§159.38. Rates for estimated duties.
19 C.F.R. § 159.38
For purposes of calculating estimated duties, the Center director shall use the rate or rates appearing to be applicable under the instructions in this subpart to the merchandise involved. When it is not yet known what certified rate or rates are applicable or no rate has been certified, the Center director shall take into account all the information in his possession and shall use the highest rate or combination of rates (i.e., the rate or combination of rates showing the highest amount of United States money), certified or uncertified as the case may be, which could be applicable.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1500, 1504, 1624. Subpart C also issued under 31 U.S.C. 5151. Subpart D also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1671 et seq. Subpart F also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1675c. Sections 159.4, 159.5, and 159.21 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1315; Section 159.6 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1321, 1505; Section 159.7 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1557; Section 159.22 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1507; Section 159.44 also issued under 15 U.S.C. 73, 74; Section 159.46 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1304; Section 159.55 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1558; Section 159.57 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1516.
Source
Source: T.D. 73-175, 38 FR 17482, July 2, 1973, unless otherwise noted.