Notices. Announcement of the quota quantity of tuna in airtight containers for Calendar Year 2012

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BILLING CODE 9111-14-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Tuna—Tariff-Rate Quota; the Tariff-Rate Quota for Calendar Year 2012 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 of tuna in airtight containers for Calendar Year 2012. SUMMARY: Each year, the tariff-rate quota for tuna described in subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS, is based on the apparent United States consumption of tuna in airtight containers during the preceding Calendar Year.

This document sets forth the tariff-rate quota for Calendar Year 2012. DATES: *Effective Dates:* The 2012 tariff-rate quota is applicable to tuna fish entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period January 1, through December 31, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Headquarters Quota Branch, Textile/Apparel Policy and Programs Division, Trade Policy and Programs, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229,

(202)863-6560. Background It has been determined that 17,270,370 kilograms of tuna in airtight containers may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the Calendar Year 2012, at the rate of 6 percent *ad valorem* under subheading 1604.14.22, HTSUS. Any such tuna which is entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the current calendar year in excess of this quota will be dutiable at the rate of 12.5 percent *ad valorem* under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: April 11, 2012. Allen Gina, Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade. [FR Doc. 2012-9131 Filed 4-16-12; 8:45 am]