Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires“agriculture” includes horticulture and silviculture; “entered”, in relation to goods imported or exported, means the registration (acceptance and official numbering) by the Comptroller or other proper officer of Customs of a declaration signed by or on behalf of the importer or exporter in the manner prescribed by the Customs Regulation Act together with the payment to the proper officer by the importer or the exporter of all rents and charges due to the Government in respect of the goods, and, in the case of dutiable goods (except on the entry for CAP. 49. 8 Custom and Excise Duties warehousing of goods), the payment by the importer or exporter to the proper officer of full duties due thereon, or else, where permitted, the deposit of a sum of money or giving of security for the duties, as provided by law; “goods” means all kinds of goods, wares, merchandise and other articles to which the provisions of any customs law may be “n.e.i.” means “not elsewhere included”; “p.c.” means per centum; “reputed pint” means any volume not less than 8 2/3 fluid ounces and not more than 13 1/2 fluid ounces; “reputed quart” means any volume not less than 20 fluid ounces and not more than 26 2/3 fluid ounces; “reputed split” means any volume not less than 5 fluid ounces and not more than 6 2/3 fluid ounces. Schedule I.