Calendar No. 14

106TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION S. 262

[Report No. 106–2]

A BILL

To make miscellaneous and technical changes to

various trade laws, and for other purposes.

FEBRUARY 3, 1999

Reported without amendment
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Calendar No. 14

106TH CONGRESS

1ST SESSION S. 262

[Report No. 106–2]

To make miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws, and

for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

JANUARY 20, 1999

Mr. ROTH (for himself and Mr. MOYNIHAN) introduced the following bill;

which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

FEBRUARY 3, 1999

Reported by Mr. ROTH, without amendment

A BILL

To make miscellaneous and technical changes to various

trade laws, and for other purposes.

1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

3 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

4 (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the

5 ‘‘Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of

6 1999’’.
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1 (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents of

2 this Act is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.

TITLE I—MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS

Sec. 1001. Clerical amendments.

Sec. 1002. Obsolete references to GATT.

Sec. 1003. Tariff classification of 13-inch televisions.

TITLE II—TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS;

OTHER TRADE PROVISIONS

Subtitle A—Temporary Duty Suspensions and Reductions

CHAPTER 1—REFERENCE

Sec. 2001. Reference.

CHAPTER 2—DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS

Sec. 2101. Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone.

Sec. 2102. Racemic dl-menthol.

Sec. 2103. 2,4-Dichloro-5-hydrazinophenol monohydrochloride.

Sec. 2104. TAB.

Sec. 2105. Certain snowboard boots.

Sec. 2106. Ethofumesate singularly or in mixture with application adjuvants.

Sec. 2107. 3-Methoxycarbonylaminophenyl-3′-methylcarbanilate

(phenmedipham).

Sec. 2108. 3-Ethoxycarbonylaminophenyl-N-phenylcarbamate (desmedipham).

Sec. 2109. 2-Amino-4-(4-aminobenzoylamino)benzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt.

Sec. 2110. 5-Amino-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,3-xylenesulfonamide.

Sec. 2111. 3-Amino-2′-(sulfatoethylsulfonyl) ethyl benzamide.

Sec. 2112. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monopotassium salt.

Sec. 2113. 2-Amino-5-nitrothiazole.

Sec. 2114. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.

Sec. 2115. 6-Amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.

Sec. 2116. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.

Sec. 2117. 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.

Sec. 2118. 6-Amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt.

Sec. 2119. 2-Amino-p-cresol.

Sec. 2120. 6-Bromo-2,4-dinitroaniline.

Sec. 2121. 7-Acetylamino-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, monosodium

salt.

Sec. 2122. Tannic acid.

Sec. 2123. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.

Sec. 2124. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monoammonium salt.

Sec. 2125. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.

Sec. 2126. 3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonic acid.

Sec. 2127. 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.

Sec. 2128. 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, monosodium salt.

Sec. 2129. Pigment Yellow 151.

Sec. 2130. Pigment Yellow 181.
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Sec. 2131. Pigment Yellow 154.

Sec. 2132. Pigment Yellow 175.

Sec. 2133. Pigment Yellow 180.

Sec. 2134. Pigment Yellow 191.

Sec. 2135. Pigment Red 187.

Sec. 2136. Pigment Red 247.

Sec. 2137. Pigment Orange 72.

Sec. 2138. Pigment Yellow 16.

Sec. 2139. Pigment Red 185.

Sec. 2140. Pigment Red 208.

Sec. 2141. Pigment Red 188.

Sec. 2142. 2,6-Dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-ol acetate.

Sec. 2143. β-Bromo-β-nitrostyrene.

Sec. 2144. Textile machinery.

Sec. 2145. Deltamethrin.

Sec. 2146. Diclofop-methyl.

Sec. 2147. Resmethrin.

Sec. 2148. N-phenyl-N′-1,2,3-thiadiazol-5-ylurea.

Sec. 2149. (1R,3S)3[(1′RS)(1′,2′,2′,2′,-Tetrabromoethyl)]-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid, (S)-α-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl ester.

Sec. 2150. Pigment Yellow 109.

Sec. 2151. Pigment Yellow 110.

Sec. 2152. Pigment Red 177.

Sec. 2153. Textile printing machinery.

Sec. 2154. Substrates of synthetic quartz or synthetic fused silica.

Sec. 2155. 2-Methyl-4,6-bis[(octylthio)methyl]phenol.

Sec. 2156. 2-Methyl-4,6-bis[(octylthio)methyl]phenol; epoxidized triglyceride.

Sec. 2157. 4-[[4,6-Bis(octylthio)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2,6-bis(1,1-

dimethylethyl)phenol.

Sec. 2158. (2-Benzothiazolylthio)butanedioic acid.

Sec. 2159. Calcium bis[monoethyl(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl) phosphonate].

Sec. 2160. 4-Methyl-γ-oxo-benzenebutanoic acid compounded with 4-

ethylmorpholine (2:1).

Sec. 2161. Weaving machines.

Sec. 2162. Certain weaving machines.

Sec. 2163. DEMT.

Sec. 2164. Benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-alpha-methyl-.

Sec. 2165. 2H–3,1-Benzoxazin-2-one, 6-chloro-4-(cyclopropylethynyl)-1,4-

dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-.

Sec. 2166. Tebufenozide.

Sec. 2167. Halofenozide.

Sec. 2168. Certain organic pigments and dyes.

Sec. 2169. 4-Hexylresorcinol.

Sec. 2170. Certain sensitizing dyes.

Sec. 2171. Skating boots for use in the manufacture of in-line roller skates.

Sec. 2172. Dibutylnaphthalenesulfonic acid, sodium salt.

Sec. 2173. O-(6-Chloro-3-phenyl-4-pyridazinyl)-S-octylcarbonothioate.

Sec. 2174. 4-Cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-phenylaminopyrimidine.

Sec. 2175. O,O-Dimethyl-S-[5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3(2H)-yl-methyl]-

dithiophosphate.

Sec. 2176. Ethyl [2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl]carbamate.

Sec. 2177. [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-

chlorophenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole.
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Sec. 2178. 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dinitrobenzotrifluoride.

Sec. 2179. 2-Chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl-6-

fluorobenzenemethanamine.

Sec. 2180. Chloroacetone.

Sec. 2181. Acetic acid, [(5-chloro-8-quinolinyl)oxy]-, 1-methylhexyl ester.

Sec. 2182. Propanoic acid, 2-[4-[(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-pyridinyl)oxy]phenoxy]-,

2-propynyl ester.

Sec. 2183. Mucochloric acid.

Sec. 2184. Certain rocket engines.

Sec. 2185. Pigment Red 144.

Sec. 2186. Pigment Orange 64.

Sec. 2187. Pigment Yellow 95.

Sec. 2188. Pigment Yellow 93.

Sec. 2189. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-Amino-4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1H-pyrimido[5,4-b]

[1,4]thiazin-6-yl)ethyl]-2-thienyl]carbonyl]-l-glutamic acid,

diethyl ester.

Sec. 2190. 4-Chloropyridine hydrochloride.

Sec. 2191. 4-Phenoxypyridine.

Sec. 2192. (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxylic acid.

Sec. 2193. 2-Amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-(1H)-quinazolinone.

Sec. 2194. 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4(1H)-quinazolinone.

Sec. 2195. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-amino-4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1H-pyrimido[5,4-

b][1,4]thiazin-6-yl)ethyl]-2-thienyl]carbonyl]-l-glutamic acid.

Sec. 2196. 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-quinazolinone

dihydrochloride.

Sec. 2197. 3-(Acetyloxy)-2-methylbenzoic acid.

Sec. 2198. [R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-butanetetrol-1,4-dimethanesulfonate.

Sec. 2199. 9-[2-[[Bis[(pivaloyloxy)methoxy]phosphinyl]methoxy] ethyl]adenine

(also known as Adefovir Dipivoxil).

Sec. 2200. 9-[2-(R)-[[Bis[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy-methoxy]-

phosphinoyl]methoxy]-propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1).

Sec. 2201. (R)-9-(2-Phosphonomethoxypropyl)adenine.

Sec. 2202. (R)-1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-methyl-.

Sec. 2203. 9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)adenine.

Sec. 2204. (R)-9H-Purine-9-ethanol, 6-amino-α-methyl-.

Sec. 2205. Chloromethyl-2-propyl carbonate.

Sec. 2206. (R)-1,2-Propanediol, 3-chloro-.

Sec. 2207. Oxirane, (S)-((triphenylmethoxy)methyl)-.

Sec. 2208. Chloromethyl pivalate.

Sec. 2209. Diethyl (((p-toluenesulfonyl)oxy)-methyl)phosphonate.

Sec. 2210. Beta hydroxyalkylamide.

Sec. 2211. Grilamid tr90.

Sec. 2212. IN–W4280.

Sec. 2213. KL540.

Sec. 2214. Methyl thioglycolate.

Sec. 2215. DPX–E6758.

Sec. 2216. Ethylene, tetrafluoro copolymer with ethylene (ETFE).

Sec. 2217. 3-Mercapto-D-valine.

Sec. 2218. p-Ethylphenol.

Sec. 2219. Pantera.

Sec. 2220. p-Nitrobenzoic acid.

Sec. 2221. p-Toluenesulfonamide.

Sec. 2222. Polymers of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene

fluoride.
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Sec. 2223. Methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5-

triazin-2-yl]amino]-carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]-3-methylbenzoate

(triflusulfuron methyl).

Sec. 2224. Certain manufacturing equipment.

Sec. 2225. Textured rolled glass sheets.

Sec. 2226. Certain HIV drug substances.

Sec. 2227. Rimsulfuron.

Sec. 2228. Carbamic acid (V–9069).

Sec. 2229. DPX–E9260.

Sec. 2230. Ziram.

Sec. 2231. Ferroboron.

Sec. 2232. Acetic acid, [[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-[(tetrahydro-3-oxo-1H,3H-[1,3,4]

thiadiazolo [3,4-a]pyridazin-1-ylidene) amino] phenyl]-thio]-,

methyl ester.

Sec. 2233. Pentyl[2-chloro-5-(cyclohex-1-ene-1,2-dicarboximido)-4-fluorophenoxy]acetate.

Sec. 2234. Bentazon (3-isopropyl)-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide).

Sec. 2235. Certain high-performance loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures.

Sec. 2236. Parts for use in the manufacture of certain high-performance loudspeakers.

Sec. 2237. 5-tert-Butyl-isophthalic acid.

Sec. 2238. Certain polymer.

Sec. 2239. 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-ethyl-2, 5-dihydro-5-oxo-4-pyridazine carboxylic

acid, potassium salt.

CHAPTER 3—EFFECTIVE DATE

Sec. 2301. Effective date.

Subtitle B—Other Trade Provisions

Sec. 2401. Extension of United States insular possession program.

Sec. 2402. Tariff treatment for certain components of scientific instruments

and apparatus.

Sec. 2403. Liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries.

Sec. 2404. Drawback and refund on packaging material.

Sec. 2405. Inclusion of commercial importation data from foreign-trade zones

under the National Customs Automation Program.

Sec. 2406. Large yachts imported for sale at United States boat shows.

Sec. 2407. Review of protests against decisions of Customs Service.

Sec. 2408. Entries of NAFTA-origin goods.

