BRITISH PREFERENCE INCREASED

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1031, 23 July 1930, Page 8

BRITISH PREFERENCE INCREASED

DUTY ON FOREIGN GOODS A duty of 5 per cent, ad valorem, in addition to the existing customs duty, is proposed on a number of articles of foreign origin. This is to increase the measure of British preference. The old rates of duty on the goods affected are as follow, the first being the British preferential rate and the second the general or foreign rate, to which the 5 per cent, has to be added: Vegetables.—Preserved peas, in tins or similar containers, 20 p.c. (or Id a lb.), whichever rate returns a higher duty—--40 p.c. (or 2d a lb). Fresh, dried or preserved, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Chocolate and cocoa, or chocolate mixed with milk or with any other food substance, 25—45 p.c. Citrus fruit pulps, sweetened or unsweetened, in bulk or otherwise, 20—40 p.c. Biscuits, other than ships’, plain and unsweetened or dog biscuits, 20—40 p.c. Confectionery, including medicated confectionery, liquorice, n.e.i. and sugared or crystallised fruits, 25—45 p.c. Lard, stearine and refined animal fats, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c.

Fruits, preserved in juice or syrup, 2i?—45 p.c. Macaroni, vermicelli, spaghetti, eggnoodles and similar alimentary pastes, free—2o p.c.

Meats, potted or preserved, 20 —40 p.c. Provisions, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Soap, all kinds, washing or cleaning powders, crystals, pastes or liquids, n.e.i., 25-—45 p.c.

Perfumed spirits, including Cologne water, 70s a gallon or 25 p.c. ad valorem whichever returns higher duty—9os a gallon or 45 p.c. ad valorem.

Chemicals and chemical preparations, n.e.i., including photographic chemicals, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Essences, culinary or flavouring, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Medicinal preparations (except wines), containing 50 p.c. proof spirit or less, drugs and druggists’ wares, n.e.i., also cordial-makers’ and brewers’ drugs, chemicals and other sundries, n.e.i., 20— 40 p.c. Rennet, in form suitable for retail sale, 20—40 p.c. Saccharin in tablet form, 20—40 p.c. Apparel made to the order or measurement of residents in New Zealand, and intended for their individual use, whether imported by residents themselves or otherwise, and uniform clothing made to measurements sent from New Zealand, 40—60 p.c. Boot and similar laces, any material other than leather, 20—40 p.c. Braids and braiding, all kinds, n.e.i., and cords, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Buttons, crochet and similar, 20—40 p.c. Drapery, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Feathers, ornamental, artificial and treated natural flowers, leaves or sprays, 25 —45 p.c. , . Floor coverings;—Of wool or similar other animal fibre, 25—45 p.c. Linoleum, cork carpets and rubber floorings, 20—40 p.c. Linoleum and similar floor covering, n.e.i., free—2o p.c. Carpets and floor coverings, other kinds, 20—40 p.c. Haberdashery, n.e.i., 20 —40 p.c. Ilair made up for wear, 25—4 d p.c. Hairpins, hatpins, safety-pins and toiletpins, 20—40 p.c. Hats and caps, 25 —45 p.c. Lace and ribbons n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Leather cloth and oil bAize, free—lo p.c. Millinery, all kinds. 25—45 p.c. Rugs, n.e.i., other than floor coverings, 20—40 p.c. Textile piece goods, 20—40 p.c. Textile piece goods, including or containing wool, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. All articles, n.e.i., made of textile, felt or other piece goods, not apparel or clothing, 20—40 p.c. Umbrellas, parasols and sunshades, 20—40 p.c.. Upholstery, n.e.i., 25—45 p.c. Waterproof material in piece with coating rubber, free—lo p.c. Yarns, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. (except leather) n.e.i.# free—2o p.c. Leather laces, leather strips and leggings, 25—45 p.c. . ~ Leather manufactures, n.e.i., 25—40 p.c. Portmanteaux and similar receptacles, not including basketware. 25 —45 p.c. Rubber tyres and inner tubes, n.e.i., 10—35 p.c. . _ _ Saddlery, harness and whips, 20 —40 P.Ci Bottles and jars, plain glass (milk or cream, syphon, infants’ feeding, etc.), free—2o p.c. Other glass bottles, (a) capacity 1 to S fluid oz., 20—40 p.c.; (b) exceeding 8 oz., 15 —35 p.c.; (c) jars exceeding 8 oz., 15—35 p.c.; (d) n.e.i., free—2o p.c. Firebricks. 20 —40 p.c. Fireclay ground, and fireclay goods, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Plaster board and similar material, 20— 40 p.c. Chinaware, etc., for table use, free —20 p.c. Chinaware, etc., n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Drainage-pipes, etc., .earthen, 20—40 p.c. Flooring, wall, hearth and garden tiles. 20—40 p.c. Glass mirrors and looking-glasses, 25—45 p.c. Glassware, lamps, globes, etc., n.e.i., 20 —40 p.c. Artists’ materials, free—2o p.c. Camera covers and cases, 25—45 p.c. Clocks and time registers, 20—40 p.c. Fancy goods and toys, sporting, gaming and athletic requisites, 20—40 p.c. Jewellery, plate, gold or silver, and plated ware, 20—40 p.c. Lay figures, etc., 20—40 p.c. Magic lanterns and cinematographs, 20 —4O p.c. Mouldings and panels, 20—40 p.c. Pianos, organs, etc., 20—40 p.c. Musical instruments, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Gramophones, etc., 20-—4 O p.c. Gramophone records, free—2o p.c. Paintings, engravings, etc., 20—40 p.c. Cameras, free—2o p.c. Photographic goods, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Sensitised papers, free—2o p.c. Statues and bronzes, etc., 20—40 p.c. Tobacco pipes, pouches, cigaretteholders, cigarete-papers, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Toilet preparations and perfumery, n.e.i., 25—45 p.c. Albums, all kinds, 20—40 p.c. Papier-mache flower-pots and table utensil?, 20 —40 p.c. Cardboard boxes and paper boxes, etc., 25—45 p.c.

