1936

 

 

 

329. Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Clogs, Pattens, and other footwear (of any material), n.e.i.; boot and shoe uppers and tops (except of felt); cork, leather, or other socks or soles n.e.i.              ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

60 per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.”

On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

331. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) (second time occurring) of sub-item (b) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(2) (a) Rubber thread------------------------ad val.

22½ per cent.

55 per cent.

62½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(b) Elastic, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Less than 1 inch in width or diameter

per gross yards

10d.

1s. 3d.

1s. 6½d.

or ad val.

22½ per cent.

55 per cent.

62½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of clause (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per gross yards

.28d.

.28d.

.28d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Other-------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

331. By adding a new sub-item (d) to item 331 (second time occurring) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(d) Rubber Latex—

 

 

 

on the crude rubber content*--------------per lb.

2d.

2d.

2d.

*For the purposes of this sub-item “crude rubber content” shall mean the quantity of crude rubber determined in conformity with a method of analysis prescribed by Departmental By-law.”

 

 

 

332. By adding a new paragraph (5) to sub-item (b) (second time occurring) as follows:—

 

 

 

“On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

(5) Flexible Coupling Discs, imported separately

 

 

 

ad val.

25 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XII.—Hides, Leather, and Rubber—continued.

332—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(e) (1) Rubber hose up to and including one inch internal diameter per lb.

5d.

9d.

10d.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

51¼ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----per lb.

.08d.

.08d.

.08d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Hose n.e.i.---------------------ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

51¼ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.”

333. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Pneumatic rubber types 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.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

46¼ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---per lb.

.12d.

.12d.

.12d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(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 354 (b) and 359 (d)              per lb.

9d.

1s. 9d.

1s. 11d.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---per lb.

.16d.

.16d.

.16d.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

DIVISION XIII.-PAPER AND STATIONERY.

334. By omitting the whole of sub-item (f) (second time occurring).

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (g) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(1) (a) Wrapping, other than wrapping paper enumerated in sub-paragraphs (g) (1) (b) and (g) (1) (c), of all colours (glazed, unglazed, or millglazed), browns, caps not elsewhere specified, casings, sealings, nature or ochre browns, sulphites, sugars, and all other bag papers, candle carton paper; paper felt and carpet felt paper irrespective of weight              per cwt.

5s.

7s.

7s.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-per cwt.

1d.

1d.

1d.

(b) Greaseproof wrapping and imitation greaseproof wrapping per cwt.

4s.

6s.

6s.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-per cwt.

1d.

1d.

1d.

(c) Cellulose Transparent Wrapping Paper, plain, coloured, or design-printed ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

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

 

 

 

“(2) Other--------------------------per cwt.

1s.

2s. 6d.

2s. 6d.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------per cwt.

½d.

½d.

½d.”

338. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Posters, Display Signs, Pamphlets, Books, and other Printed Matter published by or issued under the authority of Government Tourist Bureaux, Railway Authorities, Airway Authorities or Steamship Companies, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws             

Free

Free

Free.”

By adding a new sub-item (d) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(d) Trade catalogues and price lists not designed to advertise the sale of goods by any person firm or company in Australia, when imported into Australia in single copies addressed to merchants firms or companies therein and not exceeding one copy to each merchant firm or company or branch office thereof and not being for distribution             

Free

Free

Free.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XIII.—Paper and Stationery—continued.

338—continued.

 

 

 

By adding a new sub-item (e) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(e) Posters advertising films admissible under item 320 (c) (2) (b) (1) 

Free

Free

Free

And on and after 2nd April, 1936

 

 

 

(e) Posters advertising films admissible under Item 320 (c) (2) (b) 

Free

Free

Free.”

340. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) (1) Stationery manufactured principally from paper or board, not including goods enumerated in items 338 (a) and 340 (a) (2)              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(2) Stationery manufactured n.e.i.; Christmas, New Year, Easter and Birthday Cards; other greeting cards having pictorial designs thereon; Postcards n.e.i.              ad val.

20 per cent.

37½ per cent.

46¼ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £12.5 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

6 per cent.

.7 per cent.

.7 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (e) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(e) Paper Cones lubes Bobbins Keels Spools and Pirns, of the type used in the spinning and weaving industries              per lb.

2d.

3d.

4d.

And in respect of sub-item (e)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------per lb.

.08d.

08d.

.08d.”

DIVISION XIV.—VEHICLES.

352. By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(4) Handworked inflators of all kinds:—

 

 

 

(a) Cycle and motor cycle single cylinder tyre inflators twelve inches and over in length and not exceeding one and one-eighth inches external diameter              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

20 per cent.

