[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 19, Volume 2]

[Revised as of April 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 19CFR159.38]



[Page 234]

 

                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES

 

   CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 

        HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 159_LIQUIDATION OF DUTIES--Table of Contents

 

                Subpart C_Conversion of Foreign Currency

 

Sec.  159.38  Rates for estimated duties.



    For purposes of calculating estimated duties, the port 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 port 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.