S.I. No. 220/1972 - Imposition of Duties (No. 200) (Customs and Excise Duties and Form of Tariff) Order, 1972

Type Statutory Instrument
Publication 1972-10-10
Last updated 1979-06-19
State Partially repealed superseded text
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19 amending acts · 1979-06-19, S.I. No. 213/1979 - Control of Exports (Southern Rhodesia) Order, 1979

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The Government, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 1 of the Imposition of Duties Act, 1957 (No. 7 of 1957), and section 22 of the Finance Act, 1962 (No. 15 of 1962), hereby order as follows :

1.

1.

This Order may be cited as the Imposition of Duties (No. 200) (Customs and Excise Duties and Form of Tariff) Order, 1972.

2.

2.

This Order shall come into operation on the 1st day of January, 1973.

3.

3.—(1) In this Order—

"the Annex" means the Annex to the Schedule to this Order;

"the Schedule" means the Schedule to this Order;

"the United Kingdom" means Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands;

an abbreviation or symbol mentioned in the first column of the following Table has the meaning specified in the second column of that Table opposite the mention of that abbreviation or symbol in the said first column :—

Abbreviation or Symbol Meaning
C Centigrade
F Fahrenheit
cg centigramme(s)
cm centimetre(s)
cc or cm^3 cubic centimetre(s)
f.o.b. free on board
g gram(s)
kg kilogram(s)
l litre(s)
m metre
m^2 square metre(s)
mg milligram(s)
mm millimetre(s)
mm^2 square millimetre(s)
doz. dozen
ft. foot or feet
gal.(s) gallon(s)
lb.(s) pound(s)
oz.(s) ounce(s)
sq. square
yd.(s) yard(s)
st. stone
cwt.(s) hundredweight(s)
lin. linear
pr.(s) pair(s)
sp.p. special plures
h.p. horse power. Where "h.p." is used unqualified it means the horse power of 33,000 lbs./ft. per minute (1 h.p. = 746 watts = 1·014 metric h.p.)
pt.(s) pint(s)
No.(s) Number(s)
EURATOM European Atomic Energy Community
& and
cu. cubic
E.C.S.C. European Coal and Steel Community
cps. cycles per second
H.T. high tension, nominally pressures of 1,000 v and up
K potassium
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Abbreviation or Symbol Meaning
KOH potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)
K2O potassium oxide
NaOH sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)
P phosphorus
P2O4 phosphorus pentoxide (phosphoric anhydride)
kw kilowatts
metric h.p. metric horse power—75 kg/m per minute (1 metric h.p. = 735 watts = 0·985 h.p.)
metric ton (tonne) 1,000 kg
Pb lead
r.p.m. revolutions per minute
v volts
% per cent
short standard 7,200
g/m gram(s) per metre
g/m^2 gram(s) per square metre
m/kg metre(s) per kilogram
mg/m milligram(s) per metre
g/l gram(s) per litre
kg/m^2 kilogram(s) per square metre
U.A. unit of account

4.

4.—(1) In lieu of the form of customs tariff prescribed by the Imposition of Duties (No. 159) (Customs Duties and Form of Customs Tariff) Order, 1966 ( S.I. No. 132 of 1966 ), the form of customs tariff set out in the first and second columns of the Schedule is hereby prescribed for use in classifying goods for customs purposes and goods may be classified in accordance therewith for any customs purpose except where some other method of classification is required by or under any enactment.

5.

5.

(a) Where a rate (in this Order referred to as the full rate) is stated in the fifth column of the Schedule opposite the mention of any goods in the first column of the Schedule, there shall be charged, levied and paid on the importation of any goods of the kind so mentioned a duty of customs at the rate so stated.

6.

6.

Whenever "(a)" is mentioned in the fourth column of the Schedule at any tariff code number, the following provision shall apply in relation to the duty chargeable on the goods mentioned in the first column of the Schedule at that tariff code number, that is to say, whenever the Minister for Finance, after consultation with the Minister for Industry and Commerce, so thinks proper, the Revenue Commissioners may by licence authorise, subject to compliance with such conditions as they may think fit to impose, the importation of, or, in the case of goods already imported, the delivery of, without payment of the said duty or on payment thereof at less than the rate ordinarily chargeable, any goods chargeable with the said duty either, as the Revenue Commissioners shall think proper, without limit as to time or quantity or either of them or within a specified time or in a specified quantity.

