LEVY ON FOREIGN GOODS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20623, 23 July 1930, Page 15

LEVY ON FOREIGN GOODS

HEAVY GENERAL SURTAXES.

ADDITION TO MAIN DUTIES.

EXEMPTION OF FREE GOODS. Tlic proposals i» regard to surtaxes aro embodied in tho series of resolutions }>y which ilie alterations iu tho tariff were brought into effect. These also contain authority for the change in tho assessment of duty on dressed timber and for tho policy iu regard to clearances, in terms of section 143 of tho Customs Act, to which tho l'rimc Minister referred in his statement.

Tho next resolution imposed an additional duty of 5 per cent, on goods "being the produce or manufacture of any country not forming part of the British Dominions" that fall in a long list of tariff items, details of which aro published below. This duty is in addition to the rates of duty set out in tho tariff. Tho list does not include any of the items in respect of which specific alterations are made by tho present revision. Primage duty at 1 or 2 per cent, will in future bo charged only on imports from Australia. In respect of imports from all other countries surtaxes will be imposed, but only on goods otherwise dutiable, so that goods free of duty, which have previously been liablo to primage duty, will not bo taxed at the customs at all.

A surtax of l-20th (Is in the pound) of the tariff rate of duly will be levied on the following items, which are subject to the duties specified, whether British or foreign, except the last item, on which there are preferential rates: —

Tobacco, cut, n.e.i. (pipe tobarco), 4» 2d per lb; tobacco, n.e.i. (plug tobacco), 4s per lb; cigarettes, n.e.i., 33s 'Jrl per 1000; cigarettes, exceeding in weight 2ilb per 1000, 13s Od; cigars, 15a per lb; snuff, 15s per lb; tobacco, fine cut, suitable for cigarettes, 13s Hi I .per lb; tobacco, unmanufactured, for manufacturing purposes only. Is per lb; spirits and spirituous mixtures, 36s per gallon; motor spirits, 7d per gallon; timber, rough-sawn baulks, 5s 0d per 100 sup. ft; timber, rough sawn, n.e.i., 7s 0d per 100 sup. ft; timber, sawn, dressed, lis Od per 100 Blip, ft; doors, wooden, plain or glazed, 30 p.c., or 4s per door-55 p.c., or 7s Cd per door.

On all other imports the surtax will he 9 40ths (22£ per cent., or 4s 6d in tho pound) of the standard duties. Wheat, and wheat flour aro exempted from both primage duty and surtax.

FIVE PER CENT. EXTRA.

