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11. Spirits
Spirits (except perfumed spirits) in packages each not exceeding 12 ounces gross weight will be delivered on payment of duty at a flat rate of 3s. 6d. each package.
12. Sugar
Sugar and sugar confectionery in quantities and under conditions similar to those stated in paragraph 2 above.
13. Tea
Tea in packages each not exceeding eight ounces gross weight will be delivered on payment of duty in accordance with the following scale:
(a) If the weight of the sample is Free of duty.
under three ounces gross or
one ounce net.
(b) If the gross weight of the A flat rate of 1d.
sample is three ounces Or per package. inore but does not exceed
eight ounces.
14. Textiles (including silk and artificial silk) These may be imported subject to the following conditions:
The gross weight of each packet must not exceed 16
ounces.
Only one sample of the same range and colour may be sent to each addressee and each packet must be plainly marked c/o THE OFFICER OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE in addition to bearing the full name and address of the addressee.
Duty will be waived in the following cases:
(a) Tissues (including ribbons) in lengths not exceeding one yard irrespective of the width from selvedge to selvedge.
(b) Piece goods liable to ad valorem duty such as cords, gimps, and so on, in lengths not ex- ceeding one yard.
(c) Ribbons in lengths not exceeding two and a half yards provided they are snipped at intervals of not more than nine inches.
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