§ 24. Captain DOWERasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the present rate of duty on British and Italian felt hats imported into Denmark; and what will be the difference, if any, between these rates after the Anglo-Danish Trade Agreement is brought into force?
§ Lieut. - Colonel COLVILLEThe present duty on felt hats imported into Denmark is 20 per cent. ad valorem subject to a minimum charge which varies from 30 to 105 oere per hat according to the class of hat. These rates are increased by a tenth if the hat has a silk ribbon or lining. In accordance with the Anglo-Danish Commercial Agreement the duty is not to exceed 150 oere per hat. This involves a reduction of duty on the more expensive hats in which the United Kingdom interest is most considerable. These duties apply equally to British and Italian hats.