Sec. 2409. Treatment of international travel merchandise held at customs-approved storage rooms.

Sec. 2410. Exception to 5-year reviews of countervailing duty or antidumping

duty orders.

Sec. 2411. Water resistant wool trousers.

Sec. 2412. Reimportation of certain goods.

Sec. 2413. Treatment of personal effects of participants in certain world athletic events.

Sec. 2414. Reliquidation of certain entries of thermal transfer multifunction

machines.

Sec. 2415. Reliquidation of certain drawback entries and refund of drawback

payments.
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Sec. 2416. Clarification of additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 91 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Sec. 2417. Duty-free sales enterprises.

Sec. 2418. Customs user fees.

Sec. 2419. Duty drawback for methyl tertiary-butyl ether (‘‘MTBE’’).

Sec. 2420. Substitution of finished petroleum derivatives.

Sec. 2421. Duty on certain importations of mueslix cereals.

Sec. 2422. Expansion of Foreign Trade Zone No. 143.

Sec. 2423. Marking of certain silk products and containers.

Sec. 2424. Extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations

treatment) to the products of Mongolia.

Sec. 2425. Enhanced cargo inspection pilot program.

Sec. 2426. Payment of education costs of dependents of certain Customs Service personnel.

TITLE III—AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

Sec. 3001. Property subject to a liability treated in same manner as assumption

of liability.

1 TITLE I—MISCELLANEOUS

2 TRADE CORRECTIONS

3 SEC. 1001. CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.

4 (a) TRADE ACT OF 1974.—(1) Section 233(a) of the

5 Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293(a)) is amended—

6 (A) by aligning the text of paragraph (2) that

7 precedes subparagraph (A) with the text of para8 graph (1); and

9 (B) by aligning the text of subparagraphs (A)

10 and (B) of paragraph (2) with the text of subpara11 graphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3).

12 (2) Section 141(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19

13 U.S.C. 2171(b)) is amended—

14 (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ‘‘LIMITATION

15 ON APPOINTMENTS.—’’; and

16 (B) by aligning the text of paragraph (3) with

17 the text of paragraph (2).
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1 (3) The item relating to section 410 in the table of

2 contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is repealed.

3 (4) Section 411 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.

4 2441), and the item relating to section 411 in the table

5 of contents for that Act, are repealed.

6 (5) Section 154(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19

7 U.S.C. 2194(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘For purposes of’’

8 and all that follows through ‘‘90-day period’’ and inserting

9 ‘‘For purposes of sections 203(c) and 407(c)(2), the 90-

10 day period’’.

11 (6) Section 406(e)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19

12 U.S.C. 2436(e)(2)) is amended by moving subparagraphs

13 (B) and (C) 2 ems to the left.

14 (7) Section 503(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act of 1974

15 (19 U.S.C. 2463(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by striking sub16 clause (II) and inserting the following:

17 ‘‘(II) the direct costs of process18 ing operations performed in such ben19 eficiary developing country or such

20 member countries,

21 is not less than 35 percent of the ap22 praised value of such article at the time it

23 is entered.’’.

24 (8) Section 802(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974

25 (19 U.S.C. 2492(b)(1)(A)) is amended—
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1 (A) by striking ‘‘481(e)’’ and inserting ‘‘489’’;

2 and

3 (B) by inserting ‘‘(22 U.S.C. 2291h)’’ after

4 ‘‘1961’’.

5 (9) Section 804 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.

6 2494) is amended by striking ‘‘481(e)(1) of the Foreign

7 Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291(e)(1))’’ and in8 serting ‘‘489 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22

9 U.S.C. 2291h)’’.

10 (10) Section 805(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19

11 U.S.C. 2495(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ after the

12 semicolon.

13 (11) The table of contents for the Trade Act of 1974

14 is amended by adding at the end the following:

‘‘TITLE VIII—TARIFF TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS OF, AND OTHER

SANCTIONS AGAINST, UNCOOPERATIVE MAJOR DRUG PRODUCING OR DRUG-TRANSIT COUNTRIES

‘‘Sec. 801. Short title.

‘‘Sec. 802. Tariff treatment of products of uncooperative major drug producing or drug-transit countries.

‘‘Sec. 803. Sugar quota.

‘‘Sec. 804. Progress reports.

‘‘Sec. 805. Definitions.’’.

15 (b) OTHER TRADE LAWS.—(1) Section 13031 of the

16 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985

17 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended—

18 (A) in subsection (e) by aligning the text of

19 paragraph (1) with the text of paragraph (2); and

20 (B) in subsection (f)(3)—
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1 (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking

2 ‘‘subsection (a)(1) through (a)(8)’’ and insert3 ing ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (8) of subsection

4 (a)’’; and

5 (ii) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(I) by striking

6 ‘‘paragraph (A)(i)’’ and inserting ‘‘subpara7 graph (A)(i)’’.

8 (2) Section 3(a) of the Act of June 18, 1934 (com9 monly referred to as the ‘‘Foreign Trade Zones Act’’) (19

10 U.S.C. 81c(a)) is amended by striking the second period

11 at the end of the last sentence.

12 (3) Section 9 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly

13 referred to as the ‘‘Foreign Trade Zones Act’’) (19 U.S.C.

14 81i) is amended by striking ‘‘Post Office Department, the

15 Public Health Service, the Bureau of Immigration’’ and

16 inserting ‘‘United States Postal Service, the Public Health

17 Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service’’.

18 (4) The table of contents for the Trade Agreements

19 Act of 1979 is amended—

20 (A) in the item relating to section 411 by strik21 ing ‘‘Special Representative’’ and inserting ‘‘Trade

22 Representative’’; and

23 (B) by inserting after the items relating to sub24 title D of title IV the following:

‘‘Subtitle E—Standards and Measures Under the North American Free Trade

Agreement
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‘‘CHAPTER 1—SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES

‘‘Sec. 461. General.

‘‘Sec. 462. Inquiry point.

‘‘Sec. 463. Chapter definitions.

‘‘CHAPTER 2—STANDARDS-RELATED MEASURES

‘‘Sec. 471. General.

‘‘Sec. 472. Inquiry point.

‘‘Sec. 473. Chapter definitions.

‘‘CHAPTER 3—SUBTITLE DEFINITIONS

‘‘Sec. 481. Definitions.

‘‘Subtitle F—International Standard-Setting Activities

‘‘Sec. 491. Notice of United States participation in international standard-setting activities.

‘‘Sec. 492. Equivalence determinations.

‘‘Sec. 493. Definitions.’’.

1 (5)(A) Section 3(a)(9) of the Miscellaneous Trade

2 and Technical Corrections Act of 1996 is amended by

3 striking ‘‘631(a)’’ and ‘‘1631(a)’’ and inserting ‘‘631’’ and

4 ‘‘1631’’, respectively.

5 (B) Section 50(c)(2) of such Act is amended by strik6 ing ‘‘applied to entry’’ and inserting ‘‘applied to such

7 entry’’.

8 (6) Section 8 of the Act of August 5, 1935 (19 U.S.C.

9 1708) is repealed.

10 (7) Section 584(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19

11 U.S.C. 1584(a)) is amended—

12 (A) in the last sentence of paragraph (2), by

13 striking ‘‘102(17) and 102(15), respectively, of the

14 Controlled Substances Act’’ and inserting ‘‘102(18)

15 and 102(16), respectively, of the Controlled Sub16 stances Act (21 U.S.C. 802(18) and 802(16))’’; and
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1 (B) in paragraph (3)—

2 (i) by striking ‘‘or which consists of any

3 spirits,’’ and all that follows through ‘‘be not

4 shown,’’; and

5 (ii) by striking ‘‘, and, if any manifested

6 merchandise’’ and all that follows through the

7 end and inserting a period.

8 (8) Section 621(4)(A) of the North American Free

9 Trade Agreement Implementation Act, as amended by sec10 tion 21(d)(12) of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical

11 Amendments Act of 1996, is amended by striking ‘‘disclo12 sure within 30 days’’ and inserting ‘‘disclosure, or within

13 30 days’’.

14 (9) Section 558(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19

15 U.S.C. 1558(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘(c)’’ each place

16 it appears and inserting ‘‘(h)’’.

17 (10) Section 441 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.

18 1441) is amended by striking paragraph (6).

19 (11) General note 3(a)(ii) to the Harmonized Tariff

20 Schedule of the United States is amended by striking

21 ‘‘general most-favored-nation (MFN)’’ and by inserting in

22 lieu thereof ‘‘general or normal trade relations (NTR)’’.

23 SEC. 1002. OBSOLETE REFERENCES TO GATT.

24 (a) FOREST RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND

25 SHORTAGE RELIEF ACT OF 1990.—(1) Section 488(b) of
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1 the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief

2 Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 620(b)) is amended—

3 (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ‘‘General

4 Agreement on Tariffs and Trade’’ and inserting

5 ‘‘GATT 1994 (as defined in section 2(1)(B) of the

6 Uruguay Round Agreements Act)’’ ; and

7 (B) in paragraph (5) by striking ‘‘General

8 Agreement on Tariffs and Trade’’ and inserting

9 ‘‘WTO Agreement and the multilateral trade agree10 ments (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (9)

11 and (4), respectively, of section 2 of the Uruguay

12 Round Agreements Act)’’.

13 (2) Section 491(g) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 620c(g))

14 is amended by striking ‘‘Contracting Parties to the Gen15 eral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade’’ and inserting ‘‘Dis16 pute Settlement Body of the World Trade Organization

17 (as the term ‘World Trade Organization’ is defined in sec18 tion 2(8) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)’’.

19 (b) INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

20 ACT.—Section 1403(b) of the International Financial In21 stitutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262n–2(b)) is amended—

22 (1) in paragraph (1)(A) by striking ‘‘General

23 Agreement on Tariffs and Trade or Article 10’’ and

24 all that follows through ‘‘Trade’’ and inserting

25 ‘‘GATT 1994 as defined in section 2(1)(B) of the
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1 Uruguay Round Agreements Act, or Article 3.1(a) of

2 the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing

3 Measures referred to in section 101(d)(12) of that

4 Act’’; and

5 (2) in paragraph (2)(B) by striking ‘‘Article 6’’

6 and all that follows through ‘‘Trade’’ and inserting

7 ‘‘Article 15 of the Agreement on Subsidies and

8 Countervailing Measures referred to in subpara9 graph (A)’’.

10 (c) BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENTS ACT.—Section

11 49(a)(3) of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C.

12 286gg(a)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘GATT Secretariat’’

13 and inserting ‘‘Secretariat of the World Trade Organiza14 tion (as the term ‘World Trade Organization’ is defined

15 in section 2(8) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)’’.

16 (d) FISHERMEN’S PROTECTIVE ACT OF 1967.—Sec17 tion 8(a)(4) of the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967 (22

18 U.S.C. 1978(a)(4)) is amended by striking ‘‘General

19 Agreement on Tariffs and Trade’’ and inserting ‘‘World

20 Trade Organization (as defined in section 2(8) of the Uru21 guay Round Agreements Act) or the multilateral trade

22 agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of that Act)’’.

