Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress <<NOTE: Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1999. 19 USC 1654 note.>> assembled,
SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1999''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Title I—MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS
Title II—TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS; OTHER TRADE
Title III—AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
Title I—MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS
(a) Trade Act of 1974.--(1) Section 233(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293(a)) is amended-- (A) by aligning the text of paragraph (2) that precedes subparagraph (A) with the text of paragraph (1); and (B) by aligning the text of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) with the text of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3).
(2) Section 141(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(b)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ``Limitation on appointments.--''; and (B) by aligning the text of paragraph (3) with the text of paragraph (2).
(3) The item relating to section 410 in the table of contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is repealed. (4) Section 411 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2441), and the item relating to section 411 in the table of contents for that Act, are repealed. (5) Section 154(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2194(b)) is amended by striking ``For purposes of'' and all that follows through ``90-day period'' and inserting ``For purposes of sections 203(c) and 407(c)(2), the 90-day period''. (6) Section 406(e)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2436(e)(2)) is amended by moving subparagraphs (B) and (C) 2 ems to the left. (7) Section 503(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by striking subclause (II) and inserting the following: ``(II) the direct costs of processing operations performed in such beneficiary developing country or such member countries,
is not less than 35 percent of the appraised value of such article at the time it is entered.''.
(8) Section 802(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2492(b)(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``481(e)'' and inserting ``489''; and (B) by inserting ``(22 U.S.C. 2291h)'' after ``1961''.
(9) Section 804 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2494) is amended by striking ``481(e)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291(e)(1))'' and inserting ``489 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291h)''. (10) Section 805(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2495(2)) is amended by striking ``and'' after the semicolon. (11) The table of contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following:
``TITLE VIII--TARIFF TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS OF, AND OTHER SANCTIONS AGAINST, UNCOOPERATIVE MAJOR DRUG PRODUCING OR DRUG-TRANSIT COUNTRIES
``Sec. 801. Short title. ``Sec. 802. Tariff treatment of products of uncooperative major drug producing or drug-transit countries. ``Sec. 803. Sugar quota. ``Sec. 804. Progress reports. ``Sec. 805. Definitions.''.
(b) Other Trade Laws.--(1) Section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended-- (A) in subsection (e) by aligning the text of paragraph (1) with the text of paragraph (2); and (B) in subsection (f )(3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``subsection (a)(1) through (a)(8)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (8) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(I) by striking ``paragraph (A)(i)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A)(i)''.
(2) Section 3(a) of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly referred to as the ``Foreign Trade Zones Act'') (19 U.S.C. 81c(a)) is amended by striking the second period at the end of the last sentence. (3) Section 9 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly referred to as the ``Foreign Trade Zones Act'') (19 U.S.C. 81i) is amended by striking ``Post Office Department, the Public Health Service, the Bureau of Immigration'' and inserting ``United States Postal Service, the Public Health Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service''. (4) The table of contents for the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 is amended-- (A) in the item relating to section 411 by striking ``Special Representative'' and inserting ``Trade Representative''; and (B) by inserting after the items relating to subtitle D of title IV the following:
``Subtitle E--Standards and Measures Under the North American Free Trade Agreement
``Chapter 1--Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
``Sec. 461. General. ``Sec. 462. Inquiry point. ``Sec. 463. Chapter definitions.
``Chapter 2--Standards-related Measures
``Sec. 471. General.
``Sec. 472. Inquiry point. ``Sec. 473. Chapter definitions.
``Chapter 3--Subtitle Definitions
``Sec. 481. Definitions.
``Subtitle F--International Standard-Setting Activities
``Sec. 491. Notice of United States participation in international standard-setting activities. ``Sec. 492. Equivalence determinations. ``Sec. 493. Definitions.''.
(5)(A) Section 3(a)(9) of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1996 is amended by striking ``631(a)'' and ``1631(a)'' and inserting ``631'' and ``1631'', respectively.
(B) Section 50(c)(2) of such Act is amended by striking ``applied to entry'' and inserting ``applied to such entry''.
(6) Section 8 of the Act of August 5, 1935 (19 U.S.C. 1708) is repealed. (7) Section 584(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1584(a)) is amended-- (A) in the last sentence of paragraph (2), by striking ``102(17) and 102(15), respectively, of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``102(18) and 102(16), respectively, of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802(18) and 802(16))''; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by striking ``or which consists of any spirits,'' and all that follows through ``be not shown,''; and (ii) by striking ``, and, if any manifested merchandise'' and all that follows through the end and inserting a period.
(8) Section 621(4)(A) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, as amended by section 21(d)(12) of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Amendments Act of 1996, is amended by striking ``disclosure within 30 days'' and inserting ``disclosure, or within 30 days''.
(9) Section 558(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1558(b)) is amended by striking ``(c)'' each place it appears and inserting ``(h)''. (10) Section 441 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1441) is amended by striking paragraph (6). (11) General note 3(a)(ii) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking ``general most-favored-nation (MFN)'' and by inserting in lieu thereof ``general or normal trade relations (NTR)''.
(a) Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990.-- (1) Section 488(b) of the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 620(b)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``GATT 1994 (as defined in section 2(1)(B) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and (B) in paragraph (5) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``WTO Agreement and the multilateral trade agreements (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (9) and (4), respectively, of section 2 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
(2) Section 491(g) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 620c(g)) is amended by striking ``Contracting Parties to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``Dispute Settlement Body of the World Trade Organization (as the term `World Trade Organization' is defined in section 2(8) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''. (b) International Financial Institutions Act.--Section 1403(b) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262n-2(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(A) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade or Article 10'' and all that follows through ``Trade'' and inserting ``GATT 1994 as defined in section 2(1)(B) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, or Article 3.1(a) of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred to in section 101(d)(12) of that Act''; and (2) in paragraph (2)(B) by striking ``Article 6'' and all that follows through ``Trade'' and inserting ``Article 15 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred to in subparagraph (A)''.
(c) Bretton Woods Agreements Act.--Section 49(a)(3) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286gg(a)(3)) is amended by striking ``GATT Secretariat'' and inserting ``Secretariat of the World Trade Organization (as the term `World Trade Organization' is defined in section 2(8) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''. (d) Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967.--Section 8(a)(4) of the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1978(a)(4)) is amended by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``World Trade Organization (as defined in section 2(8) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act) or the multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of that Act)''. (e) United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992.--Section 102(3) of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5712(3)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``contracting party to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``WTO member country (as defined in section 2(10) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and (2) by striking ``latter organization'' and inserting ``World Trade Organization (as defined in section 2(8) of that Act)''.
(f ) NOAA Fleet Modernization Act.--Section 607(b)(8) of the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891e(b)(8)) is amended by striking ``Agreement on Interpretation'' and all that follows through ``trade negotiations'' and inserting ``Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred to in section 101(d)(12) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, or any other export subsidy prohibited by that agreement''. (g) Energy Policy Act of 1992.--(1) Section 1011(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 2296b(b)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and (B) by striking ``United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement'' and inserting ``North American Free Trade Agreement''.
(2) Section 1017(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2296b-6(c)) is amended-- (A) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and
(B) by striking ``United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement'' and inserting ``North American Free Trade Agreement''.
(h) Energy Policy Conservation Act.--Section 400AA(a)(3) of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6374(a)(3)) is amended in subparagraphs (F) and (G) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' each place it appears and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''. (i) Title 49, United States Code.--Section 50103 of title 49, United States Code, is amended in subsections (c)(2) and (e)(2) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
(a) In General.--Each of the following subheadings of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking ``33.02 cm'' in the article description and inserting ``34.29 cm'': (1) Subheading 8528.12.12. (2) Subheading 8528.12.20. (3) Subheading 8528.12.62. (4) Subheading 8528.12.68. (5) Subheading 8528.12.76. (6) Subheading 8528.12.84. (7) Subheading 8528.21.16. (8) Subheading 8528.21.24. (9) Subheading 8528.21.55. (10) Subheading 8528.21.65. (11) Subheading 8528.21.75. (12) Subheading 8528.21.85. (13) Subheading 8528.30.62. (14) Subheading 8528.30.66. (15) Subheading 8540.11.24. (16) Subheading 8540.11.44.
(b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section apply to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Retroactive application.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with the Customs Service not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, any entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, of an article described in a subheading listed in paragraphs (1) through (16) of subsection (a)-- (A) that was made on or after January 1, 1995, and before the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; (B) with respect to which there would have been no duty or a lesser duty if the amendments made by subsection (a) applied to such entry; and (C) that is-- (i) unliquidated; (ii) under protest; or (iii) otherwise not final,
shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such amendment applied to such entry.
Title II—TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS; OTHER TRADE
Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this subtitle an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a chapter, subchapter, note, additional U.S. note, heading, subheading, or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a chapter, subchapter, note, additional U.S. note, heading, subheading, or other provision of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (19 U.S.C. 3007).