7.

7.

Whenever"(b)"is mentioned in the fourth column of the Schedule at any tariff code number, the following provision shall apply in relation to the duty chargeable on the goods mentioned in the first column of the Schedule at that tariff code number, that is to say, whenever the Minister for Finance, after consultation with the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, so thinks proper, the Revenue Commissioners may by licence authorise, subject to compliance with such conditions as they may think fit to impose, the importation of, or, in the case of goods already imported, the delivery of, without payment of the said duty or on payment thereof at less than the rate ordinarily chargeable, any goods chargeable with the said duty either, as the Revenue Commissioners shall think proper, without limit as to time or quantity or either of them or within a specified time or in a specified quantity.

8.

8.

Whenever "(c)" is mentioned in the fourth column of the Schedule at any tariff code number, the following provision shall apply in relation to the duty chargeable on the goods mentioned in the first column of the Schedule at that tariff code number, that is to say, whenever the Minister for Finance, after consultation with the Minister for Industry and Commerce, so thinks proper, the Revenue Commissioners may by licence authorise, subject to compliance with such conditions as they may think fit to impose, the importation of, or, in the case of goods already imported, the delivery of, without payment of the said duty, any goods chargeable with the said duty which are intended for use in a process of manufacture or for the equipment of an industrial undertaking, either, as the Revenue Commissioners shall think proper, without limit as to time or quantity or either of them or within a specified time or in a specified quantity.

9.

9.

Whenever "(d)" is mentioned in the fourth column of the Schedule at any tariff code number, the following provision shall apply in relation to the duty imposed by this Order on the goods mentioned in the first column of the Schedule at that tariff code number, that is to say, whenever the Minister for Finance, after consultation with the Minister for Industry and Commerce, so thinks proper, the Revenue Commissioners may by licence authorise, subject to compliance with such conditions as they may think fit to impose, the importation of, or, in the case of goods already imported, the delivery of, without payment of the said duty or on payment thereof at the rate of 12·5% of the value of the goods, any goods chargeable with the said duty either, as the Revenue Commissioners shall think proper, without limit as to time or quantity or either of them or within a specified time or in a specified quantity.

10.

10.

Whenever the Minister for Finance so thinks proper and so directs, the functions assigned to the Revenue Commissioners by paragraphs 6, 8 and 12 of this Order may be exercised by the Minister for Industry and Commerce.

11.

11.

Whenever the Minister for Finance so thinks proper and so directs, the functions assigned to the Revenue Commissioners by paragraph 7 of this Order may be exercised by the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries.

12.

12.

Whenever "(e)" is mentioned in the fourth column of the Schedule at any tariff code number, the following provision shall apply in relation to the duty imposed by this Order on the goods mentioned in the first column of the Schedule at that tariff code number, that is to say, whenever the Minister for Finance, after consultation with the Minister for Industry and Commerce so thinks proper, the Revenue Commissioners may by licence authorise, subject to compliance with such conditions as they may think fit to impose, the importation of, or, in the case of goods already imported, the delivery of, upon payment of the said duty at a rate less than the rate ordinarily chargeable but not less than 20% of the value of the goods, any goods chargeable with the said duty either, as the Revenue Commissioners shall think proper, without limit as to time or quantity or either of them or within a specified time or in a specified quantity.

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13.

Whenever "(h)" is mentioned in the fourth column of the Schedule at any tariff code number, the following provision shall apply in relation to the duty imposed by this Order on the goods mentioned in the first column of the Schedule at that tariff code number, that is to say, whenever the Minister for Finance, after consultation with the Minister for Industry and Commerce, so thinks proper, the Revenue Commissioners may by licence authorise, subject to compliance with such conditions as they may think fit to impose, the importation of, or, in the case of goods already imported, the delivery, without payment of the specified duty or on payment of such duty at the rate of an amount equal to 15% of the value of the goods, of any goods chargeable with such duty, either, as the Revenue Commissioners shall think proper, without limit as to time or quantity, or either of them, or within a specified time or in a specified quantity.

