To restore the previous tariff treatment accorded to hand-cast string-drawn fishing nets.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 1994): Executive Comment Received from ITC.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4641, proposes to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States concerning fishing nets. Specifically, it aims to reduce the duty rate applied to "made up hand-cast string-drawn fishing nets."
The bill would affect importers of these specific types of fishing nets. By changing the tariff schedule, it would lower the amount of duty paid on these goods. The change would apply to goods entered 15 days after the bill becomes law, and it includes a retroactive provision allowing for duty refunds on eligible nets imported after December 31, 1988, if a request is filed within 60 days of enactment.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in June 1994, H.R. 4641 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been acted upon by the committee or passed by either chamber of Congress.
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Official summary
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to reduce the duty on made up hand-cast string-drawn fishing nets.
Timeline
23 Sep 1994
Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4641 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4641, proposes to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States concerning fishing nets. Specifically, it aims to reduce the duty rate applied to "made up hand-cast string-drawn fishing nets." The bill would affect importers of these specific types of fishing nets. By changing the tariff schedule, it would lower the amount of duty paid on these goods. The change would apply to goods entered 15 days after the bill becomes law, and it includes a retroactive provision allowing for duty refunds on eligible nets imported after December 31, 1988, if a request is filed within 60 days of enactment. Introduced in the House of Representatives in June 1994, H.R. 4641 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been acted upon by the committee or passed by either chamber of Congress.
- Has H.R. 4641 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4641. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4641?
- H.R. 4641 was sponsored by Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7] (R-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4641?
- Executive Comment Received from ITC. (23 Sep 1994).
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