MOF-BUDGET Jun. 2016 | Page 387

Fiscal Measures | Fiscal Year 2016/2017 cont’d May 26, 2016 DESCRIPTION EXISTING RATE PROPOSED RATE ENABLING LEGISLATION AGENCY RESPONSIBLE COMMENTS 73 Reduction of duty on cast iron tubs 35% 25% Tariff Act Customs Department 74 Reduction of duty on plastic flooring 35% 25% Tariff Act Customs Department 75 Extend the Family Island Development Encouragement Act for one year. Family Island Development Encouragement Act expires June 30th 2016 Family Island Development Encouragement Act extended for one year to June 30th, 2017 Family Island Development Encouragement Act Ministry of Finance Amendment can be made by Order by the Minister 76 Extend the City of Nassau Revitalization Act for one year. City of Nassau City of Nassau Revitalization Act Revitalization Act expires June 30th extended for one year 2016 to June 30th 2017 City of Nassau Revitalization Act Ministry of Finance Amendment can be made by Order by the Minister 77 Reduce the environment levy on used tires. $5.00 per tire $3.00 per tire Customs Management Act /Regulations Customs Department In many cases the tires are purchased by the importer for less than $5.00 each 78 Increase the customs storage charges at Customs for vehicles. $30.00 per week $50.00 per week Port Authority Act Customs Department 79 Increase for the Customs 10 form (An amendment to the manifest). No fee 25% of the value of the good Customs Management Act /Regulations Customs Department 80 Introduce a fee for the Parcel List used by cargo ships. No fee A fee of 25% of the value of the good Customs Management Act /Regulations Customs Department This is to be paid by the shipping companies. This amendment seeks to limit the use of the parcel list. 81 Allow for a processing fee to be levied on the shipper if prohibited or restricted goods are found on-board their vessel. No fee $5,000 for each prohibited or restricted good Customs Management Act /Regulations Customs Department This is not considered a revenue measure, but done for security Annex D ITEM NO. [387] 2016/2017 DRAFT ESTIMATES OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURE