Tariff Classification of Drilled Softwood Lumber

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, (202) 927-2394.

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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