[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 15, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-3491]


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[Federal Register: February 15, 1994]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Customs Service

 

Tariff Classification of Camera Lenses Imported in Same Shipment 
With Camera Bodies

AGENCY: U.S. Customs Service, Treasury.

ACTION: Extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: This notice extends the period of time within which interested 
members of the public may submit comments concerning the proposed 
change of position regarding the classification of different sized 
camera lenses imported in the same shipment with an equal number of 
35mm camera bodies under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States (HTSUS). The comment period is being extended another 30 days.

DATES: Comments are requested on or before March 7, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments (preferably in triplicate) may be addressed to the 
Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs Service, Franklin Court, 1301 
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20229 and inspected at 
Franklin Court, 1099 14th Street, NW., suite 4000, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David W. Spence, Office of Regulations 
and Rulings (202) 482-7030.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A document was published in the Federal 
Register (58 FR 64423) on December 7, 1993, proposing to change the 
position of the Customs Service regarding the classification of 
different sized camera lenses imported in the same shipment with an 
equal number of 35mm camera bodies under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 
of the United States (HTSUS). Customs solicited comments on the 
proposal and comments were due on February 7, 1994.
    Customs has received a request to extend the comment period so that 
adequate time is allowed to properly address this issue which could 
have a serious economic impact on the camera and lens buying public. 
The request is granted. The comment period is extended 30 days.
    All comments submitted will be available for public inspection in 
accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), 
Sec. 1.4, Treasury Department Regulations (31 CFR 1.4), and 
Sec. 103.11(b), Customs Regulations (19 CFR 103.11(b)), between 9 a.m. 
and 4:30 p.m. on normal business days, at the address stated above.

    Dated: February 8, 1994.
Harvey B. Fox,
Director, Office of Regulations & Rulings.
[FR Doc. 94-3491 Filed 2-14-94; 8:45 am]
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