HC Deb 04 March 1935 vol 298 c1548
3. Duchess of ATHOLL

asked the Secretary of State for India the rate of excise duty on jute, if any, and the rate of the export duty?

Sir S. HOARE

There is no excise duty on jute. The export duty on raw jute cuttings is Rs.1¼ per bale of 400 1bs. and on all other descriptions of raw jute Rs.4½ per bale.