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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 17, 1939.

On all other beer (as defined

in the Ordinance, but exclusive of cider and perry) whether in con- centrated form, or as ale basis, or malt and hops concentrate, or otherwise

with the addition of $0.02 per gallon for every degree by which the original gravity exceeds 1045 degrees as measured by the "Bates" standard sac- charometer.

On all intoxicating liquors above the strength of 20 degrees under proof, for every degree above such strength in addi- tion to the appropriate duty as above

Liquors brewed or distilled in the Colony.

Liquors consigned from and grown or produced in the British Empire.

Liquors of other origin.

per gallon.

per gallon.

per gallon.

0.80

0.80

0.80

Part II.

0.15

0.24

Chinese Type Liquor.

On all Chinese type spirits containing not more than 25 per cent. of alcohol by weight

On all Chinese type spirits containing more than 25 per cent. of alcohol by weight, for every one per cent. of addi- tional alcoholic strength by weight

1.50

1.75

1.75

0.06

0.06

0.06

Part III.

Japanese Type Liquor.

On all sake containing not

more than 25 per cent. of alcohol by weight....

1.50

1.50

1.50

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