23 (e) UNITED STATES-HONG KONG POLICY ACT OF

24 1992.—Section 102(3) of the United States-Hong Kong

25 Policy Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5712(3)) is amended—
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1 (1) by striking ‘‘contracting party to the Gen2 eral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade’’ and inserting

3 ‘‘WTO member country (as defined in section 2(10)

4 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)’’; and

5 (2) by striking ‘‘latter organization’’ and insert6 ing ‘‘World Trade Organization (as defined in sec7 tion 2(8) of that Act)’’.

8 (f) NOAA FLEET MODERNIZATION ACT.—Section

9 607(b)(8) of the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act (33

10 U.S.C. 891e(b)(8)) is amended by striking ‘‘Agreement on

11 Interpretation’’ and all that follows through ‘‘trade nego12 tiations’’ and inserting ‘‘Agreement on Subsidies and

13 Countervailing Measures referred to in section 101(d)(12)

14 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, or any other ex15 port subsidy prohibited by that agreement’’.

16 (g) ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992.—(1) Section

17 1011(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C.

18 2296b(b)) is amended—

19 (A) by striking ‘‘General Agreement on Tariffs

20 and Trade’’ and inserting ‘‘multilateral trade agree21 ments (as defined in section 2(4) of the Uruguay

22 Round Agreements Act)’’; and

23 (B) by striking ‘‘United States-Canada Free

24 Trade Agreement’’ and inserting ‘‘North American

25 Free Trade Agreement’’.
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1 (2) Section 1017(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2296b–

2 6(c)) is amended—

3 (A) by striking ‘‘General Agreement on Tariffs

4 and Trade’’ and inserting ‘‘multilateral trade agree5 ments (as defined in section 2(4) of the Uruguay

6 Round Agreements Act)’’; and

7 (B) by striking ‘‘United States-Canada Free

8 Trade Agreement’’ and inserting ‘‘North American

9 Free Trade Agreement’’.

10 (h) ENERGY POLICY CONSERVATION ACT.—Section

11 400AA(a)(3) of the Energy Policy Conservation Act (42

12 U.S.C. 6374(a)(3)) is amended in subparagraphs (F) and

13 (G) by striking ‘‘General Agreement on Tariffs and

14 Trade’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘multilateral

15 trade agreements as defined in section 2(4) of the Uru16 guay Round Agreements Act’’.

17 (i) TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE.—Section

18 50103 of title 49, United States Code, is amended in sub19 sections (c)(2) and (e)(2) by striking ‘‘General Agreement

20 on Tariffs and Trade’’ and inserting ‘‘multilateral trade

21 agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of the Uruguay

22 Round Agreements Act)’’.
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1 SEC. 1003. TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF 13-INCH TELE2 VISIONS.

3 (a) IN GENERAL.—Each of the following subheadings

4 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

5 is amended by striking ‘‘33.02 cm’’ in the article descrip6 tion and inserting ‘‘34.29 cm’’:

7 (1) Subheading 8528.12.12.

8 (2) Subheading 8528.12.20.

9 (3) Subheading 8528.12.62.

10 (4) Subheading 8528.12.68.

11 (5) Subheading 8528.12.76.

12 (6) Subheading 8528.12.84.

13 (7) Subheading 8528.21.16.

14 (8) Subheading 8528.21.24.

15 (9) Subheading 8528.21.55.

16 (10) Subheading 8528.21.65.

17 (11) Subheading 8528.21.75.

18 (12) Subheading 8528.21.85.

19 (13) Subheading 8528.30.62.

20 (14) Subheading 8528.30.66.

21 (15) Subheading 8540.11.24.

22 (16) Subheading 8540.11.44.

23 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—

24 (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by

25 this section apply to articles entered, or withdrawn

26 from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
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1 date that is 15 days after the date of enactment of

2 this Act.

3 (2) RETROACTIVE APPLICATION.—Notwith4 standing section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or

5 any other provision of law, upon proper request filed

6 with the Customs Service not later than 180 days

7 after the date of enactment of this Act, any entry,

8 or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, of

9 an article described in a subheading listed in para10 graphs (1) through (16) of subsection (a)—

11 (A) that was made on or after January 1,

12 1995, and before the date that is 15 days after

13 the date of enactment of this Act,

14 (B) with respect to which there would have

15 been no duty or a lesser duty if the amend16 ments made by subsection (a) applied to such

17 entry, and

18 (C) that is—

19 (i) unliquidated,

20 (ii) under protest, or

21 (iii) otherwise not final,

22 shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such

23 amendment applied to such entry.
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1 TITLE II—TEMPORARY DUTY

2 SUSPENSIONS AND REDUC3 TIONS; OTHER TRADE PROVI4 SIONS

5 Subtitle A—Temporary Duty

6 Suspensions and Reductions

7 CHAPTER 1—REFERENCE

8 SEC. 2001. REFERENCE.

9 Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in

10 this subtitle an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms

11 of an amendment to, or repeal of, a chapter, subchapter,

12 note, additional U.S. note, heading, subheading, or other

13 provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to

14 a chapter, subchapter, note, additional U.S. note, heading,

15 subheading, or other provision of the Harmonized Tariff

16 Schedule of the United States (19 U.S.C. 3007).

17 CHAPTER 2—DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND

18 REDUCTIONS

19 SEC. 2101. DIIODOMETHYL-P-TOLYLSULFONE.

20 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

21 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.90 Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone

(CAS No. 20018–09–1) (provided for in subheading

2930.90.10) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2102. RACEMIC dl-MENTHOL.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.06 Racemic dl-menthol (intermediate (E) for use in producing menthol) (CAS No.

15356–70–4) (provided for in

subheading 2906.11.00) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2103. 2,4-DICHLORO-5-HYDRAZINOPHENOL MONOHY5 DROCHLORIDE.

6 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

7 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.28 2,4-Dichloro-5-

hydrazinophenol monohy

drochloride (CAS No.

189573–21–5) (provided for

in subheading 2928.00.25) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

8 SEC. 2104. TAB.

9 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

10 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.95 Phosphinic acid, [3-

(acetyloxy)-3-

cyanopropyl]methyl-, butyl

ester (CAS No. 167004–78–

6) (provided for in subheading 2931.00.90) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

11 SEC. 2105. CERTAIN SNOWBOARD BOOTS.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

13 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.64.04 Snowboard boots with uppers

of textile materials (provided

for in subheading

6404.11.90) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2106. ETHOFUMESATE SINGULARLY OR IN MIXTURE

2 WITH APPLICATION ADJUVANTS.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.31.12 2-Ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranylmethanesulfonate

(ethofumesate) singularly or

in mixture with application

adjuvants (CAS No. 26225–

79–6) (provided for in subheading 2932.99.08 or

3808.30.15) .......................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2107. 3-METHOXYCARBONYLAMINOPHENYL-3′-METHYL6 CARBANILATE (PHENMEDIPHAM).

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.31.13 3-Methoxycarbonylaminophenyl-3′-methylcarbanilate

(phenmedipham) (CAS No.

13684–63–4) (provided for in

subheading 2924.29.47) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2108. 3-ETHOXYCARBONYLAMINOPHENYL-N-PHENYL10 CARBAMATE (DESMEDIPHAM).

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.31.14 3-Ethoxycarbonylaminophenyl-N-phenylcarbamate

(desmedipham) (CAS No.

13684–56–5) (provided for in

subheading 2924.29.41) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

13 SEC. 2109. 2-AMINO-4-(4-AMINOBENZOYLAMINO)BENZENE14 SULFONIC ACID, SODIUM SALT.

15 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

16 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.30.91 2-Amino-4-(4-aminobenzoylamino) benzenesulfonic acid,

sodium salt (CAS No.

167614–37–1) (provided for

in subheading 2930.90.29) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2110. 5-AMINO-N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2,3-XYLENESUL2 FONAMIDE.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.30.31 5-Amino-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-

2,3-xylenesulfonamide (CAS

No. 25797–78–8) (provided

for in subheading

2935.00.95) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2111. 3-AMINO-2′-(SULFATOETHYLSULFONYL) ETHYL

6 BENZAMIDE.

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.30.90 3-Amino-2′-

(sulfatoethylsulfonyl) ethyl

benzamide (CAS No.

121315–20–6) (provided for

in subheading 2930.90.29) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2112. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID,

10 MONOPOTASSIUM SALT.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.30.92 4-Chloro-3-

nitrobenzenesulfonic acid,

monopotassium salt (CAS

No. 6671–49–4) (provided

for in subheading

2904.90.47) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

13 SEC. 2113. 2-AMINO-5-NITROTHIAZOLE.

14 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

15 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.29.46 2-Amino-5-nitrothiazole (CAS

No. 121–66–4) (provided for

in subheading 2934.10.90) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2114. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.30.04 4-Chloro-3-

nitrobenzenesulfonic acid

(CAS No. 121–18–6) (provided for in subheading

2904.90.47) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2115. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.21 6-Amino-1,3-

naphthalenedisulfonic acid

(CAS No. 118–33–2) (provided for in subheading

2921.45.90) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2116. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID,

8 MONOSODIUM SALT.

9 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

10 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.24 4-Chloro-3-

nitrobenzenesulfonic acid,

monosodium salt (CAS No.

17691–19–9) (provided for in

subheading 2904.90.40) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

11 SEC. 2117. 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

13 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.23 2-Methyl-5-

nitrobenzenesulfonic acid

(CAS No. 121–03–9) (provided for in subheading

2904.90.20) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2118. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID,

2 DISODIUM SALT.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.45 6-Amino-1,3-

naphthalenedisulfonic acid,

disodium salt (CAS No.

50976–35–7) (provided for in

subheading 2921.45.90) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2119. 2-AMINO-P-CRESOL.

6 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

7 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.20 2-Amino-p-cresol (CAS No.

95–84–1) (provided for in

subheading 2922.29.10) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

8 SEC. 2120. 6-BROMO-2,4-DINITROANILINE.

9 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

10 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.43 6-Bromo-2,4-dinitroaniline

(CAS No. 1817–73–8) (provided for in subheading

2921.42.90) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

11 SEC. 2121. 7-ACETYLAMINO-4-HYDROXY-2-NAPHTHALENE12 SULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.

13 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

14 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.29 7-Acetylamino-4-hydroxy-2-

naphthalenesulfonic acid,

monosodium salt (CAS No.

42360–29–2) (provided for in

subheading 2924.29.70) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2122. TANNIC ACID.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.01 Tannic acid (CAS No. 1401–

55–4) (provided for in subheading 3201.90.10) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2123. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID,

5 MONOSODIUM SALT.

6 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

7 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.53 2-Amino-5-

nitrobenzenesulfonic acid,

monosodium salt (CAS No.

30693–53–9) (provided for in

subheading 2921.42.90) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

8 SEC. 2124. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID,

9 MONOAMMONIUM SALT.

10 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

11 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.44 2-Amino-5-

nitrobenzenesulfonic acid,

monoammonium salt (CAS

No. 4346–51–4) (provided

for in subheading

2921.42.90) .......................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

12 SEC. 2125. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.

13 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

14 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.54 2-Amino-5-

nitrobenzenesulfonic acid

(CAS No. 96–75–3) (provided for in subheading

2921.42.90) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2126. 3-(4,5-DIHYDRO-3-METHYL-5-OXO-1H-PYRAZOL-1-

2 YL)BENZENESULFONIC ACID.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.19 3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-

oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-

yl)benzenesulfonic acid (CAS

No. 119–17–5) (provided for

in subheading 2933.19.43) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2127. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHA6 LENEDISULFONIC ACID.

