H.R. 5029 (112th): To suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear not covering the ankle.

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

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HR 5029 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5029

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear not covering the ankle.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 27, 2012

Mrs. CAPPS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain women’s footwear not covering the ankle.

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

SECTION 1. CERTAIN WOMEN’S FOOTWEAR NOT COVERING THE ANKLE.

    (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 Women’s footwear with uppers of furskin, valued over $30/pair, not covering the ankle (provided for in subheading 6405.90.90) 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    (b) Effective Date- The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.