(b) Other----------------------ad val.

35 per cent.

55 per cent.

60 per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of --------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.

365. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

355. Children’s Tricycles and Quadricycles; Bicycles with wheels not exceeding 16 inches rim diameter

 

 

 

ad val.

30 per cent.

60 per cent.

60 per cent.”

357. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“357. (a) Perambulators and go-carts, and bodies thereforeach

..

20s.

20s.

or

ad val.

15 per cent.

35 per cent.

42½ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(b) Wheels and parts (excepting parts of malleable cast iron) of wheels for perambulators and go-carts              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

57½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

359. By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) (twice occurring) of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(4) Chassis, including lamps but not including Rubber Tyres and Tubes, Storage Batteries, Shock Absorbers (excepting Steering Dampers), Bumper Bars, Sparking Plugs and Springs—

 

 

 

(a) Unassembled---------------ad val.

Free

32½ per cent.

32½ per cent.

(b) Assembled-----------------ad val.

5 per cent.

45 per cent.

45 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (e) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(e) Parts of Bodies enumerated in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of sub-item (d), viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Pressed metal panels, not fabricated beyond trimming of edges—

 

 

 

(a) For single-seated bodies----per lb.

6d.

..

..

per complete set

..

£20

£20

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per lb.

.06d.

..

..


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.

359—continued.

 

 

 

(e)—continued.

 

 

 

(1)—continued.

 

 

 

(b) For double-seated bodies-------per lb.

6d.

..

..

per complete set

..

£30

£30

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per lb.

.06d.

..

..

(c) For bodies with fixed or movable canopy tops and bodies n.e.i.

 

 

 

per lb.

6d.

..

..

per complete set

 

£37 10s.

£37 10s.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per lb.

.06d.

..

..

On and after 22nd May, 1936

 

 

 

(d) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws-

Free

..

..

(2) Pressed metal panels, other—

 

 

 

(a) For single-seated bodies--------per lb.

9d.

..

..

per complete set

..

£20

£20

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per lb.

.06d.

..

..

(b) For double-seated bodies per lb.

9d.

..

..

per complete set

..

£30

£30

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per lb.

.06d.

..

..


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.

359—continued.

 

 

 

(e)—continued.

 

 

 

(2)—continued.

 

 

 

(c) For bodies with fixed or movable canopy tops and bodies n.e.i.

 

 

 

per lb.

9d.

..

..

per complete set

..

£37 10s.

£37 10s.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (c)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per lb.

.06d.

..

..

Provided that when panels subject to the Intermediate Tariff or the General Tariff are imported other than in complete sets duty shall be chargeable at that proportion of the specific rate which the value for duty of the imported panels bears to the value for duty of the complete set of panels of which they form a part.”

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(3) Gears for vehicles with self-contained power excepting motor cycles and vehicles for railways and tramways, viz.:—Crown wheels and pinions, transmission gears, differential gears, worms and worm wheels, internal tooth gears, jack shaft pinions and flywheel starter bands              ad val.

30 per cent.

30 per cent.

37½ per cent.

and per lb.

..

1s. 6d.

1s. 6d.

And in respect of paragraph (3)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (4) (twice occurring) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(4) Motor Vehicle Parts, viz.:—Shackle Bolts Pins and Assemblies; Spring Hangers; King Pins; Tie Rod Pins; Tie Rod Ball Pins; Tie Rod Ball Studs

 

 

 

per lb.

6d.

1s. 6d.

1s. 9d.

or ad val.

20 per cent.

37½per cent.

51¼ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (4)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--------per lb.

¼d.

¼d.

¼d.

or ad val.

1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

1.1 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XIV.—Vehicles—continued.

359—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (9) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(9) Axle Shafts and Propeller Shafts for motor vehicles

 

 

 

per lb.

4d.

7d.

8d.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (9)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------per lb.

.08d.

.08d.

.08d.

or ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

By adding to sub-item (f) a new paragraph (10) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(10) U-Bolts for motor vehicles-----------per cwt.

6s. 6d.

11s. 6d.

13s. 9d.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

42½ per cent.

53¾ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (10)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------per cwt.

2.16d.

2.16d.

2.16d.

or ad val.

.8 per cent.

.9 per cent.

.9 per cent.

whichever is applicable.”

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraphs (3) and (4) of sub-item (g) (second time occurring).

 

 

 

DIVISION XVI.—MISCELLANEOUS.

373. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Articles imported or purchased in bond for official use by Trade Commissioners representing a British Country or by Consuls, provided such Trade Commissioners or Consuls are citizens of the countries they represent, and are not engaged in any other trade or profession              n

Free

Free

Free.”

376. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Bags, hand and purse, except of metal; Purses, except of metal; Wallets—

 

 

 

(1) The value for duty of which does not exceed 10d. per article ad val.

25 per cent.

70 per cent.

77½ per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.

376—continued.

 

 

 

(a)—continued.

 

 

 

(1)—continued.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An. additional duty of----ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(2) The value for duty of which exceeds 10d.per article but does not exceed 15d. per articles ad val.

25 per cent.

150 per cent.

157½ per cent.

less per article

..

8d.

8d.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

(3) The value for duty of which exceeds 15d. per article but does not exceed 24d. per article each

..

..

4s. 6d.

ad val.

25 per cent.

150 per cent.

..

less per article

..

8d.

..

And in respect of paragraph (3)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

.6 per cent.

. 6 per cent.

..

(4) The value for duty of which exceeds 24d.

 

 

 

per article-------------------each

..

..

4s. 9d.

or

ad val.

25 per cent.

..

77½ per cent.

And for each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

An additional duty of

 

 

 

ad val.

.6 per cent.

..

.6 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

each

and ad val.

..

1s. 10d.

..

..

25 per cent.

..

or ad val.

..

70 per cent.

..

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

And in respect of paragraph (4)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ad val.

..

.6 per cent.

..”


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.

376—continued.

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of sub-item (b) (twice occurring) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(b) Bags, hand and purse, n.e.i.; Bags, sporting, travelling; Baskets, picnic; Cases and companions, toilet, dressing, writing, travelling; Trunks, travelling; Satchels; Boxes and Cases, jewel, trinket, musical instrument; Purses n.e.i.

 

 

 

ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

55 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

And on and after 22nd May, 1936

 

 

 

(b) Bags, hand and purse, n.e.i.; Bags, sporting, travelling; Baskets and cases, picnic; Cases and companions, toilet, dressing, writing, travelling; Trunks, travelling; Satchels; Boxes and Cases, jewel, trinket, musical instrument; Purses n.e.i.

 

 

 

ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

55 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Baskets, sporting, travelling, work and n.e.i.; Companions n.e.i.; Boxes and Cases, collar, fancy, pin, puff, glove, handkerchief, soap, work, and the like, n.e.i.              ad val.

10 per cent.

25 per cent.

55 per cent.”

380. By omitting the whole of paragraph (2) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(2) Carpet sweepers-------------------------ad val.

10 per cent.

35 per cent.

35 per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----------ad val.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.”

381. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“381. Brushware and materials therefor:—

 

 

 

(a) Bristles n.e.i.; Animal hair n.e.i.-------------

Free

Free

Free

(b) Black China bristles (when boiled, baked or straightened); brushmakers’ drafts of horsehair or cowhair; brushmaking mixtures containing bristle, hair, or other animal matter              ad val.

20 per cent.

35 per cent.

40 per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of--ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.

381—continued.

 

 

 

(c) Brushes of the type ordinarily used for brushwork in schools; artists’ brushes (including writers and liners) except of hog hair; handpieces for artists’ air brushes              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(d) (1) Hair and cloth brushes--------------per dozen

3s.

6s. 6d.

7s. 3d.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

52½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per dozen

¾d.

¾d.

¾d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(2) Tooth, scrubbing, paint and varnish brushesper dozen

1s. 6d.

3s. 6d.

3s. 9d.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

52½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per dozen

¼d.

¼d.

¼d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(3) Nail brushes-------------------per dozen

1s.

1s. 9d.

2s.

or ad val.

25 per cent.

45 per cent.

52½ per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

And in respect of paragraph (3)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

per dozen

¼d.

¼d.

¼d.

or ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

whichever is applicable.

 

 

 

(4) Brushes n.e.i.---------------------ad val.

25 per cent.

40 per cent.

52½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (4)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of----ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

389. By omitting the whole item and inserting in its stead the following item:—

 

 

 

“389. (a) Fishing and Rabbit Nets and netting therefor ; Floats for fishing nets ad val.

Free

10 per cent

10 per cent.

(b) Fish-books-----------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent

15 per cent.

And on and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

389.(a.) Floats for fishing nets-----------------------ad val.

Free

10 per cent.

10 per cent.

(b) Fish-books-------------------------------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(c) Fishing and rabbit nets and netting therefor

 

 

 

ad val.

