TARIFFS-Continued. IMPORTS. Tariff of importation into the island of Cuba. Tariff of importation into the island of Porto All productions, natural or industrial, of Spain, imported direct into Cuba, under the Spanish flag, pay, without distinction, 7.14 per cent. on the fixed value specified in the column of the tariff, except fine jewelry, which pays 2.59 per cent. The basis of the foregoing tariff of importation into Cuba is the published tariff of 1835. To the per centage in the columns of that tariff is added the increase of one-seventh, as by the decree of August, 1838, and the half per cent. imposed on the 1st December, 1811-making the actual tariff in operation at the present time. In addition to the duties specified in the columns, one per cent. "balanza" is collected on the amount of duty on all imports, except Spanish flour and cordage. Wines and spirits of all kinds pay 50 cents per pipe, 25 cents per half pipe, and 12 cents each dozen bottles, additional. All productions, natural and industrial, of Spain, imported under the national flag from Spain direct, or from the island of Cuba, pay six per cent. on the fixed value specified in the columns of the tariff, except fine jewelry, which pays two per cent. The tariff for Porto Rico, used in the foregoing statement, is that of 1836. No advices of any change have since been received by the Department. One per cent. "balanza" and one half per cent. "consulado" duties are collected in addition to the, duty specified in the columns of the tariff. APPENDIX TO No. 3. TARIFF OF IMPORTATION INTO SPAIN FROM AMERICA. Denomination of merchandise the pro duce of and from America. Spirits from sugar cane, from Spanish possessions Same from countries formerly Spanish 44 gallons 44 gallons 101 lbs. 12 oz. 2.00 75 00 Do 2-3 Do 2-3 Do 1-2 101 lbs. 12 oz. 75 00 101 lbs. 12 oz. 75 00 ÅÅÅ ÅÅ Å £Å ÅÅ ÅÅ ÅÅ ÅÅ Å ÅÅ Å Å Å ÅÅ Å ÅÅ 1 lb. 4 drs. 15 4 Do 2-3 All articles the produce, natural or industrial, of the Spanish possessions in America, and imported direct therefrom, not specified in the "tariff of importation from America," pay 2 per cent. under the national flag, and 4 per cent. under a foreign, upon the value affixed to such articles in the tariff of general importation." No other articles, the produce of those countries formerly Spanish possessions in America, are admitted with special duties, except such as are designated in the foregoing tariff; all other being subject to the duties prescribed by the tariff of general importation.' 1 00 5 6 00 12 Do 6 25 3 Do ÅÅ Å ÅÅ Å Å ÅÅ ÅÅÅ Å ÅÅÅÅÅÅ 1.2 Do Do respective flags. |