A bill to provide that quantitative restrictions shall not apply with respect to certain knit performance outerwear pants.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Jun 2006): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 3493, would change import rules for specific types of pants. It proposes that quantitative restrictions, which limit the amount of certain goods that can be imported, would not apply to knit performance outerwear pants. These pants are defined by specific characteristics like being ankle-length, made of water-resistant or coated synthetic fabrics, and having at least two features from a list including side openings, sealed seams, insulation, or enclosed pockets.
The bill directly affects importers and potentially consumers of these specific performance outerwear pants by removing limits on how many can be brought into the country. It aims to allow these pants to be imported under the standard general duty rate without facing quantity limits, provided they meet the defined criteria and tariff classifications. The subjects involved are clothing, import restrictions, sports and recreation, and synthetic fabrics.
Introduced in the Senate in June 2006 by Senator Gordon Smith, S. 3493 was referred to the Committee on Finance. As of its introduction, it has not advanced further in the legislative process. The next step for such a bill would typically be consideration and potential action by the Senate Committee on Finance, which could include hearings, amendments, or a vote to send it to the full Senate.
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Official summary
Provides that certain quantitative restrictions shall not apply to specified imports of knit performance outerwear pants classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to the extent entry of such pants is claimed under the column one general rate of duty of the HTSUS.
Timeline
13 Jun 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 3493 do?
- This bill, S. 3493, would change import rules for specific types of pants. It proposes that quantitative restrictions, which limit the amount of certain goods that can be imported, would not apply to knit performance outerwear pants. These pants are defined by specific characteristics like being ankle-length, made of water-resistant or coated synthetic fabrics, and having at least two features from a list including side openings, sealed seams, insulation, or enclosed pockets. The bill directly affects importers and potentially consumers of these specific performance outerwear pants by removing limits on how many can be brought into the country. It aims to allow these pants to be imported under the standard general duty rate without facing quantity limits, provided they meet the defined criteria and tariff classifications. The subjects involved are clothing, import restrictions, sports and recreation, and synthetic fabrics. Introduced in the Senate in June 2006 by Senator Gordon Smith, S. 3493 was referred to the Committee on Finance. As of its introduction, it has not advanced further in the legislative process. The next step for such a bill would typically be consideration and potential action by the Senate Committee on Finance, which could include hearings, amendments, or a vote to send it to the full Senate.
- Has S. 3493 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3493. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3493?
- S. 3493 was sponsored by Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] (R-OR), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3493?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (13 Jun 2006).
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