Customs and Inland Revenue Act, 1872

Duty on chicory.

5. In lieu of the duty of excise now chargeable on the articles under-mentioned, the following duty of excise shall be charged thereon :

All chicory grown in the United Kingdom :

For every hundredweight thereof, raw or kiln dried, the duty of twelve shillings and one penny, and so in proportion for any greater or less quantity than a hundredweight.

And all the provisions contained in any Act relating to excise duties, and in force at the time of the passing of this Act, shall, so far as the same are applicable, have full force and effect with respect to the duty of excise granted by this Act.