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§ 1625. Interpretive rulings and decisions; public information
(a) Publication
(b) Appeals
(c) Modification and revocation
A proposed interpretive ruling or decision which would—
(1) modify (other than to correct a clerical error) or revoke a prior interpretive ruling or decision which has been in effect for at least 60 days; or
(2) have the effect of modifying the treatment previously accorded by the Customs Service to substantially identical transactions;
shall be published in the Customs Bulletin. The Secretary shall give interested parties an opportunity to submit, during not less than the 30-day period after the date of such publication, comments on the correctness of the proposed ruling or decision. After consideration of any comments received, the Secretary shall publish a final ruling or decision in the Customs Bulletin within 30 days after the closing of the comment period. The final ruling or decision shall become effective 60 days after the date of its publication.
(d) Publication of customs decisions that limit court decisions
(e) Public information
(June 17, 1930, ch. 497, title IV, § 625, as added Pub. L. 95–410, title I, § 112, Oct. 3, 1978, 92 Stat. 898; amended Pub. L. 103–182, title VI, § 623, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2186; Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(e)(14), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3531.)