Rules of Origin Applicable to Imported Merchandise; Extension of Comments

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service

19 CFR Parts 4, 10, 12, 102, 134, and 177

RIN 1515-AB19

Rules of Origin Applicable to Imported Merchandise; Extension of

Comments

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: This document extends the period of time within which

interested members of the public may submit comments on proposed

amendments to the Customs Regulations setting forth uniform rules

governing the determination of the country of origin of imported

merchandise. Customs has been requested to extend the comment period to

allow additional time to prepare responsive comments. The comment

period is extended to July 5, 1994.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 5, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra L. Gethers, Office of

Regulations and Rulings (202-482-6980).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

On January 3, 1994, a document was published in the Federal

Register (59 FR 141) containing proposed amendments to the Customs

Regulations setting forth uniform rules governing the determination of

the country of origin of imported merchandise. The document solicited

public comments that were to be received on or before April 4, 1994.

Customs has been requested to extend the period of time for

comments in order to afford interested parties additional time to study

the proposed regulations and prepare responsive comment. In view of the

extensiveness and importance of the proposed regulations, Customs

believes that the request for an extension of time should be granted.

Accordingly, the period of time for the submission of comments is being

extended to July 5, 1994.

Dated: March 3, 1994.

Stuart P. Seidel,

Acting Director, Office of Regulations and Rulings.

[FR Doc. 94-5528 Filed 3-9-94; 8:45 am]

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