H.R. 4973 (112th): To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on certain sleeping bag carry cases.

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Apr 27, 2012 (Introduced).

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HR 4973 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4973

To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on certain sleeping bag carry cases.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 27, 2012

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


A BILL

To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on certain sleeping bag carry cases.

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

SECTION 1. CERTAIN SLEEPING BAG CARRY CASES.

    (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 Sleeping bag carry cases imported separately from sleeping bags, with a body of polyester or nylon, and with a drawstring closure, not under 77.5 cm in circumference and not exceeding 127.7 cm in circumference, valued not over $2 (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98) 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    (b) Effective Date- The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.