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August 12, 1999
No. TR-15
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 comments for the record from all parties interested in technical corrections to trade legislation and miscellaneous duty suspension proposals.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the ongoing process of identifying technical changes to improve the trade laws, a number of proposals have been submitted to the Subcommittee by the Administration, the business community and the public for possible consideration in future legislation. In addition, Members have introduced legislation to provide temporary suspension of duty or duty-free treatment for certain specific products, and to change other miscellaneous provisions. Chairman Crane is requesting submission of written comments on these legislative proposals.
Congress passed earlier in the 106th Congress the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1999 (P.L. 106-36), which was signed into law by the President on June 25, 1999.
SUMMARY OF BILLS:
H.R. 194--Would amend section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313) to authorize the substitution of grape juice concentrate of 68-70 degrees brix, regardless of color, variety or any other characteristics for purposes of duty drawback.
H.R. 511--Would provide for the reliquidation of certain identified nuclear fuel assemblies as free of duty.
H.R. 810--Would amend section 313(j)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(j)(2)) to specify that the chemicals N-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide and N-tert-Butyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide are commercially interchangeable for duty drawback purposes.
H.R. 1026--Would provide for certain identified screws, entered under subheading 7318.12 of the HTSUS as wood screws, to be reliquidated under subheading 7318.14 of the HTSUS as self-tapping screws.
H.R. 1360--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to reduce the tariff on some high-end wools from 30.6 percent to 19.6 percent and to provide a temporary duty suspension on some other finer wools also currently dutiable at 30.6 percent. These imported wools are used to manufacture clothing, including high-end suits.
H.R. 1582--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.50 for the chemical triethyleneglycol bis(2-ethyl hexanoate) (CAS No. 94-28-0) (provided for in subheading 2915.90.50), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 1740--Would provide for liquidation or reliquidation of certain identified entries of N,N-dicyolohexyll-2-benzothazole-sulfenamide.
H.R. 1808--Would exempt gum arabic from Executive Order 13067, which imposed import sanctions against Sudan.
H.R. 1951--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.98 for certain HIV/AIDS drugs, [4R- [3(2S*,3S*), 4R*]]-3-[2-Hydroxy-3-[(3-hydroxy-2-methyl benzoyl)amino]-1-oxo-4-phenylbutyl]-5,5-dimethyl-N-[(2-methylphenyl)methyl]-4-thiazolidinecarboxamide (CAS No. 186538-00-1) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.90), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 1952--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.99 for certain HIV/AIDS drugs 5-[(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)thio]-4-(1-methylethyl)-1-(4-pyridinylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-2-methanol carbamate (CAS No. 178979-85-6) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.91), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 1963--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.80 for the chemical triacetonamine, 4-piperdone 2,2,6,6 tetramethyl (CAS No. 826-36-8) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.61) and any mixtures containing the foregoing, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2064--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.37.02 for instant print film in rolls (provided for in subheading 3702.20.0000), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2065--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.37.01 for instant print film for color photography (provided for in subheading 3701.20.0030) at a temporary duty reduction from 3.7 percent to 2.4 percent.
