Timex had requested duty - free treatment for many types of watches, covered by 58 different U.S. tariff classifications. The White House said Mr. Bush decided to grant duty - free status for 18 categories, but turned down such treatment for other types of watches " because of the potential for material injury to watch producers located in the U.S. and the Virgin Islands. "
Timex had requested duty-free treatment for many types of watches. The White House said Mr. Bush decided to grant duty-free status for 18 categories but turned down treatment for other types because of the potential for injury.