14.

14.

Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraphs 6 to 9 and paragraph 12 of this Order, where a rate of duty is expressed in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth or ninth column of the Schedule at tariff heading number 08.04, 08.05, 08.12, 09.01, 11.04, 21.01, 21.02, 22.02, 33.04, 48.01, 48.03, 48.04, 48.05, 48.07, 48.11 or 48.15 as a rate plus another rate, the said paragraphs shall not apply or have effect in relation to the duty in so far as it is chargeable at that other rate.

15.

15.

Where any imported manufactured or prepared goods contain, as a part or ingredient thereof, an article chargeable with a duty imposed by this Order, neither the Customs Tariff Act, 1876, nor section 7 of the Finance Act, 1901, shall apply in respect of the quantity of such article contained in those goods so as to render those goods or any proportion thereof chargeable with the duty.

16.

16.

Section 24 of the Finance Act, 1933 (No. 15 of 1933), shall not apply or have effect in relation to the duty of customs chargeable on any of the articles mentioned in the Schedule at tariff code number 0401-431, 0401-455, 0401-471, 0401-512, 0401-528, 0401-536, 0401-552, 0401-569, 0402-222, 0402-238, 0402-246, 0402-262, 0402-372, 0402-388, 0402-429, 0704-239, 1106-524, 1106-540, 1106-569, 1902-026, 1902-028, 1902-056, 1902-058, 1902-072, 1902-074, 1902-088, 1902-116, 1902-144, 1902-146, 1902-160, 1902-162, 1902-218, 1902-220, 1902-234, 1902-236, 1902-264, 1902-266, 1902-280, 1902-282, 1902-337, 1902-341, 1902-357, 1902-361, 1902-416, 1902-418, 1902-432, 1902-434, 1902-458, 1902-460, 1902-488, 1902-514, 2001-640, 2001-642, 2001-644, 2002-016, 2002-022, 2002-028, 2002-034, 2002-038, 2002-044, 2002-050, 2002-056, 2002-066, 2002-069, 3502-016, 3502-024, 3502-040, 3502-056, 4901-126, 4901-134, 4901-142, 4901-150, 4901-158 or 4901-166, or at tariff heading number 04·05, 07·01, 07·02, 07·03, 07·06, 11·05, 49·02 or 49·03.

17.

17.

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 24 of the Finance Act, 1933 , or any provision relating to drawback in the Customs Acts, it shall be lawful for the Revenue Commissioners to withhold drawback in respect of yarns used in the manufacture in the State of fabrics mentioned in the Schedule at tariff heading No. 53.11, 60.01 or 60.06 and in respect of which a certificate has been issued at the request of the exporter of the said fabrics from the State by an officer of Customs and Excise that drawback has not been and will not be granted.

18.

18.—(1) In this paragraph "package" means any bottle, box, carton, envelope, wrapper (whether or not such wrapper fully encloses the contents or portion of the contents remains exposed) or other container of any kind whatsoever, and references to the gross weight of a package shall be construed as referring to the total weight of the package and anything contained therein.

a)

if the customary trade unit of quantity of the goods in the package is reckoned by weight (whether gross or net) and the gross weight of the package is under seven pounds, a duty of customs at the following rates, that is to say—

19.

19.—(1) There shall be charged, levied and paid on the importation of—

which are not otherwise liable to duty, a duty of customs at the rate of 30% of the value of the goods.

20.

20.—(1) There shall be charged, levied and paid on the importation of every glass bottle or glass jar of the capacity of five fluid ounces or more and containing at the time of importation any dutiable commodity a duty of customs at the rate of £0·02 for every dozen or part of a dozen such bottles or jars.

21.

