Notice2023-14344

Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2023 for Tuna Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)

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Published
July 7, 2023

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Abstract

Each year, the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), is calculated as a percentage of the tuna in airtight containers entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the preceding calendar year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2023.

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 129 (Friday, July 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 43368]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14344]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

[CBP Dec. 23-06]


Tuna Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2023 for Tuna 
Classifiable Under Subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
the United States (HTSUS)

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Announcement of the quota quantity for tuna in airtight 
containers for Calendar Year 2023.

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SUMMARY: Each year, the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in 
subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
(HTSUS), is calculated as a percentage of the tuna in airtight 
containers entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during 
the preceding calendar year. This document sets forth the tariff-rate 
quota for Calendar Year 2023.

DATES: The 2023 tariff-rate quota is applicable to tuna in airtight 
containers entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during 
the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia Peterson, Chief, Quota and 
Agricultural Branch, Interagency Collaboration Division, Trade Policy 
and Programs, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Washington, DC 20229-1155, at (202) 384-8905 or by email at 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c48c9595918b908584a7a6b4eaa0acb7eaa3abb2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f3bba2a2a6bca7b2b3909183dd979b80dd949c85">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    It has been determined that 13,377,875 kilograms of tuna in 
airtight containers may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for 
consumption during Calendar Year 2023, at the rate of 6.0 percent ad 
valorem, under subheading 1604.14.22, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
United States (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: June 30, 2023.
AnnMarie R. Highsmith,
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade.
[FR Doc. 2023-14344 Filed 7-6-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P


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