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June 30, 1997
No. TR-10
Congressman Philip M. Crane (R-IL), Chairman, Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means, today announced that the Subcommittee is requesting written public comments for the record from all parties interested in technical corrections to recent trade legislation and miscellaneous duty suspension proposals.
BACKGROUND:
During the 104th Congress, a number of technical amendments were proposed to facilitate the implementation of the major trade legislation passed during the 103rd Congress, including the North American Free Trade Agreements Implementation Act [P.L. 103-182] and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act [P.L. 103-465]. As a result of consideration of these proposals and miscellaneous tariff measures, Congress passed the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1996 [P.L. 104-295], which was signed into law by the President on October 11, 1996.
As part of the ongoing process of identifying technical changes to improve the efficiency of the trade laws, several proposals have been submitted to the Subcommittee by the Administration and the business community for possible consideration in future legislation. In addition, Members have introduced legislation to provide temporary suspension of duty or duty-free treatment for specific products. Chairman Crane is requesting submission of written comments on these proposed changes to U.S. trade law.
PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS CORRECTIONS:
1. Amend 19 U.S.C. 1515(a) to provide that within 30 days from the date an application for further review is filed, the appropriate customs officer shall allow or deny the application and, if allowed, forward the protest to the customs officer who will be conducting the further review.
2. Require the Commissioner of Customs to provide no less than 30 days public notice for changes in regulations, except to avoid excessive costs or to meet emergency requirements of the Customs Service.
3. Section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313) was amended by the North American Free Trade Agreements (NAFTA) Implementation Act [P.L. 103-182] to provide special accounting and attribution rules for drawback on petroleum products. The provision was to allow the petroleum industry to account for selected petroleum products on a quantitative basis, relieving Customs and industry from the problem of "tracking molecules" for the attribution of drawback. However, Customs current interpretation of 19 U.S.C. (p)(2)(a)(iv) relating to substitution drawback for finished petroleum derivatives requires companies to track delivery of the actual imported petroleum in possession of the exporter, in effect requiring the tracing of molecules. The proposed amendment would clarify the original intention of the Customs Modernization Act that selected petroleum products should be tracked on a quantitative basis for purposes of substitution drawback.
4. Section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313) was amended by the North American Free Trade Agreements Implementation Act [P.L. 103-182] to insert a new subsection (q) allowing drawback on packaging materials, where the packaging is "used" by filling prior to exportation. Customs interprets "use" by filling to be limited to the manufacturer of the packaging material and that filling may not be performed by another company. Customs proposes to reverse or modify Headquarters ruling 225658 of January 17, 1995, allowing such treatment. This proposed provision would amend section 313(q) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(q)) by inserting a new section for drawback eligible packing material filled prior to exportation. The proposed provision would provide that packaging materials produced in the United States, which are used by the manufacturer or any other person for articles which are exported or destroyed shall be eligible for a drawback refund of 99 percent of any duty, tax, or fee imposed on the importation of materials used to manufacture the packing materials. The proposed amendment would provide that U.S.-produced packaging material may be "used" by the manufacturer or any other person and, thus, will remain eligible for drawback payment.
5. Amend section 411 et seq. of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.) relating to the National Customs Automation Program to require Customs to establish and implement the means by which foreign-trade zone admission data can be electronically filed.
6. Amend section 491(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1491(a)) to extend the retention period for International Travel Merchandise (ITM) held at Customs-approved storage rooms (CASR) to five years, identical to the period for all classes of Customs-approved bonded warehouses. ITM consists of in-flight merchandise sold on board international air carriers after departure from U.S. Customs territory. Presently, ITM is imported to the United States under bond and is moved to centralized, Customs-approved bonded warehouses. The merchandise is further distributed to CASRs near the airports where it is stored, manipulated, and exported under Customs' supervision. The CASRs are regulated as if the merchandise were being held "on dock" awaiting exportation. Prior to the Customs Modernization Act, ITM had been held at the CASRs in 90-day increments for up to one year. However, Customs believes that, under the terms of a revision provided in the Customs Modernization Act relating to unclaimed merchandise in General Order warehouses, the maximum period may now be six months. The proposed revision would extend the retention period to five years and extend to CASRs the same treatment which is given to Customs-approved bonded warehouses.