21.—(1) Subject to subparagraph (2) of this paragraph, the duties of customs imposed by section 3 of and mentioned in Part I of the First Schedule to the Finance Act, 1920, shall be charged, levied and paid on goods of the kind mentioned in the first column of the Schedule at tariff code number 2207-254, 2207-262, 2207-426, 2207-434, 2207-627 or 2207-635.

22.

22.—Whenever an article of apparel (including headgear, gaiters, leggings and the like, but excluding footwear and guards and protectors for use in games or sport) or a clothing accessory mentioned in the first column of the Schedule at any tariff code number (other than tariff code number 6301-126 or 6301-134) has, before importation, been substantially worn or otherwise used outside the State by a person other than the importer and the members of his family or household, duty shall be charged, levied and paid thereon at whichever of the following rates is appropriate, that is to say—

in lieu of the rate specified in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth or ninth column, as the case may be, of the Schedule at that tariff code number.

23.

23.—(1) This paragraph applies to imported goods (other than foods and drinks and goods for use in the manufacture or preparation of foods and drinks) which contain spirits as a part or ingredient thereof and are manufactured in, and consigned from, the United Kingdom.

24.

24.—(1) This paragraph applies to beer which at importation is shown to the satisfaction of the Revenue Commissioners to have been manufactured in and consigned from the United Kingdom and to have been manufactured therein from materials other than materials falling within tariff heading number 22.03 or tariff code number 2207-214, 2207-337 or 2207-482 in the Schedule.

25.

25.

Section 28 of the Finance Act, 1971 , (No. 23 of 1971), shall have effect as if—

Description of Spirits United Kingdom Rate
£
For every gallon of Perfumed Spirits 24·596
For every gallon of liqueurs, cordials, mixtures and other preparations in bottle entered in such manner as to indicate that the strength is not to be tested 20·753
For every gallon computed proof of spirits of any description not heretofore mentioned and mixtures and preparations containing spirits 15·373

26.

26.—(1) This paragraph applies to hydrocarbon oils which at importation are shown to the satisfaction of the Revenue Commissioners to be—

27.

27.—(1) Part I of the Second Schedule to the Finance Act, 1969 , shall have effect as if for "£4·91" and "£4·908" there were substituted "£4·618" and "£4·616", respectively.

Full Preferential
£ £
Manufactured:—
cigars the lb. 4·773 4·566
cigarettes " " 4·671 4·47
cavendish or negrohead " " 4·747 4·541
cavendish or negrohead manufactured in bond " " 4·721 4·516
reconstituted or homogenised tobacco containing 10 per cent. or more by weight of moisture " " 4·418 4·418
reconstituted or homogenised tobacco containing less than 10 per cent. by weight of moisture " " 4·618 4·618
other manufactured tobacco:—
hard pressed tobacco " " 3·828 3·627
other pipe tobacco " " 4·502 4·301
other manufactured tobacco " " 4·659 4·458
snuff containing more than 13 per cent. by weight of moisture " " 4.641 4.441
snuff containing 13 per cent. or less by weight of moisture " " 4·747 4·541
£
Unmanufactured:
containing 10 per cent. or more by weight of moisture the lb. 4·416
containing less than 10 per cent. by weight of moisture " " 4·616
Manufactured:
cavendish or negrohead manufactured in bond " " 4·516

28.

28.—(1) This paragraph applies to unmanufactured tobacco which at importation is shown to the satisfaction of the Revenue Commissioners to have been grown in and consigned from the United Kingdom.

29.

29.—The Finance Act, 1969 , shall have effect as if—

  • "(5) In this section and in the Second Schedule to this Act 'reconstituted or homogenised tobacco' means tobacco (whether or not on a backing) which is made by agglomerating tobacco dust or finely divided tobacco derived from tobacco leaves or tobacco refuse and is generally put up in the form of rectangular sheets or strip.",
"reconstituted or homogenised tobacco containing 10 per cent or more by weight of moisture the lb. £4·418 £4·418
"reconstituted or homogenised tobacco containing less than 10 per cent. by weight of moisture the lb. £4·618 £4.618"

30.

30.

