H.R. 5344 (101st): To provide for a lower rate of duty on East German products imported during the transition to a unified Germany.

Introduced:
Jul 23, 1990 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. William Frenzel [R-MN3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on July 23, 1990, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jul 23, 1990
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (5R, 1D) (show)
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House Ways and Means

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7/23/1990--Introduced.
Declares that the rate of duty on East German products imported into the United States after July 31, 1990, and before a unified Germany is eligible for column one duty treatment under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, shall be equal to 110 percent of the rate that would be imposed if the column one duty rate applied to such products at the time of importation.

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