HC Deb 26 May 1989 vol 153 c775W
Sir John Farr

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are the obstacles by way of tariff, duty, and so on placed on(a) the export of British textiles to Turkey and (b) the import of Turkish textiles to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Basic tariff Municipal tax (of Customs Duty) Stamp tax Stamp duty Import premium Wharf dues (per cent. of total) Housing fund Total per cent. approx.
per cent. per cent. per cent. per cent. per cent.
Synthetic filament yarn 10 15 2 10 10 5 $50/tonne 41
Wool cloth 20 15 2 10 10 5 $10/kg 80
Cotton cloth (finished) 30 15 2 10 10 5 $2/kg 79
Synthetic staple fibre 8 15 2 10 10 5 $15/tonne 38
Spun synthetic yarn 30 15 2 10 10 5 $15/tonne 64
Knitted outwear 40 15 2 10 10 5 $20/kg 124
Men's suits 87.08 40 15 2 10 10 5 10 per cent./kg CIF value 89

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