CHAPTER 2--DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS
DIIODOMETHYL-p-TOLYLSULFONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.90 Diiodomethyl-p- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' tolylsulfone (CAS 2001 '. No. 20018-09-1) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.10)......
RACEMIC dl-MENTHOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.06 Racemic dl-menthol Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (intermediate (E) 2001 '. for use in producing menthol) (CAS No. 15356-70-4) (provided for in subheading 2906.11.00)......
RIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.28 2,4-Dichloro-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' hydrazinophenol 2001 '. monohy- drochloride (CAS No. 189573-21-5) (provided for in subheading 2928.00.25)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.95 Phosphinic acid, Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' [3-(acetyloxy)-3- 2001 '. cyanopropyl]methy l-, butyl ester (CAS No. 167004- 78-6) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.64.04 Snowboard boots Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' with uppers of 2001 '. textile materials (provided for in subheading 6404.11.90)......
ADJUVANTS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.31.12 2-Ethoxy-2,3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' dihydro-3,3- 2001 '. dimethyl-5- benzofuranyl- methanesulfonate (ethofumesate) singularly or in mixture with application adjuvants (CAS No. 26225-79-6) (provided for in subheading 2932.99.08 or 3808.30.15)......
ATE (PHENMEDIPHAM).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.31.13 3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Methoxycarbonylam 2001 '. ino-phenyl-3- methylcarbanilate (phenmedipham) (CAS No. 13684-63- 4) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.47)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.31.14 3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Ethoxycarbonylami 2001 '. no-phenyl-N- phenylcarbamate (desmedipham) (CAS No. 13684-56- 5) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.41)......
SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.30.91 2-Amino-4-(4- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' aminobenzoyl- 2001 '. amino) benzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt (CAS No. 167614- 37-1) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.29)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.30.31 5-Amino-N-(2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' hydroxyethyl)-2,3- 2001 '. xylenesulfonamide (CAS No. 25797-78- 8) (provided for in subheading 2935.00.95)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.30.90 3-Amino-2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (sulfatoethylsulf 2001 '. onyl) ethyl benzamide (CAS No. 121315-20-6) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.29)......
SIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.30.92 4-Chloro-3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' nitrobenzenesulfo 2001 '. nic acid, monopotassium salt (CAS No. 6671-49-4) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.47)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.46 2-Amino-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' nitrothiazole 2001 '. (CAS No. 121-66- 4) (provided for in subheading 2934.10.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.30.04 4-Chloro-3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' nitrobenzenesulfo 2001 '. nic acid (CAS No. 121-18-6) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.47)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.21 6-Amino-1,3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' naphthalenedisulf 2001 '. onic acid (CAS No. 118-33-2) (provided for in subheading 2921.45.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.24 4-Chloro-3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' nitrobenzenesulfo 2001 '. nic acid, monosodium salt (CAS No. 17691-19- 9) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.40)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.23 2-Methyl-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' nitrobenzenesulfo 2001 '. nic acid (CAS No. 121-03-9) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.20)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.45 6-Amino-1,3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' naphthalenedisulf 2001 '. onic acid, disodium salt (CAS No. 50976-35- 7) (provided for in subheading 2921.45.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.20 2-Amino-p-cresol Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 95-84-1) 2001 '. (provided for in subheading 2922.29.10)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.43 6-Bromo-2,4- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' dinitroaniline 2001 '. (CAS No. 1817-73- 8) (provided for in subheading 2921.42.90)......
MONOSODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.29 7-Acetylamino-4- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' hydroxy-2- 2001 '. naphthalenesulfon ic acid, monosodium salt (CAS No. 42360-29- 2) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.70)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.01 Tannic acid (CAS Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' No. 1401-55-4) 2001 '. (provided for in subheading 3201.90.10)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.53 2-Amino-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' nitrobenzenesulfo 2001 '. nic acid, monosodium salt (CAS No. 30693-53- 9) (provided for in subheading 2921.42.90)......
IUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.44 2-Amino-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' nitrobenzenesulfo 2001 '. nic acid, monoammonium salt (CAS No. 4346-51- 4) (provided for in subheading 2921.42.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.54 2-Amino-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' nitrobenzenesulfo 2001 '. nic acid (CAS No. 96-75-3) (provided for in subheading 2921.42.90)......
BENZENESULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.19 3-(4,5-Dihydro-3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' methyl-5-oxo-1H- 2001 '. pyrazol-1- yl)benzenesulfoni c acid (CAS No. 119-17-5) (provided for in subheading 2933.19.43)......
FONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.65 4-Benzoylamino-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' hydroxy-2,7- 2001 '. naphthalenedisulf onic acid (CAS No. 117-46-4) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.75)......
FONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.72 4-Benzoylamino-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' hydroxy-2,7- 2001 '. naphthalenedisulf onic acid, monosodium salt (CAS No. 79873-39- 5) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.70)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.18 Pigment Yellow 154 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 068134- 2002 '. 22-5) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.60)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.19 Pigment Yellow 175 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 035636- 2002 '. 63-6) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.60) to be used in the coloring of motor vehicles and tractors.........
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following heading:
`` 9902.32.22 Pigment Red 187 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 59487-23- 2002 '. 9) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.60)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.94 2,6-Dimethyl-m- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' dioxan-4-ol 2001 '. acetate (CAS No. 000828-00-2) (provided for in subheading 2932.99.90)......
<greek-b>-BROMO-<greek-b>-NITROSTYRENE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.92 <greek-b>-Bromo- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' <greek-b>- 2001 '. nitrostyrene (CAS No. 7166-19-0) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.47)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.84.43 Ink-jet textile Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' printing 2001 '. machinery (provided for in subheading 8443.51.10)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.30.18 (S)-<greek-a>- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Cyano-3- 2001 '. phenoxybenzyl (1R,3R)-3-(2,2- dibromovinyl)-2,2- dimethylcycloprop anecarboxylate (deltamethrin) in bulk or in forms or packings for retail sale (CAS No. 52918-63-5) (provided for in subheading 2926.90.30 or 3808.10.25)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 9902.30.16 and inserting the following:
`` 9902.30.16 Methyl 2-[4-(2,4- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' dichlorophenoxy)p 2001 '. henoxy] propionate (diclofop-methyl) in bulk or in forms or packages for retail sale containing no other pesticide products (CAS No. 51338-27-3) (provided for in subheading 2918.90.20 or 3808.30.15)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.29 ([5-(Phenylmethyl)- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' 3-furanyl] methyl 2001 '. 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2- methyl-1- propenyl) cyclopropanecarbo xylate (resmethrin) (CAS No. 10453-86-8) (provided for in subheading 2932.19.10)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 9902.30.17 and inserting the following:
`` 9902.30.17 N-phenyl-N-1,2,3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' thiadiazol-5- 2001 '. ylurea (thidiazuron) in bulk or in forms or packages for retail sale (CAS No. 51707-55-2) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.15 or 3808.30.15)......
(1R,3S)3[(1'RS)(1',2',2',2',-TETRABROMOETHYL)]-2,2-DIMETHYL- CYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLIC ACID, (S)-<greek-a>-CYANO-3- PHENOXYBENZYL ESTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.30.19 (1R,3S)3[(1RS)(1,2 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ',2,2,- 2001 '. Tetrabromoethyl)]- 2,2- dimethylcycloprop anecarboxylic acid, (S)-<greek- a>-cyano-3- phenoxybenzyl ester in bulk or in forms or packages for retail sale (CAS No. 66841-25-6) (provided for in subheading 2926.90.30 or 3808.10.25)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.30.58 Pigment Red 177 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 4051-63- 2001 '. 2) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.04)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.84.20 Textile printing Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' machinery 2001 '. (provided for in subheading 8443.59.10)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.70.06 Substrates of Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' synthetic quartz 2001 '. or synthetic fused silica imported in bulk or in forms or packages for retail sale (provided for in subheading 7006.00.40)......
2-METHYL-4,6-BIS[(OCTYLTHIO)METHYL]PHENOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.14 2-Methyl-4,6- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' bis[(octylthio) 2001 '. methyl]phenol (CAS No. 110553- 27-0) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.29)......
2-METHYL-4,6-BIS[(OCTYLTHIO)METHYL]PHENOL; EPOXID- IZED TRIGLYCERIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.38.12 2-Methyl-4,6- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' bis[(octylthio) 2001 '. methyl]phenol; epoxidized triglyceride (provided for in subheading 3812.30.60)......
4-[[4,6-BIS(OCTYLTHIO)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]AMINO] -2,6- BIS(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.30 4-[[4,6- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Bis(octylthio)- 2001 '. 1,3,5-triazin-2- yl]amino]-2,6- bis(1,1- dimethylethyl)phe nol (CAS No. 991- 84-4) (provided for in subheading 2933.69.60)......
