17 FEBRUARY
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
327
Tariff Notice No. 1972/16—Applications for Approval—continued
| Appn | Tariff Item | Goods | B.P. | MFN. | Gen. | Part II Ref. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No. | | | | | | |
| 120 | 84.21.009 | Jetmaster high pressure cleaning equipment, 900–1000 P.S.I. output | Free | 20% | 25% | 10.2 |
| 288 | 84.22.039 | Eight-Fourmer hay bale handling systems | Free | Free | Free | 10.3 |
| 313 | 84.30.014 | Urshel model CC slicer for potato chips | Free | 20% | 25% | 10.2 |
| 279 | 84.40.159 | Conditioning machine for steaming, air drying and pressing garments being a Novakust steam setting press | Free | 20% | 25% | 10.2 |
| 274 | 84.59.102 | 1,000 ton hydraulic baling press for paper pulp | Free | 20% | 25% | 10.2 |
| 50 | 84.65.009 | Wheels including tyres and tubes imported therewith (but not including tyres and tubes of specific sizes made in New Zealand), when declared by a manufacturer for use by him only in the manufacture or repair of agricultural machinery or springless farm wagons and trailers | 25% | .. | 25% | 10.8 |
| 290 | 85.22.209 | Curastat static eliminators | Free | 15% | 25% | 10.1 |
| 16544 | 94.04.039 | Mattress and cushion sets for operating tables; composed of 2 inch (5 cm) plastic foam covered with anti static sheet. Both plain and corrugated surfaces | Free | 20% | 25% | 10.2 |
*or such lower rate of duty as the Minister may in any case direct
Any person wishing to lodge an objection to the granting of these applications should do so in writing on or before 9 March 1972. Submissions should include a reference to the application number, Tariff item, and description of goods concerned, be addressed to the Comptroller of Customs, Private Bag, Wellington, and supported by information as to:
(a) The range of equivalent goods manufactured locally;
(b) The proportion of New Zealand and imported material used in manufacture;
(c) Present and potential output; and
(d) Details of factory cost in terms of materials, labour, overhead, etc.
Dated at Wellington this 17th day of February 1972.
J. A. KEAN, Comptroller of Customs.
Tariff and Development Board Notice No. 253—New Zealand - Australia Free Trade Agreement—Addition to Schedule A—Frames with Clasps for Handbags and the Like (Tariff Items 83.09.001, 83.09.002, 83.09.008 and 83.09.009)

1. At the request of the Minister of Overseas Trade, the Tariff and Development Board proposes to inquire into and report upon the question whether goods listed in the Schedule to this notice should be added to Schedule A of the New Zealand - Australia Free Trade Agreement.
2. The Board will, in accordance with its normal procedures, conduct a public hearing in the Board Room, First Floor, Law Society Building, 26 Waring Taylor Street, Wellington, on Wednesday, 26 April 1972, commencing at 10.30 a.m.
3. Any person who intends to tender evidence should lodge 14 copies of a typewritten statement of the evidence, to be presented under oath at the public hearing at the Board’s office no later than Thursday, 6 April 1972. To assist in the preparation of this evidence the Board has prepared an outline of the information required for consideration of representations regarding additions to Schedule A of the New Zealand - Australia Free Trade Agreement. Copies of this outline may be obtained from the Board’s office.
   Dated at Wellington this 15th day of February 1972.
   C. H. S. RODDEN, Secretary, Tariff and Development Board.
   P.O. Box 5070, Wellington.
   SCHEDULE
   Rates of Duty
   BP MFN GEN
   Number Description
   83.09 Clasps, frames with clasps for handbags and the like, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets, and the like, of base metal, of a kind commonly used for clothing, travel goods, handbags, or other textile or leather goods; tubular rivets and bifurcated rivets, of base metal:
   Frames with clasps for handbags and the like:
   83.09.001 Frames measuring not more than 8 in. in width between the hinges .. .. .. 30% or .. 60% or
   each 8c .. 8c plus 30%
   83.09.002
   83.09.008 Other .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 30% or .. 60% or
   each 25c .. 25c plus 30%
   83.09.009
   *Where alternative rates are shown the rate chargeable is that which returns the higher duty.