HC Deb 29 April 1909 vol 4 cc548-9

1. That in addition to the duties of customs now payable on spirits imported into Great Britain or Ireland there shall on and after 30th April, 1909, be charged the following duties (that is to say):—

For every gallon computed at s. d.
proof of spirits of any description except perfumed spirits 3 9
For every gallon of perfumed spirits 6 0
For every gallon of liqueurs, cordials, mixtures, and other preparations entered in such a manner as to indicate that the strength is not to be tested 5 5
and the duties of customs on the articles hereafter mentioned, being articles in which spirit is contained, or in the manufacture of which spirit is used, shall be proportionately increased and shall be as follows:—
£ s. d.
Chloral hydrate the pound 0 1 9
Chloroform the pound 0 4 4
Collodion the gallon 1 14 11
Ether acetic the pound 0 2 7
Ether butyric the gallon 1 1 10
Ether sulphuric the gallon 1 16 6
Ethyl, iodide of the gallon 0 19 0
Ethyl bromide the pound 0 1 5
Ethyl chloride the gallon 1 1 10