Free

15 per cent

15 per cent.”


Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.

390. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) (a) Rope and Cordage (not including Twine) manufactured from Manila, Sisal, Phormium Tenax or Coir              ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

(b) Cordage Rope and Twines n.e.i., including Sliver; Cordage with metal core; Macrame Twines; Fleece Thread; Brushmakers’ and Mattress Twine; Roping, Seaming, and Shop Twines; Halters and other Articles n.e.i. manufactured from cord or twine; Textile Boot Shoe and Corset Laces and Textile Material for use in the manufacture of boot shoe and corset laces—

 

 

 

(1) Cotton, or in chief part by weight cotton

 

 

 

per lb.

3d.

5d.

5d.

and ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.

(2) Other ----------------ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of paragraph (3) of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(3) Gut n.e.i.—

 

 

 

(a) The value for duty of which is not less than 32s. 9d. per 100 feet  ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(b) The value for duty of which is less than 32s. 9d. per 100 feet  ad val.

20 per cent.

50 per cent.

55 per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of---ad val.

.4 per cent.

.4 per cent.

. 4 per cent.”

392. By omitting the whole of sub-item (a) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(a) Cotton, or in chief part by weight cotton but not containing wool—

 

 

 

(1) Mercerized-----------------ad val.

Free

17½ per cent.

17½ per cent.

(2) Yarns for the manufacture of sewing threads, condenser yarns for the manufacture of towels, as prescribed by Departmental By laws              ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(3) Single-ply yarns spun in count No. 50 or finer and yarns of two or more ply containing one or more ply spun in count No. 50 or finer               ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(4) Yarns for the manufacture of cordage and twines, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws               per lb.

3d.

5d.

5d.

or ad val.

30 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.

392—continued.

 

 

 

(a)—continued.

 

 

 

(5) N.E.I.—

 

 

 

(a) Counts up to and including No. 16 count per lb.

4½d.

7½d.

7½d.

or ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

(b) Counts exceeding No. 16 count but less than No. 50 count

 

 

 

per lb.

4½d.

7½d.

7½d.

and for each additional count exceeding No. 16 count but less than No. 50 count  per lb.

d.

d.

d.

or as an alternative to the cumulative fixed rates provided in this sub-paragraph

 

 

 

ad val.

45 per cent.

65 per cent.

65 per cent.

whichever rate returns the higher duty.

 

 

 

Provided that in the ease of folded yarns being combinations of any of the counts covered by paragraph (5) of this sub-item, duty shall be payable at the rate applicable to the resultant count.”

 

 

 

By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (f) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) 12 lea and under -------------------------ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

40 per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent m Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ------------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.8 per cent.

.8 per cent.”

393. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Sewing Threads and Sewing Cottons, n.e.i:—

 

 

 

(1) In lengths not exceeding 400 yards-------ad val.

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.

(2) Other--------------------------ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

33¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (2)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is loss than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of -------ad val.

.2 per cent.

.3 per cent.

.3 per cent.

By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) Linen Flax or Hemp Sewing Threads in lengths exceeding 400 yards:—

 

 

 

(1) Plaited or Braided types, irrespective of weight ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

33¾ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (1)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ---ad val.

.2 per cent.

.3 per cent.

.3 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.

398—continued.

 

 

 

(d)—continued.

 

 

 

(2) Other types—

 

 

 

(a) if weighing 1 lb. or over per 2,000 yards ad val.

15 per cent.

30 per cent.

33¾ per cent.

And in respect of sub-paragraph (a)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of

 

 

 

ad val.

.2 per cent.

.3 per cent.

.3 per cent.

(b) if weighing less than 1 lb. per 2,000 yards  ad val.

 

 

 

Free

15 per cent.

15 per cent.”

394. By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) Compressed or Agglomerated Corkboard—

 

 

 

(1) Up to and including one inch in thickness

 

 

 

per square foot

1d.

1½d.

2d.

(2) Over one inch in thickness ------per super. foot

1d.

1½d.

2d.”

418. By omitting the whole of paragraph (1) of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following paragraph:—

 

 

 

“(1) Barographs; Calorimeters; Cathetometers; Dividing Engines for graduating Bars, Tubes, and Circles; Kymographs, and Time Markers; Dial Micrometers; Hygrometers; Microtomes; Spherometers; Thermostats; Microscopical, Mineralogical, and Blow Pipe Cabinets (fitted); Mercury Vacuum Pumps; Viscosimeters; Vacuum Ovens for Laboratories; Drawing, Mathematical, and Surveying Instruments n.e.i., but not including Tripods              ad val.