H.R. 2071--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.61.00 for the chemical phosphonic acid, [(phosphonomethyl)imino]bis[2,1-ethane-diylnitrilobis (methylene)]tetrakis (CAS No. 15827-60-8) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.9030) used in the textile industry and in water treatment, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2072--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.61.01 for the chemical phosphonic acid, [(phosphonomethyl)imino]bis[2,1-ethane-diylnitrilobis (methylene)]tetrakis (CAS No. 22042-96-2) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.9030) used in the paper industry, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2073--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.61.02 for the chemical phosphonic acid, [1,6-hexanediylbis[nitrilobis(methylene)]tetrakis-potassium salt] (CAS No. 38820-59-6) (provided for subheading 2931.00.9030) used in water treatment, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2074--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.61.03 for the chemical phosphonic acid, (1-hydroxethylidene)bis (CAS No. 2809-21-4) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.9030) used in water treatment and beauty care products, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2075--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.61.04 for the chemical phosphonic acid, [nitrilotris(methylene)] tris-, pentasodium salt (CAS No. 2235-43-0) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.9030) used in photography products, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2076--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.61.05 for the chemical phosphoric acid, [nitrilostris (methylene)]tris (CAS Nos. 6419-19-8; 10294-56-1; 7732-18-5) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.9030) used in peroxide stabilizer and compounder, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2078--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.61.06 for the chemical phosphonic acid, (1-hydroxyethylidene)bis-, tetrasodium salt (CAS No. 3794-83-0) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.9030) used in the textile industry, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2098--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.18.06 for dark couverture chocolate (provided for in subheading 1806.20.50), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2099--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.44 for mixtures of sennosides (provided for in subheading 2938.90.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2132--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.04 for the chemical Cibacron Red LS-B HC, 2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 5-[[4-chloro-6-[[3-[[8-[[4-fluoro-6-(methylphenylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl] amino]-1-hydroxy-3,6-disulfo-2-naphthalenyl]azo]-4-sulfophenyl], amino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl] amino]-4-hydroxy-3-[(1-sulfo-2-naphthalenyl)azo]-, sodium salt (CAS No. 155522-05-7) (provided for in subheading 3204.16.30), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2133--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.88 for the chemical Cibacron Brilliant Blue FN-G, 4, 11-Triphenodioxazinedisulfonic acid, 6, 13-dichloro-3, 10-bis[[2-[[-[[4-fluoro-6-[(2-sulfophenyl) amino] -1,3,5-triazin-2-yl] amino] propyl] amino]- lithium sodium salt (CAS No. 163062-28-0) (provided for in subheading 3204.16.30), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2134--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.86 for the chemical Cibacron Scarlet LS-2G HC, 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 7,7-[(2-methyl-1,5-pentanediyl) bis[imino(6-fluoro-1,3,5-triazine-4,2-diyl) imino]] bis[4-hydroxy-3-[(4-methoxysulfophenyl) azo]-, potassium sodium salt (CAS No. 152397-21-2) (provided for in subheading 3204.16.30), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2135--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.90 for the chemical MUB 738 INT, 2-Amino-4(4-Aminobenzoylamino) Benzene Sulfonic Acid (CAS No. 167614-37-1) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.29), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2142--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.86 for the chemical fenbuconazole, alpha-[2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-ethyl]-alpha-phenyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-propanenitrile (CAS No. 114369-43-6) (provided for in subheading 2933.90.06), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2143--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.82 for the chemical 2,6-dichlorotoluene (CAS No. 118-69-4) (provided for in subheading 2903.69.70), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2144--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.84 for the chemical 3-Amino-3-methyl-1-pentyne (provided for in subheading 2921.19.60), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2145--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.88 for the chemical triazamate , Acetic acid, [[1-[(dimethylamino) carbonyl]-3-(1,1-dimethyethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl]thio]-, ethyl ester (provided for in subheading 2930.20.10), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2146--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.90 for the chemical methoxyfenozide, benzoic acid 3-methoxy-2-methyl-,2-(3,5-dimethylbenzoyl)-2-(1,1-dimethyl ethyl) hydrazide (provided for in subheading 2928.00.25), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2147--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.39.00 for the chemical cyclic olefin copolymer resin (CAS No. 26007-43-2) (provided for in heading 3902.90.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2150--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.04 for the chemical 1-fluoro-2-nitro benzene (CAS No. 001493-27-2) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.30) used as raw material for a pharmaceutical intermediate, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2151--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.28.01 for the chemical thionyl chloride (CAS No. 007719-09-7) (provided for in subheading 2812.10.50) used as imaging chemical for photographic applications, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2152--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.01 for the chemical triethyl orthoformate (TEOF) (CAS No. 000122-51-0) (provided for in subheading 2915.13.50) used as raw material for a custom agricultural product, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2153--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.03 for the chemical p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA) (CAS No. 000099-96-7) (provided for in subheading 2918.29.22) used to produce liquified crystal polymer (LCP), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2154--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.02 for the chemical myristic acid, tetrabecanoic acid (CAS No. 000544-63-8) (provided for in subheading 2915.90.50) used as an imaging custom chemical, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2155--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.05 for the chemical toluhydroquinone (THQ) purchased for resale (CAS No. 000095-71-6) (provided for in subheading 2907.29.90), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2160--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.50 for the chemical 2,4-Dicumylphenol (CAS No. 2772-45-4) (provided for in subheading 2907.29.90), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2165--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.98.07 for certain compound optical microscopes: whether or not stereoscopic and whether or not provided with a means for photographing the image; especially designed for semiconductor inspection; with full encapsulation of all moving parts above the stage; meeting "cleanroom class 1" criteria; having a horizontal distance between the optical axis and C-shape microscope stand of 8 or more; and fitted with special microscope stages having a lateral movement range of 6 or more in each direction and containing special sample holders for semiconductor wafers, devices, and masks (provided for in heading 9011), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2167--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.85.43 for parts of certain magnetrons generating 10kw or more and pulsed (provided for in subheading 8540.71.40), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2168--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.85.42 on certain cathode-ray data/graphic display tubes with a video display diagonal not exceeding 30 cm (provided for in subheading 8540.60.00) to reduce the duty from 3 percent to 2 percent.
