A dictionary, practical, theoretical and historical of commerce and commercial navigation (1880) (14595231057)

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Title: A dictionary, practical, theoretical and historical of commerce and commercial navigation
Year: 1880 (1880s)
Authors: McCulloch, J. R. (John Ramsay), 1789-1864
Subjects: McCullock, John Ramsay Commerce
Publisher: London, Longmans
Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto

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4 oura, ft PORT OF D A N T Z I Geographical/ Miles London , Longmans & Co DAMAGED GOODS DANTZIC -1-S7 D DAMAGED GOODS. In the language ofthe Customs, goods, subject to duties, that havereceived some injury either in the voyage homeor in the bonded warehouses. It is enacted by the 16 & 17 Vict. c. 107 thatno claim for any abatement of duty in respectof any goods imported into the United Kingdomshall be allowed on account of damage unless suchclaim be made on the first examination thereof,and in such form and manner as the Commissionersof Customs shall direct, nor unless it be proved to the satisfaction of the Commissioners of Customs ortheir officers that such damage was sustainedafter such goods had been shipped in the importingship, and before the landing thereof in the UnitedKingdom; and all goods derelict, jetsam, flotsam, jand wreck brought or coming into the United ;Kingdom, and all droits of admiralty sold in theUnited Kingdom, shall at all times be subject to the same dut

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