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.65 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic

acid (CAS No. 117–46–4)

(provided for in subheading

2924.29.75) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2128. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHA10 LENEDISULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.72 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic

acid, monosodium salt (CAS

No. 79873–39–5) (provided

for in subheading

2924.29.70) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

13 SEC. 2129. PIGMENT YELLOW 151.

14 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

15 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.04 Pigment Yellow 151 (CAS

No. 031837–42–0) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.90) ........................... 6.4% No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2130. PIGMENT YELLOW 181.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.17 Pigment Yellow 181 (CAS

No. 074441–05–7) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.60) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2131. PIGMENT YELLOW 154.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.18 Pigment Yellow 154 (CAS

No. 068134–22–5) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.60) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2132. PIGMENT YELLOW 175.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.19 Pigment Yellow 175 (CAS

No. 035636–63–6) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.60) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2133. PIGMENT YELLOW 180.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.20 Pigment Yellow 180 (CAS

No. 77804–81–0) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.60) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

13 SEC. 2134. PIGMENT YELLOW 191.

14 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

15 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.32.21 Pigment Yellow 191 (CAS

No. 129423–54–7) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.60) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2135. PIGMENT RED 187.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.22 Pigment Red 187 (CAS No.

59487–23–9) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.60) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2136. PIGMENT RED 247.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.23 Pigment Red 247 (CAS No.

43035-18-3) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.60) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2137. PIGMENT ORANGE 72.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.24 Pigment Orange 72 (CAS

No. 78245–94–0) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.60) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2138. PIGMENT YELLOW 16.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.25 Pigment Yellow 16 (CAS No.

5979–28–2) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.04) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

13 SEC. 2139. PIGMENT RED 185.

14 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

15 in numerical sequence the following heading:
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‘‘ 9902.32.26 Pigment Red 185 (CAS No.

51920–12–8) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.04) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2140. PIGMENT RED 208.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.27 Pigment Red 208 (CAS No.

31778–10–6) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.04) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2141. PIGMENT RED 188.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.28 Pigment Red 188 (CAS No.

61847–48–1) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.04) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2142. 2,6-DIMETHYL-M-DIOXAN-4-OL ACETATE.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.94 2,6-Dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-ol

acetate (CAS No. 000828–

00–2) (provided for in subheading 2932.99.90) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2143. β-BROMO-β-NITROSTYRENE.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.92 β-Bromo-β-nitrostyrene (CAS

No. 7166–19–0) (provided

for in subheading

2904.90.47) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

13 SEC. 2144. TEXTILE MACHINERY.

14 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

15 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.84.43 Ink-jet textile printing machinery (provided for in subheading 8443.51.10) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2145. DELTAMETHRIN.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.30.18 (S)-α-Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl

(1R,3R)-3-(2,2-

dibromovinyl)-2,2-

dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate (deltamethrin) in bulk or

in forms or packings for retail sale (CAS No. 52918–

63–5) (provided for in subheading 2926.90.30 or

3808.10.25) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2146. DICLOFOP-METHYL.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking

6 heading 9902.30.16 and inserting the following:

‘‘ 9902.30.16 Methyl 2-[4-(2,4-

dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy]

propionate (diclofop-methyl)

in bulk or in forms or packages for retail sale containing

no other pesticide products

(CAS No. 51338–27–3) (provided for in subheading

2918.90.20 or 3808.30.15) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2147. RESMETHRIN.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.29 ([5-(Phenylmethyl)-3-furanyl]

methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-

methyl-1-propenyl)

cyclopropanecarboxylate

(resmethrin) (CAS No.

10453–86–8) (provided for in

subheading 2932.19.10) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2148. N-PHENYL-N′-1,2,3-THIADIAZOL-5-YLUREA.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking

12 heading 9902.30.17 and inserting the following:
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‘‘ 9902.30.17 N-phenyl-N′-1,2,3-thiadiazol5-ylurea (thidiazuron) in bulk

or in forms or packages for

retail sale (CAS No. 51707–

55–2) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.15 or

3808.30.15) .......................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2149. (1R,3S)3[(1′RS)(1′,2′,2′,2′,-TETRABROMOETHYL)]-2,2-

2 DIMETHYLCYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLIC

3 ACID, (S)-ù-CYANO-3-PHENOXYBENZYL ESTER.

4 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

5 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.30.19 (1R,3S)3[(1′RS)(1′,2′,2′,2′,-

Tetrabromoethyl)]-2,2-

dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid, (S)-α-cyano-3-

phenoxybenzyl ester in bulk

or in forms or packages for

retail sale (CAS No. 66841–

25–6) (provided for in subheading 2926.90.30 or

3808.10.25) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

6 SEC. 2150. PIGMENT YELLOW 109.

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.00 Pigment Yellow 109 (CAS

No. 106276–79–3) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.04) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2151. PIGMENT YELLOW 110.

10 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

11 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.05 Pigment Yellow 110 (CAS

No. 106276–80–6) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.04) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2152. PIGMENT RED 177.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.30.58 Pigment Red 177 (CAS No.

4051–63–2) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.04) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2153. TEXTILE PRINTING MACHINERY.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.84.20 Textile printing machinery

(provided for in subheading

8443.59.10) ............................ Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2154. SUBSTRATES OF SYNTHETIC QUARTZ OR SYN8 THETIC FUSED SILICA.

9 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

10 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.70.06 Substrates of synthetic quartz

or synthetic fused silica imported in bulk or in forms or

packages for retail sale (provided for in subheading

7006.00.40) ............................ Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

11 SEC. 2155. 2-METHYL-4,6-BIS[(OCTYLTHIO)METHYL]PHENOL.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

13 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.14 2-Methyl-4,6-

bis[(octylthio)methyl]phenol

(CAS No. 110553–27–0)

(provided for in subheading

2930.90.29) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2156. 2-METHYL-4,6-BIS[(OCTYLTHIO)METHYL]PHENOL;

2 EPOXIDIZED TRIGLYCERIDE.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.38.12 2-Methyl-4,6-

bis[(octylthio)methyl]phenol;

epoxidized triglyceride (provided for in subheading

3812.30.60) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2157. 4-[[4,6-BIS(OCTYLTHIO)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]AMINO]

6 -2,6-BIS(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENOL.

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.30 4-[[4,6-Bis(octylthio)-1,3,5-

triazin-2-yl]amino]-2,6-

bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol

(CAS No. 991–84–4) (provided for in subheading

2933.69.60) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2158. (2-BENZOTHIAZOLYLTHIO)BUTANEDIOIC ACID.

10 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

11 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.31 (2-Benzothiazolylthio)butanedioic acid (CAS No. 95154–

01–1) (provided for in subheading 2934.20.40) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

12 SEC. 2159. CALCIUM BIS[MONOETHYL(3,5-DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-

13 HYDROXYBENZYL) PHOSPHONATE].

14 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

15 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.16 Calcium bis[monoethyl(3,5-

di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)

phosphonate] (CAS No.

65140–91–2) (provided for in

subheading 2931.00.30) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2160. 4-METHYL-£-OXO-BENZENEBUTANOIC ACID COM2 POUNDED WITH 4-ETHYLMORPHOLINE (2:1).

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.38.26 4-Methyl-γ-oxobenzenebutanoic acid compounded with 4-

ethylmorpholine (2:1) (CAS

No. 171054–89–0) (provided

for in subheading

3824.90.28) .......................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2161. WEAVING MACHINES.

6 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

7 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.84.46 Weaving machines (looms),

shuttleless type, for weaving

fabrics of a width exceeding

30 cm but not exceeding 4.9

m (provided for in subheading 8446.30.50), entered

without off-loom or large

loom take-ups, drop wires,

heddles, reeds, harness

frames, or beams .................. 3.3% No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

8 SEC. 2162. CERTAIN WEAVING MACHINES.

9 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

10 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.84.10 Power weaving machines

(looms), shuttle type, for

weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm but not exceeding 4.9m (provided for in subheading 8446.21.50), if entered without off-loom or

large loom take-ups, drop

wires, heddles, reeds, harness

frames or beams .................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

11 SEC. 2163. DEMT.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking

13 heading 9902.32.12 and inserting the following:
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‘‘ 9902.32.12 N,N-Diethyl-m-toluidine

(DEMT) (CAS No. 91–67–8)

(provided for in subheading

2921.43.80) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2164. BENZENEPROPANAL, 4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)-

2 ALPHA-METHYL-.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.57 Benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-

dimethylethyl)-alpha-methyl-

(CAS No. 80–54–6) (provided for in subheading

2912.29.60) ........................... 6% No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2165. 2H–3,1-BENZOXAZIN-2-ONE, 6-CHLORO-4-(CYCLO6 PROPYLETHYNYL)-1,4-DIHYDRO-4-

7 (TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.56 2H–3,1-Benzoxazin-2-one, 6-

chloro-4-(cyclopropylethynyl)-

1,4-dihydro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)- (CAS No.

154598–52–4) (provided for

in subheading 2934.90.30) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2166. TEBUFENOZIDE.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.32 N-tert-Butyl-N’-(4-

ethylbenzoyl)-3,5-

Dimethylbenzoylhydrazide

(Tebufenozide) (CAS No.

112410-23-8) (provided for

in subheading 2928.00.25) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

13 SEC. 2167. HALOFENOZIDE.

14 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

15 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.29.36 Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-2-benzoyl-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl) hydrazide (Halofenozide) (CAS

No. 112226-61-6) (provided

for in subheading

2928.00.25) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2168. CERTAIN ORGANIC PIGMENTS AND DYES.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.07 Organic luminescent pigments and dyes for security

applications excluding daylight fluorescent pigments

and dyes (provided for in

subheading 3204.90.00) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2169. 4-HEXYLRESORCINOL.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.07 4-Hexylresorcinol (CAS No.

136–77–6) (provided for in

subheading 2907.29.90) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2170. CERTAIN SENSITIZING DYES.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.37 Polymethine photo-sensitizing

dyes (provided for in subheadings 2933.19.30,

2933.19.90, 2933.90.24,

2934.10.90, 2934.20.40,

2934.90.20, and 2934.90.90) Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2171. SKATING BOOTS FOR USE IN THE MANUFAC11 TURE OF IN-LINE ROLLER SKATES.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

13 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.64.05 Boots for use in the manufacture of in-line roller

skates (provided for in subheadings 6402.19.90,

6403.19.40, 6403.19.70, and

6404.11.90) .......................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2172. DIBUTYLNAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, SODIUM

2 SALT.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.34.02 Surface active preparation

containing 30 percent or more

by weight of

dibutylnaphthalenesulfonic

acid, sodium salt (CAS No.

25638–17–9) (provided for in

subheading 3402.90.30) ......... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2173. O-(6-CHLORO-3-PHENYL-4-PYRIDAZINYL)-S6 OCTYLCARBONOTHIOATE.

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.38.08 O-(6-Chloro-3-phenyl-4-

pyridazinyl)-S-octylcarbonothioate (CAS No.