7. Section 431 of the Tariff Act of 1930 outlines the requirements, form, and content of manifest information which must be publicly disclosed. Section 431(c) outlines the requirements for public disclosure of manifest information. On July 2, 1996, the President signed the Anticounterfeiting and Consumer Protection Act of 1996 [P.L. 104-153], which amended section 431(c)(1) to require public disclosure of vessel and aircraft manifest information, as well as additional requirements as to the content of such information. On October 11, 1996, the President signed into law the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1996 [P.L. 104-295], which amended section 431(c)(1) to require public disclosure of vessel manifest information only, and makes no additions to the law regarding the content of such information. Given the potentially conflicting interpretations of these laws, legislation may be needed to clarify that the language contained in the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1996 reflects Congressional intent.
8. Amend section 505(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1505(c)) to clarify that Customs must refund interest payable on refunds of duty arising from NAFTA claims under 19 U.S.C. 1520(c) for the full period from the date of payment to the Government to the date of liquidation or reliquidation. Under current law, Customs is required to refund interest only for the period from the date of filing the claim to the date of reliquidation.
9. Amend section 520(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1520(d)), relating to goods qualifying under NAFTA rules of origin, to clarify that merchandise processing fees (MPFs) may be refunded along with excess duties if NAFTA-eligibility is proven. Under the NAFTA Implementation Act [P.L. 103-182], MPFs are not imposed on goods originating in NAFTA countries. To claim a NAFTA preference, an importer must provide a valid certificate of origin. In practice, certificates of origin are not always available at the time of importation. Importers often pay duties and the MPF on a good they know is NAFTA-eligible, with the expectation that the MPF will be refunded later as an excess duty when NAFTA-eligibility is proven. Customs has taken the position that MPFs are not refundable excess duties under 19 U.S.C. 1520(d).
10. Amend section 514(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514(a)) to ensure that if an importer is entitled to a NAFTA preference, there is a method for obtaining a refund of the duties paid at the time of entry. It is a violation of law for an importer to claim a NAFTA preference before receiving a valid certificate of origin issued by the exporter. Many importers do not have a certificate of origin at the time goods are entered, and subsequently file post-entry claims when a valid certificate of origin is received. If the entry is liquidated before receiving a certificate of origin, importers generally protest the liquidation under 19 U.S.C. 1514. This action prevents the liquidation from becoming final before the valid NAFTA-eligibility claim is made. Customs position is that protests under 19 U.S.C. 1514 are inapplicable to NAFTA claims, that such claims must be filed under 19 U.S.C. 1520(d) within one year from the date of entry. The provision would clarify that importers may use the protest procedure under 19 U.S.C. 1514 to claim the NAFTA preference.
11. Amend 19 U.S.C. 2083 and 19 U.S.C. 2071 to eliminate the requirement that Customs provide Congress with three annual reports: (1) the Violation Estimates Report, which contains estimates on the number and extent of violations of trade, customs and illegal drug control laws, and the relative incidence of violations estimated among the various ports of entries; (2) the Enforcement Strategy Report, which outlines a nationally uniform enforcement strategy for dealing with violations 90 days after the Violation Estimates Report; and (3) the Merchandise Damaged Statistics, which provides statistics on the incidence, nature, and extent of damage to merchandise resulting from Customs examinations.
