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CONFIDENTIAL

G.F. 323

Enclosure 2

Garments and Textiles of Materials other than Cotton

(Note: the tariff quoted against the U.K. is the one

applicable to imports from Hong Kong claiming preference)

Bags and sacks of textile materials (other than gunny bags) (656 103)

In 1961, the principal markets for this item were

U.K.

W. Germany

$4.3 million

$689 thousand

Sweden

$523 thousand

out of total exports valued at $6.8 million. principal markets were still

In 1966, the

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Value

U.K.

38.7 million

W. Germany

$1.1 million

Cyprus

$627 thousand

Sweden

$558 thousand

and total exports had increased to $12.9 million.

Tariff

nil

10% - 19% a.v.

nil

nil 11% a.v.

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Hong Kong appears to be able to surmount the German

tariff of 10% 19% which is equal to the C.E.T. and is to be reduced to 8% - 10% as a result of the Kennedy Round. Thus the trade is unlikely to be seriously affected.

Outer garments of rubberised fabric or oiled and similar impermeable materials excluding plastic), women's and girls' wear (841 157)

This item was not separately classified in 1961.

In 1966, the principal markets were

U.K.

Value

$5.0 million

W. Germany

U.S.A.

$1.4 million

$594 thousand

Netherlands

$528 thousand

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Tariff

nil

19s. per lb. or 30% a.v. which- ever is the higher

16% a.v.

256 per

20% a.v. lb. plus 32.5% a.v.

20% a.v.