English Translation

18a -4 that it is not possible to counter the customs border between the Protectorate and the German Reich, nor the tariff protection based on the customs tariff to date, with regard to the serious economic consequences, which would intervene so deeply that the economy of the Protectora- d a r ces Protectorate by the decree of the leader and Chancellor of the Reich of l6. In the second - special - part, the situation of the various tariff headings is discussed from the point of view of the customs protection required for the economy of the Protectorate. The result of these concrete studies gives a clear picture of the difficulties and obstacles which stand in the way of the planned harmonization of customs duties. The memorandum is appended in ten copies. I have the honour to submit to your Excellency the request to work to ensure that the matter of formal and legal unification of the customs procedure is examined in depth and discussed by the relevant factors with the representatives of the Protectorate Government. NobI ask your Excellency to approve Your Excellencies. D B0