MOF-BUDGET Jun. 2016 | Page 384

Fiscal Measures | Fiscal Year 2016/2017 cont’d May 26, 2016 Annex D ITEM NO. [384] 2016/2017 DRAFT ESTIMATES OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURE DESCRIPTION EXISTING RATE PROPOSED RATE ENABLING LEGISLATION AGENCY RESPONSIBLE COMMENTS 18 Remove the duty on live shrimp used for bait 10% Free Tariff Act Customs Department 19 Remove the duty on dead fish and animals not fit for human consumption 35% Free Tariff Act Customs Department 20 Remove the duty on flour made from other than wheat, meslin and the like 35% Free Tariff Act Customs Department This amendment seeks to align the duty of all types of flour 21 Reduce the duty on maple sugar 30% Free Tariff Act Customs Department This amendment seeks to align the duty of all types of sugars 22 Reduction of duty on natural honey 35% free Tariff Act Customs Department 23 Reduction of duty on prepared turkey, ham beef chicken meat 40% 20% Tariff Act Customs Department 24 Reduction of duty on Macaroni, Spaghetti with meat and the like 30% 20% Tariff Act Customs Department 25 Reduction of duty on biscuits, waffles, cake and pastries 40% 30% Tariff Act Customs Department 26 Reduction of duty on prepared and preserved fruits and nuts 40% 30% Tariff Act Customs Department 27 Reduction of duty on prepared frozen dinners 30% 20% Tariff Act Customs Department 28 Reduction of duty on ice cream 40% 30% Tariff Act Customs Department 29 Reduction of duty on packaged prunes 35% 20% Tariff Act Customs Department 30 Reduction of duty on packaged raisins 25% 20% Tariff Act Customs Department 31 Reduce the excise tax on knitted or crocheted cardigans and pullovers 7% 5% Tariff Act Customs Department This amendment seek to align the Tourist Items. 32 Reduce the excise tax on porcelain and china table and kitchenware 7% 5% Tariff Act Customs Department This amendment seek to align the Tourist Items.