H.R. 4521 (112th): To suspend temporarily the duty on thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend.

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Apr 24, 2012 (Introduced).

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HR 4521 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4521

To suspend temporarily the duty on thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 24, 2012

Mr. COURTNEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To suspend temporarily the duty on thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. THERMOPLASTIC BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER BLEND.

    (a) In General- Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

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‘ 9902.01.00  Thermoplastic biodegradable polymer blend containing 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,4-butanediol and hexanedioic acid (CAS No. 55231-08-8 and/or 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid polymer with 1,4 butanediol and decanedioic acid (CAS No. 28205-74-5)(provided for in subheading 3913.90.50) Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2015 ’. 
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    (b) Effective Date- The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.