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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MARCH 29, 1935.
with the addition of $0.01 per gallon for every degree by which the original gravity of the worts for such beer, if brewed or made in the Colony, exceeds 1055 degrees as measured by the "Bates" standard saccharometer.
On all other beer (as defined in the Ordinance but exclusive of cider and perry) imported in a concentrated form, or as ale basis, or malt and hops concentrate
with the addition of $0.01 per gallon for every degree by which the original gravity exceeds 1045 degrees as measured by the "Bates' standard saccharometer.
On all intoxicating liquors above the strength of 18 degrees under proof, for every degree above such strength in addition to the appro- priate duty as above
Per gallon.
0.60
0.07
Part II.
CHINESE TYPE LIQUOR.
On all Chinese type spirits containing not more than
24 per cent of alcohol by weight
For every one per cent of additional alcoholic
strength by weight
Per gallon.
$1.20
0.05
Part III.
JAPANESE TYPE LIQUOR.
On all sake containing not more than 24 per cent
of alcohol by weight
For every one per cent of 'additional alcoholic
strength by weight
Part IV.
OTHER LIQUORS.
Per gallon.
$1.20
0.05
Per gallon.
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 or III above at such rate as is provided in such Parts for the liquor which the Superintendent shall deem to ap- proximate most nearly to such intoxicating liquor; and Pro- vided also that it shall be lawful for the said Superintendent, 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.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
28th March, 1935.
R. A. D. FORREST, Deputy Clerk of Councils.
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