A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain coupon holders.
Latest action (28 Oct 2009): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 1991 would temporarily suspend the import duty (tariff) on a specific product: small plastic accordion-style file folders, no larger than about 8 inches in any dimension, that close with a snap, magnet, or elastic-and-hook fastener and contain multiple pockets designed to hold coupons or similar small items. The bill would amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to set the duty rate on these items at zero, or "free," through December 31, 2011. The change would take effect for qualifying goods entered into the United States, or withdrawn from warehouse for use, beginning 15 days after the bill's enactment.
The bill primarily affects importers, manufacturers, and retailers of this narrowly defined coupon-organizer product, potentially lowering their costs and, indirectly, consumer prices for these items. It would not affect other goods or broader trade policy, given its narrow, product-specific scope typical of tariff-suspension bills.
S. 1991 was introduced in the Senate on October 28, 2009, by Senator Amy Klobuchar and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. According to the official record, the bill did not receive a vote and saw no further action, meaning it did not become law during the 111th Congress.
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Official summary
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain coupon holders.
Common questions
- What does S. 1991 do?
- S. 1991 would temporarily suspend the import duty (tariff) on a specific product: small plastic accordion-style file folders, no larger than about 8 inches in any dimension, that close with a snap, magnet, or elastic-and-hook fastener and contain multiple pockets designed to hold coupons or similar small items. The bill would amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to set the duty rate on these items at zero, or "free," through December 31, 2011. The change would take effect for qualifying goods entered into the United States, or withdrawn from warehouse for use, beginning 15 days after the bill's enactment. The bill primarily affects importers, manufacturers, and retailers of this narrowly defined coupon-organizer product, potentially lowering their costs and, indirectly, consumer prices for these items. It would not affect other goods or broader trade policy, given its narrow, product-specific scope typical of tariff-suspension bills. S. 1991 was introduced in the Senate on October 28, 2009, by Senator Amy Klobuchar and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. According to the official record, the bill did not receive a vote and saw no further action, meaning it did not become law during the 111th Congress.
- Has S. 1991 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Oct 2009, S. 1991 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 1991?
- S. 1991 was sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] (Democrat-MN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1991?
- Introduced (28 Oct 2009).
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