(2-BENZOTHIAZOLYLTHIO)BUTANEDIOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.31 (2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Benzothiazolylthi 2001 '. o)butane-dioic acid (CAS No. 95154-01-1) (provided for in subheading 2934.20.40)......
CALCIUM BIS[MONOETHYL(3,5-DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-HYDROXY- BENZYL) PHOSPHONATE].
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.16 Calcium Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' bis[monoethyl(3,5- 2001 '. di-tert-butyl-4- hydroxybenzyl) phosphonate] (CAS No. 65140-91-2) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.30)......
4-METHYL-<greek-g>-OXO-BENZENEBUTANOIC ACID COMPOUNDED WITH 4-ETHYLMORPHOLINE (2:1).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.38.26 4-Methyl-<greek-g>- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' oxo- 2001 '. benzenebutanoic acid compounded with 4- ethylmorpholine (2:1) (CAS No. 171054-89-0) (provided for in subheading 3824.90.28)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.84.46 Weaving machines 3.3% No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (looms), 2001 '. shuttleless type, for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm but not exceeding 4.9 m (provided for in subheading 8446.30.50), entered without off-loom or large loom take-ups, drop wires, heddles, reeds, harness frames, or beams.........
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.84.10 Power weaving Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' machines (looms), 2001 '. shuttle type, for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm but not exceeding 4.9m (provided for in subheading 8446.21.50), if entered without off-loom or large loom take-ups, drop wires, heddles, reeds, harness frames or beams............
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 9902.32.12 and inserting the following:
`` 9902.32.12 N,N-Diethyl-m- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' toluidine (DEMT) 2001 '. (CAS No. 91-67-8) (provided for in subheading 2921.43.80)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.57 Benzenepropanal, 4- 6% No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (1,1- 2001 '. dimethylethyl)- alpha-methyl- (CAS No. 80-54-6) (provided for in subheading 2912.29.60)......
1,4-DIHYDRO-4-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.56 2H-3,1-Benzoxazin- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' 2-one, 6-chloro-4- 2001 '. (cyclopropylethyn yl)-1,4-dihydro-4- (trifluoromethyl)- (CAS No. 154598- 52-4) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.30)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.32 N-tert-Butyl-N'-(4- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' ethylbenzoyl)-3,5- 2001 '. Dimethylbenzoylhy drazide (Tebufenozide) (CAS No. 112410- 23-8) (provided for in subheading 2928.00.25)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.36 Benzoic acid, 4- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' chloro-2-benzoyl- 2001 '. 2-(1,1- dimethylethyl) hydrazide (Halofenozide) (CAS No. 112226- 61-6) (provided for in subheading 2928.00.25)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.07 Organic Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' luminescent 2001 '. pigments and dyes for security applications excluding daylight fluorescent pigments and dyes (provided for in subheading 3204.90.00)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.07 4-Hexylresorcinol Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 136-77- 2001 '. 6) (provided for in subheading 2907.29.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.37 Polymethine photo- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' sensitizing dyes 2001 '. (provided for in subheadings 2933.19.30, 2933.19.90, 2933.90.24, 2934.10.90, 2934.20.40, 2934.90.20, and 2934.90.90)......
SKATES.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.64.05 Boots for use in Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' the manufacture 2001 '. of in-line roller skates (provided for in subheadings 6402.19.90, 6403.19.40, 6403.19.70, and 6404.11.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.34.02 Surface active Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' preparation 2001 '. containing 30 percent or more by weight of dibutylnaphthalen esulfonic acid, sodium salt (CAS No. 25638-17-9) (provided for in subheading 3402.90.30)......
THIOATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.38.08 O-(6-Chloro-3- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' phenyl-4- 2001 '. pyridazinyl)-S- octyl- carbonothioate (CAS No. 55512-33- 9) (provided for in subheading 3808.30.15)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.50 4-Cyclopropyl-6- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' methyl-2- 2001 '. phenylaminopyrimi dine (CAS No. 121552-61-2) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.15)......
O,O-DIMETHYL-S-[5-METHOXY-2-OXO-1,3,4-THIADI-AZOL-3(2H)-YL- METHYL]DITHIOPHOSPHATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.51 O,O-Dimethyl-S-[5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' methoxy-2-oxo- 2001 '. 1,3,4-thiadiazol- 3(2H)-yl- methyl]dithiophos phate (CAS No. 950-37-8) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.90)......
ETHYL [2-(4-PHENOXY-PHENOXY) ETHYL] CARBAMATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.52 Ethyl [2-(4- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' phenoxyphenoxy)- 2001 '. ethyl]carbamate (CAS No. 79127-80- 3) (provided for in subheading 2924.10.80)......
[(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-(4-CHLORO- PHENOXY)-2-CHLOROPHENYL]-4-METHYL-1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-YLMETHYL]- 1H-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.74 [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' [(2R,4R)/ 2001 '. (2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4- (4-Chloro- phenoxy)-2- chlorophenyl]-4- methyl-1,3- dioxolan-2-yl- methyl]-1H-1,2,4- triazole (CAS No. 119446-68-3) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.12)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.12 2,4-Dichloro-3,5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' dinitrobenzotrifl 2001 '. uoride (CAS No. 29091-09-6) (provided for in subheading 2910.90.20)......
2-CHLORO-N-[2,6-DINITRO-4-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL) PHENYL]-N-ETHYL- 6-FLUOROBENZENEMETHANAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.15 2-Chloro-N-[2,6- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' dinitro-4- 2001 '. (trifluoromethyl) phenyl]-N-ethyl-6- fluorobenzenemeth anamine (CAS No. 62924-70-3) (provided for in subheading 2921.49.45)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.11 Chloroacetone (CAS Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' No. 78-95-5) 2001 '. (provided for in subheading 2914.19.00)......
ACETIC ACID, [(5-CHLORO-8-QUINOLINYL)OXY]-, 1-METHYL- HEXYL ESTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.60 Acetic acid, [(5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' chloro-8- 2001 '. quinolinyl)oxy]-, 1-methylhexyl ester (CAS No. 99607-70-2) (provided for in subheading 2933.40.30)......
PROPANOIC ACID, 2-[4-[(5-CHLORO-3-FLUORO-2-PYRIDI- NYL)OXY]PHENOXY]-, 2-PROPYNYL ESTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.19 Propanoic acid, 2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' [4-[(5-chloro-3- 2001 '. fluoro-2- pyridinyl)oxy]phe noxy]-, 2- propynyl ester (CAS No. 105512- 06-9) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.25)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.18 Mucochloric acid Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 87-56-9) 2001 '. (provided for in subheading 2918.30.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.84.12 Dual thrust Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' chamber rocket 2001 '. engines each having a maximum static sea level thrust exceeding 3,550 kN and nozzle exit diameter exceeding 127 cm (provided for in subheading 8412.10.00)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.11 Pigment Red 144 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 5280-78- 2001 '. 4) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.04)......
(S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-AMINO-4,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-4-OXO-1H- PYRIMIDO[5,4-B] [1,4]THIAZIN-6-YL)ETHYL]-2- THIENYL]CARBONYL]-L-GLUTAMIC ACID, DIETHYL ESTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.33 (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Amino-4,6,7,8- 2001 '. tetrahydro-4-oxo- 1H-pyrimido[5,4- b] [1,4]thiazin-6- yl)ethyl]-2- thienyl]carbonyl]- L-glutamic acid, diethyl ester (CAS No. 177575- 19-8) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.34 4-Chloropyridine Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' hydrochloride 2001 '. (CAS No. 7379-35- 3) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.61)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.35 4-Phenoxypyridine Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 4783-86- 2001 '. 2) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.61)......
(3S)-2,2-DIMETHYL-3-THIOMORPHOLINE CARBOXYLIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.36 (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl- Free No Change No Change On or before 12/31/ '' 3-thiomorpholine 2001. carboxylic acid (CAS No. 84915-43- 5) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.37 2-Amino-5-bromo-6- Free No Change No Change On or before 12/31/ '' methyl-4-(1H)- 2001. quinazolinone (CAS No. 147149- 89-1) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.70)......
ONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.38 2-Amino-6-methyl-5- Free No Change No Change On or before 12/31/ '' (4-pyridinylthio)- 2001. 4(1H)- quinazolinone (CAS No. 147149- 76-6) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.70)......
(S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-AMINO-4,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-4-OXO-1H- PYRIMIDO[5,4-B][1,4]THIAZIN-6-YL)ETHYL]-2-THIENYL] CARBONYL]-L-GLUTAMIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.39 (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Amino-4,6,7,8- 2001 '. tetrahydro-4-oxo- 1H-pyrimido[5,4- b][1,4]thiazin-6- yl)ethyl]-2- thienyl]carbonyl]- L-glutamic acid (CAS No. 177575- 17-6) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.90)......
DIHYDROCHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.40 2-Amino-6-methyl-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (4-pyridinylthio)- 2001 '. 4-(1H)- quinazolinone dihydrochloride (CAS No. 152946- 68-4) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.70)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.41 3-(Acetyloxy)-2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' methylbenzoic 2001 '. acid (CAS No. 168899-58-9) (provided for in subheading 2918.29.65)......
[R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-BUTANETETROL-1,4-DIMETH- ANESULFON- ATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.42 [R-(R*,R*)]- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' 1,2,3,4- 2001 '. Butanetetrol-1,4- dimethanesulfonat e (CAS No. 1947- 62-2) (provided for in subheading 2905.49.50)......
9-[2-[[BIS[(PIVALOYLOXY)METHOXY]PHOS- PHINYL]METH- OXY] ETHYL]ADENINE (ALSO KNOWN AS ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.01 9-[2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' [[Bis[(pivaloylox 2001 '. y)- methoxy]phosphiny l]- methoxy] ethyl]adenine (also known as Adefovir Dipivoxil) (CAS No. 142340-99-6) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.95)......
9-[2-(R)-[[BIS[(ISOPROPOXYCARBONYL)OXY- METHOXY]- PHOSPHINOYL]METHOXY]-PROPYL]ADENINE FUMARATE (1:1).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.02 9-[2-(R)- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' [[Bis[(isopropoxy- 2001 '. carbonyl)oxymeth oxy]- phosphinoyl]metho xy]- propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1) (CAS No. 202138- 50-9) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.95)......
(R)-9-(2-PHOSPHONOMETHOXYPROPYL)ADE- NINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.03 (R)-9-(2-Phosphono- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' methoxypropyl)ad 2001 '. enine (CAS No. 147127-20-6) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.95)......
(R)-1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE, 4-METHYL-.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.04 (R)-1,3-Dioxolan-2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' one, 4-methyl- 2001 '. (CAS No. 16606-55- 6) (provided for in subheading 2920.90.50)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.05 9-(2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Hydroxyethyl)aden 2001 '. ine (CAS No. 707- 99-3) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.95)......
(R)-9H-PURINE-9-ETHANOL, 6-AMINO-<greek-a>-METHYL-.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.06 (R)-9H-Purine-9- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' ethanol, 6-amino- 2001 '. <greek-a>-methyl- (CAS No. 14047-28- 0) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.95)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.07 Chloromethyl-2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' propyl carbonate 2001 '. (CAS No. 35180-01- 9) (provided for in subheading 2920.90.50)......
(R)-1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 3-CHLORO-.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.08 (R)-1,2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Propanediol, 3- 2001 '. chloro- (CAS No. 57090-45-6) (provided for in subheading 2905.50.60)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.09 Oxirane, (S)- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' ((triphenylmethox 2001 '. y)methyl)- (CAS No. 129940-50-7) (provided for in subheading 2910.90.20)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.10 Chloromethyl Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' pivalate (CAS No. 2001 '. 18997-19-8) (provided for in subheading 2915.90.50)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.11 Diethyl (((p- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' toluenesulfonyl)o 2001 '. xy)- methyl)phosphonat e (CAS No. 31618- 90-3) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.30)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.38.25 N,N,N',N'-Tetrakis- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (2-hydroxyethyl)- 2001 '. hexane diamide (beta hydroxyalkylamide ) (CAS No. 6334- 25-4) (provided for in subheading 3824.90.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.39.12 Dodecanedioic Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' acid, polymer 2001 '. with 4,4<SUP>1</SUP>- methylenebis (2- methylcyclohexana mine) (CAS No. 163800-66-6) (provided for in subheading 3908.90.70)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.51 2,4-Dichloro-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' hydroxy- 2001 '. phenylhydrazine (CAS No. 39807-21- 1) (provided for in subheading 2928.00.25)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.54 Methyl 4- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' trifluoromethoxyp 2001 '. henyl-N- (chlorocarbonyl) carbamate (CAS No. 173903-15-6) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.70)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.55 Methyl Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' thioglycolate 2001 '. (CAS No. 2365-48- 2) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.90)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.59 Phenyl (4,6- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' dimethoxy- 2001 '. pyrimidin-2-yl) carbamate (CAS No. 89392-03-0) (provided for in subheading 2933.59.70)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.68 Ethylene- 3.3% No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' tetrafluoro 2001 '. ethylene copolymer (ETFE) (provided for in subheading 3904.69.50)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.66 3-Mercapto-D- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ '' valine (CAS No. 2001. 52-67-5) (provided for in subheading 2930.90.45)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.31.21 p-Ethylphenol (CAS Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' No. 123-07-9) 2001 '. (provided for in subheading 2907.19.20)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.09 (+/-)- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Tetrahydrofurfury 2001 '. l (R)-2[4-(6- chloroquinoxalin- 2-yloxy)phenoxy] propanoate (CAS No. 119738-06-6) (provided for in subheading 2909.30.40) and any mixtures containing such compound (provided for in subheading 3808.30).........
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.70 p-Nitrobenzoic Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' acid (CAS No. 62- 2001 '. 23-7) (provided for in subheading 2916.39.45)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.95 p- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Toluenesulfonamid 2001 '. e (CAS No. 70-55- 3) (provided for in subheading 2935.00.95)......
PROPYLENE, AND VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.39.04 Polymers of Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' tetrafluoroethyle 2001 '. ne (provided for in subheading 3904.61.00), hexafluoropropyle ne and vinylidene fluoride (provided for in subheading 3904.69.50)......
METHYL 2-[[[[[4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)-6-(2,2,2-TRIFLUOROETHOXY)- 1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]AMINO]-CARBONYL]AMINO]SULFONYL]-3- METHYLBENZOATE (TRIFLUSULFURON METHYL).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.38.11 Methyl 2-[[[[[4- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (dimethylamino)-6- 2001 '. (2,2,2- trifluoroethoxy)- 1,3,5-triazin-2- yl]amino]carbonyl ]- amino]sulfonyl]-3- methylbenzoate (triflusulfuron methyl) in mixture with application adjuvants. (CAS No. 126535-15-7) (provided for in subheading 3808.30.15)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new headings:
`` 9902.84.79 Calendaring or Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ other rolling 2001 machines for rubber to be used in the production of radial tires designed for off- the-highway use and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more in diameter (provided for in subheading 4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50 or subheading 4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8420.10.90, 8420.91.90 or 8420.99.90) and material holding devices or similar attachments thereto.......... 9902.84.81 Shearing machines Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ to be used to cut 2001 metallic tissue for use in the production of radial tires designed for off- the-highway use and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more in diameter (provided for in subheading 4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50 or subheading 4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8462.31.00 or subheading 8466.94.85)......
9902.84.83 Machine tools for Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ working wire of 2001 iron or steel to be used in the production of radial tires designed for off- the-highway use and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more in diameter (provided for in subheading 4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50 or subheading 4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8463.30.00 or 8466.94.85)...... 9902.84.85 Extruders to be Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ used in the 2001 production of radial tires designed for off- the-highway use and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more in diameter (provided for in subheading 4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50 or subheading 4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8477.20.00 or 8477.90.85)...... 9902.84.87 Machinery for Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ molding, 2001 retreading, or otherwise forming uncured, unvulcanized rubber to be used in the production of radial tires designed for off- the-highway use and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more in diameter (provided for in subheading 4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50 or subheading 4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8477.51.00 or 8477.90.85)......
9902.84.89 Sector mold press Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ machines to be 2001 used in the production of radial tires designed for off- the-highway use and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more in diameter (provided for in subheading 4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50 or subheading 4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8477.51.00 or subheading 8477.90.85)...... 9902.84.91 Sawing machines to Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' be used in the 2001 '. production of radial tires designed for off- the-highway use and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more in diameter (provided for in subheading 4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50 or subheading 4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8465.91.00 or subheading 8466.92.50)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 9902.70.03 and inserting the following:
`` 9902.70.03 Rolled glass in Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' sheets, yellow- 2001 '. green in color, not finished or edged-worked, textured on one surface, suitable for incorporation in cooking stoves, ranges, or ovens described in subheadings 8516.60.40 (provided for in subheading 7003.12.00 or 7003.19.00)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new headings:
`` 9902.32.43 (S)-N-tert-Butyl- Free No change No change On or before 6/30/ 1,2,3,4- 99 tetrahydro-3- isoquinoline carboxamide hydrochloride salt (CAS No. 149057-17-0)(prov ided for in subheading 2933.40.60)...... 9902.32.44 (S)-N-tert-Butyl- Free No change No change On or before 6/30/ 1,2,3,4- 99 tetrahydro-3- isoquinoline carboxamide sulfate salt (CAS No. 186537-30- 4)(provided for in subheading 2933.40.60)...... 9902.32.45 (3S)-1,2,3,4- Free No change No change On or before 6/30/ ' Tetrahydroisoquin 99 '. oline-3- carboxylic acid (CAS No. 74163-81- 8)(provided for in subheading 2933.40.60)......
