A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on diaper pads with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester with an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton.
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 proposes to temporarily suspend the import duty on a specific type of diaper pad. These diaper pads are described as having an outer layer made of water-resistant laminated knitted polyester fabric and an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton. The suspension would apply to diaper pads with elastic at the back and leg openings, and snaps for adjusting fit or securing the diaper.
The bill affects the import of these particular diaper pads, potentially making them less expensive for importers. It originates from the Senate, sponsored by Senator Max Baucus.
S. 2877 was introduced on May 8, 2012, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. It has not advanced beyond this initial stage in the legislative process.
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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 with an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton.
Timeline
8 May 2012
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 2877 do?
- This bill proposes to temporarily suspend the import duty on a specific type of diaper pad. These diaper pads are described as having an outer layer made of water-resistant laminated knitted polyester fabric and an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton. The suspension would apply to diaper pads with elastic at the back and leg openings, and snaps for adjusting fit or securing the diaper. The bill affects the import of these particular diaper pads, potentially making them less expensive for importers. It originates from the Senate, sponsored by Senator Max Baucus. S. 2877 was introduced on May 8, 2012, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. It has not advanced beyond this initial stage in the legislative process.
- Has S. 2877 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2877. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2877?
- S. 2877 was sponsored by Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] (D-MT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2877?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (8 May 2012).
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