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TEXT OF NEW CHINESE CUSTOMS IMPORT TARIFF.

INCREASES ON MANY GOODS.

CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION AND METHOD OF

CALCULATING DUTY.

Important alterations contained in the new Customs Import Tariff of the Republic of China, which came into effect on May 22, 1933, are reproduced below.

Considerable increases in rates are shown in many cases, includ- ing articles of clothing and textiles, duties in some other cases being raised more than one hundred per cent. and there are also numerous changes and additions in classification, charges being calculated on value instead of unit of weight, length, or volume, or vice versa.

A number of luxuries, such as wines and spirits, which underwent an increase duty on August, 1932, to meet revenue deficiency, remain unchanged, and there are certain decreases of charges on jewellery and precious stomes.

If any of the articles provided for in this Tariff are imported in dimensions exceeding those specified, the duty is to be calculated in proportion to the measurements as defined.

The term "no.p.f." in this Tariff stands for "not otherwise provided for."

NOTES TO SECTIONS I, II, III, AND IV. ·

In case piece goods or knitted tissues are constituted of more than one kind of fibre, the presence of any kind of fibre which does not exceed 5 per cent. by weight shall not affect the tariff classification of such goods.

The classification of goods made of Cotton, Flax, Ramie, Hemp, Jute, Wool, and/or Silk (Natural or Artificial) shall not be affected by such goods having been stitched, taped, whipped, or faced with materials other than those of which the goods are made.

Articles consisting partly of lace, trimmings, or any other orna- mental materials or decorated therewith are liable to a duty of 5 per cent. ad volorem in addition to the ordinary duty leviable theron.

NOTE TO SECTION IV.

The term Silk" in that Tariff includes "Artificial Silk.”

1. COTTON AND MANUFACTURES THEREOF.

COTTON PIECE GOODS, GREY.

1 Shirtings, Sheetings, and T-Cloths, Plain, Grey :-

(a) Not over 34 ins. wide :

Unit C.G.U.

(1) Weighing not more than 4 oz. per yard (2) Weighing more than 44 oz. per yard

Yard 0.026

0.039

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