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Richard Nixon: I have determined that an increase in the prevailing rate of duty on pianos, except grand pianos, provided for in TSUS…

On the recordFebruary 20, 1970
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.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

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

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