Part IV of the Third Schedule to the Finance Act, 1969 , shall have effect as if for the several rates specified therein there were substituted the following rates :

Description of Wine Rate of Duty
£
Irish Wine:
Not exceeding 25° of proof spirit 0·797 the gallon
Exceeding 25° but not exceeding 30° of proof spirit 0·867 " "
Exceeding 30° of proof spirit 1·178 " "

31.

31.—(1) This paragraph applies to wine which at importation is shown to the satisfaction of the Revenue Commissioners to have been manufactured in and consigned from the United Kingdom.

Description of Wine Description of Wine Rate of Duty
£
Still Wine:
Not exceeding 25° of proof spirit:
Not in bottle the gallon 0·902
In bottle " " 0·932
Exceeding 25° but not exceeding 30° of proof spirit:
Not in bottle " " 1·01
In bottle " " 1·07
Exceeding 30° of proof spirit:
Not in bottle " " 1·477
In bottle " " 1·537
Sparkling Wine " " 2·077
Wine exceeding 42° of proof spirit:
An additional duty for every degree or fraction of a degree above 42° of proof spirit " " 0·141

and

32.

32.

Section 28 (3) (a) of the Finance Act, 1971 , and section 1 (2) of the Immature Spirits (Restriction) Act, 1972 , shall have effect as if for "Imposition of Duties (No. 159) (Customs Duties and Form of Customs Tariff) Order, 1966" there were substituted "Imposition of Duties (No. 200) (Customs and Excise Duties and Form of Tariff) Order, 1972".

33.

33.

The provision specified in paragraph 6 of this Order shall apply to the duties of customs imposed by section 3 of and mentioned in Part I of the First Schedule to the Finance Act, 1920, insofar as the said duties are chargeable, by virtue of section 7 (1) of the Finance Act, 1901, on goods (other than foods and drinks and goods for use in the manufacture or preparation of foods and drinks) in respect of the quantity of spirits contained in the said goods, subject to compliance with such conditions as to the denaturing of the said spirits as the Revenue Commissioners may think fit to impose.

34.

34.—(1) Subject to subparagraph (2) of this paragraph, goods which are mentioned in the first column of the Schedule at tariff heading number 04.02, 17.01, 17.02, 17.04, 17.05, 18.03, 18.05, 18.06, 19.02, 19.05, 19.08, 20.01, 20.03, 20.04, 20.05, 20.06, 20.07, 21.04, 21.07 or 30.03 and which are shown to the satisfaction of the Revenue Commissioners to be intended for use exclusively because of or as a preventive of or remedy for disease shall, subject to compliance with such conditions as the Revenue Commissioners may think fit to impose, be admitted without payment of duty.

35.

35.

The duties imposed by this Order shall not be charged or levied on—

which are designed, constructed and intended for use by persons in the course of their employment as a protection against injury or disease.

36.

36.—(1) Whenever, in the case of a number of goods (not including a body shell painted, upholstered or fitted with glass) which are imported at the same time or, subject to compliance with such conditions as the Revenue Commissioners may think fit to impose, within such time as the Revenue Commissioners may allow, and which, although not shown to the satisfaction of the Revenue Commissioners to consist collectively of a complete or substantially complete aggregate of parts for a motor vehicle, a motor vehicle body or a motor vehicle chassis, are shown to the satisfaction of the Revenue Commissioners to be imported solely for the purpose of being used with parts manufactured in the State for the assembly in the State of a motor vehicle, a motor vehicle body or a motor vehicle chassis, the Minister for Finance, after consultation with the Minister for Industry and Commerce, so thinks proper, the Revenue Commissioners may, subject to compliance with such conditions as they may think fit to impose, permit the duties chargeable thereon by virtue of this Order to be paid thereon at the rate (which shall be known and is referred to in this Order as the compounded rate) of—

in lieu of the rates specified in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth or ninth columns of the Schedule opposite the mention of the goods in the first column of the Schedule.

"motor vehicle" means a mechanically propelled vehicle (including a bicycle and tricycle) which derives its motive power from an internal combustion engine or from an electric motor, but does not include a vehicle which is designed, constructed and suitable for traction on a road by a mechanically propelled vehicle ;

"motor vehicle body" and "motor vehicle chassis" do not include the body or the chassis, as the case may be, of a vehicle which is designed, constructed and suitable for traction on a road by a mechanically propelled vehicle.