WIDER BRITISH PREFERENCE. MANY ARTICLES AFFECTED. .A duty of 5 per cent, sd valorem, in addition to tho existing customs duty, is proposed on a number of nrticles of foreign origin. Tho effect of tho new levy is to increaso the measure of British preference. Tho old rates of duty on the goods affected aro ns follows, the first being tho British preferential rato and the second the general or foreign rate to which the 5 per cent, lias to bs added J Vegetables.—Preserved peas, in tini "r similar containers, '2O p.c. (or Id per lb), whichever rain return* a higher duty—4o p.c. (or 2d per lb.). Fresh, dried or preserved, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Chocolate and cocoa, or chocolate Jjuxed with milk or with any other food substance. 25 - 15 p.C. Citrus fruit, pulps, sweetened or unsweetened, in bulk or otherwise, 20—40 p.c. Biscuits, other than ships', plain and unsweetened or doc biscuits, 20—40 p.c. Confectionery, including medicated confectionery. liquorice, n.e.i. and sugared or crystallised fruits, 25—45 p.c. Lard, slenrine and refined animal fats, n.e.i., 20-10 p.c. Fruits, preserved in juice or syrup, 25 45 p.c. Macaroni, vermicelli, spaghetti, ?gcnoodles and similar alimentary pastes, free —2O p.c, Meats, potted or preserved. 20 —40 r.c. Provisions, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Soap, all kinds, washing or cleaning powders, crystals, pastes or liauids, n.e.i., 25 15 p.r. Perfumed spirits, including Cologne water, 70s per gallon or 25 p.c. ad valorem, whichever returns higher duty—9os per gallon or 45 p.c. nd valorem. Chemicals end chemical preparations, n.e.i., including photographic chemicals, n.e.i., 20—10 p.c. J'laspnccs, culinary or flavouring, n.e.i., 20 Medicinal preparations _ (except, wines) containing 50 p.c. proof spirit or less, drugs ami druggists' wares, r.e.i., also cordialmakera' and brewers' drugs, chemicals and other Biindriea. n.e.i., 20 40 p.c. Kennel, in form suitable for retail sale. 20 10 p.c. Siiccluniu in talil.'t form, 20—10 p.o. A |>|>Mm<l mado to tho order or measureincut ol losidents in Now Zealand, and intended (or their individual use, whether impmlel by residents themselves or otherwine, nml uniform clothing made to iiii-iißiii cinenlH sent. from New Zealand, ao r.o p... Hunt mill similar laces, any material other lent her, 20 40 p.o, I\ini<l;t nnd braiding". sll kinds, n.e.i., and on tin. n .c.t., 20 4(1 p.c. Muttons, ciocliet. and similar, Qo—4o p.o. Ih ii pel y, n.e.i.. 20 40 p.o. Fphllioi'S, ornamental. artificial and 11 oiled mi tin ul (lowers. leaves or sprays, 25 15 p.c. Floor coverings:- t)f wool or similar other niiiin it 1 fibre, 'J 5 -45 p.c. Linoleum, cork cm pd:) and lubber floorings. 20—40 p.c. Linoleum nud similar floor covering n.e.i., free—2o p.c. Carpets and floor coverings, other kinds, 20—10 p.c. Haberdashery, n.e.i., 20- 40 p.o. Hair made up for wear, 25—45 p.c. Hairpins, hatpins, safety-pins and toiletpins. 20—10 p.c.. Hats and caps, 25—15 p.c. Lace and ribbons n.e.i., 20—40 p.o. Leather cloth and oil baiie, free—lop.c. Millinery, all kinds, 25—45 p.c. Hugs, n.e.i., other than floor coverings, 20—40 p.c. Textile piece goods, 20—40 p.o.

Textile piece goods, including or containing wool, n.c.i., 20—40 r.e. All articles ji.e.i. rondo of textile, folt or oilier piece goods, not apparel or clothing, 20-40 p.c. Umbrella*, parasols and sunshades, 20—to p.c. Upholstor.v, n.c.i., 25—15 p.c. Waterproof material iii piece with coating rubber, free—lop.c. Yarns, n.c.i., 20—10 p.c. (except leather) n.c.i., free—2o p.c. Leather laces, leather strips and leggings, "25—45 p.c. Leather manufactures, n.e.i., 25—45 p.c. Portimintcaiix nnd similar receptacles, not including basketware, 25—45 p.c. Rubber tyres and inner tubes, jj.e.i., 10—35 p.o. Saddlery, harness and whips, 20-40 p.o. Bottles nnd jars, plnin plnss (milk or cream, syphon, infants' feeding, etc.). free—--20 p.c. Other gltis.i bottles, (a) capacity I to S fluid oz., 20—40 p.c.; (b) exceeding 8 07,., 15-as p.c..; (c) jnrs exceeding Boz., 15—35 p.m.; (d) n.c.i., free—2o p.c. Eirebricks. 20- 10 p.c. Eireclay ground, and tircclny Roods, n.ei., 20 10 p.c. Planter board and similar material, 20 40 p.c. Chinaware, elc., /or table use, frc3—2o p.c. Cliinawaro, etc., n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Lrainage-pipes, etc.. earthen, 20—10 p.c. !• looring, wall, hearth and garden tiles, 20 111 p.c. Glass mirrors and looking-glasses, 25---15 p.c. Glassware, lamps, globes, etc., n.c.i., 20—40 p.c. Artists' materials, free—2o p.c. Camera covers nnd cases, 25—15 p.c. (/locks and tinio registers. 20—40 p.c. Euncy goods and toys, sporting, gaming and athletic requisites, 20—40 p.c. Jewellery, plate, gold or silver, and plated ware. 20—40 p.c. Lay figures, etc., 20—40 p.c. Magic lnntertiß and cinematographs, 20— 10 p.c. Mouldings nnd panels. 20—40 p.r. 1 *iano3. organs, etc, 20 -40 p.c. Musical instruoieuta, u.c.L, 20-40 pe.