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.60 N-[[(4,6-Dimethoxy- 7.3% No change No change On or before 12/ ' 2- 31/99 '. pyrimidinyl)amino ] carbonyl]-3- (ethylsulfonyl)-2- pyridinesulfonami de (CAS No. 122931-48-0) (provided for in subheading 2935.00.75)......
(b) Rate Adjustment for 2000.--Heading 9902.33.60, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) by striking ``7.3%'' and inserting ``Free''; and (2) by striking ``12/31/99'' and inserting ``12/31/2000''.
(c) Effective Date for Adjustment.--The amendments made by subsection (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1999.
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.61 ((3- 8.3% No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' ((Dimethylamino)c 99 '. arbonyl)-2- pyridinyl)sulfony l) carbamic acid, phenyl ester (CAS No. 112006-94-7) (provided for in subheading 2935.00.75)......
(b) Rate Adjustment for 2000.--Heading 9902.33.61, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) by striking ``8.3%'' and inserting ``7.6%''; and (2) by striking ``12/31/99'' and inserting ``12/31/2000''.
(c) Effective Date for Adjustment.--The amendments made by subsection (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1999.
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.63 3-(Ethylsulfonyl)- 6% No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' 2- 99 '. pyridinesulfonami de (CAS No. 117671-01-9) (provided for in subheading 2935.00.75)......
(b) Rate Adjustment for 2000.--Heading 9902.33.63, as added by subsection (a), is amended-- (1) by striking ``6%'' and inserting ``5.3%''; and (2) by striking ``12/31/99'' and inserting ``12/31/2000''.
(c) Effective Date for Adjustment.--The amendments made by subsection (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1999.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.38.28 Ziram (provided Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ '' for in subheading 2001. 3808.20.28)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.72.02 Ferroboron to be Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' used for 2001 '. manufacturing amorphous metal strip (provided for in subheading 7202.99.50)......
ACETIC ACID, [[2-CHLORO-4-FLUORO-5-[(TETRA- HYDRO-3-OXO- 1H,3H-[1,3,4]THIADIAZOLO[3,4-a]PYRIDAZIN-1- YLIDENE)AMINO]PHENYL]- THIO]-, METHYL ESTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.66 Acetic acid, [[2- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' chloro-4-fluoro-5- 2001 '. [(tetrahydro-3- oxo-1H,3H- [1,3,4]thiadiazol o- [3,4-a] pyridazin-1- ylidene) amino]phenyl]thio ]-, methyl ester (CAS No. 117337- 19-6) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.15)......
PENTYL[2-CHLORO-5-(CYCLOHEX-1-ENE-1,2-DI- CARBOXI- MIDO)-4-FLUOROPHENOXY]ACETATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.66 Pentyl[2-chloro-5- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (cyclohex-1-ene- 2001 '. 1,2- dicarboximido)-4- fluorophenoxy]ace tate (CAS No. 87546-18-7) (provided for in subheading 2925.19.40)......
2,2-DIOXIDE).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.29.67 Bentazon (3- 5.0% No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' Isopropyl)-1H- 2001 '. 2,1,3- benzothiadiazin- 4(3H)-one-2,2- dioxide) (CAS No. 50723-80-3) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.11)......
ENCLOSURES.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.85.20 Loudspeakers not Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' mounted in their 2001 '. enclosures (provided for in subheading 8518.29.80), the foregoing which meet a performance standard of not more than 1.5 dB for the average level of 3 or more octave bands, when such loudspeakers are tested in a reverberant chamber..........
LOUDSPEAKERS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.85.21 Parts for use in Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' the manufacture 2001 '. of loudspeakers of a type described in subheading 9902.85.20 (provided for in subheading 8518.90.80)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.12 5-tert-Butyl-iso- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' phthalic acid 2001 '. (CAS No. 2359-09- 3) (provided for in subheading 2917.39.70)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.39.07 A polymer of the Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' following 2001 '. monomers: 1,4- benzenedicarboxyl ic acid, dimethyl ester (dimethyl terephthalate) (CAS No. 120-61- 6); 1,3- Benzenedicarboxyl ic acid, 5-sulfo-, 1,3-dimethyl ester, sodium salt (sodium dimethyl sulfoisophthalate ) (CAS No. 3965- 55-7); 1,2- ethanediol (ethylene glycol) (CAS No. 107-21- 1); and 1,2- propanediol (propylene glycol) (CAS No. 57-55-6); with terminal units from 2-(2- hydroxyethoxy) ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt (CAS No. 53211-00- 0) (provided for in subheading 3907.99.00)......
CARBOXYLIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.33.16 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)- Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' 3-ethyl-2, 5- 2001 '. dihydro-5-oxo-4- pyridazine carboxylic acid, potassium salt (CAS No. 82697-71- 0) (provided for in subheading 2933.90.79)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following heading:
`` 9902.32.26 Pigment Red 185 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 51920-12- 2002 '. 8) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.04)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.27 Pigment Red 208 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 31778-10- 2002 '. 6) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.04)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.08 Pigment Yellow 95 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 5280-80- 2001 '. 8) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.04)......
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9902.32.13 Pigment Yellow 93 Free No change No change On or before 12/31/ ' (CAS No. 5580-57- 2001 '. 4) (provided for in subheading 3204.17.04)......
CHAPTER 3--EFFECTIVE DATE
(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) and in this subtitle, the amendments made by this subtitle apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Reliquidation.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, upon proper written
request filed with the Customs Service not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, any entry of an article described in heading 9902.32.18, 9902.32.19, 9902.32.22, 9902.32.26, or 9902.32.27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as added by sections 2129, 2130, 2131, 2225, and 2226, respectively) that was made-- (A) after December 31, 1996; and (B) before the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such entry occurred after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Requirements for request.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the request shall contain sufficient information to enable the Customs Service to-- (A) locate the entry relevant to the request; or (B) if the entry cannot be located, reconstruct the entry.
Subtitle B--Other Trade Provisions
PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The additional U.S. notes to chapter 71 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are amended by adding at the end the following new note: ``3.(a) Notwithstanding any provision in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91, any article of jewelry provided for in heading 7113 which is the product of the Virgin Islands, Guam, or American Samoa (including any such article which contains any foreign component) shall be eligible for the benefits provided in paragraph (h) of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91, subject to the provisions and limitations of that note and of paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this note. ``(b) Nothing in this note shall result in an increase or a decrease in the aggregate amount referred to in paragraph (h)(iii) of, or the quantitative limitation otherwise established pursuant to the requirements of, additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91. ``(c) Nothing in this note shall be construed to permit a reduction in the amount available to watch producers under paragraph (h)(iv) of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91. ``(d) The Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior shall issue such regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this note and additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91, as the Secretaries determine necessary to carry out their respective duties under this note. Such regulations shall not be inconsistent with substantial transformation requirements but may define the circumstances under which articles of jewelry shall be deemed to be `units' for purposes of the benefits, provisions, and limitations of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91.
``(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the 2-year period beginning 45 days after the date of the enactment of this note, any article of jewelry provided for in heading 7113 that is assembled in the Virgin Islands, Guam, or American Samoa shall be treated as a product of the Virgin Islands, Guam, or American Samoa for purposes of this note and General Note 3(a)(iv) of this Schedule.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--General Note 3(a)(iv)(A) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting ``and additional U.S. note 3(e) of chapter 71,'' after ``Tax Reform Act of 1986,''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section take effect 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS.
(a) In General.--U.S. note 6 of subchapter X of chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended in subdivision (a) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``The term `instruments and apparatus' under subheading 9810.00.60 includes separable components of an instrument or apparatus listed in this subdivision that are imported for assembly in the United States in such instrument or apparatus where the instrument or apparatus, due to its size, cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state.''. (b) Application of Domestic Equivalency Test to Components.--U.S. note 6 of subchapter X of chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended-- (1) by redesignating subdivisions (d) through (f ) as sub- divisions (e) through (g), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subdivision (c) the following:
``(d)(i) If the Secretary of Commerce determines under this U.S. note that an instrument or apparatus is being manufactured in the United States that is of equivalent scientific value to a foreign-origin instrument or apparatus for which application is made (but which, due to its size, cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state), the Secretary shall report the findings to the Secretary of the Treasury and to the applicant institution, and all components of such foreign-origin instrument or apparatus shall remain dutiable. ``(ii) If the Secretary of Commerce determines that the instrument or apparatus for which application is made is not being manufactured in the United States, the Secretary is authorized to determine further whether any component of such instrument or apparatus of a type that may be purchased, obtained, or imported separately is being manufactured in the United States and shall report the findings to the Secretary of the Treasury and to the applicant institution, and any component found to be domestically available shall remain dutiable. ``(iii) Any decision by the Secretary of the Treasury which allows for duty-free entry of a component of an instrument or apparatus which, due to its size cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state, shall be effective for a specified maximum period, to be determined in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, taking into account both the scientific needs of the importing institution and the potential for development of comparable domestic manufacturing capacity.''. (c) Modifications of Regulations.--The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce shall make such modifications to their joint regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect beginning 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN ENTRIES.
