To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for equitable duty treatment for certain wool used in making suits.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Jul 1998): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1495)
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4358, would amend the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule concerning duties on certain wool fabrics. Specifically, it proposes to apply a duty of 20.2% to wool fabrics designated "Super 70's" or "Super 80's" that are imported for making suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers, effective until December 31, 2004. Conversely, wool fabrics designated "Super 90's" or higher, also intended for suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers, would be duty-free during the same period.
The bill affects importers and manufacturers of suits and related garments. The duty treatment outlined would apply to wool fabrics based on their grade and intended use in suit construction. The legislation also states that any future duty reductions on certain suit-related items by the President would extend to the fabrics classified under the "Super 70's" or "Super 80's" category.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 1998 and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As of the information provided, its latest action is simply "Introduced." If it were to proceed, it would require further consideration and votes in the House, and potentially in the Senate, before it could be sent to the President for signature or veto.
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Official summary
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to: (1) provide a duty, through December 31, 2004, on fabrics, of carded or combed wool or fine animal hair, all the foregoing certified by the importer as "Super 70's" or "Super 80's" intended for use in making suits, suit-type jackets or trousers; and (2) grant duty-free treatment, through December 31, 2004, to fabrics, of carded or combed wool or fine animal hair, all the foregoing certified by the importer as "Super 90's" or higher grade intended for use in making suits, suit-type jackets or trousers. Treats (for tariff purposes) such suits similarly to certain other suits under the Schedule.
Timeline
31 Jul 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1495)
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4358 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4358, would amend the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule concerning duties on certain wool fabrics. Specifically, it proposes to apply a duty of 20.2% to wool fabrics designated "Super 70's" or "Super 80's" that are imported for making suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers, effective until December 31, 2004. Conversely, wool fabrics designated "Super 90's" or higher, also intended for suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers, would be duty-free during the same period. The bill affects importers and manufacturers of suits and related garments. The duty treatment outlined would apply to wool fabrics based on their grade and intended use in suit construction. The legislation also states that any future duty reductions on certain suit-related items by the President would extend to the fabrics classified under the "Super 70's" or "Super 80's" category. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 1998 and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As of the information provided, its latest action is simply "Introduced." If it were to proceed, it would require further consideration and votes in the House, and potentially in the Senate, before it could be sent to the President for signature or veto.
- Has H.R. 4358 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4358. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4358?
- H.R. 4358 was sponsored by Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31] (R-NY), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4358?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1495) (31 Jul 1998).
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