PRICE IN THE FOREIGN MARKETS OF IMPORTED WOOLS ENTERED FOR CONSUMPTION IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE GIVEN YEARS. a During the years 1884 to 1890, and in 1891, to include October 5, 1890, inclusive, the classification, according to value of classes 1 and 2, was 30 cents or less, and over 30 cents, per pound, respectively; in 1891, from October 6, 1890, there is, for classes 1 and 2, no subdivision of classes of wool according to value, but for class 3 the classification was 13 cents or less, and over 13 cents, per pound, respectively. NOTES.-Washed and scoured wools not included in the above table. The rates of duty on imports of raw wool during the above period were as follows: On wools of classes 1 and 2, if valued at 32 cents or less per pound 10 cents por pound and 11 per cent to include 1883, and 10 cents per pound after 1883; If valued over 32 cents per pound, 12 cents per pound and ten per cent to include 1883, and 12 cents per pound after 1883. On wools of class 3, if valued at 12 cents or less per pound, 3 cents per pound to include 1883, and 2 cents per pound after 1883; if valued over 12 cents per pound, 6 cents per pound to include 1883, and 5 cents per pound after 1883. The only exception from the above rates was in 1867 on combing wools, being on wools valued at 32 cents or less per pound, 10 cents per pound and 10 per cent; and on wools valued over 32 cents per ponnd, 12 cents and 22 per cent. A reduction of 10 per cent was provided for from the regular rates of duty in all classes of wool from August 1, 1872, to March 3, 1675. a The statistics for 1870 do not include the manufacture of hats. b States in which there were less than 3 establishments in operation during the census year, so that the individual establishments may not be disclosed. These establishments were distributed as follows: Colorado, 2; Florida, 1; Idaho, 1; Kansas, 7 (including 5 idle); Nebraska, 2 (including 1 idle); South Carolina, 1; South Dakota, 2; Washington, 1. |