(a) Liquidation or Reliquidation of Entries.--Notwithstanding sections 514 and 520 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514 and 1520), or any other provision of law, the United States Customs Service shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, liquidate or reliquidate those entries made at Los Angeles, California, and New Orleans, Louisiana, which are listed in subsection (c), in accordance with the final decision of the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce for shipments entered between October 1, 1984, and December 14, 1987 (case number A-274-001). (b) Payment of Amounts Owed.--Any amounts owed by the United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of an entry under subsection (a) shall be paid by the Customs Service within 90 days after such liquidation or reliquidation. (c) Entry List.--The entries referred to in subsection (a) are the following:
Entry number Date of entry Port
322 00298563 12/11/86 Los Angeles, California ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 322 00300567 12/11/86 Los Angeles, California ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 86-2909242 9/2/86 New Orleans, Louisiana ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 87-05457388 1/9/87 New Orleans, Louisiana
(a) In General.--Section 313(q) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(q)) is further amended-- (1) by striking ``Packaging material'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--Packaging material''; (2) by moving the remaining text 2 ems to the right; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Additional eligibility.--Packaging material produced in the United States, which is used by the manufacturer or any other person on or for articles which are exported or destroyed under subsection (a) or (b), shall be eligible under such subsection for refund, as drawback, of 99 percent of any duty, tax, or fee imposed on the importation of such material used to manufacture or produce the packaging material.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
ZONES UNDER THE NATIONAL CUSTOMS AUTOMATION PROGRAM.
Section 411 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1411) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Foreign-Trade Zones.--Not later than January 1, 2000, the Secretary shall provide for the inclusion of commercial importation data from foreign-trade zones under the Program.''.
(a) In General.--The Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 484a the following:
``SEC. 484b. DEFERRAL OF DUTY ON LARGE YACHTS IMPORTED FOR SALE AT UNITED STATES BOAT SHOWS.
``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any vessel meeting the definition of a large yacht as provided in subsection (b) and which is otherwise dutiable may be imported without the payment of duty if imported with the intention to offer for sale at a boat show in the United States. Payment of duty shall be deferred, in accordance with this section, until such large yacht is sold. ``(b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term `large yacht' means a vessel that exceeds 79 feet in length, is used primarily for recreation or pleasure, and has been previously sold by a manufacturer or dealer to a retail consumer. ``(c) Deferral of Duty.--At the time of importation of any large yacht, if such large yacht is imported for sale at a boat show in the United States and is otherwise dutiable, duties shall not be assessed and collected if the importer of record-- ``(1) certifies to the Customs Service that the large yacht is imported pursuant to this section for sale at a boat show in the United States; and ``(2) posts a bond, which shall have a duration of 6 months after the date of importation, in an amount equal to twice the amount of duty on the large yacht that would otherwise be imposed under subheading 8903.91.00 or 8903.92.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
``(d) Procedures Upon Sale.-- ``(1) Deposit of duty.--If any large yacht (which has been imported for sale at a boat show in the United States with the deferral of duties as provided in this section) is sold within the 6-month period after importation-- ``(A) entry shall be completed and duty (calculated at the applicable rates provided for under subheading 8903.91.00 or 8903.92.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and based upon the value of the large yacht at the time of importation) shall be deposited with the Customs Service; and ``(B) the bond posted as required by subsection (c)(2) shall be returned to the importer.
``(e) Procedures Upon Expiration of Bond Period.-- ``(1) In general.--If the large yacht entered with deferral of duties is neither sold nor exported within the 6-month period after importation-- ``(A) entry shall be completed and duty (calculated at the applicable rates provided for under subheading 8903.91.00 or 8903.92.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and based upon the value of the large yacht at the time of importation) shall be deposited with the Customs Service; and ``(B) the bond posted as required by subsection (c)(2) shall be returned to the importer. ``(2) Additional requirements.--No extensions of the bond period shall be allowed. Any large yacht exported in compliance
with the bond period may not be reentered for purposes of sale at a boat show in the United States (in order to receive duty deferral benefits) for a period of 3 months after such exportation.
``(f ) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any large yacht imported into the United States after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Section 515(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1515(a)) is amended by inserting after the third sentence the following: ``Within 30 days from the date an application for further review is filed, the appropriate customs officer shall allow or deny the application and, if allowed, the protest shall be forwarded to the customs officer who will be conducting the further review.''.
(a) Refund of Merchandise Processing Fees.--Section 520(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1520(d)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ``(including any merchandise processing fees)'' after ``excess duties''. (b) Protest Against Decision of Customs Service Relating to NAFTA Claims.--Section 514(a)(7) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 1514(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``section 520(c)'' and inserting ``subsection (c) or (d) of section 520''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section apply with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
CUSTOMS-APPROVED STORAGE ROOMS.
Section 557(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1557(a)(1)) is amended in the first sentence by inserting ``(including international travel merchandise)'' after ``Any merchandise subject to duty''.
ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDERS.
Section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Exclusions from computations.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), there shall be excluded from the computation of the 5- year period described in paragraph (1) and the periods described in paragraph (6) any period during which the importation of the subject merchandise is prohibited on account of the imposition, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act or other provision of law, of sanctions by the United States against the country in which the subject merchandise originates.
``(B) Application of exclusion.--Subparagraph (A) shall apply only with respect to subject merchandise which originates in a country that is not a WTO member.''.
Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with the Customs Service within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption-- (1) that was made after December 31, 1988, and before January 1, 1995; and (2) that would have been classifiable under subheading 6203.41.05 or 6204.61.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and would have had a lower rate of duty, if such entry or withdrawal had been made on January 1, 1995,
shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if such entry or withdrawal had been made on January 1, 1995.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 98 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
`` 9801.00.26 Articles, Free............... Free.................. ' previously '. imported, with respect to which the duty was paid upon such previous importation, if: (1) exported within 3 years after the date of such previous importation; (2) sold for exportation and exported to individuals for personal use; (3) reimported without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or other means while abroad; (4) reimported as personal returns from those individuals, whether or not consolidated with other personal returns prior to reimportation; and (5) reimported by or for the account of the person who exported them from the United States within 1 year of such exportation....
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods described in heading 9801.00.26 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as added by subsection (a)) that are reimported into the United States on or after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
WORLD ATHLETIC EVENTS.
(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:
`` 9902.98.08 Any of the Free No change Free On or before 12/31/ ' following 2002 '. articles not intended for sale or distribution to the public: personal effects of aliens who are participants in, officials of, or accredited members of delegations to, the 1999 International Special Olympics, the 1999 Women's World Cup Soccer, the 2001 International Special Olympics, the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Paralympic Games, and of persons who are immediate family members of or servants to any of the foregoing persons; equipment and materials imported in connection with the foregoing events by or on behalf of the foregoing persons or the organizing committees of such events; articles to be used in exhibitions depicting the culture of a country participating in any such event; and, if consistent with the foregoing, such other articles as the Secretary of Treasury may allow............
(b) Taxes and Fees Not To Apply.--The articles described in heading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as added by subsection (a)) shall be free of taxes and fees which may be otherwise applicable. (c) No Exemption From Customs Inspections.--The articles described in heading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as added by subsection (a)) shall not be
free or otherwise exempt or excluded from routine or other inspections as may be required by the Customs Service. (d) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendment made by this section applies to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Reliquidation.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law, upon a request filed with the Customs Service on or before the 90th day after the date of enactment of this Act, any entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, of any article described in subheading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as added by subsection (a)) that was made-- (A) after May 15, 1999; and (B) before the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such entry or withdrawal occurred on the date of the enactment of this Act.