DUTY SUSPENSION AND DUTY-FREE ENTRY BILLS:
1. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) by inserting a new heading 9902.32.22 for the chemical 3-acetyloxy)-2-methyl-Benzoic acid (CAS No. 168899-58-9)(provided for in subheading 2916.39.75) used in the production of anti-HIV/anti-AIDS drugs, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2048)
2. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.16 for the chemical (S)-N--[[5-[2-(2-amino-4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1H-pyrimido[5,4-b][1,4]thiazin-6-yl)ethyl]-2-thianyl]carbonyl-L-glutamic acid diethyl ester (CAS No. 177575-19-8)(provided for in subheading 2930.90.90) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2041)
3. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.20 for the chemical 2-amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4(1H)-Quinazolinone (CAS No. 147149-89-1)(provided for in subheading 2921.51.50) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2046)
4. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.21 for the chemical 2-amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)4(1H)-Quinazolinone (CAS No. 147149-76-6)(provided for in subheading 2921.51.50) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2045)
5. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.20 for 2-Amino-5-Nitrothiazole (CAS No. 121-66-4)(provided for in subheading 2934.10.90.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1926)
6. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.32 for Benzenesulfonic acid, 2-amino-5-nitro-, monosodium salt (CAS No. 30693-53-9)(provided for in subheading 2921.42.90.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1933)
7. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.34 for Benzenesulfonic acid, 2-amino-5-nitro-, monoammonium salt (CAS No. 4346-51-4)(provided for in subheading 2921.42.90.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1930)
8. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.36 for Benzenesulfonic acid, 2-amino-5-nitro, (CAS No. 96-75-3)(provided for in subheading 2921.42.90.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1934)
9. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.38 for Benzenesulfonic acid, 3- (4,5,-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)- (CAS No. 119-17-5)(provided for in subheading 2933.19.43.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1935)
10. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.44 for Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis [5-nitro- (CAS No. 128-42-7)(provided for in subheading 2904.90.35.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1938)
11. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.48 for Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-3-nitro (CAS No. 121-18-6)(provided for in subheading 2904.90.47.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1919)
12. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.50 for Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-3-nitro-, potassium salt (CAS No. 6671-49-4)(provided for in subheading 2904.90.47.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1920)
13. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.52 for Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-3-nitro-, sodium salt (CAS No. 17691-19-9)(provided for in subheading 2904.90.40.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1922)
14. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.54 for Benzenesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-5-nitro (CAS No. 121-03-9)(provided for in subheading 2904.90.20.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1923)
15. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.22 for 6-Bromo-2,4,Dinitroaniline (CAS No. 1817-73-8)(provided for in subheading 2921.42.90.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1927)
16. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.34.02 for Caprolactam blocked methylene-bis-(4-phnylisocyanate)(CAS No. 54112-23-1)(provided for in subheading 3402.90.30) as temporarily duty free. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new subheading 9902.38.24 for N,N,N1,N1-tetrakis (2-hydroxyethyl)-heaxane diamide (referred to as Beta Hydroxyalkylamide)(CAS No. 6334-25-4)(provided for in subheading 3824.90.90) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1677)
17. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.17 for the chemical 4-Chloropyridine hydrochloride (CAS No. 7379-35-3) (provided for in heading 2933.90.82) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2042)
18. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.14 for carbamic acid (U-9069) [3-((dimethylsomino) carbonyl)-2-pyridinyl sulfonyl]-phenyl ester (CAS No. 112-006-94-7) (provided for in heading 2935.00.75) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1606)
19. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.31.12 for 3-ethoxycarbonyl-aminophenyl carbanilate (referred to as desmedipham)(CAS No. 13684-56-5)(provided for in subheading 2924.29.41) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2060)
20. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.24 for 3(Diethylamino) Propylamine (CAS No. 104-78-9)(provided for in subheading 2921.29.00.55) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1928)
21. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.23 for the chemical [S-(R*,R*)]-2,3-dihydroxy-Butanedioic acid (CAS No. 147-71-7)(provided for in subheading 2918.19.90) used in the production of anti-HIV/anti-AIDS drugs, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2047)
22. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.19 for the chemical (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-thiomorphiline carboxylic acid (CAS No. 84915-43-5)(provided for in heading 2921.30.50) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2044)
23. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.90 for Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone (CAS No. 20018-09-1)(provided for in heading 2930.90.10) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1548)
24. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.26 for 3(Dimethylamino) Propylamine (CAS No. 109-55-7)(provided for in subheading 2921.29.00.55) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1929)
25. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.31.12 for 2-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranyl methanesulfonate (referred to as ethofumesate)(CAS No. 26255-79-6)(provided for in subheadings 2932.99.08 and 3808.30.15) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2059)
26. Amend General Note 16 of the HTS to allow duty-free entry of an additional quantity of green peanuts that are the product of Mexico. General Note 16 of the HTS outlines exemptions to the application of General Note 1, which states generally that all goods provided for in the HTS are subject to duty. The bill would amend General Note 16 to increase by 453,597 kilograms the quantity of peanuts in immature form entered from January 1 to April 30 for consumption as boiled peanuts that are qualifying goods under subheading 9906.12.01, which outlines goods from Mexico covered under General Note 12 of the HTS (General Notes of interpretation for NAFTA). (H.R. 1907)
27. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.54.03 for high tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon (provided for in subheading 5403.10.30) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1954)
28. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.64.04 for skating boots for use in the manufacture of in-line roller skates (provided for in subheading 6404.11.90) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1882)
29. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new subheading under heading 9902.30 for 2-4-dichlon-5-hydrozyhydrazine hydrochloride (referred to as KN001)(CAS No. 189-573-21-5)(provided for in subheading 2928.00.25.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1897)
30. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.79 for calendaring or other rolling machines for rubber (provided for in subheadings 8420.10.90, 8420.91.90, or 8420.99.90) and material holding devices or similar attachments thereto, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1945)
Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.81 for shearing machines used to cut metallic tissue capable of a straight cut of 5 m or more (provided for in subheading 8462.31.00). (H.R. 1945)
Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.83 for machine tools for working wire of iron or steel for use in products provided for in subheading 4011.20.10 (provided for in subheading 8463.30.00). (H.R. 1945)
Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.85 for extruders of a type used for processing rubber (provided for in subheading 8477.20.00 or 8477.90.80). (H.R. 1945)
Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.87 for machinery for molding, retreading, or otherwise forming uncured, unvulcanized rubber for use in processing rubber products provided for in subheading 4011.22.10 (provided for in subheading 8477.51.00 or 8477.90.80). (H.R. 1945)
Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.89 for sector mold press machines used for curing or vulcanizing rubber (provided for in subheading 8477.90.80). (H.R. 1945)
Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.91 for sawing machines for working cured, vulcanized rubber described in heading 4011 (provided for in subheading 8465.91.00). (H.R. 1945)
31. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.18 for a chemical 3-Mercapto-D-valine (CAS No. 52-67-5)(provided for in subheading 2927.49.40) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2043)
32. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.14 for 1,3-Napthalenedisulfonic acid, 6-amino- (CAS No. 118-33-2)(provided for in subheading 2921.45.90.90) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1921)
33. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.16 for 1,3-Napthalenedisulfonic acid, 6-amino-,disodium salt (CAS No. 50976-35-7)(provided for in subheading 2921.45.90.90) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1924)
34. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.30 for 2-Napthalenesulfonic acid, 7-(acetylamino)-4-hydroxy-, monosodium salt (CAS No. 42360-29-2)(provided for in subheading 2924.29.70.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1932)
35. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.40 for 2,7-napthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-(benzoylamino)-5-hydroxy-, (CAS No. 117-46-4)(provided for in subheading 2924.29.75.90) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1936)
36. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.42 for 2,7-napthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-(benzoylamino)-5-hydroxy-,sodium salt, (CAS No. 79873-39-5)(provided for in subheading 2924.29.70.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1937)
37. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.56.03 for nonwoven fiber sheet (provided for in subheading 5603.13.00) as temporarily duty free, and by inserting a new U.S. Note relating to the interpretation of term "nonwoven fiber sheet" under that new heading. (H.R. 1304)
38. Amend chapter 55 of the HTS by striking subheading 5501.30.00 and inserting new subheadings with the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 5501.20.00 to provide duty-free treatment for oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers for use in aircraft brake components. (H.R. 1973)
39. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.31.12 for Para ethyl phenol (referred to as PEP)(provided for in subheading 2907.19.20) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1678)
40. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.09 for (+/- tetrahydrofurfuryl (R)-2-[4-(6-chloroquinoxaline-2-yloxy) phenoxyl propanoate (referred to as Pantera)(CAS No. 119738-06-6)(provided for in subheading 2909.30.40) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1886)
41. Amend the HTS to allow entry of peanut butter and peanut butter paste manufactured from Mexican peanuts in foreign trade zones, without being subject to a tariff-rate quota. General Note 15 of the HTS outlines products which are not counted against the quantity specified as the in-quota quantity for agricultural products of chapters 2 through 52, inclusive, if the product is of a type (i) subject to tariff-rate quota, and (ii) subject to the provisions of subchapter IV of chapter 99. The provision would add a new subparagraph to General Note 15 as follows: "(f) peanut butter and paste manufactured in, and entered from, a foreign-trade zone, provided that-- (i) any peanuts that are not qualifying goods under General Note 12, and (ii) any peanut butter or paste, imported for use in such manufacturing are entered for consumption prior to admission to the foreign trade zone." (H.R. 1875)
42. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.31.12 for 3-methylcarbonyl-aminophenyl-3-methyl-carbanilate (referred to as phenmedipham)(CAS No. 13684-63-4)(provided for in subheading 2924.29.47) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2058)
43. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.18 for Phenol, 2-amino-4-methyl- (CAS No. 95-84-1)(provided for in subheading 2922.29.10.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1925)
44. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.15 for the chemical 4-Phenoxypyridine (CAS No. 4783-86-2)(provided for in subheading 2933.90.82) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 2049)
45. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.14 for P-nitrobenzoic (CAS No. 62-23-7)(provided for in subheading 2916.89.45) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1940)
46. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.39.20 for polyethylene base materials that are sanded on one side and surface-treated for use in the manufacture of skis and snowboards (provided for in heading 3920.10.00) as temporarily free of duty. (H.R. 1890)
47. Amend chapter 39 of the HTS by striking heading 3907.99.00 and inserting new headings 3907.99 having the same degree of indentation as the article description for heading 3907.91. The new heading would reduce to 3.5 percent the duty on a polymer of alkanediols, monocyclic dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester, monocyclic monosulfonated dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester monosodium salt and hydroxy alkoxyalkanesulfonic acid sodium salt. (H.R. 1852)
48. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.14 for P-Toluenesulfonamide (CAS No. 70-55-3)(provided for in heading 2935.00.95) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1214)
49. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.30 for Sodium 2-chloro-6-[(4,6-dimethoxy pyrimdin-2-yl)thio] benzoate)(referred to as Pyrithiobac Sodium)(CAS No. 123-343-16-8)(provided for in heading 2933.59.10.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1793)
50. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.16 for N-[(4,6-Dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl) aminocarbonyl]-3-(ethylsulfonyl)-2-pyridine--sulfonamide (referred to as Rimsulfuron)(EPA Reg. No. 352-555)(provided for in heading 2933.59.10) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1607)