37.

37.—(1) The dutiable weight, in the case of goods chargeable by weight, except in so far as it relates to the charging of duty under paragraph 18 of this Order, and the weights used as criteria to define certain headings or subheadings, shall be taken to be:

38.

38.

The following are hereby revoked :—

39.

39.

The form of customs tariff prescribed by this Order and the duties imposed by this Order are hereby placed under the care and management of the Revenue Commissioners.

PART 3

SCHEDULE OF CUSTOMS DUTIES

LIST OF SECTION AND CHAPTER TITLES

Section I—Live Animals ; Animal Products Section I—Live Animals ; Animal Products
Chapter Chapter Page
1 Live Animals 4
2 Meat and edible meat offals 8
3 Fish, crustaceans and molluscs 21
4 Dairy produce ; birds' eggs ; natural honey ; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included 30
5 Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included 37
Section II—Vegetable Products Section II—Vegetable Products
6 Live trees and other plants ; bulbs, roots and the like ; cut flowers and ornamental foliage 39
7 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers 41
8 Edible fruit and nuts ; peel of melons or citrus fruit 48
9 Coffee, tea, maté and spices 58
10 Cereals 63
11 Products of the milling industry ; malt and starches; gluten; inulin 65
12 Oil seeds and oleaginous fruit; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial and medical plants; straw and fodder 71
13 Raw vegetable materials of a kind suitable for use in dyeing or in tanning; lacs; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts 74
14 Vegetable plaiting and carving materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included 76
Section III—Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils and their Cleavage Products; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal and Vegetable Waxes Section III—Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils and their Cleavage Products; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal and Vegetable Waxes Section III—Animal and Vegetable Fats and Oils and their Cleavage Products; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal and Vegetable Waxes
15 Animal and vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal and vegetable waxes 77
Section IV—Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar; Tobacco Section IV—Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar; Tobacco
16 Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans or molluscs 84
17 Sugars and sugar confectionery 92
18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations 96
19 Preparations of cereals, flour or starch; pastrycooks' products 99
20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit or other parts of plants 126
21 Miscellaneous edible preparations 159
22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar 195
23 Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal fodder 220
24 Tobacco 230
Section V—Mineral Products Section V—Mineral Products
25 Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement 233
26 Metallic ores, slag and ash 240
27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes 242
Section VI—Products and Chemical and Allied Industries Section VI—Products and Chemical and Allied Industries
Section Notes 254
28 Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes 254
29 Organic chemicals 267
30 Pharmaceutical products 289
31 Fertilisers 297
32 Tanning and dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, colours, paints and varnishes; putty, fillers and stoppings; inks 301
33 Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetics and toilet preparations 305
34 Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing and scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes and "dental waxes" 309
35 Albuminoidal substances; glues 311
36 Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations 315
37 Photographic and cinematographic goods 316
38 Miscellaneous chemical products 320
Section VII—Artificial Resins and Plastic Materials, Cellulose Esters and Ethers, and Articles thereof; Rubber, Synthetic Rubber, Factice, and Articles thereof Section VII—Artificial Resins and Plastic Materials, Cellulose Esters and Ethers, and Articles thereof; Rubber, Synthetic Rubber, Factice, and Articles thereof Section VII—Artificial Resins and Plastic Materials, Cellulose Esters and Ethers, and Articles thereof; Rubber, Synthetic Rubber, Factice, and Articles thereof
