NEW ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ADVISORY COUNCIL (ALAC) LEVIES
On 22 June, the Ministry of Health advised the Customs Service that new rates of ALAC levies on alcoholic beverages had been set. The new rates, which will take effect from 1 July 2004, are detailed below:
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Beer |
1.17 cents per litre plus GST |
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Spirits greater than 23% alcohol by volume |
38.51 cents per litre of alcohol plus GST |
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Spirits up to 23% alcohol by volume |
7.06 cents per litre plus GST |
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Fortified wine |
7.06 cents per litre plus GST |
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Unfortified wine |
4.32 cents per litre plus GST |
The new rates will apply to all beverages imported or removed from a Customs controlled area on or after 1 July 2004.
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