H.R. 2169--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.85.41 on cathode data/graphic tubes with a phosphor dot screen pitch smaller than 0.4 mm having a video display diagonal not exceeding 30 cm (provided for in subheading 8540.40.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2176--Would amend chapter 52 of the HTSUS to provide duty-free treatment to certain raw cotton in specified lengths.
H.R. 2186--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.97 for certain Rhinovirus drugs, trans-(2'R, 3"'S,4S,5'S) -(4-{2'-(4-Fluorobenzyl)-6'-
methyl-5'-[(5"-methylisoxazole-3"-carbonyl)amino]-4-oxoheptanoylamino}-5-(2"'-oxopyrrolidin-3"'-yl)pent-2-enoic acid ethyl ester (CAS No. 223537-30-2) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.60), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2191--Would require jewelry provided for in heading 7117 of the HTSUS to be indelibly marked with the country of origin.
H.R. 2192--Would require jewelry boxes provided for in headings 4202.92.60, 4202.92.90, and 4202.99.10 of the HTSUS to be indelibly marked with the country of origin.
H.R. 2194--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.38.00 on the chemical butralin, N-sec-butyl-4-tert-butyl-2,6-dinitroaniline (CAS No. 33629-47-9) (provided for in subheading 3808.30.15) and any mixtures containing the foregoing, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2196--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.96.00 on slide fasteners with chain scoops of base metal die-cast onto strips of textal material (provided for in subheading 9607.11.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2197--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.96.01 on slide fasteners fitted with polished edge chain scoops of base metal (provided for in subheading 9607.11.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2198--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.01 on the chemical branched dodecylbenzene (CAS No. 123-01-3) (provided for in subheading 2902.90.30), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2207--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.88 on a certain fluorinated compound, Methanone, (4-fluorophenyl) [3-[(4- fluorophenyl) ethynyl]phenyl] (provided for in subheading 2914.70.40), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2208--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.36 for the chemical benzenesulfonic acid, 4- chloro-3-[4-[[4- (dimethylamino) phenyl]methylene-4,5- dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H- pyrazol-1-l], compound with Pyridine 1:1 (provided for in subheading 2934.90.90) used as light absorbing photo dye, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2209--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.62 for iron chloro 5,6-diamino-1,3-naphthalene disulfonate complexes (CAS No. 85187-44-6) (provided for in subheading 2942.00.10) used as filter blue green photo dye, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2210--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.34 for the chemicals Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[4-[3-[4-(dimethylamino) phenyl]-2-propenylidene]-4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-, compound with N,N-diethylethanamine (1:1) (CAS No. 109940-17-2); 1H-Pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid, 4-[3-[3-carboxy-5-hy- droxy-1-(4-sulfophenyl)-1H- pyrazol-4-yl]-2- propenylidene]-4,5-dihydro- 5-oxo-1-(4-sulfophenyl)-, sodium salt, compound with N,N-diethylethanamine (CAS No. 90066-12-9); Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[4,5- dihydro-4-[[5-hydroxy-3- methyl-1-(4-sulfophenyl)-1H- pyrazol-4-yl]methylene]-3- methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-, dipotassium salt (CAS No. 94266-02-1); Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[4- [[4- (dimethylamin o)phenyl]methylene]-4,5- dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H- pyrazol-1-yl]-, potassium salt (CAS No. 27268-31-1); 1H-Pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid. 4,5-dihydro-5-oxo-4- [(phenylamino) methylene]- 1-(4-sulfophenyl)-, disodium salt; and 1H-Pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid, 4-[5-3-carboxy- 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfophenyl)- 1H-pyrazol-4-yl]-2,4- pentadienylidene]-4,5- dihydro-5-oxo-1-(4- sulfophenyl)-, tetrapotassium salt (CAS No. 134863-74-4) (provided for in subheading 2933.19.90) used as light absorbing photo dyes, as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2211--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.84 for the chemical 4,4'-Difluorobenzophenone (methanone, bis(4-fluorophenyl)) (CAS No. 345-92-6) (provided for in subheading 2914.70.90), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2212--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.98 for the chemical methanone, (4-fluorophenyl)phenyl (CAS No. 345-83-5) (provided for in subheading 2914.70.90), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2213--Would allow an exception from making formal entry for a vessel required to anchor at Belle Isle Anchorage, Port of Detroit, Michigan, while awaiting the availability of cargo or for the purpose of taking on a pilot or awaiting pilot services, prior to proceeding to the Port of Toledo, Ohio.
