(11) Spirits (except perfumed spirits) in quantities not exceed- ing 12 ounces gross weight will be delivered on payment of duty at 9 shillings and 6 pence each package.
(12) Sugar and sugar confectionery in quantities and under conditions similar to those stated in paragraph (2) above.
(13) Tea in packages not exceeding 8 ounces gross weight each will be delivered on payment of duty in accordance with the. following scale: (a) If the gross weight of the sample is under 3 ounces, or the net weight under 1 ounce, free of duty; (b) If the gross weight of the sample is 3 ounces or more, but does not exceed 8 ounces, a flat rate of 2 pence per package.
(14) Textiles (including silk and artificial silk) may be im- ported subject to the following conditions: The gross weight of each package must not exceed 16 ounces. Only one sample of the same range and colour may be sent to one and the same addressee. Each package must be plainly marked c/o THE OFFICER OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE, in additional to bear- ing the full name and address of the addressee. Duty will be waived in the following cases; (a) Tissues (including ribbons) in lengths not exceeding 1 yard irrespective of the width from selvedge to selvedge; (b) Piece goods liable to ad valorem duty, such as cords, gimps, etc., in lengths not exceeding 1 yard; (c) Ribbons in lengths not exceeding two and a half yards, provided that they are snipped at intervals of not more than 9 inches; (d) Yarns, raw silk and waste silk not exceeding 4 ounces. Yarns, tissues, ribbons, braids, cords and trimmings, raw silk, silk waste or artificial silk waste exceeding the above limits but not exceeding 16 ounces gross weight will be charged with the appropriate duty. Each package must be plainly marked c/o THE OFFICER OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE, in addition to bearing the full name and address of the addressee and parti- culars of the value, net weight and (in the case of silk and artificial silk tissues) the square yardage. A Post Office fee of 6 pence for clearance through the Customs will be charged on each package on which customs duty is levied.
(15) Wine: Packages not exceeding 12 ounces gross weight will be delivered free of duty.
(16) Tobacco: Type-samples of unmanufactured tobacco in packages not exceeding six ounces gross weight will be delivered upon payment of duty at a flat rate of 21 shillings and 3 pence per package.
(17) Bees. Each package containing live bees must be marked plainly c/o THE OFFICER of CUSTOMS AND EXCISE, în addition to bearing the full name and address of the addressee.
(18) Printing plates: Each package must be plainly marked "Printers' Blocks" and c/o THE OFFICER OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE, in addition to bearing the full name and address of the addressee.
(19) Serum in glass ampoules is admitted if rendered harmless by the manner of preparation and packing. Each article must
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