H.R. 5495 (112th): To suspend temporarily the duty on certain switchgear assemblies and panel boards specifically designed for wind turbine ...

...generators.

112^th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of May 07, 2012 (Introduced).

HR 5495 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5495

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain switchgear assemblies and panel boards specifically designed for wind turbine generators.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 7, 2012

Ms. SCHAKOWSKY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain switchgear assemblies and panel boards specifically designed for wind turbine generators.

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

SECTION 1. CERTAIN SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES AND PANEL BOARDS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR WIND TURBINE GENERATORS.

(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 Switchgear assemblies and panel boards specifically designed for wind turbine generators in excess of 2 MW; designed to transfer electric power to and from a utility power grid at 2100 kW at 600 V with a nominal full load of 2190 amperes; each measuring 1950 mm or more but not over 2050 mm in length, 550 mm or more but not over 650 mm in width and 1950 mm or more but not over 2050 mm in height; capable of monitoring minimum wind speed, yaw position and blade pitch angle (provided for in subheading 8537.10.90) 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(b) Effective Date- The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.