98-9530. Tariff Classification of Drilled Softwood Lumber

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 69 (Friday, April 10, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 17927]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-9530]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service


Tariff Classification of Drilled Softwood Lumber

AGENCY: U.S. Customs Service, Department of Treasury.

ACTION: General notice.

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SUMMARY: On October 27, 1997, Customs published a Federal Register 
document soliciting comments regarding the commercial uses of wood 
studs with drilled holes. Based on the comments received, it has been 
decided to proceed, pursuant to section 625(c)(1), Tariff Act of 1930 
(19 U.S.C. 1625(c)(1)), with a notice advising interested parties that 
Customs proposes to revoke the ruling that was the subject of that 
solicitation of comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Josephine Baiamonte, Textile 
Classification Branch, [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    On October 27, 1997, Customs published a Federal Register document 
(62 FR 55667) soliciting comments regarding the commercial uses of wood 
studs with drilled holes. Based on the comments received, it has been 
decided to proceed, pursuant to section 625(c)(1), Tariff Act of 1930 
(19 U.S.C. 1625(c)(1)), as amended by section 623 of Title VI (Customs 
Modernization) of the North American Free Trade Agreement 
Implementation Act (Pub. L. 103-182, 107 Stat. 2057), with a notice 
advising interested parties that Customs proposes to revoke the ruling 
that was the subject of that solicitation of comments. Comments on the 
proposed action will be entertained during the 30 day period following 
publication of the notice of proposed action in the Customs Bulletin 
pursuant to section 625(c)(1).
Douglas M. Browning,
Acting Commissioner of Customs.

    Approved: April 6, 1998.
John P. Simpson,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 98-9530 Filed 4-9-98; 8:45 am]
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