55512–33–9) (provided for in

subheading 3808.30.15) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2174. 4-CYCLOPROPYL-6-METHYL-2-PHENYLAMINOPY10 RIMIDINE.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.50 4-Cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-

phenylaminopyrimidine (CAS

No. 121552–61–2) (provided

for in subheading

2933.59.15) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2175. O,O-DIMETHYL-S-[5-METHOXY-2-OXO-1,3,4-THIADI2 AZOL-3(2H)-YL-METHYL]DITHIOPHOSPHATE.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.51 O,O-Dimethyl-S-[5-methoxy2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3(2H)-

yl-methyl]dithiophosphate

(CAS No. 950–37–8) (provided for in subheading

2934.90.90) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2176. ETHYL [2-(4-PHENOXYPHENOXY) ETHYL] CARBA6 MATE.

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.52 Ethyl [2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)-

ethyl]carbamate (CAS No.

79127–80–3) (provided for in

subheading 2924.10.80) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2177. [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-(4-CHLORO10 PHENOXY)-2-CHLOROPHENYL]-4-METHYL-1,3-

11 DIOXOLAN-2-YLMETHYL]-1H-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

13 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.74 [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/

(2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl]-4-

methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole

(CAS No. 119446-68-3)

(provided for in subheading

2934.90.12) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

14 SEC. 2178. 2,4-DICHLORO-3,5-DINITROBENZOTRIFLUORIDE.

15 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

16 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.29.12 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-

dinitrobenzotrifluoride (CAS

No. 29091–09–6) (provided

for in subheading

2910.90.20) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2179. 2-CHLORO-N-[2,6-DINITRO-4-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)

2 PHENYL]-N-ETHYL-6-FLUOROBENZENEMETH3 ANAMINE.

4 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

5 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.15 2-Chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-

(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-Nethyl-6-

fluorobenzenemethanamine

(CAS No. 62924–70–3) (provided for in subheading

2921.49.45) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

6 SEC. 2180. CHLOROACETONE.

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.11 Chloroacetone (CAS No. 78–

95–5) (provided for in subheading 2914.19.00) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2181. ACETIC ACID, [(5-CHLORO-8-QUINOLINYL)OXY]-,

10 1-METHYLHEXYL ESTER.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.60 Acetic acid, [(5-chloro-8-

quinolinyl)oxy]-, 1-

methylhexyl ester (CAS No.

99607–70–2) (provided for in

subheading 2933.40.30) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2182. PROPANOIC ACID, 2-[4-[(5-CHLORO-3-FLUORO-2-

2 PYRIDINYL)OXY]PHENOXY]-, 2-PROPYNYL

3 ESTER.

4 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

5 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.19 Propanoic acid, 2-[4-[(5-

chloro-3-fluoro-2-

pyridinyl)oxy]phenoxy]-, 2-

propynyl ester (CAS No.

105512–06–9) (provided for

in subheading 2933.39.25) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

6 SEC. 2183. MUCOCHLORIC ACID.

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.18 Mucochloric acid (CAS No.

87–56–9) (provided for in

subheading 2918.30.90) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2184. CERTAIN ROCKET ENGINES.

10 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

11 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.84.12 Dual thrust chamber rocket

engines each having a maximum static sea level thrust

exceeding 3,550 kN and nozzle exit diameter exceeding

127 cm (provided for in subheading 8412.10.00) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

12 SEC. 2185. PIGMENT RED 144.

13 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

14 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.11 Pigment Red 144 (CAS No.

5280–78–4) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.04) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2186. PIGMENT ORANGE 64.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.09 Pigment Orange 64 (CAS

No. 72102–84–2) (provided

for in subheading

3204.17.60) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2187. PIGMENT YELLOW 95.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.08 Pigment Yellow 95 (CAS No.

5280–80–8) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.04) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2188. PIGMENT YELLOW 93.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.13 Pigment Yellow 93 (CAS No.

5580–57–4) (provided for in

subheading 3204.17.04) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2189. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-AMINO-4,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-4-OXO11 1H-PYRIMIDO[5,4-B] [1,4]THIAZIN-6-YL)ETHYL]-

12 2-THIENYL]CARBONYL]-L-GLUTAMIC ACID,

13 DIETHYL ESTER.

14 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

15 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.33 (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-Amino4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1Hpyrimido[5,4-b] [1,4]thiazin6-yl)ethyl]-2-

thienyl]carbonyl]-L-glutamic

acid, diethyl ester (CAS No.

177575–19–8) (provided for

in subheading 2934.90.90) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2190. 4-CHLOROPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.34 4-Chloropyridine hydrochloride (CAS No. 7379–35–

3) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.61) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2191. 4-PHENOXYPYRIDINE.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.35 4-Phenoxypyridine (CAS No.

4783–86–2) (provided for in

subheading 2933.39.61) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2192. (3S)-2,2-DIMETHYL-3-THIOMORPHOLINE CAR8 BOXYLIC ACID.

9 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

10 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.36 (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-

thiomorpholine carboxylic

acid (CAS No. 84915–43–5)

(provided for in subheading

2934.90.90) ........................... Free No Change No Change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

11 SEC. 2193. 2-AMINO-5-BROMO-6-METHYL-4-(1H)-QUINAZOLI12 NONE.

13 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

14 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.37 2-Amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-

(1H)-quinazolinone (CAS No.

147149–89–1) (provided for

in subheading 2933.59.70) ... Free No Change No Change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2194. 2-AMINO-6-METHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYLTHIO)-4(1H)-

2 QUINAZOLINONE.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.38 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-

pyridinylthio)-4(1H)-

quinazolinone (CAS No.

147149–76–6) (provided for

in subheading 2933.59.70) ... Free No Change No Change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2195. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-AMINO-4,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-4-OXO6 1H-PYRIMIDO[5,4-B][1,4]THIAZIN-6-YL)ETHYL]-

7 2-THIENYL]CARBONYL]-L-GLUTAMIC ACID.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.39 (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-Amino4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1Hpyrimido[5,4-b][1,4]thiazin6-yl)ethyl]-2-

thienyl]carbonyl]-L-glutamic

acid (CAS No. 177575–17–

6) (provided for in subheading 2934.90.90) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2196. 2-AMINO-6-METHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYLTHIO)-4-(1H)-

11 QUINAZOLINONE DIHYDROCHLORIDE.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

13 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.40 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-

pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-

quinazolinone dihydrochloride

(CAS No. 152946–68–4)

(provided for in subheading

2933.59.70) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

14 SEC. 2197. 3-(ACETYLOXY)-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID.

15 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

16 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.32.41 3-(Acetyloxy)-2-methylbenzoic

acid (CAS No. 168899–58–

9) (provided for in subheading 2918.29.65) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2198. [R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-BUTANETETROL-1,4-DIMETH2 ANESULFONATE.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.42 [R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-

Butanetetrol-1,4-

dimethanesulfonate (CAS No.

1947–62–2) (provided for in

subheading 2905.49.50) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2199. 9-[2-[[BIS[(PIVALOYLOXY)METHOXY]PHOS6 PHINYL]METHOXY] ETHYL]ADENINE (ALSO

7 KNOWN AS ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL).

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.01 9-[2-[[Bis[(pivaloyloxy)-

methoxy]phosphinyl]-

methoxy] ethyl]adenine (also

known as Adefovir Dipivoxil)

(CAS No. 142340–99–6)

(provided for in subheading

2933.59.95) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2200. 9-[2-(R)-[[BIS[(ISOPROPOXYCARBONYL)OXY11 METHOXY]-PHOSPHINOYL]METHOXY]-

12 PROPYL]ADENINE FUMARATE (1:1).

13 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

14 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.02 9-[2-(R)-[[Bis[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxymethoxy]-

phosphinoyl]methoxy]-

propyl]adenine fumarate

(1:1) (CAS No. 202138-50-9)

(provided for in subheading

2933.59.95) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2201. (R)-9-(2-PHOSPHONOMETHOXYPROPYL)ADE2 NINE.

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.03 (R)-9-(2-Phosphonomethoxypropyl)adenine (CAS

No. 147127–20–6) (provided

for in subheading

2933.59.95) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2202. (R)-1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE, 4-METHYL-.

6 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

7 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.04 (R)-1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-

methyl- (CAS No. 16606–

55–6) (provided for in subheading 2920.90.50) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

8 SEC. 2203. 9-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)ADENINE.

9 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

10 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.05 9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)adenine

(CAS No. 707–99–3) (provided for in subheading

2933.59.95) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

11 SEC. 2204. (R)-9H-PURINE-9-ETHANOL, 6-AMINO-α-METHYL-.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

13 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.06 (R)-9H-Purine-9-ethanol, 6-

amino-α-methyl- (CAS No.

14047–28–0) (provided for in

subheading 2933.59.95) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

14 SEC. 2205. CHLOROMETHYL-2-PROPYL CARBONATE.

15 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

16 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.33.07 Chloromethyl-2-propyl carbonate (CAS No. 35180–01–

9) (provided for in subheading 2920.90.50) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2206. (R)-1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 3-CHLORO-.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.08 (R)-1,2-Propanediol, 3-

chloro- (CAS No. 57090–45–

6) (provided for in subheading 2905.50.60) ............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2207. OXIRANE, (S)-((TRIPHENYLMETHOXY)METHYL)-.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.09 Oxirane, (S)-

((triphenylmethoxy)methyl)-

(CAS No. 129940–50–7)

(provided for in subheading

2910.90.20) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2208. CHLOROMETHYL PIVALATE.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.10 Chloromethyl pivalate (CAS

No. 18997–19–8) (provided

for in subheading

2915.90.50) .......................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2209. DIETHYL (((P-TOLUENESULFONYL)OXY)-

11 METHYL)PHOSPHONATE.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

13 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.11 Diethyl (((ptoluenesulfonyl)oxy)-

methyl)phosphonate (CAS

No. 31618–90–3) (provided

for in subheading

2931.00.30) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2210. BETA HYDROXYALKYLAMIDE.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.38.25 N,N,N’,N’-Tetrakis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-hexane diamide

(beta hydroxyalkylamide)

(CAS No. 6334–25–4) (provided for in subheading

3824.90.90) ........................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2211. GRILAMID TR90.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.39.12 Dodecanedioic acid, polymer

with 4,41-methylenebis (2-

methylcyclohexanamine)

(CAS No. 163800–66–6)

(provided for in subheading

3908.90.70) .......................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2212. IN–W4280.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.51 2,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxyphenylhydrazine (CAS No.

39807–21–1) (provided for

in subheading 2928.00.25) Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2213. KL540.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.54 Methyl 4-

trifluoromethoxyphenyl-N-

(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate

(CAS No. 173903–15–6)

(provided for in subheading

2924.29.70) ............................ Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2214. METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.55 Methyl thioglycolate (CAS No.

2365–48–2) (provided for in

subheading 2930.90.90) ......... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2215. DPX–E6758.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.59 Phenyl (4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl) carbamate

(CAS No. 89392-03-0) (provided for in subheading

2933.59.70) ............................ Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2216. ETHYLENE, TETRAFLUORO COPOLYMER WITH

8 ETHYLENE (ETFE).

9 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

10 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.68 Ethylene-tetrafluoro ethylene

copolymer (ETFE) (provided

for in subheading 3904.69.50) 3.3% No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

11 SEC. 2217. 3-MERCAPTO-D-VALINE.

12 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

13 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.66 3-Mercapto-D-valine

(CAS No. 52–67–5)

(provided for in subheading 2930.90.45) ...... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

14 SEC. 2218. P-ETHYLPHENOL.

15 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

16 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.31.21 p-Ethylphenol (CAS No.

