asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if there is a customs duty of 9d. per article on ballpoint pens imported into this country; if so, if he is aware that this is equivalent to an ad valorem duty of 750 per cent. on the cheaper type of pen; and if he will take steps to remove or reduce the duty.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Import Duty on Ballpoint Pens.
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There is a customs duty of 9d. (full) 6d. (preference—United Kingdom and Canada) the article, on ballpoint pens. The duty protects home production of the articles in question and it is not proposed to remove or reduce it.