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16. Stamp Duties are imposed on various instruments and where a consideration is involved are mainly ad valorem. The following are examples of the duties charged:---Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, etc., $3; Bills of Exchange (inward) and Cheques, 10 cents: Bills of Lading, 15 cents when freight under $5, 40 cents when freight over $5; Bond to secure the payment or repayment of money, 20 cents for every $100 or part thereof; Conveyance on sale, $1 for every $100 or part; Mortgages, principal security, 20 cents for every $100 or part; Life Insurance Policy, 25 cents for every $1,000 insured; Receipt, 10 cents for amounts over $20; Transfer of Shares, 20 cents for every $100 of market value,
17. No Hut Tax or Poll Tax is imposed in the Colony.
(Signed)
E. R. HALLIFAX,
Colonial Secretary.
Hong Kong,
May 20th 1932.