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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 17, 1939.

For every one per cent.

of additional alcoholic

strength by weight

Liquors brewed or distilled in

Liquors consigned from and grown or

the Colony.

produced

in the British Empire.

Liquors of other origin.

per

gallon.

per gallon.

per gallon.

0.06

0.06

0.06

Part IV.

Other Liquors.

On all spirituous liquors other than intoxicating liquors, but including spirits of wine or arrack, containing not more than 25 per cent. of alcohol by weight

For every one per cent.

1.50

1.50

1.50

of additional alcoholic

strength by weight ..... 0.06

0.06

0.06

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 Part I, II and III above at such rate as is provided in any such Part for the liquor which the said Superintendent shall deem to approximate most nearly to such intoxicating liquor; and Provided also that it shall be lawful for the said Superintendent, in his discretion, to assess the duty on

the duty on any spirituous liquors, imported in a consignment of less than two gallons at one time, at $20.00 per gallon.

COUNCIL CHAMBER,

16th November, 1939.

C. BRAMALL BURGESS,

Deputy Clerk of Councils.