CUSTOMS TARIFF (CANADIAN PREFERENCE) (No. 2).
No.38 of 1958
An Act to amend the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1934–1956, as amended by the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1958.
[Assented to 26th August, 1958.]
BE it enacted by the Queen’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 (Canadian Preference) (No. 2) 1958.
(2.) The Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1934–1956, as amended by the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1958, is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) Section one of the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1958 is amended by omitting sub-section (2.).
(4.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1934–1958.
Amendment of Tariff.
2. The Schedule to the Principal Act is amended as set out in the Schedule to this Act and duties of Customs are imposed in accordance with the first-mentioned Schedule as amended by the last-mentioned Schedule.
Time of imposition of duties.
3. The time of the imposition of the duties of Customs imposed by this Act is the fifteenth day of May, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight, at nine o’clock in the forenoon, reckoned according to standard time in the Australian Capital Territory, and this Act shall be deemed to have come into operation at that time.
THE SCHEDULE. Section 2.
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Amendments of the Schedule to the Principal Act.
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IMPORT DUTIES.
Tariff Item. | Tariff on goods the produce or manufacture of Canada. |
Ex. 291. By omitting— “(d) Spars in the rough— (1) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Douglasii); Hemlock (all species of Tsuga); Larch (all species of Larix); Spruce (all species of Picea) and White Fir (all species of Abies)— | |
(a) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws------------------- | Free |
(b) Other--------------per 100 super, feet (Brereton measurement) | 4s. |
(2) Other— | |
(a) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws------------------- | Free |
(b) Other--------------------------------------ad val. | 17½ per cent.” |
By omitting— “(n) Veneers— | |
(1) The value for duty of which does not exceed 28s. 6d. per 100 square feet-----ad val. | 22½ per cent. |
(2) The value for duty of which exceeds 28s. 6d. per 100 square feet | |
per 100 square feet | 8s.” |
and inserting in its stead the following:— “(n) Veneers— | |
(1) The value for duty of which does not exceed 44s. per 100 square feet | |
ad val. | 22½ per cent. |
(2) The value for duty of which exceeds 44s. per 100 square feet | |
per 100 square feet | 10s. 6d.” |
293. By omitting— “(a) Timber, undressed, in sizes less than 7 feet 6 inches x 10½ inches x 2½ inches for use in the manufacture of doors— | |
(1) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws for the purposes of this paragraph---- | Free |
(2) As prescribed by Departmental By-laws for the purposes of this Paragraphper 100 super, feet | |
4s.” |
By omitting— | |
“(c) Plywood Door Panels of Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens) and Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Douglasii) cut to sizes not exceeding 2 feet x 2 feet (or its equivalent) for use in the manufacture of Doors, as prescribed by Departmental By-laws per 100 square feet | 5s.” |
Overview
The Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) (No. 2) 1958 Act was enacted by the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia on 26th August, 1958. This legislation was introduced to amend the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1934–1956, as amended by the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1958. The primary purpose of this Act was to modify certain tariff items concerning Canadian goods, thus updating the previous tariff schedules to reflect the changing economic conditions and trade relations between Australia and Canada. The policy objective behind these amendments is to provide preferential treatment to Canadian goods, thereby promoting trade and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Scope and Application
The Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) (No. 2) 1958 is an Act that amends the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1934–1956, as previously amended by the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1958. It applies to goods imported into Australia from Canada, imposing certain duties and preferences as outlined in the amended schedule. This Act impacts various entities involved in the importation and trade of goods, particularly those importing Canadian products into Australia. The legislation operates within the Commonwealth jurisdiction, as it is enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia. The Act does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions but modifies the existing tariff schedule to adjust duties on specific goods such as spars, veneers, and certain types of timber and plywood. Additionally, the Act provides for the imposition of these amended duties from a specific date and time, which is the fifteenth day of May, 1958, at nine o’clock in the forenoon, as reckoned according to standard time in the Australian Capital Territory.
Key Provisions
The Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) (No. 2) 1958 amends the Customs Tariff (Canadian Preference) 1934–1956, modifying the tariff schedule to impose specific duties on imported goods from Canada (Section 2). The Act specifies that the duties of Customs imposed by this Act take effect on the fifteenth day of May, 1958 (Section 3). The amendments primarily concern the tariff on goods such as spars, veneers, and certain types of timber and plywood, adjusting the duty rates and thresholds for these items.
The Act imposes obligations on entities importing goods from Canada to adhere to the revised tariff rates outlined in the amended schedule. Importers must ensure that the value and specifications of their goods comply with the new duties, particularly for items such as spars, veneers, and plywood door panels. Importers are also required to follow any departmental by-laws that govern the measurement and valuation of these goods for duty purposes.
Failure to comply with the amended tariff provisions can result in civil or criminal penalties. The Act does not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, but under general customs legislation, penalties for breaches can include fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. The exact penalties would be determined based on the nature and severity of the breach, with potential maximum penalties varying according to the specific breach and applicable laws.