INTRODUCTION. 



feathers, whereas it should be included under the head 

 of bed feathers or down, being used for stuffing quilts 

 and muffs. Bird-skins are described as fur-skins. 



In Germany all raw or dressed furs are imported 

 free. 



In France all raw furs are free, but dressed and dyed 

 skins are subject to a duty of seven francs per kilo, 

 according to tariff; except China Goat-rugs, fur hats, 

 bluebacks, white coats, etc., which are free. 



The United States admit all raw furs and skins free, 

 except from certain districts, but impose a duty of 

 20 per cent, on dressed skins, and 35 per cent, on 

 manufactured. 



Canada also imposes a duty of 15 per cent, on dressed 

 furs, and 25 per cent, on manufactured furs. 



Australia, except Victoria, also imposes a duty. 



The duties on fur-skins in England was as follows : 



REDUCTION OP DUTY, 1842. 



CLASS IX. SKINS AND FOBS. 

 Skins, Furs, Pelts, and Tails, viz : 