123–07–9) (provided for in

subheading 2907.19.20) .... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2219. PANTERA.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.09 (+/¥)- Tetrahydrofurfuryl

(R)-2[4-(6-chloroquinoxalin-2-

yloxy)phenoxy] propanoate

(CAS No. 119738–06–6) (provided for in subheading

2909.30.40) and any mixtures

containing such compound

(provided for in subheading

3808.30) ................................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2220. P-NITROBENZOIC ACID.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.70 p-Nitrobenzoic acid (CAS No.

62–23–7) (provided for in subheading 2916.39.45) ................ Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2221. P-TOLUENESULFONAMIDE.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.32.95 p-Toluenesulfonamide (CAS

No. 70–55–3) (provided for

in subheading 2935.00.95) ... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2222. POLYMERS OF TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE,

11 HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE, AND VINYLIDENE

12 FLUORIDE.

13 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

14 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.39.04 Polymers of tetrafluoroethylene (provided for in subheading 3904.61.00),

hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride (provided for in

subheading 3904.69.50) ......... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2223. METHYL 2-[[[[[4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)-6-(2,2,2- TRI2 FLUOROETHOXY)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]AMINO]-

3 CARBONYL]AMINO]SULFONYL]-3-METHYL4 BENZOATE (TRIFLUSULFURON METHYL).

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.38.11 Methyl 2-[[[[[4-

(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-

trifluoroethoxy)- 1,3,5-triazin-2-

yl]amino]carbonyl]-

amino]sulfonyl]-3-

methylbenzoate (triflusulfuron

methyl) in mixture with application adjuvants. (CAS No.

126535–15–7) (provided for in

subheading 3808.30.15) ........... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2224. CERTAIN MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new headings:

‘‘ 9902.84.79 Calendaring or other

rolling machines for

rubber to be used in

the production of radial tires designed for

off-the-highway use

and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more

in diameter (provided

for in subheading

4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50

or subheading

4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or

parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8420.10.90,

8420.91.90 or

8420.99.90) and material holding devices

or similar attachments thereto ........... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001
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9902.84.81 Shearing machines to

be used to cut metallic tissue for use in

the production of radial tires designed for

off-the-highway use

and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more

in diameter (provided

for in subheading

4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50

or subheading

4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or

parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8462.31.00

or subheading

8466.94.85) .............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001

9902.84.83 Machine tools for

working wire of iron

or steel to be used in

the production of radial tires designed for

off-the-highway use

and with a rim measuring 86 cm or more

in diameter (provided

for in subheading

4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50

or subheading

4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or

parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8463.30.00

or 8466.94.85) ......... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001

9902.84.85 Extruders to be used

in the production of

radial tires designed

for off-the-highway

use and with a rim

measuring 86 cm or

more in diameter

(provided for in subheading 4011.20.10

or subheading

4011.91.50 or subheading 4011.99.40),

numerically controlled, or parts

thereof (provided for

in subheading

8477.20.00 or

8477.90.85) .............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001
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9902.84.87 Machinery for molding, retreading, or

otherwise forming

uncured,

unvulcanized rubber

to be used in the production of radial tires

designed for off-thehighway use and with

a rim measuring 86

cm or more in diameter (provided for in

subheading

4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50

or subheading

4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or

parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8477.51.00

or 8477.90.85) ......... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001

9902.84.89 Sector mold press

machines to be used

in the production of

radial tires designed

for off-the-highway

use and with a rim

measuring 86 cm or

more in diameter

(provided for in subheading 4011.20.10

or subheading

4011.91.50 or subheading 4011.99.40),

numerically controlled, or parts

thereof (provided for

in subheading

8477.51.00 or subheading 8477.90.85) Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001

9902.84.91 Sawing machines to

be used in the production of radial tires

designed for off-thehighway use and with

a rim measuring 86

cm or more in diameter (provided for in

subheading

4011.20.10 or subheading 4011.91.50

or subheading

4011.99.40), numerically controlled, or

parts thereof (provided for in subheading 8465.91.00

or subheading

8466.92.50) .............. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2225. TEXTURED ROLLED GLASS SHEETS.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking

3 heading 9902.70.03 and inserting the following:
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‘‘ 9902.70.03 Rolled glass in sheets, yellowgreen in color, not finished or

edged-worked, textured on one

surface, suitable for incorporation in cooking stoves, ranges,

or ovens described in subheadings 8516.60.40 (provided for

in subheading 7003.12.00 or

7003.19.00) .............................. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2226. CERTAIN HIV DRUG SUBSTANCES.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new headings:

‘‘ 9902.32.43 (S)-N-tert-Butyl-1,2,3,4-

tetrahydro-3-isoquinoline

carboxamide hydrochloride salt

(CAS No. 149057–17–

0)(provided for in subheading

2933.40.60) .............................. Free No change No change On or before

6/30/99

9902.32.44 (S)-N-tert-Butyl-1,2,3,4-

tetrahydro-3-isoquinoline

carboxamide sulfate salt (CAS

No. 186537–30–4)(provided for

in subheading 2933.40.60) ....... Free No change No change On or before

6/30/99

9902.32.45 (3S)-1,2,3,4-

Tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid (CAS No. 74163–

81–8)(provided for in subheading 2933.40.60) ................. Free No change No change On or before

6/30/99 ’’.

4 SEC. 2227. RIMSULFURON.

5 (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 is

6 amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following

7 new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.60 N-[[(4,6-Dimethoxy-2-

pyrimidinyl)amino] carbonyl]-3-

(ethylsulfonyl)-2-

pyridinesulfonamide (CAS No.

122931–48–0) (provided for in

subheading 2935.00.75) ........... 7.3% No change No change On or before

12/31/99 ’’.

8 (b) RATE FOR 2000.—Heading 9902.33.60, as

9 added by subsection (a), is amended—

10 (1) by striking ‘‘7.3%’’ and inserting ‘‘Free’’;

11 and
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1 (2) by striking ‘‘12/31/99’’ and inserting

2 ‘‘12/31/2000’’.

3 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE FOR ADJUSTMENT.—The

4 amendments made by subsection (b) apply to goods en5 tered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption,

6 after December 31, 1999.

7 SEC. 2228. CARBAMIC ACID (V–9069).

8 (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 is

9 amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following

10 new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.61 ((3-

((Dimethylamino)carbonyl)-2-

pyridinyl)sulfonyl) carbamic

acid, phenyl ester (CAS No.

112006–94–7) (provided for

in subheading 2935.00.75) ... 8.3% No change No change On or before

12/31/99 ’’.

11 (b) RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR 2000.—Heading

12 9902.33.61, as added by subsection (a), is amended—

13 (1) by striking ‘‘8.3%’’ and inserting ‘‘7.6%’’;

14 and

15 (2) by striking ‘‘12/31/99’’ and inserting

16 ‘‘12/31/2000’’.

17 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE FOR ADJUSTMENT.—The

18 amendments made by subsection (b) apply to goods en19 tered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption,

20 after December 31, 1999.
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1 SEC. 2229. DPX–E9260.

2 (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 is

3 amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following

4 new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.63 3-(Ethylsulfonyl)-2-

pyridinesulfonamide (CAS

No. 117671–01–9) (provided for in subheading

2935.00.75) ......................... 6% No change No change On or before

12/31/99 ’’.

5 (b) RATE ADJUSTMENT.—Heading 9902.33.63, as

6 added by subsection (a), is amended—

7 (1) by striking ‘‘6%’’ and inserting ‘‘5.3%’’;

8 and

9 (2) by striking ‘‘12/31/99’’ and inserting

10 ‘‘12/31/2000’’.

11 (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.—

12 (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendment made by

13 subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or with14 drawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after

15 the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.

16 (2) ADJUSTMENT.—The amendments made by

17 subsection (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn

18 from warehouse for consumption, after December

19 31, 1999.

20 SEC. 2230. ZIRAM.

21 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

22 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.38.28 Ziram (provided for in

subheading

3808.20.28) .. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2231. FERROBORON.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.72.02 Ferroboron to

be used for

manufacturing amorphous metal

strip (provided for in

subheading

7202.99.50) .. Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2232. ACETIC ACID, [[2-CHLORO-4-FLUORO-5-[(TETRA5 HYDRO-3-OXO-1H,3H-[1,3,4]THIADIAZOLO[3,4-

6 a]PYRIDAZIN-1-YLIDENE)AMINO]PHENYL]-

7 THIO]-, METHYL ESTER.

8 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

9 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.66 Acetic acid, [[2-chloro-4-

fluoro-5-[(tetrahydro-3-oxo1H,3H-[1,3,4]thiadiazolo-

[3,4-a]pyridazin-1-

ylidene)amino]phenyl]thio]-,

methyl ester (CAS No.

117337–19–6) (provided for

in subheading 2934.90.15) Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

10 SEC. 2233. PENTYL[2-CHLORO-5-(CYCLOHEX-1-ENE-1,2-DI11 CARBOXIMIDO)-4-FLUOROPHENOXY]ACE12 TATE.

13 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

14 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.33.66 Pentyl[2-chloro-5-(cyclohex-1-

ene-1,2-dicarboximido)-4-

fluorophenoxy]acetate (CAS

No. 87546-18-7) (provided

for in subheading

2925.19.40) .......................... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 SEC. 2234. BENTAZON (3-ISOPROPYL)-1H-2,1,3-BENZO2 THIADIAZIN-4(3H)-ONE-2,2-DIOXIDE).

3 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

4 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.29.67 Bentazon (3-Isopropyl)-1H2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-

one-2,2-dioxide) (CAS No.

50723–80–3) (provided for in

subheading 2934.90.11) ....... 5.0% No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

5 SEC. 2235. CERTAIN HIGH-PERFORMANCE LOUDSPEAKERS

6 NOT MOUNTED IN THEIR ENCLOSURES.

7 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

8 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.85.20 Loudspeakers not mounted in

their enclosures (provided for

in subheading 8518.29.80),

the foregoing which meet a

performance standard of not

more than 1.5 dB for the average level of 3 or more octave bands, when such loudspeakers are tested in a reverberant chamber ................ Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

9 SEC. 2236. PARTS FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CER10 TAIN HIGH-PERFORMANCE LOUDSPEAKERS.

11 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

12 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.85.21 Parts for use in the manufacture of loudspeakers of a

type described in subheading

9902.85.20 (provided for in

subheading 8518.90.80) ....... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.
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1 SEC. 2237. 5-TERT-BUTYL-ISOPHTHALIC ACID.

