A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with other fabric layers of either blends of hemp and cotton or polyester microfleece.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 May 2012): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 2875, would temporarily suspend import duties on specific types of diaper pads. These pads are described as having an outer layer made of water-resistant laminated knitted polyester fabric and inner layers made of either a blend of hemp and cotton or polyester microfleece. The suspension of duty would apply to goods entered for consumption on or after the 15th day following the bill's enactment.
The bill's provisions would affect importers and potentially consumers of these particular diaper pads. By removing the duty, the cost of importing these items could be reduced. The bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2012 by Senator Max Baucus and is currently in the status of "Introduced."
Following its introduction, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. It has not advanced beyond this initial stage. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered, approved by the Senate, and then passed by the House of Representatives, before being signed by the President.
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Official summary
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with other fabric layers of either blends of hemp and cotton or polyester microfleece.
Timeline
8 May 2012
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 2875 do?
- This bill, S. 2875, would temporarily suspend import duties on specific types of diaper pads. These pads are described as having an outer layer made of water-resistant laminated knitted polyester fabric and inner layers made of either a blend of hemp and cotton or polyester microfleece. The suspension of duty would apply to goods entered for consumption on or after the 15th day following the bill's enactment. The bill's provisions would affect importers and potentially consumers of these particular diaper pads. By removing the duty, the cost of importing these items could be reduced. The bill was introduced in the Senate in May 2012 by Senator Max Baucus and is currently in the status of "Introduced." Following its introduction, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. It has not advanced beyond this initial stage. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered, approved by the Senate, and then passed by the House of Representatives, before being signed by the President.
- Has S. 2875 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2875. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2875?
- S. 2875 was sponsored by Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] (D-MT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2875?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (8 May 2012).
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