Free

20 per cent.

20 per cent.”

419. By omitting the whole of sub-item (c) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(c) Instruments and Appliances, viz.:—Amputating, cupping, dissecting, examining (including dental chairs and examining tables), operating, veterinary, X-ray apparatus and accessories—

 

 

 

(1) Being of a class or kind not commercially manufactured in Australia or the United Kingdom, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws             

Free

Free

Free

(2) Being of a class or kind not commercially manufactured in Australia and not being admissible under paragraph (1) of this sub-item, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws              ad val.

Free

20 per cent.

20 per cent.”

By omitting the whole of sub-item (d) and inserting in its stead the following sub-item:—

 

 

 

“(d) Instruments and Appliances, viz.:—Amputating, cupping, dissecting, examining (including dental chairs and examining tables), operating, veterinary, n.e.i.              ad val.

40 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tariff.

Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.

119—continued.

 

 

 

(d)—continued.

 

 

 

And on and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

(d) Instruments and Appliances, viz.:—

 

 

 

Amputating, cupping, dissecting, examining (including examining tables), operating, veterinary, n.e.i. ad val.

40 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (e) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(e) (1) X-ray Apparatus and Accessories (imported separately or otherwise), viz.:—Electrically Operated Timers; Tube Shields; Meters; Bucky Fluoroscopic Grids; Fluorescent Screens; Intensifying Screens; Sheet Lead Glass; Eye Localizers; X-ray Spectacles; Fluoroscopic Spectacles; Condensers; Dosimeters and fittings and accessories therefor; X-ray tube holders of the shock-proof type for use in deep therapy units               ad val.

Free

20 per cent.

20 per cent.

(2) X-ray Transformers (imported separately or incorporated in or forming part of any goods), to be dutiable at the rates specified in item 179 (d) (2).

 

 

 

(3) X-ray Apparatus and Accessories (including control stands) n.e.i. ad val.

25 per cent.

35 per cent.

42½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (3)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of------ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

And on and after 2nd April, 1936.

 

 

 

(e) (1) X-ray Apparatus and Accessories (imported separately or otherwise), viz.:—Electrically Operated Timers; Tube Shields; Meters; Bucky Fluoroscopic Grids; Fluorescent Screens; Intensifying Screens; Sheet Lead Glass; Eye Localizers; X-ray Spectacles; Fluoroscopic Spectacles; Condensers; Dosimeters and fittings and accessories therefor; X-ray tube holders of the shock-proof type for use in deep therapy units               ad val.

Free

20 per cent.

20 per cent.

(2) X-ray Transformers (imported separately or incorporated in or forming part of any goods), to be dutiable at the rates specified in Item 179 (d) (2).

 

 

 

(3) X-ray Apparatus and Accessories (including X-ray control stands and X-ray examining tables) n.e.i.  ad val.

25 per cent.

35 per cent.

42½ per cent.

And in respect of paragraph (3)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of -----ad val.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.

.6 per cent.


Import Duties—continued.

Tariff Items.

British Preferential Tariff.

Intermediate Tariff.

General Tarts.

Division XVI.—Miscellaneous—continued.

419—continued.

 

 

 

By adding a new sub-item (f) as follows:—

 

 

 

“(f) Electro-surgical combination units for cutting, coagulation and desiccation; Electro-surgical units for cutting and electro-surgical units for coagulation               ad val.

15 per cent.

35 per cent.

47½ per cent.

And in respect of sub-item (f)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of-------ad val.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.

1 per cent.”

By adding a new sub-item (g) as follows:—

 

 

 

“On and after 21st March, 1936

 

 

 

(g) Chairs, dental, viz.:—

 

 

 

(1) Electrically or oil-pump controlled, with provision for raising, lowering, revolving and tilting into the post-anaesthetic position

 

 

 

each

Free

£25

£25

less ad val.

..

25 per cent.

25 per cent.

with minimum of—

ad val.

Free

20 per cent.

20 per cent.

(2) Other ------------------------ad val.

40 per cent.

50 per cent.

50 per cent.”

By adding a new item 439 as follows:—

 

 

 

“439. Felspar—

 

 

 

(a) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws----

Free

Free

Free

(b) N.E.I.----------------------per ton

Free

20s.

30s.

And in respect of sub-item (b)—

 

 

 

For each £1 by which the equivalent in Australian currency of £100 sterling is less than £125 at the date of exportation—

 

 

 

An additional duty of ---per ton

9.6d.

9.6d.

9.6d.”

 

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