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ARITICLE VII
On Permission to import Gold-Leaf as Bullion

Under the VIIIth Article of the Treaty, bullion may be
imported or exported free of charge. With reference to this clause,
the said Royal Commissioners, at the request of Mr. Parkes, agree
that foreign coins of every denomination, gold and silver in bars
or ingots, and gold-leaf, may be imported free; but manufactured
articles in gold and silver, plated ware, and diamonds or other
precious stones, must pay an import duty of 3 percent.

ARTICLE VIII
On the establishment of a Custom-House

The said Royal Commissioners, at the request of Mr. Parkes,
and in conformity with the intent of the VIIIth Article of the new
Treaty, agree to the immediate establishment of a Custom-House,
under the superintendence of a high Government functionary, for
the examination of all goods landed or shipped, and the receipt
of the import and export duties due thereon. They further agree
that the business of the Custom-House shall be conducted under
the regulations annexed to this Agreement.

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