DUTY-FREE PARCELS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24336, 28 June 1940, Page 5

DUTY-FREE PARCELS

NEW ZEALAND FORCES ABROAD THE PROCEDURE EXPLAINED (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, June 27. , Advice has been received by the Government from the High Commissioner that the Commissioners of Customs and Excise in the United Kingdom have approved of his office being established as a depot fcr the New Zealand War Services Association for the duty-free importation of goods (1) re-exported to the New Zealand forces; (2) distributed to units of the New Zealand forces in the United Kingdom; (3) distributed to individual New Zealanders serving in the British forces in the United Kingdom. The arrangement also applies to parcels of dutiable goods sent by post. It would be necessary, said the Minister of Finance (Mr W. Nash) for bulk consignments of goods intended for distribution among New Zealanders serving in the armed forces in the United Kingdom or on fronts conveniently served from London, to be sent to the New Zealand War Services Association, care of the High Commissioner’s office Parcels sent by post to individuals must bear the lull name (regimental number, if known) and particulars of the unit with which the addressee is serving, and should be sent' care of the New Zealand War Services Association. 415 The Strand, London, W.C.2. It would be necessary to attach to the parcel, the usual Customs declaration stating the nature of the 1 goods posted as well as their weight and value. The procedure outlined, particularly; in respect of parcels requiring re-exportation from ; England, in no way affects liability for duty on entry into any country to which any goods may be re-exported.