H.R. 2214--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.92 for the chemical di-trimethylolpropane (DiTMP) (provided for in subheading 2905.49.10), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2215--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.52 for the chemical 2-Ethyl-2-butyl-1,3-propanediol (EBP) (provided for in subheading 2905.39.10), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2216--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.54 for the chemical hydroxypivalic acid (HPA) (provided for in subheading 2918.19.90), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2217--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.56 for the chemical allyl pentaerythritol (APE) (provided for in subheading 2909.40.60), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2218--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.58 for the chemical trimethylolpropane diallylether (TMPDE) (provided for in subheading 2909.49.60), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2219--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.59 for the chemical trimethylolpropane monoallyl ether (TMPME) (provided for in subheading 2909.49.60), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2220--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.26.11 on tungsten concentrates (provided for in subheading 2611.00.60), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2234--Would amend for certain identified entries of printing cartridges classified under subheading 8517.90.08 of the HTSUS to be reliquidated under subheading 8473.30.50 of the HTSUS.
H.R. 2256--Would designate the San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Texas, as an airport at which private aircraft arriving in the United States from a foreign area and having a final destination in the United States may land for processing by the Customs Service in accordance with section 122.24(b) of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (19 C.F.R. 122.24(b)).
H.R. 2276--Would provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain identified entries of antifriction bearings covering the period of November 9, 1988, to April 30, 1992.
H.R. 2290--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.21 for the chemical 2 Chloro Amino Toluene (CAS No. 95-74-9) (provided for in subheading 2921.43.80), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2297--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.72.02 ferroniobium (provided for in subheading 7202.93.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2310--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.39.30 for a certain ion-exchange resin, comprising of a copolymer of 2-propenenitrile with diethenylbenzene, ethenylethylbenzene and 1,7-octadiene, hydrolyzed (CAS No. 130353-60-5) (provided for in subheading 3914.00.60), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2311--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.39.31 for a certain ion-exchange resin, comprising of a copolymer of 2-propenenitrile with 1,2,4-triethenylcyclohexane, hydrolyzed (CAS No. 109961-42-4) (provided for in subheading 3914.00.60), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2312--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.39.32 for a certain ion-exchange resin, comprising of a copolymer of 2-propenenitrile with diethenylbenzene, hydrolyzed (CAS No. 135832-76-7) (provided for in subheading 3914.00.60), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2428--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.49 for the chemical 11-Aminoundecanoic acid (provided for in subheading 2922.49.40), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2472--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.00 for the chemical dimethoxy butanone (DMB), 4,4-dimethoxy-2-butanone (acetoacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal) (CAS No. 5436-21-5) (provided for in subheading 2914.19.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2473--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.01 for the chemical 2,6-dichloro aniline (2,6-dichlorobenzenamine) (DCA) (CAS No. 608-31-1) (provided for in subheading 2921.42.90), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2474--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.06 for the chemical diphenyl sulfide (CAS No. 139-66-2) (provided for in subheading 2930.30.29), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2475--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.02 for the chemical trifluralin, 2,6-dinitro-N, N-dipropyl-4-(trifloromethyl) benzenamine; alpha, alpha, alpha,-trifloro-2-6-dinitro-p-toluidine (CAS No. 1582-09-8) (provided for in subheading 2921.43.15), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2476--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.07 for the chemical diethyl imidazolidinnone, 1,3-diethyl-2-imidazolidinnone (N, N-dimethylethylene urea) (DMI) (CAS No. 80-73-9) (provided for in subheading 2933.29.90), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2477--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.03 for the chemical ethalfluralin, N-ethyl-N-(2methyl-2-propenyl)-2, 6-dinitro-4-(trifloromethyl) benzenamine (CAS No. 55283-68-6) (provided for in subheading 2921.43.80), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2478--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.04 for the chemical