ENTRIES OF THERMAL TRANSFER MULTIFUNCTION MACHINES.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law and subject to the provisions of subsection (b), the United States Customs Service shall, not later than 180 days after the receipt of the request described in subsection (b), liquidate or reliquidate each entry described in subsection (d) containing any merchandise which, at the time of the original liquidation, was classified under subheading 8517.21.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to indirect electrostatic copiers) or subheading 9009.12.00 of such Schedule (relating to indirect electrostatic copiers), at the rate of duty that would have been applicable to such merchandise if the merchandise had been liquidated or reliquidated under subheading 8471.60.65 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to other automated data processing (ADP) thermal transfer printer units) on the date of entry. (b) Requests.--Reliquidation may be made under subsection (a) with respect to an entry described in subsection (d) only if a request therefor is filed with the Customs Service within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and the request contains sufficient information to enable the Customs Service to locate the entry or reconstruct the entry if it cannot be located. (c) Payment of Amounts Owed.--Any amounts owed by the United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of an entry under subsection (a) shall be paid not later than 180 days after the date of such liquidation or reliquidation. (d) Affected Entries.--The entries referred to in subsection (a), filed at the port of Los Angeles, are as follows:
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of entry Entry number Liquidation date ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 01/17/97 112-9638417-3 02/21/97 01/10/97 112-9637684-9 03/07/97 01/03/97 112-9636723-6 04/18/97 01/10/97 112-9637686-4 03/07/97 02/21/97 112-9642157-9 09/12/97 02/14/97 112-9641619-9 06/06/97 02/14/97 112-9641693-4 06/06/97 02/21/97 112-9642156-1 09/12/97 02/28/97 112-9643326-9 09/12/97 03/18/97 112-9645336-6 09/19/97 03/21/97 112-9645682-3 09/19/97 03/21/97 112-9645681-5 09/19/97 03/21/97 112-9645698-9 09/19/97 03/14/97 112-9645026-3 09/19/97 03/14/97 112-9645041-2 09/19/97 03/20/97 112-9646075-9 09/19/97 04/04/97 112-9647309-1 09/19/97 04/04/97 112-9647312-5 09/19/97 04/04/97 112-9647316-6 09/19/97 04/11/97 112-9300151-5 10/31/97 04/11/97 112-9300287-7 09/26/97 04/11/97 112-9300308-1 02/20/98 04/10/97 112-9300356-0 09/26/97 04/16/97 112-9301387-4 09/26/97 04/22/97 112-9301602-6 09/26/97 04/18/97 112-9301627-3 09/26/97 04/25/97 112-9301615-8 09/26/97 04/25/97 112-9302445-9 10/31/97 04/25/97 112-9302298-2 09/26/97 04/04/97 112-9302371-7 09/26/97 05/30/97 112-9306718-5 09/26/97 05/19/97 112-9304958-9 09/26/97 05/16/97 112-9305030-6 09/26/97 05/09/97 112-9303707-1 09/26/97 05/31/97 112-9306470-3 09/26/97 05/02/97 112-9302717-1 09/19/97 06/20/97 112-9308793-6 09/26/97 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
DRAWBACK PAYMENTS.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, the Customs Service shall, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, liquidate or reliquidate the entries described in subsection (b) and any amounts owed by the United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation shall be refunded with interest, subject to the provisions of Treasury Decision 86-126(M) and Customs Service Ruling No. 224697, dated November 17, 1994.
(b) Entries Described.--The entries described in this subsection are the following:
Entry number: Date of entry: 855218319..................... July 18, 1985 855218429..................... August 15, 1985 855218649..................... September 13, 1985 866000134..................... October 4, 1985 866000257..................... November 14, 1985 866000299..................... December 9, 1985 866000451..................... January 14, 1986 866001052..................... February 13, 1986 866001133..................... March 7, 1986 866001269..................... April 9, 1986 866001366..................... May 9, 1986 866001463..................... June 6, 1986 866001573..................... July 7, 1986 866001586..................... July 7, 1986 866001599..................... July 7, 1986 866001913..................... August 8, 1986 866002255..................... September 10, 1986 866002297..................... September 23, 1986 03200000010................... October 3, 1986 03200000028................... November 13, 1986 03200000036................... November 26, 1986.
HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Additional U.S. note 4 of chapter 91 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended in the matter preceding subdivision (a), by striking the comma after ``stamping'' and inserting ``(including by means of indelible ink),''.
Section 555(b)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1555(b)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) a port of entry, as established under section 1 of the Act of August 24, 1912 (37 Stat. 434), or within 25 statute miles of a staffed port of entry if reasonable assurance can be provided that duty-free merchandise sold by the enterprise will be exported by individuals departing from the customs territory through an international airport located within the customs territory.''.
(a) Additional Preclearance Activities.--Section 13031(f )(3)(A)(iii) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f )(3)(A)(iii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(iii) to the extent funds remain available after making reimbursements under clause (ii), in providing salaries for up to 50 full-time equivalent inspectional positions to provide preclearance services.''.
(b) Collection of Fees for Passengers Aboard Commercial Vessels.--Section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows: ``(5)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), for the arrival of each passenger aboard a commercial vessel or commercial aircraft from a place outside the United States (other than a place referred to in subsection (b)(1)(A)(i) of this section), $5. ``(B) For the arrival of each passenger aboard a commercial vessel from a place referred to in subsection (b)(1)(A)(i) of this section, $1.75''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ``(A) No fee'' and inserting ``(A) Except as provided in subsection (a)(5)(B) of this section, no fee''.
(c) Use of Merchandise Processing Fees for Automated Commercial Systems.--Section 13031(f ) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f )) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Of the amounts collected in fiscal year 1999 under paragraphs (9) and (10) of subsection (a), $50,000,000 shall be available to the Customs Service, subject to appropriations Acts, for automated commercial systems. Amounts made available under this paragraph shall remain available until expended.''. (d) Advisory Committee.--Section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Advisory Committee.--The Commissioner of Customs shall establish an advisory committee whose membership shall consist of representatives from the airline, cruise ship, and other transportation industries who may be subject to fees under subsection (a). The advisory committee shall not be subject to termination under section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The advisory committee shall meet on a periodic basis and shall advise the Commissioner on issues related to the performance of the inspectional services of the United States Customs Service. Such advice shall include, but not be limited to, such issues as the time periods during which such services should be performed, the proper number and deployment of inspection officers, the level of fees, and the appropriateness of any proposed fee. The Commissioner shall give consideration to the views of the advisory committee in the exercise of his or her duties.''.
(e) National Customs Automation Test Regarding Reconciliation.--Section 505(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1505(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``For the period beginning on October 1, 1998, and ending on the date on which the `Revised National Customs Automation Test Regarding Reconciliation' of the Customs Service is terminated, or October 1, 2000, whichever occurs earlier, the Secretary may prescribe an alternative mid-point interest accounting methodology, which may be employed by the importer, based upon aggregate data in lieu of accounting for such interest from each deposit data provided in this subsection.''. (f ) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
DUTY DRAWBACK FOR METHYL TERTIARY-BUTYL ETHER (``MTBE'').
(a) In General.--Section 313(p)(3)(A)(i)(I) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(3)(A)(i)(I)) is amended by striking ``and 2902'' and inserting ``2902, and 2909.19.14''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply to drawback claims filed on and after such date.
(a) In General.--Section 313(p)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(1)) is amended in the matter following subparagraph (C) by striking ``the amount of the duties paid on, or attributable to, such qualified article shall be refunded as drawback to the drawback claimant.'' and inserting ``drawback shall be allowed as described in paragraph (4).''. (b) Requirements.--Section 313(p)(2) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by striking ``the qualified article'' each place it appears and inserting ``a qualified article''; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking ``an imported'' and inserting ``a''; and (2) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ``transferor,'' after ``importer,''.
(c) Qualified Article Defined, Etc.--Section 313(p)(3) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in clause (i)(II), by striking ``liquids, pastes, powders, granules, and flakes'' and inserting ``the primary forms provided under Note 6 to chapter 39 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) in subclause (I) by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II) by striking the period and inserting ``, or''; and (iii) by adding after subclause (II) the following: ``(III) an article of the same kind and quality as described in subparagraph (B), or any combination thereof, that is transferred, as so certified in a certificate of delivery or certificate of manufacture and delivery in a quantity not greater than the quantity of articles purchased or exchanged. The transferred merchandise described in subclause (III), regardless of its origin, so designated on the certificate of delivery or certificate of manufacture and delivery shall be the qualified article for purposes of this section. A party who issues a certificate of delivery, or certificate of manufacture and delivery, shall also certify to the Commissioner of Customs that it has not, and will not, issue such certificates for a quantity greater than the amount eligible for drawback and that appropriate records will be maintained to demonstrate that fact.'';
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``exported article'' and inserting ``article, including an imported, manufactured, substituted, or exported article,''; and (3) in the first sentence of subparagraph (C), by striking ``such article.'' and inserting ``either the qualified article or the exported article.''.
(d) Limitation on Drawback.--Section 313(p)(4)(B) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(4)(B)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``had the claim qualified for drawback under subsection ( j)''. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the amendment made by section 632(a)(6) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. For purposes of section 632(b) of that Act, the 3- year requirement set forth in section 313(r) of the Tariff Act of 1930 shall not apply to any drawback claim filed within 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act for which that 3-year period would have expired.
MUESLIX CEREALS.
(a) Before January 1, 1996.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with the Customs Service before the 90th day after the date of the enactment of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption made after December 31, 1991, and before January 1, 1996, of Mueslix cereal, which was classified in subheading 2008.92.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and to which the column 1 special rate of duty applicable for goods of Canada applied-- (1) shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if the column 1 special rate of duty applicable for goods of Canada in subheading 1904.10.00 of such Schedule applied to such Mueslix cereal at the time of such entry or withdrawal; and (2) any excess duties paid as a result of such liquidation or reliquidation shall be refunded, including interest at the appropriate applicable rate.
