HC Deb 11 June 1964 vol 696 cc92-3W
Mr. Pounder

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what is the current level of import duty charged on British computers entering the United States of America; when this rate was introduced; and what was the previous level.

Mr. du Cann

The import duty charged on British computers entering the United States of America is 11½ per cent.ad valorem; this rate was introduced on 1st July, 1963. The previous rate, from 1st July, 1962, was 12½ per cent. ad valorem, and before that date 13¾ per cent. ad valorem. These reductions resulted from the Dillon round of tariff negotiations under the G.A.T.T.