Tonnage and poundage
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tonnage-and-poundage-323-18142015
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Tonnage and poundage
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Tonnage and poundage were English duties and taxes first levied in Edward II's reign on every tun (cask) of imported wine, which came mostly from Spain and Portugal, and on every pound weight of merchandise exported or imported. Traditionally tonnage and poundage was granted by Parliament to the king for life, but this practice did not continue into the reign of Charles I. Tonnage and poundage were swept away by the Customs and Excise Act 1787.
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English import and export duties
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonnage_and_poundage
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2024-02-02T15:02:28Z
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