Gramophones, etc.. 20—40 p.c. Gramophone records, free—2o p.c. Paintings, engravings, etc., 20—10 p.o. Cameras, free—2o p.c. Photographic goods, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Sensitised papers, free—2o p.c. Statues and bronzes, etc., 20 —40 P.c. Tobacco pipes, pouches, cigaretto-holdcrs, cigarette-papers, n.e.i., 20—10 p.c. Toilet preparations and perfumery, n.e.i., 25—45 p.c. Albums, all kinds, 20—40 p.c. Papicr-macho flower-pots and table utensils, 20—40 p.c. Cardboard boxes nnd paper boxes, etc., 25 —45 p.c. Cardboard, pasteboard, wood-pulp board, etc., n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Crayons, free—2o p.c. Directories of New Zealand or covers thereof, 25—45 p.c. Ink powders and pellets, n.e.i., 20—40 P.c. ... Printing ink, n.e.i., 35—35 p.c. Ink, n.e.i., including writing, drawing and marking. 20 p.c., or 2s per gallon—4o p.c., or 4s per gallon. . Emery-paper, glass-paper, etc., free—2o p.c. Paper hangings, free—2o p.c. Show cards and calendars, 25—46 p.c. Stationery and paper manufactured, 25 — 45 p.c. Stationery, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Ball-boarings and roller-bearings, free—--10 P c. Bellows, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Buckles and similar articles, free—2o p.c. Castors for furniture, free—2o p.c. Firearms and fittings:—Rifles, .22 nnd .303, free—2o p.c. Sights and cleaning rods for .22 rifles, free—2o p.o. Firearms, n.e.i., 20—40 P.c. Cartridges, cartridge cases and materials for manufacture, shot 10 to 24 bore, .'is per 100, or 30 p.c. (whichever higher)—ss per 100, or 50 p.c. Fish hooks, free—2o p.c. Galvanised iron manufactures, n.e.i., 25 45 p.c. Lawnmowers, 20—40 p.c. Adding and computing machines, typewriters nnd duplicating and addressing machines, free—2o p.c. Engines, gas and oil, for vehicles, 10—35 p.c. Engine and Turbine governors, free—2o p.c. Electrical machinery and appliances, free—--20 p.c. , Wireless broadcast reeciving sets, in cabinets, 10—30 p.c. Electric lamps, 10—30 p.c. Locomotives, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Machinery for mining or gold-saving, free—--20 P.c. Liquid pumps and vacuum pumps, including thoso used with milking machines, 20—40 p.c. Weighing machines n.e.i., 20 —10 p.c. Windmills, 20—40 p.c. Blacksimths' machinery and appliances, free—2o p.c. Boring and well-drilling machinery, free —2O p.c. .. Blowers nnd fans, free—2o p.o. Card clothing for use in woollen and paper mills, free—2o p.c. Crucibles, free—2o p.c. Grinding machines and grinding mills, free—2o p.c. Knitting machines, free—2o p.c. Metal-working, wood-working, stone-work-ing, or glass-working machinery, free—2o p.c. Machinery engines and appliances (which may be approved by the Minister) for use in manufacturing, industrial and similar processes, except printing machines, free—--20 p.c. Electric insulators, ens heating and cook- | ing appliances, valves and cocks and other brass nnd copper-alloy articles, 25—45 p.c. j Hydro-extractors and oil engines, 25—45 p.c. Air and gas compressors, 10—30 p.c. Electric cooking and heating appliances, 20—40 p.c. Machinery, engines and other appliances, other kinds, 20—10 p.c. Artificers' tools n.e.i., free—2o p.c. Bill-hooks, bush-hooks, slashers and hedgeknives. 20—10 p.c. Hardware, hollow-ware and ironmongery n.e.i., 20—10 p.c. Metallic and similar capsules, free—2o p.c. Stereotypes, electro-types, matrices, halftone and line blocks, 25—45 p.c. Rollers, garden, water-ballast and similar, 20 —40 p.c. Tin ware and tin manufactures n.e.i., 25 —45 p.c. Boiler furnaces and plates, free—2o p.c. Air-presaure brakes for use railway, tramway or locomotives, free—lop.c. Bieycle, tricycle' and motor-cycle fittings, free—lop.c. Bicycles, tricycles and motor-cycles and machine parts, 10—35 p.c. Other than motor vehicles. 20—40 p.o. Railway and tramway vehicles. 20—40 p.o. Carriage appliances, 20—40 p.c. Axle parts other than for motor-vehicles or cycles, free—2o p.c. Under carriage sjirings, free--20 p.o. Metal fittings, free—lop.c. Wheels and tires for locomotives, railway and tramway vehicles, free—2o p.e. Black load and stove polishes, 20—40 p.o. Lubricating greases, 20—40 p.c. Polishes and lnather dressing, 20—40 p.c. Paints and colours, etc., n.e.i., 20—30 p.o. Varnishes, lacquers, etc., 20—30 p.c. Preparations for removing rnint and varnish. 20—30 p.c. Baskelwnre, wickerware. etc.. RO— 50 p.c. Handles for brooms, rakes, etc., 20—40 p.c. Woodenware and turnery n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Boats, launches, yachts and fittings, 20— 40 p.c. Brushes, brushware, brooms, etc.. 25—45 P."'. Cements n.e.i.. powders for ndhesives n.e.i., gloy paste, etc., 20—40 p.c. Plain stoppers for bottles, jars, etc.; (a) Crown seals, 20—10 p.c.; (b) n.e.i., free 10 P.c. Fireworks, n.e.i., 20—40 p.c. Agar agar, free—free.

