To suspend temporarily the duty on certain coupon holders.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 May 2012): Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 5610, proposes to temporarily suspend import duties on specific types of coupon holders. These are defined as accordion-style file folders made of plastic material, featuring a flap closure with a snap, magnet, or elastic band and hook. They must not exceed 203.2 millimeters in height, width, or depth and possess at least two separate pockets for organizing coupons or other items.
The legislation affects importers of these particular coupon holders, as it would remove the tariffs normally applied to them. This suspension would be in effect for goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption up to December 31, 2015. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2012 and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As of now, its latest action is simply being introduced.
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Official summary
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain coupon holders.
Timeline
14 May 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5610 do?
- This bill, H.R. 5610, proposes to temporarily suspend import duties on specific types of coupon holders. These are defined as accordion-style file folders made of plastic material, featuring a flap closure with a snap, magnet, or elastic band and hook. They must not exceed 203.2 millimeters in height, width, or depth and possess at least two separate pockets for organizing coupons or other items. The legislation affects importers of these particular coupon holders, as it would remove the tariffs normally applied to them. This suspension would be in effect for goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption up to December 31, 2015. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2012 and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. As of now, its latest action is simply being introduced.
- Has H.R. 5610 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5610. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5610?
- H.R. 5610 was sponsored by Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] (D-MN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5610?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (14 May 2012).
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