39 Artificial resins and plastic materials, cellulose esters and ethers; articles thereof 327
40 Rubber, synthetic rubber, factice, and articles thereof 352
Section VIII—Raw Hides and Skins, Leather, Furskins and Articles thereof; Suddlery and Harness; Travel Goods, Handbags and similar Containers; Articles of Gut (Other than Silk-Worm Gut) Section VIII—Raw Hides and Skins, Leather, Furskins and Articles thereof; Suddlery and Harness; Travel Goods, Handbags and similar Containers; Articles of Gut (Other than Silk-Worm Gut) Section VIII—Raw Hides and Skins, Leather, Furskins and Articles thereof; Suddlery and Harness; Travel Goods, Handbags and similar Containers; Articles of Gut (Other than Silk-Worm Gut)
41 Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather 360
42 Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut) 366
43 Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof 369
Section IX—Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal; Cork and Articles of Cork; Manufactures of Straw, of Esparto and of Other Plaiting Materials; Basketware and Wickerwork Section IX—Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal; Cork and Articles of Cork; Manufactures of Straw, of Esparto and of Other Plaiting Materials; Basketware and Wickerwork Section IX—Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal; Cork and Articles of Cork; Manufactures of Straw, of Esparto and of Other Plaiting Materials; Basketware and Wickerwork
44 Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal 371
45 Cork and articles of cork 380
46 Manufactures of straw, of esparto and of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork 381
Section X—Paper-Making Material; Paper and Paperboard and Articles thereof Section X—Paper-Making Material; Paper and Paperboard and Articles thereof
47 Paper-making material 383
48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard 385
49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans 404
Section XI—Textiles and Textile Articles Section XI—Textiles and Textile Articles
Section Notes 408
50 Silk and waste silk 410
51 Man-made fibres (continuous) 417
52 Metallised textiles 430
53 Wool and other animal hair 431
54 Flax and ramie 442
55 Cotton 446
56 Man-made fibres (discontinuous) 463
57 Other vegetable textile materials; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn 477
58 Carpets, mats, matting and tapestries; pile and chenille fabrics; narrow fabrics; trimmings; tulle and other net fabrics; lace; embroidery 482
59 Wadding and felt; twine, cordage, ropes and cables; special fabrics; impregnated and coated fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use 501
60 Knitted and crocheted goods 519
61 Articles of apparel clothing accessories of textile fabric, other than knitted or crocheted goods 533
62 Other made up textile articles 551
63 Old clothing and other textile articles; rags 568
Section XII—Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Whips, Riding-crops and Parts thereof Prepared Feathers and Articles made therewith; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human Hair; Fans Section XII—Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Whips, Riding-crops and Parts thereof Prepared Feathers and Articles made therewith; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human Hair; Fans Section XII—Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sunshades, Whips, Riding-crops and Parts thereof Prepared Feathers and Articles made therewith; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human Hair; Fans
64 Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles 569
65 Headgear and parts thereof 575
66 Umbrellas, sunshades, walking-sticks, whips, riding-crops and parts thereof 581
67 Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair; fans 582
Section XIII—Articles of Stone, of Plaster, of Cement, of Asbestos, of Mica and of Similar Materials; Ceramic Products; Glass and Glassware Section XIII—Articles of Stone, of Plaster, of Cement, of Asbestos, of Mica and of Similar Materials; Ceramic Products; Glass and Glassware Section XIII—Articles of Stone, of Plaster, of Cement, of Asbestos, of Mica and of Similar Materials; Ceramic Products; Glass and Glassware
68 Articles of stone, of plaster, of cement, of asbestos, of mica and of similar materials 584
69 Ceramic products 593
70 Glass and glassware 604

