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I have determined that an increase in the prevailing rate of duty on pianos, except grand pianos, provided for in TSUS item 725.02, to a rate of duty of 13.5 percent ad valorem as hereinafter proclaimed is necessary to prevent serious injury to the piano industry.

Context

Proclamation 3964—Modification of Trade Agreement Concession and Adjustment of Duty on Certain Pianos

02/20/1970

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