(b) After December 31, 1995.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with the Customs Service before the 90th day after the date of the enactment of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption made after December 31, 1995, and before January 1, 1998, of Mueslix cereal, which was classified in subheading 1904.20.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and to which the column 1 special rate of duty applicable for goods of special column rate applicable for Canada applied-- (1) shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if the column 1 special rate of duty applicable for goods of Canada in subheading 1904.10.00 of such Schedule applied to such Mueslix cereal at the time of such entry or withdrawal; and (2) any excess duties paid as a result of such liquidation or reliquidation shall be refunded, including interest at the appropriate applicable rate.
143.
(a) Expansion of Foreign Trade Zone.--The Foreign Trade Zones Board shall expand Foreign Trade Zone No. 143 to include areas in the vicinity of the Chico Municipal Airport in accordance
with the application submitted by the Sacramento-Yolo Port District of Sacramento, California, to the Board on March 11, 1997. (b) Other Requirements Not Affected.--The expansion of Foreign Trade Zone No. 143 under subsection (a) shall not relieve the Port of Sacramento of any requirement under the Foreign Trade Zones Act, or under regulations of the Foreign Trade Zones Board, relating to such expansion.
(a) In General.--Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (h), (i), ( j), and (k) as subsections (i), ( j), (k), and (l), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection:
``(h) Marking of Certain Silk Products.--The marking requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply either to-- ``(1) articles provided for in subheading 6214.10.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, as in effect on January 1, 1997; or ``(2) articles provided for in heading 5007 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as in effect on January 1, 1997.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 304( j) of such Act, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1) of this section, is amended by striking ``subsection (h)'' and inserting ``subsection (i)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
TREATMENT (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF MONGOLIA.
(a) Findings.--The Congress finds that Mongolia-- (1) has received normal trade relations treatment since 1991 and has been found to be in full compliance with the freedom of emigration requirements under title IV of the Trade Act of 1974; (2) has emerged from nearly 70 years of communism and dependence on the former Soviet Union, approving a new constitution in 1992 which has established a modern parliamentary democracy charged with guaranteeing fundamental human rights, freedom of expression, and an independent judiciary; (3) has held four national elections under the new constitution, two presidential and two parliamentary, thereby solidifying the nation's transition to democracy; (4) has undertaken significant market-based economic reforms, including privatization, the reduction of government subsidies, the elimination of most price controls and virtually all import tariffs, and the closing of insolvent banks; (5) has concluded a bilateral trade treaty with the United States in 1991, and a bilateral investment treaty in 1994; (6) has acceded to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, and extension of unconditional normal trade relations treatment to the products of Mongolia would enable the United States to avail itself of all rights under the World Trade Organization with respect to Mongolia; and
(7) has demonstrated a strong desire to build friendly relationships and to cooperate fully with the United States on trade matters.
(b) Termination of Application of Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to Mongolia.-- (1) Presidential determinations and extensions of nondiscriminatory treatment.--Notwithstanding any provision of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), the President may-- (A) determine that such title should no longer apply to Mongolia; and (B) after making a determination under subparagraph (A) with respect to Mongolia, proclaim the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of that country. (2) Termination of application of title iv.--On or after the effective date of the extension under paragraph (1)(B) of nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of Mongolia, title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 shall cease to apply to that country.
(a) In General.--The Commissioner of Customs is authorized to establish a pilot program for fiscal year 1999 to provide 24-hour cargo inspection service on a fee-for-service basis at an international airport described in subsection (b). The Commissioner may extend the pilot program for fiscal years after fiscal year 1999 if the Commissioner determines that the extension is warranted. (b) Airport Described.--The international airport described in this subsection is a multi-modal international airport that-- (1) is located near a seaport; and (2) serviced more than 185,000 tons of air cargo in 1997.
DEPENDENTS OF CERTAIN CUSTOMS SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Notwithstanding section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, the Department of Defense shall permit the dependent children of deceased United States Customs Aviation Group Supervisor Pedro J. Rodriquez attending the Antilles Consolidated School System in Puerto Rico, to complete their primary and secondary education within this school system without cost to such children or any parent, relative, or guardian of such children. The United States Customs Service shall reimburse the Department of Defense for reasonable education expenses to cover these costs.
Title III—AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.
(a) Repeal of Property Subject to a Liability Test.-- (1) Section 357.--Section 357(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to assumption of liability) is amended by striking ``, or acquires from the taxpayer property subject to a liability''.
(2) Section 358.--Section 358(d)(1) of such Code (relating to assumption of liability) is amended by striking ``or acquired from the taxpayer property subject to a liability''. (3) Section 368.-- (A) Section 368(a)(1)(C) of such Code is amended by striking ``, or the fact that property acquired is subject to a liability,''. (B) The last sentence of section 368(a)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by striking ``, and the amount of any liability to which any property acquired from the acquiring corporation is subject,''.
(b) Clarification of Assumption of Liability.-- (1) In general.--Section 357 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Determination of Amount of Liability Assumed.-- ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this section, section 358(d), section 362(d), section 368(a)(1)(C), and section 368(a)(2)(B), except as provided in regulations-- ``(A) a recourse liability (or portion thereof ) shall be treated as having been assumed if, as determined on the basis of all facts and circumstances, the transferee has agreed to, and is expected to, satisfy such liability (or portion), whether or not the transferor has been relieved of such liability; and ``(B) except to the extent provided in paragraph (2), a nonrecourse liability shall be treated as having been assumed by the transferee of any asset subject to such liability. ``(2) Exception for nonrecourse liability.--The amount of the nonrecourse liability treated as described in paragraph (1)(B) shall be reduced by the lesser of-- ``(A) the amount of such liability which an owner of other assets not transferred to the transferee and also subject to such liability has agreed with the transferee to, and is expected to, satisfy; or ``(B) the fair market value of such other assets (determined without regard to section 7701(g)). ``(3) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection and section 362(d). The Secretary may also prescribe regulations which provide that the manner in which a liability is treated as assumed under this subsection is applied, where appropriate, elsewhere in this title.''. (2) Limitation on basis increase attributable to assumption of liability.--Section 362 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Limitation on Basis Increase Attributable to Assumption of Liability.-- ``(1) In general.--In no event shall the basis of any property be increased under subsection (a) or (b) above the fair market value of such property (determined without regard to section 7701(g)) by reason of any gain recognized to the transferor as a result of the assumption of a liability. ``(2) Treatment of gain not subject to tax.--Except as provided in regulations, if--
``(A) gain is recognized to the transferor as a result of an assumption of a nonrecourse liability by a transferee which is also secured by assets not transferred to such transferee; and ``(B) no person is subject to tax under this title on such gain, then, for purposes of determining basis under subsections (a) and (b), the amount of gain recognized by the transferor as a result of the assumption of the liability shall be determined as if the liability assumed by the transferee equaled such transferee's ratable portion of such liability determined on the basis of the relative fair market values (determined without regard to section 7701(g)) of all of the assets subject to such liability.''.
(c) Application to Provisions Other Than Subchapter C.-- (1) Section 584.--Section 584(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by striking ``, and the fact that any property transferred by the common trust fund is subject to a liability,'' in subparagraph (A); and (B) by striking clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) and inserting: ``(ii) Assumed liabilities.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `assumed liabilities' means any liability of the common trust fund assumed by any regulated investment company in connection with the transfer referred to in paragraph (1)(A). ``(C) Assumption.--For purposes of this paragraph, in determining the amount of any liability assumed, the rules of section 357(d) shall apply.''. (2) Section 1031.--The last sentence of section 1031(d) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking ``assumed a liability of the taxpayer or acquired from the taxpayer property subject to a liability'' and inserting ``assumed (as determined under section 357(d)) a liability of the taxpayer''; and (B) by striking ``or acquisition (in the amount of the liability)''.
(d) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 351(h)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``, or acquires property subject to a liability,''. (2) Section 357 of such Code is amended by striking ``or acquisition'' each place it appears in subsection (a) or (b). (3) Section 357(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``or acquired''. (4) Section 357(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``, plus the amount of the liabilities to which the property is subject,''.
(5) Section 357(c)(3) of such Code is amended by striking ``or to which the property transferred is subject''. (6) Section 358(d)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``or acquisition (in the amount of the liability)''.
(e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to transfers after October 18, 1998.
Approved June 25, 1999.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 435 (S. 262): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
SENATE REPORTS: No. 106-2 accompanying S. 262 (Comm. on Finance). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 145 (1999): Feb. 9, considered and passed House. May 27, considered and passed Senate, amended. June 7, House concurred in Senate amendment.
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