[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 93 (Tuesday, May 14, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 34518]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-11946]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Customs Service

[T.D. 02-26]


Tuna Fish--Tariff-Rate Quota

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

ACTION: Announcement of the quota quantity for tuna for Calendar Year 
2002.

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    The tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2002, on tuna classifiable 
under subheading 1604.14.20, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
States (HTSUS).

SUMMARY: Each year the tariff-rate quota for tuna fish described in 
subheading 1604.14.20, HTSUS, is based on the United States canned tuna 
production for the preceding calendar year. This document sets forth 
the quota for calendar year 2002.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The 2002 tariff-rate quota is applicable to tuna fish 
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period 
January 1, through December 31, 2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Chancey, Chief, Quota Branch, 
Textile Enforcement and Operations Division, Trade Programs, Office of 
Field Operations, U.S. Customs Service, Washington, DC 20229, (202) 
927-5399.
    Background: It has now been determined that 18,119,908 kilograms of 
tuna may be entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for 
consumption during the Calendar Year 2002, at the rate of 6 percent ad 
valorem under subheading 1604.14.20, HTSUS. Any such tuna which is 
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the 
current calendar year in excess of this quota will be dutiable at the 
rate of 12.5 percent ad valorem under subheading 1604.14.30 HTSUS.

    Dated: May 2, 2002.
Robert C. Bonner,
Commissioner.
[FR Doc. 02-11946 Filed 5-13-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4820-02-P