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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, JUNE 2, 1932.
On all other still wines
On beer, porter, cider, perry and stout
On all intoxicating liquors above the strength of 18 degrees under proof, for every degree above such strength, in addition to the appropriate duty as above
Part II.
CHINESE TYPE LIQUOR.
On all Chinese type spirits containing not more than
24 per cent of alcohol by weight
Per gallon.
$ 3.00
0.60
0.07
1.20
For every one per cent of additional alcoholic
strength by weight
0.05
Part III.
JAPANESE TYPE LIQUOR.
On all sake containing not more than 24 per cent
of alcohol by weight
1.20
For every one per cent of additional alcoholic
strength by weight
0.05
Part IV.
OTHER LIQUORS.
On all spirituous liquors other than intoxicating liquors, but including spirits of wine or arrack, containing not more than 24 per cent of alcohol by weight
For every one per cent of additional alcoholic
strength by weight
1.20
0.05
Provided that it shall be lawful for the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, in his discretion, to assess the duty on any intoxicating liquor not specifically mentioned in Parts, I, II, and III above at such rate as is provided in such parts for the liquor which the Superintendent shall deem to approximate most nearly to such intoxicating liquor; and Provided also that it shall be lawful for the said Super- intendent, in his discretion, to assess the duty on any spirituous liquors imported in a consignment of less than two gallons at one time at $5.00 per gallon.
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W. T. SOUTHORN.
Officer Administering the Government.
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