H.R. 5134 (112th): To suspend temporarily the duty on certain surge protectors.

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

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HR 5134 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5134

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain surge protectors.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 27, 2012

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

A BILL

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain surge protectors.

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

SECTION 1. CERTAIN SURGE PROTECTORS.

    (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 Duplex surge protection receptacles for a voltage not exceeding 250v alternating current, each with monitor light to indicate the device is protecting the circuit (provided for in subheading 8536.30.80) 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    (b) Effective Date- The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.