CONCESSION ON BARLEY.

VALUE AS PIG FOOD.

DATE OF OPERATION POSTPONED f"T TELEGRAPH. —SPECIAL REPORTER.] WELLINGTON, Tuesday. "It has hoen decided to make a concession on barley, which is an important food in the raising of pigs," said tho Prime Minister. "Hitherto the greater proportion of barley produced in New Zealand has been used in the manufacture of beer, and it is not, proposed to extend tho concession to such barlev.

"As certain legislative provision will bo required in tho Customs Bill, which is necessary to give statutory effect to the proposals in tho resolutions, the date of operation of the exemption of barley for purposes other than the manufacture of beer has been postponed until after August 31."

SAFEGUARDING PUBLIC.

INCREASES IN PRICES.

PROVISION FOR LOWER DUTIES. [BY TELEGRAM.—SPECIAL REPORTER. ] WELLINGTON, Tuesday. " Tt is proposed to ask Parliament to include in tho Customs Bill a clause to grant authority to reduco duties if producers or manufacturers, as a result, of increased protection, .raise their pr'ces without proper justification," said the Prime Minister, during the course of his statement.

EFFECT ON BUS FARES.

HIGHER COST OF PETROL,

POSITION IN AUCKLAND.

[IIY TELEGKArH.—SPECIAL REPORTER.j WELLINGTON, Tuesday.

'J'lio serious effect of iho increased petrol tax in a city liko Auckland was emphasised by Mr. A. E. Ansel I (Reform— Chalmers), who is president/ of the South Island Motor Union, when speaking on tlio tariff proposals in the liouso this evening.

"There is no doubt," said Mr. Ansell, that in Auckland, with its numerous suburbs and with buses running millions of miles a year, fares will go up considerably, and it may forco many people to leave tho suburbs and crowd into tho city."

A Labour Yoico: Use the railways. Mr. Ansell: I rather fancy (hat tho Minister of Railways has been trying to persuade tlio Primo Minister to bolster up the railways at tho expense of motor transport. Mr. G. </. Black (Government — Motueka.) : What is wrong with that? Another United Member: Aro you hgainst it? . . . M,\ Ansell: T phv the Prime Minister can no more keep back the tido of motor traffic than King Canute could keep back the sea. If the Government is going to declare war on motor transport this country will have something to say to the Government shortly,