The Sugar Act semplified version from I to XX

What was the purpose of the Sugar Act proposed by the government?

To generate revenue for the kingdom and improve trade with its colonies.

What items were taxed under the Sugar Act?

Sugar, indigo, coffee, wine, silk, and linen.

What was the tax rate for white or clayed sugar under the Sugar Act?

One pound and two shillings for every 100 pounds imported.

What is the tax on indigo according to the Sugar Act?

Six pence per pound of indigo imported.

What tax applies to coffee imported from outside Great Britain?

Two pounds, nineteen shillings, and nine pence for every 100 pounds.

What are the tax rates for different types of wine under the Sugar Act?

Seven pounds per ton for Madeira and eleven shillings per ton for Portuguese, Spanish, or other wines (except French).

What tax is imposed on foreign linen cloth like Cambrick and French lawn?

Three shillings per piece.

What new tax was imposed on coffee and pimento from British colonies starting September 29, 1764?

7 shillings per 100 pounds for coffee and 1/2 penny per pound for allspice.

What change was made to the tax on molasses and syrups starting September 29, 1764?

A new tax of three pence per gallon was introduced.

How will the taxes on imported foreign goods be collected according to the Sugar Act?

Using the same methods outlined in the 1733 law.

If a wine importer refuses to pay taxes, what can the customs officer do?

Seize the wine and sell it at a public auction.

What happens if the auction money doesn't cover the taxes and fees on seized wine?

The wine must be destroyed, and the empty containers will be returned to the importer.

What specific requirements were set for calico and other fabrics under the Sugar Act?

Calico must be no longer than 10 yards if it's 1.25 yards wide or narrower, and 6 yards if wider; cambric and French lawn must be 13 ells long.

What happens to the taxes collected from the Sugar Act starting September 29, 1764?

They will be deposited into a special fund to cover expenses related to defending the colonies.

What refund do exporters get when sending wine (except French) to American colonies?

Refund of most taxes paid on the imported wine, excluding one specific tax added last year.

What must exporters of wine promise to do when exporting to American colonies?

Promise to send the wine only to American colonies and provide a bond worth three times the tax refund amount.

What is the consequence for exporting goods to places outside American colonies according to the Sugar Act?

Exporters must swear that the goods will not be landed in Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, or any American colony.

What rule was established regarding rum and spirits entering British colonies after September 29, 1764?

Only rum and spirits made in British-controlled colonies can be imported.

What is required for shipping sugar, rum, molasses, and syrup from British colonies?

Shippers must swear to a justice of the peace about the goods' origins and provide documentation to the customs officer.