51. Amend U.S. Note 6, subchapter X, chapter 98 of the HTS to clarify that certain large components of certain scientific instruments and apparatus shall be provided the same tariff treatment as those scientific instruments and apparatus. The bill would provide that the term "instruments and apparatus" under subheading 9810.00.60 would include separable components of an instrument or apparatus that are imported for assembly in cases in which the instrument or apparatus, due to its size and complexity, cannot be imported in its assembled state. The bill would also provide for a single expedited hearing at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce to determine whether or not to grant such duty treatment. (H.R. 1876)
52. Amend chapter 72 of the HTS by inserting several new subheadings providing duty-free treatment for various qualities of steel used in making aperture masks for cathode-ray tube video displays. (H.R. 1947)
53. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.72.17 for L-shaped edges of spring steel for use in the manufacture of skis and snowboards (provided for in heading 7217.10.90) as temporarily free of duty. (H.R. 1889)
54. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.28 for Tannic acid (CAS No. 1401-55)(provided for in subheading 3201.90.10.00) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1931)
55. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.39.04 for Tetrafluoroethylene, Hexafluoropropylene, and Vinylidene flouride (provided for in subheading 3904.69.50) as temporarily duty free. (H.R. 1893)
56. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.04 for Benzene sulfonic acid,2,2'-((1,1'-biphenyl)-4,4'-diyldi-2.1-ethenediyl)bis-disodium salt (referred to as Tinopal CBS-X )(CAS No. 27344-41-8)(provided for in heading 3204.20.80.00) as temporarily free of duty. (H.R. 1097)
57. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.34 for 4-piperzone 2,2,6 tetramethyl (referred to as Triacetonamine)(CAS No. 826-36-8)(provided for in heading 2933.39.61) as temporarily free of duty. (H.R. 1887)
58. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.38.08 for Methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl] -amino]carbonyl]-amino]sulfonyl]-3-methylbenzoate (referred to as Triflusulfuron Methyl)(CAS No. 126-535-15-7)(provided for in heading 3808.30.15) as temporarily free of duty. (H.R. 1879)
59. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.54.03 for artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread) of viscose rayon (provided for in subheading 5403.10.30, 5403.31.00, or 5403.32.00) as temporarily free of duty. (H.R. 1742)
60. Amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTS by inserting a new heading 9902 for viscose rayon yarn with a twist exceeding 120 turns/m (provided for in subheading 5403.32.00) as temporarily free of duty. (H.R. 1888)
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Any person or organization wishing to submit a written statement for the printed record should submit at least six (6) single space legal size copies of their statement, along with an IBM compatible 3.5-inch diskette in ASCII DOS Text format only, with their name, address and comments date noted on label, by the close of business, Friday, August 15, 1997, to A.L. Singleton, Chief of Staff, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives, 1102 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515.
FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS:
Each statement presented for printing to the Committee by a witness, any written statement or exhibit submitted for the printed record or any written comments in response to a request for written comments must conform to the guidelines listed below. Any statement or exhibit not in compliance with these guidelines will not be printed, but will be maintained in the Committee files for review and use by the Committee.
1. All statements and any accompanying exhibits for printing must be typed in single space on legal-size paper and may not exceed a total of 10 pages including attachments. At the same time written statements are submitted to the Committee, witnesses are now requested to submit their statements on an IBM compatible 3.5-inch diskette in ASCII DOS Text format.
2. Copies of whole documents submitted as exhibit material will not be accepted for printing. Instead, exhibit material should be referenced and quoted or paraphrased. All exhibit material not meeting these specifications will be maintained in the Committee files for review and use by the Committee.
3. A witness appearing at a public hearing, or submitting a statement for the record of a public hearing, or submitting written comments in response to a published request for comments by the Committee, must include on his statement or submission a list of all clients, persons, or organizations on whose behalf the witness appears.
4. A supplemental sheet must accompany each statement listing the name, full address, a telephone number where the witness or the designated representative may be reached and a topical outline or summary of the comments and recommendations in the full statement. This supplemental sheet will not be included in the printed record.
The above restrictions and limitations apply only to material being submitted for printing. Statements and exhibits or supplementary material submitted solely for distribution to the Members, the press and the public during the course of a public hearing may be submitted in other forms.