2 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

3 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.33.12 5-tert-Butyl-isophthalic acid (CAS

No. 2359–09–3)

(provided for in

subheading

2917.39.70) .......... Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

4 SEC. 2238. CERTAIN POLYMER.

5 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

6 in numerical sequence the following new heading:

‘‘ 9902.39.07 A polymer of the following monomers:

1,4-

benzenedicarboxylic

acid, dimethyl ester

(dimethyl

terephthalate) (CAS

No. 120-61-6); 1,3-

Benzenedicarboxylic

acid, 5-sulfo-, 1,3-dimethyl ester, sodium

salt (sodium dimethyl

sulfoisophthalate)

(CAS No. 3965-55-

7); 1,2-ethanediol

(ethylene glycol)

(CAS No. 107-21-1);

and 1,2-propanediol

(propylene glycol)

(CAS No. 57-55-6);

with terminal units

from 2-(2-

hydroxyethoxy)

ethanesulfonic acid,

sodium salt (CAS No.

53211-00-0) (provided for in subheading 3907.99.00) Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

7 SEC. 2239. 2-(4-CHLOROPHENYL)-3-ETHYL-2, 5-DIHYDRO-5-

8 OXO-4-PYRIDAZINE CARBOXYLIC ACID, PO9 TASSIUM SALT.

10 Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting

11 in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.33.16 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-ethyl-2,

5-dihydro-5-oxo-4-pyridazine

carboxylic acid, potassium salt

(CAS No. 82697–71–0) (provided for in subheading

2933.90.79) ............................ Free No change No change On or before

12/31/2001 ’’.

1 CHAPTER 3—EFFECTIVE DATE

2 SEC. 2301. EFFECTIVE DATE.

3 Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the

4 amendments made by this subtitle apply to goods entered,

5 or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after the

6 date that is 15 days after the date of enactment of this

7 Act.

8 Subtitle B—Other Trade Provisions

9 SEC. 2401. EXTENSION OF UNITED STATES INSULAR POS10 SESSION PROGRAM.

11 (a) IN GENERAL.—The additional U.S. notes to

12 chapter 71 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the

13 United States are amended by adding at the end the fol14 lowing new note:

15 ‘‘3.(a) Notwithstanding any provision in additional

16 U.S. note 5 to chapter 91, any article of jewelry provided

17 for in heading 7113 which is the product of the Virgin

18 Islands, Guam, or American Samoa (including any such

19 article which contains any foreign component) shall be eli20 gible for the benefits provided in paragraph (h) of addi21 tional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91, subject to the provisions

22 and limitations of that note and of paragraphs (b), (c),

23 and (d) of this note.
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1 ‘‘(b) Nothing in this note shall result in an increase

2 or a decrease in the aggregate amount referred to in para3 graph (h)(iii) of, or the quantitative limitation otherwise

4 established pursuant to the requirements of, additional

5 U.S. note 5 to chapter 91.

6 ‘‘(c) Nothing in this note shall be construed to permit

7 a reduction in the amount available to watch producers

8 under paragraph (h)(iv) of additional U.S. note 5 to chap9 ter 91.

10 ‘‘(d) The Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary

11 of the Interior shall issue such regulations, not inconsist12 ent with the provisions of this note and additional U.S.

13 note 5 to chapter 91, as the Secretaries determine nec14 essary to carry out their respective duties under this note.

15 Such regulations shall not be inconsistent with substantial

16 transformation requirements but may define the cir17 cumstances under which articles of jewelry shall be

18 deemed to be ‘units’ for purposes of the benefits, provi19 sions, and limitations of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter

20 91.

21 ‘‘(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, dur22 ing the 2-year period beginning 45 days after the date of

23 the enactment of this note, any article of jewelry provided

24 for in heading 7113 that is assembled in the Virgin Is25 lands, Guam, or American Samoa shall be treated as a
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1 product of the Virgin Islands, Guam, or American Samoa

2 for purposes of this note and General Note 3(a)(iv) of this

3 Schedule.’’.

4 (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—General Note

5 3(a)(iv)(A) of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the

6 United States is amended by inserting ‘‘and additional

7 U.S. note 3(e) of chapter 71,’’ after ‘‘Tax Reform Act of

8 1986,’’.

9 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by

10 this section take effect 45 days after the date of the enact11 ment of this Act.

12 SEC. 2402. TARIFF TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPO13 NENTS OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND

14 APPARATUS.

15 (a) IN GENERAL.—U.S. note 6 of subchapter X of

16 chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the

17 United States is amended in subdivision (a) by adding at

18 the end the following new sentence: ‘‘The term ‘instru19 ments and apparatus’ under subheading 9810.00.60 in20 cludes separable components of an instrument or appara21 tus listed in this subdivision that are imported for assem22 bly in the United States in such instrument or apparatus

23 where the instrument or apparatus, due to its size, cannot

24 be feasibly imported in its assembled state.’’.
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1 (b) APPLICATION OF DOMESTIC EQUIVALENCY TEST

2 TO COMPONENTS.—U.S. note 6 of subchapter X of chap3 ter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United

4 States is amended—

5 (1) by redesignating subdivisions (d) through

6 (f) as subdivisions (e) through (g), respectively; and

7 (2) by inserting after subdivision (c) the follow8 ing:

9 ‘‘(d)(i) If the Secretary of Commerce determines

10 under this U.S. note that an instrument or apparatus is

11 being manufactured in the United States that is of equiva12 lent scientific value to a foreign-origin instrument or appa13 ratus for which application is made (but which, due to its

14 size, cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state),

15 the Secretary shall report the findings to the Secretary

16 of the Treasury and to the applicant institution, and all

17 components of such foreign-origin instrument or appara18 tus shall remain dutiable.

19 ‘‘(ii) If the Secretary of Commerce determines that

20 the instrument or apparatus for which application is made

21 is not being manufactured in the United States, the Sec22 retary is authorized to determine further whether any

23 component of such instrument or apparatus of a type that

24 may be purchased, obtained, or imported separately is

25 being manufactured in the United States and shall report
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1 the findings to the Secretary of the Treasury and to the

2 applicant institution, and any component found to be do3 mestically available shall remain dutiable.

4 ‘‘(iii) Any decision by the Secretary of the Treasury

5 which allows for duty-free entry of a component of an in6 strument or apparatus which, due to its size cannot be

7 feasibly imported in its assembled state, shall be effective

8 for a specified maximum period, to be determined in con9 sultation with the Secretary of Commerce, taking into ac10 count both the scientific needs of the importing institution

11 and the potential for development of comparable domestic

12 manufacturing capacity.’’.

13 (c) MODIFICATIONS OF REGULATIONS.—The Sec14 retary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce

15 shall make such modifications to their joint regulations as

16 are necessary to carry out the amendments made by this

17 section.

18 (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by

19 this section shall take effect beginning 120 days after the

20 date of the enactment of this Act.

21 SEC. 2403. LIQUIDATION OR RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN

22 ENTRIES.

23 (a) LIQUIDATION OR RELIQUIDATION OF ENTRIES.—

24 Notwithstanding sections 514 and 520 of the Tariff Act

25 of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514 and 1520), or any other provi-
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1 sion of law, the United States Customs Service shall, not

2 later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this

3 Act, liquidate or reliquidate those entries made at Los An4 geles, California, and New Orleans, Louisiana, which are

5 listed in subsection (c), in accordance with the final deci6 sion of the International Trade Administration of the De7 partment of Commerce for shipments entered between Oc8 tober 1, 1984, and December 14, 1987 (case number A–

9 274–001).

10 (b) PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED.—Any amounts

11 owed by the United States pursuant to the liquidation or

12 reliquidation of an entry under subsection (a) shall be paid

13 by the Customs Service within 90 days after such liquida14 tion or reliquidation.

15 (c) ENTRY LIST.—The entries referred to in sub16 section (a) are the following:

Entry number Date of entry Port

322 00298563 12/11/86 Los Angeles, California

322 00300567 12/11/86 Los Angeles, California

86–2909242 9/2/86 New Orleans, Louisiana

87–05457388 1/9/87 New Orleans, Louisiana

17 SEC. 2404. DRAWBACK AND REFUND ON PACKAGING MATE18 RIAL.

19 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 313(q) of the Tariff Act

20 of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(q)) is further amended—
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1 (1) by striking ‘‘Packaging material’’ and in2 serting the following:

3 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Packaging material’’; and

4 (2) by adding at the end the following:

5 ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY.—Packaging

6 material produced in the United States, which is

7 used by the manufacturer or any other person on or

8 for articles which are exported or destroyed under

9 subsection (a) or (b), shall be eligible under such

10 subsection for refund, as drawback, of 99 percent of

11 any duty, tax, or fee imposed on the importation of

12 such material used to manufacture or produce the

13 packaging material.’’.

14 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by

15 this section applies with respect to goods entered, or with16 drawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the

17 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.

18 SEC. 2405. INCLUSION OF COMMERCIAL IMPORTATION

19 DATA FROM FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES UNDER

20 THE NATIONAL CUSTOMS AUTOMATION PRO21 GRAM.

22 Section 411 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.

23 1411) is amended by adding at the end the following:

24 ‘‘(c) FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES.—Not later than Janu25 ary 1, 2000, the Secretary shall provide for the inclusion
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1 of commercial importation data from foreign-trade zones

2 under the Program.’’.

3 SEC. 2406. LARGE YACHTS IMPORTED FOR SALE AT UNITED

4 STATES BOAT SHOWS.

5 (a) IN GENERAL.—The Tariff Act of 1930 (19

6 U.S.C. 1304 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section

7 484a the following:

8 ‘‘SEC. 484b. DEFERRAL OF DUTY ON LARGE YACHTS IM9 PORTED FOR SALE AT UNITED STATES BOAT

10 SHOWS.

11 ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other pro12 vision of law, any vessel meeting the definition of a large

13 yacht as provided in subsection (b) and which is otherwise

14 dutiable may be imported without the payment of duty if

15 imported with the intention to offer for sale at a boat show

16 in the United States. Payment of duty shall be deferred,

17 in accordance with this section, until such large yacht is

18 sold.

19 ‘‘(b) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, the term

20 ‘large yacht’ means a vessel that exceeds 79 feet in length,

21 is used primarily for recreation or pleasure, and has been

22 previously sold by a manufacturer or dealer to a retail con23 sumer.

24 ‘‘(c) DEFERRAL OF DUTY.—At the time of importa25 tion of any large yacht, if such large yacht is imported
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1 for sale at a boat show in the United States and is other2 wise dutiable, duties shall not be assessed and collected

3 if the importer of record—

4 ‘‘(1) certifies to the Customs Service that the

5 large yacht is imported pursuant to this section for

6 sale at a boat show in the United States; and

7 ‘‘(2) posts a bond, which shall have a duration

8 of 6 months after the date of importation, in an

9 amount equal to twice the amount of duty on the

10 large yacht that would otherwise be imposed under

11 subheading 8903.91.00 or 8903.92.00 of the Har12 monized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

13 ‘‘(d) PROCEDURES UPON SALE.—

14 ‘‘(1) DEPOSIT OF DUTY.—If any large yacht

15 (which has been imported for sale at a boat show in

16 the United States with the deferral of duties as pro17 vided in this section) is sold within the 6-month pe18 riod after importation—

19 ‘‘(A) entry shall be completed and duty

20 (calculated at the applicable rates provided for

21 under subheading 8903.91.00 or 8903.92.00 of

22 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United

23 States and based upon the value of the large

24 yacht at the time of importation) shall be de25 posited with the Customs Service; and
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1 ‘‘(B) the bond posted as required by sub2 section (c)(2) shall be returned to the importer.

