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France.
Tahiti Produce Under New Export Tax.
From Our Own Correspondent.
Papeete, June 15.
BY a decree published in the “Journal Officiel,” of June 1, the following ex port duties are now applicable to local produce: To Other To France. Countries.
Copra 10 f. per ton 50 f. per ton Pearl shell ... 90 f. per ton 150 f. per ton Vanilla 30 f. per 100 k. 50 f. per 100 k.
All other products are exempt from export duty, except phosphate rock, which comes under a special provision.
In order to secure the benefit of the preference, exporters of produce to France or the French colonies will be required to produce a certificate from the port of destination, affirming that the said produce has been entered there at for local consumption.