benefluralin, N-butyl-N-ethyl-2,6-dinitro-4-(trifloromethyl) benezenamine; N-butyl-N-ethyl-alpha, alpha, alpha-trifloro-2-6-dinitro-p-toluidine (CAS No. 5436-21-5) (provided for in subheading 2921.43.80), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2479--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.08 for the chemical 3-amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole (AMT) (CAS No. 16691-43-3) (provided for in subheading 2933.90.97), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2480--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.05 for the chemical diethyl phosphorochoridothiate, O,O-dethyl phosphorochoridothiate (DEPCT) (CAS No. 2424-04-1) (provided for in subheading 2920.10.50), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2481--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.09 for the chemical refined quinoline, 1-benzazine; benzo(b) pyridine (CAS No. 91-22-5) (provided for in subheading 2933.40.70), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2482--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.10 for the chemical 2,2'-dithiobis(8-fluoro-5-methoxy)[1,2,4] triazolo[1,5-c] pyrimidine (DMDS) (CAS No. 166524-74-9) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.80), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2516--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.10 for atmosphere firing for kiln sinters and ceramic chips (provided for in subheading 8417.80.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2517--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.00 for ceramic coater used for laying down and drying ceramic (provided for in subheading 8479.90.85), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2518--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.90.00 for capacitance tester and reeler for verifying and sorting capacitors by tolerance and reeling finished capacitors (provided for in subheading 9030.39.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2519--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.90.20 for vision inspection systems for physical inspection of automatic capacitors (provided for in subheading 9030.82.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2521--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.20 for anode presses used for pressing tantalum powder into anodes (provided for in subheading 8479.89.97), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2522--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.85.00 for rackers used for attaching raw anodes to process bars (provided for in subheading 8515.21.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2523--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.39.00 for epoxide resins (provided for in subheading 3907.30.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2524--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.40 for trim and form used for forming capacitor leads (provided for in subheading 8463.30.00), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2526--Would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9902.84.30 for assembly machines used for assembling processed anodes to lead frames (provided for in subheading 8479.90.95), as temporarily duty free.
H.R. 2609--Would amend chapter 98, subchapter XVII of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9817.85.01 for duty-free treatment of prototypes imported exclusively for development, testing, product evaluation, or quality control purposes.
H.R. 2648--Would amend section 555 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1555) by adding a new subsection to clarify existing law relating to bonded warehouse storage of international travel merchandise (ITM).
H.R. 2653--Would exempt certain identified entries of titanium disks/sponge from antidumping duties.
H.R. 2714--Would amend subchapter XVI of chapter 98 of the HTSUS to provide staged reductions of duty rates applicable to merchandise accompanying persons entering the United States, and merchandise from American Samoa, Guam, or the Virgin Islands of the United States. Specifically, the proposed legislation would provide a staged reduction of the current 10 percent duty-rate applicable to articles accompanying a person arriving in the United States. The proposed staged reductions are as follows: 5 percent effective January 1, 2000, 4 percent effective January 1, 2001, and 3 percent effective January 1, 2002. The bill would also provide a staged reduction of the current 5-percent rate of duty for articles imported from American Samoa, Guam, or the Virgin Islands of the United States. The proposed staged reductions are as follows: 3 percent effective January 1, 2000, 2 percent effective January 1, 2001, and 1.5 percent effective January 1, 2002.
H.R. 2715--Would amend subchapter XVII of chapter 98 of the HTSUS by inserting a new heading 9817.60.00 for duty free treatment of the personal effects of participants in, officials of, and accredited members of delegations to, international athletic events held in the United States provided that these items are not intended for sale or distribution in the United States. H.R. 2715 would also exempt the articles covered under this provision from taxes and fees and would give the Secretary of the Treasury discretion to determine which athletic events, articles, and persons are covered under this provision.
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