PART 3

Section XIV—Pearls, Precious and Semi-Precious Stones, Precious Metals, Rolled Precious Metals, and Articles thereof; Imitation Jewellery; Coin Section XIV—Pearls, Precious and Semi-Precious Stones, Precious Metals, Rolled Precious Metals, and Articles thereof; Imitation Jewellery; Coin Section XIV—Pearls, Precious and Semi-Precious Stones, Precious Metals, Rolled Precious Metals, and Articles thereof; Imitation Jewellery; Coin
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71 Pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, precious metals, rolled precious metals, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery 615
72 Coin 621
Section XV—Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal Section XV—Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal
Section Notes 622
73 Iron and steel and articles thereof 623
74 Copper and articles thereof 669
75 Nickel and articles thereof 675
76 Aluminum and articles thereof 677
77 Magnesium and beryllium and articles thereof 685
78 Lead and articles thereof 686
79 Zinc and articles thereof 688
80 Tin and articles thereof 690
81 Other base metals employed in metallurgy and articles thereof 691
82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof 694
83 Miscellaneous articles of base metal 703
Section XVI—Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts thereof Section XVI—Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts thereof Section XVI—Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts thereof
Section Notes 711
84 Boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof 712
85 Electrical machinery and equipment; parts thereof 760
Section XVII—Vehicles, Aircraft, and Parts thereof; Vessels and certain associated Transport Equipment Section XVII—Vehicles, Aircraft, and Parts thereof; Vessels and certain associated Transport Equipment Section XVII—Vehicles, Aircraft, and Parts thereof; Vessels and certain associated Transport Equipment
Section Notes 789
86 Railway and tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway and tramway track fixtures and fittings; traffic signalling equipment of all kinds (not electrically powered) 789
87 Vehicles, other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts thereof 791
88 Aircraft and parts thereof; parachutes; catapults and similar aircraft launching gear; ground flying trainers 810
89 Ships, boats and floating structures 811
Section XVIII—Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical and Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Sound Recorders and Reproducers; Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Magnetic; Parts thereof Section XVIII—Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical and Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Sound Recorders and Reproducers; Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Magnetic; Parts thereof Section XVIII—Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical and Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Sound Recorders and Reproducers; Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Magnetic; Parts thereof
90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical and surgical instruments and apparatus; parts thereof 813
91 Clocks and watches and parts thereof 827
92 Musical instruments; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, magnetic; parts and accessories of such articles 832
Section XIX—Arms and Ammunition; Parts thereof Section XIX—Arms and Ammunition; Parts thereof Section XIX—Arms and Ammunition; Parts thereof
93 Arms and ammunition; parts thereof 836
Section XX—Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles Section XX—Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles Section XX—Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
94 Furniture and parts thereof; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings 838
95 Articles and manufactures of carving or moulding material 845
96 Brooms, brushes, feather dusters, powder-puffs and sieves 848
97 Toys, games and sports requisites; parts thereof 849
98 Miscellaneous and manufactured articles 856
Section XXI—Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces, and Antiques Section XXI—Works of Art, Collectors' Pieces, and Antiques
99 Works of art, collectors' pieces, and antiques 863

PART 3

RULES FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF THE SCHEDULE OF CUSTOMS DUTIES

Interpretation of the Schedule shall be governed by the following principles :

1.—The titles of Sections, Chapters and sub-Chapters are provided for ease of reference only; for legal purposes, classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes and provided such headings or Notes do not otherwise require, according to the following provisions.

2.—(a) Any reference in a heading to an article shall be taken to include a reference to that article incomplete or unfinished, provided that, as imported, the incomplete or unfinished article has the essential character of the complete or finished article. It shall also be taken to include a reference to that article complete or finished (or falling to be classified as complete or finished by virtue of this Rule), imported unassembled or disassembled.

3.—When for any reason, goods are, prima facie, classifiable under two or more headings, classification shall be affected as follows :

4.—Goods not falling within any heading of the Schedule shall be classified under the heading appropriate to the goods to which they are most akin.

5.—The above Rules shall also apply mutatis mutandis when determining the appropriate subheading within the same heading, except that Rule 2 (a) shall not apply whenever the contrary intention is inherent in the wording of the subheadings of a heading.

Additional Rule (Ireland)

6.—Where in any heading of the Schedule parts of articles are classified with those articles, mention of any of the articles in a subheading of that heading shall be deemed to include a mention of parts of such articles except in so far as the contrary intention appears from the wording of any subheading of the heading.

01.01 Section I

SECTION I

LIVE ANIMALS ; ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Chapter 1 LIVE ANIMALS

Notes

1.—This Chapter covers all live animals except:

2.—Any reference in this Chapter to a particular genus or species, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species.

Additional Notes

For the purposes of Tariff Code Nos. 0102-137 and 0102-145, the expression "calves" means animals of the domestic bovine species weighing on the hoof 220 kg or less and not yet having any permanent teeth.

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