Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018
Latest action (13 Sep 2018): Became Public Law No: 115-239.
What this bill does
The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018, H.R. 4318, modified U.S. tariffs on various items. Specifically, it repealed some expired duty reductions and established new temporary duty suspensions or reductions for a list of chemicals and other goods until December 31, 2020. The bill also extended the Treasury Department's authority to collect certain customs user fees for merchandise processing until October 2027.
This legislation affects businesses and consumers involved in the import and export of the specified goods, as the changes in tariffs can impact the cost of those items. The bill also alters the timeframe for collecting specific customs fees.
H.R. 4318 was introduced in the 115th Congress in November 2017. It was enacted into law when it was signed by the President on September 13, 2018.
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Official summary
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018
This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to: (1) repeal expired reductions in rates of duty for specified chemicals and other items; and (2) provide for duty suspensions and reductions through December 31, 2020, for specified chemicals and other items.
(Sec. 1665) The bill amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend through October 13, 2027 (currently, July 21, 2027), the authority of the Department of the Treasury to collect certain customs user fees for the processing of formally or informally entered or released merchandise.
Timeline
13 Sep 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-239.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4318 do?
- The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018, H.R. 4318, modified U.S. tariffs on various items. Specifically, it repealed some expired duty reductions and established new temporary duty suspensions or reductions for a list of chemicals and other goods until December 31, 2020. The bill also extended the Treasury Department's authority to collect certain customs user fees for merchandise processing until October 2027. This legislation affects businesses and consumers involved in the import and export of the specified goods, as the changes in tariffs can impact the cost of those items. The bill also alters the timeframe for collecting specific customs fees. H.R. 4318 was introduced in the 115th Congress in November 2017. It was enacted into law when it was signed by the President on September 13, 2018.
- Has H.R. 4318 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 4318 has been enacted. Status last updated 13 Sep 2018.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4318?
- H.R. 4318 was sponsored by Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] (R-TX), with 30 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4318?
- Became Public Law No: 115-239. (13 Sep 2018).
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