Cardboard, pasteboard, wood-pulp board, etc., n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Crayons, free—2o p.c. Directories of New Zealand or covers thereof, 25—45 p.c. Ink powders and pellets, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Printing ink, n.e.i., 13—35 p.c. Ink, n.e.i., including writing, drawing and marking, 20 p.c., or 2s a gallon—4o p.c., or 4s a gallon. Emery-paper, glass-paper, etc., free—--20 p.c. Paper hangings, free—2o p.c. Show cards and calendars, 25—45 p.c. Stationei'y and paper manufactured, 25 —45 p.c. Stationery, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c Ball-bearings and roller-bearings, free —lO p.c. Bellows, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Buckles and similar articles, free—--20 p.c. Castors for furniture, free—2o p.c. Firearms and fittings:—Rifles, .22 and .303, free—2o p.c. Sights and cleaning rods for .22 rifles, free—2o p.c. Firearms, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Cartridges, cartridge cases and materials for manufacture, shot 10 fo 24 bore, 3s a 100, or 30 p.c. (whichever higher)— 5s a 100. or 50 p.c. Fish hooks, free —20 p.c. Galvanised iron manufactures, n.e.i., 25 —45 p.c. Lawnmowers, 20—40 p.c. Adding and computing machines, typewriters and duplicating and addressing machines, free—2o p.c. Engines, gas and oil, for vehicles, 10— 35 p.c. Engine and turbine governors, free—2o p.c. Electrical machinery and appliances, free—2o p.c. Wireless broadcast receiving sets, in cabinets, 10 —30 p.c. Electric lamps, 10 —30 p.c. Locomotives, n.e.i.. 20—40 p.c. Machinery for mining or gold-saving, free—2o p.c. Liquid pumps and vacuum pumps, including those used with milking machines, 20—40 p.c. Weighing machines, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Windmills, 20—40 p.c. Blacksmiths’ machinery and appliances, free—2o p.c. Boring knd well-drilling machinery, free—2o p.c. Blowers and fans, free —20 p.c. Card clothing for use in woollen and paper mills, free—2o p.c. Crucibles, free —20 p.c. Grinding machines and grinding mills, free—2o p.c. Knitting machines, free—2o p.c. Metal-working, wood-working, stoneworking, or glass-working machinery, free—2o p.c. Machinery engines and appliances (which may be approved by the Minister) for use in manufacturing, industrial and similar processes, except printing machines, free—2o p.c. Electric insulators, gas heating and cooking appliances, valves and cocks and other brass and copper-alloy articles, 25 45 p.c. Hydro-extractors and oil engines, 25—45 p.c. Air and gas compressors, 10—30 p.c. Electric cooking and heating appliances, 20 —40 p.c. Machinery, engines and other appliances, other kinds, 20—40 p.c. Artificers’ tools, n.e.i., free—2o p.c. Bill-hooks, bush-hooks, slashers • and hedge-knives, 20 —40 p.c. Hardware, hollow-ware and ironmongery n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Metallic and similar capsules, free —20 p.c. Stereotypes, electro-types, matrices, half-tone and line blocks, 25 —45 p.c. Rollers, garden, water-ballast and similar, 20—40 p.c. Tin ware and tin manufactures, n.e.i., 25—45 p.c. Boiler furnaces and plates, free—2o p.c. Air-pressure brakes for use railway, tramway or locomotives, free —10 p.c. Bicycle, tricycle and motor-cycles and machine parts, 10 —35 p.c. Other than motor vehicles, 20—40 p.c. Railway and tramway vehicles, 20 —40 p.c. Carriage appliances, 20—40 p.c. Axle parts other than for motor-vehicles or cycles, free—2o p.c. Under-carriage springs, free—2o p.c. Metal fittings, free—lo p.c. Wheels and tyres for locomotives, railway and tramway vehicles, free —20 p.c. Black lead and stove polishes, 20-7-40 p.c. Lubricating greases, 20—40 p.c. Polishes and leather dressing, 20—40 p.c. Paints and colours, etc., n.e.i., 20—30 p.c. Varnishes, lacquers, etc., 20—30 p.c. Preparations for removing paint and varnish, 20—30 p.c. Basketware, wickerware, etc.. 30 —50 P Woodenware and turnery, n.e.i., 20—40 Boats, launches, yachts and fittings, 20—40 p.c. Brushes, brushware, brooms, etc., 25 45 p.c. Cements, n.e.i., powders for adhesives n.e.i., gloy paste, etc., 20—40 p.c. Plain stoppers for bottles, jars, etc.: (a) Crown seals, 20—40 p.c.; (b) n.e.i., free—lo p.c. Fireworks, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Agar agar, free—free.