3 ‘‘(e) PROCEDURES UPON EXPIRATION OF BOND PE4 RIOD.—

5 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the large yacht entered

6 with deferral of duties is neither sold nor exported

7 within the 6-month period after importation—

8 ‘‘(A) entry shall be completed and duty

9 (calculated at the applicable rates provided for

10 under subheading 8903.91.00 or 8903.92.00 of

11 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United

12 States and based upon the value of the large

13 yacht at the time of importation) shall be de14 posited with the Customs Service; and

15 ‘‘(B) the bond posted as required by sub16 section (c)(2) shall be returned to the importer.

17 ‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—No exten18 sions of the bond period shall be allowed. Any large

19 yacht exported in compliance with the bond period

20 may not be reentered for purposes of sale at a boat

21 show in the United States (in order to receive duty

22 deferral benefits) for a period of 3 months after

23 such exportation.
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1 ‘‘(f) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of the Treasury

2 is authorized to make such rules and regulations as may

3 be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.’’.

4 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by

5 subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any large yacht

6 imported into the United States after the date that is 15

7 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

8 SEC. 2407. REVIEW OF PROTESTS AGAINST DECISIONS OF

9 CUSTOMS SERVICE.

10 Section 515(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.

11 1515(a)) is amended by inserting after the third sentence

12 the following: ‘‘Within 30 days from the date an applica13 tion for further review is filed, the appropriate customs

14 officer shall allow or deny the application and, if allowed,

15 the protest shall be forwarded to the customs officer who

16 will be conducting the further review.’’.

17 SEC. 2408. ENTRIES OF NAFTA-ORIGIN GOODS.

18 (a) REFUND OF MERCHANDISE PROCESSING

19 FEES.—Section 520(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19

20 U.S.C. 1520(d)) is amended in the matter preceding para21 graph (1) by inserting ‘‘(including any merchandise proc22 essing fees)’’ after ‘‘excess duties’’.

23 (b) PROTEST AGAINST DECISION OF CUSTOMS SERV24 ICE RELATING TO NAFTA CLAIMS.—Section 514(a)(7) of

25 such Act (19 U.S.C. 1514(a)(7)) is amended by striking
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1 ‘‘section 520(c)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (c) or (d) of

2 section 520’’.

3 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by

4 this section apply with respect to goods entered, or with5 drawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the

6 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.

7 SEC. 2409. TREATMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MER8 CHANDISE HELD AT CUSTOMS-APPROVED

9 STORAGE ROOMS.

10 Section 557(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19

11 U.S.C. 1557(a)(1)) is amended in the first sentence by

12 inserting ‘‘(including international travel merchandise)’’

13 after ‘‘Any merchandise subject to duty’’.

14 SEC. 2410. EXCEPTION TO 5-YEAR REVIEWS OF COUNTER15 VAILING DUTY OR ANTIDUMPING DUTY OR16 DERS.

17 Section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.

18 1675(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

19 ‘‘(7) EXCLUSIONS FROM COMPUTATIONS.—

20 ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subpara21 graph (B), there shall be excluded from the

22 computation of the 5-year period described in

23 paragraph (1) and the periods described in

24 paragraph (6) any period during which the im25 portation of the subject merchandise is prohib-
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1 ited on account of the imposition, under the

2 International Emergency Economic Powers Act

3 or other provision of law, of sanctions by the

4 United States against the country in which the

5 subject merchandise originates.

6 ‘‘(B) APPLICATION OF EXCLUSION.—Sub7 paragraph (A) shall apply only with respect to

8 subject merchandise which originates in a coun9 try that is not a WTO member.’’.

10 SEC. 2411. WATER RESISTANT WOOL TROUSERS.

11 Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of

12 1930 or any other provision of law, upon proper request

13 filed with the Customs Service within 180 days after the

14 date of enactment of this Act, any entry or withdrawal

15 from warehouse for consumption—

16 (1) that was made after December 31, 1988,

17 and before January 1, 1995; and

18 (2) that would have been classifiable under sub19 heading 6203.41.05 or 6204.61.10 of the Har20 monized Tariff Schedule of the United States and

21 would have had a lower rate of duty, if such entry

22 or withdrawal had been made on January 1, 1995,

23 shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if such entry or with24 drawal had been made on January 1, 1995.
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1 SEC. 2412. REIMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS.

2 (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter 98 is

3 amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following

4 new heading:

‘‘ 9801.00.26 Articles, previously imported, with

respect to which the duty was paid

upon such previous importation, if

(1) exported within 3 years after

the date of such previous importation, (2) sold for exportation and

exported to individuals for personal

use, (3) reimported without having

been advanced in value or improved

in condition by any process of manufacture or other means while

abroad, (4) reimported as personal

returns from those individuals,

whether or not consolidated with

other personal returns prior to reimportation, and (5) reimported by

or for the account of the person

who exported them from the United

States within 1 year of such exportation ............................................... Free Free ’’.

5 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by

6 subsection (a) applies to goods described in heading

7 9801.00.26 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the

8 United States (as added by subsection (a)) that are re9 imported into the United States on or after the date that

10 is 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

11 SEC. 2413. TREATMENT OF PERSONAL EFFECTS OF PAR12 TICIPANTS IN CERTAIN WORLD ATHLETIC

13 EVENTS.

14 (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of

15 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is

16 amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following

17 new heading:
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‘‘ 9902.98.08 Any of the following articles

not intended for sale or distribution to the public: personal effects of aliens who

are participants in, officials

of, or accredited members of

delegations to, the 1999

International Special Olympics, the 1999 Women’s

World Cup Soccer, the 2001

International Special Olympics, the 2002 Salt Lake City

Winter Olympics, and the

2002 Winter Paralympic

Games, and of persons who

are immediate family members of or servants to any of

the foregoing persons; equipment and materials imported

in connection with the foregoing events by or on behalf

of the foregoing persons or

the organizing committees of

such events; articles to be

used in exhibitions depicting

the culture of a country participating in any such event;

and, if consistent with the

foregoing, such other articles

as the Secretary of Treasury

may allow .............................. Free No change Free On or before

12/31/2002 ’’.

1 (b) TAXES AND FEES NOT TO APPLY.—The articles

2 described in heading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff

3 Schedule of the United States (as added by subsection (a))

4 shall be free of taxes and fees which may be otherwise

5 applicable.

6 (c) NO EXEMPTION FROM CUSTOMS INSPECTIONS.—

7 The articles described in heading 9902.98.08 of the Har8 monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as added

9 by subsection (a)) shall not be free or otherwise exempt

10 or excluded from routine or other inspections as may be

11 required by the Customs Service.

12 (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by

13 this section applies to articles entered, or withdrawn from

14 warehouse, for consumption on or after the date of the

15 enactment of this Act.
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1 SEC. 2414. RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN ENTRIES OF THER2 MAL TRANSFER MULTIFUNCTION MACHINES.

3 (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 514 of

4 the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other pro5 vision of law and subject to the provisions of subsection

6 (b), the United States Customs Service shall, not later

7 than 180 days after the receipt of the request described

8 in subsection (b), liquidate or reliquidate each entry de9 scribed in subsection (d) containing any merchandise

10 which, at the time of the original liquidation, was classified

11 under subheading 8517.21.00 of the Harmonized Tariff

12 Schedule of the United States (relating to indirect electro13 static copiers) or subheading 9009.12.00 of such Schedule

14 (relating to indirect electrostatic copiers), at the rate of

15 duty that would have been applicable to such merchandise

16 if the merchandise had been liquidated or reliquidated

17 under subheading 8471.60.65 of the Harmonized Tariff

18 Schedule of the United States (relating to other auto19 mated data processing (ADP) thermal transfer printer

20 units) on the date of entry.

21 (b) REQUESTS.—Reliquidation may be made under

22 subsection (a) with respect to an entry described in sub23 section (d) only if a request therefor is filed with the Cus24 toms Service within 90 days after the date of enactment

25 of this Act and the request contains sufficient information
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1 to enable the Customs Service to locate the entry or recon2 struct the entry if it cannot be located.

3 (c) PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED.—Any amounts

4 owed by the United States pursuant to the liquidation or

5 reliquidation of an entry under subsection (a) shall be paid

6 not later than 180 days after the date of such liquidation

7 or reliquidation.

8 (d) AFFECTED ENTRIES.—The entries referred to in

9 subsection (a), filed at the port of Los Angeles, are as

10 follows:

Date of entry Entry number Liquidation date

01/17/97 112–9638417–3 02/21/97

01/10/97 112–9637684–9 03/07/97

01/03/97 112–9636723–6 04/18/97

01/07/97 112–9637561–9 04/25/97

01/10/97 112–9637686–4 03/07/97

02/21/97 112–9642157–9 09/12/97

02/14/97 112–9641619–9 06/06/97

02/14/97 112–9641693–4 06/06/97

02/21/97 112–9642156–1 09/12/97

02/28/97 112–9643326–9 09/12/97

03/18/97 112–9645336–6 09/19/97

03/21/97 112–9645682–3 09/19/97

03/21/97 112–9645681–5 09/19/97

03/21/97 112–9645698–9 09/19/97

03/14/97 112–9645026–3 09/19/97

03/14/97 112–9645041–2 09/19/97

03/20/97 112–9646075–9 09/19/97

03/14/97 112–9645026–3 09/19/97

04/04/97 112–9647309–1 09/19/97

04/04/97 112–9647312–5 09/19/97

04/04/97 112–9647316–6 09/19/97

04/11/97 112–9300151–5 10/31/97

04/11/97 112–9300287–7 09/26/97

04/11/97 112–9300308–1 02/20/98

04/10/97 112–9300356–0 09/26/97

04/16/97 112–9301387–4 09/26/97

04/22/97 112–9301602–6 09/26/97

04/18/97 112–9301627–3 09/26/97

04/21/97 112–9301615–8 09/26/97

04/25/97 112–9302445–9 10/31/97
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Date of entry Entry number Liquidation date

04/25/97 112–9302298–2 09/26/97

04/25/97 112–9302205–7 09/26/97

04/04/97 112–9302371–7 09/26/97

05/26/97 112–9305730–1 09/26/97

05/21/97 112–9305527–1 09/26/97

05/30/97 112–9306718–5 09/26/97

05/19/97 112–9304958–9 09/26/97

05/16/97 112–9305030–6 09/26/97

05/07/97 112–9303702–2 09/26/97

05/09/97 112–9303707–1 09/26/97

05/10/97 112–9304256–8 09/26/97

05/31/97 112–9306470–3 09/26/97

05/02/97 112–9302717–1 09/19/97

06/20/97 112–9308793–6 09/26/97

06/18/97 112–9308717–5 09/26/97

06/16/97 112–9308538–5 09/26/97

06/09/97 112–9307568–3 09/26/97

06/06/97 112–9307144–3 09/26/97

1 SEC. 2415. RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN DRAWBACK EN2 TRIES AND REFUND OF DRAWBACK PAY3 MENTS.

4 (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding sections 514 and

5 520 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of

6 law, the Customs Service shall, not later than 180 days

7 after the date of enactment of this Act, liquidate or reliq8 uidate the entries described in subsection (b) and any

9 amounts owed by the United States pursuant to the liq10 uidation or reliquidation shall be refunded with interest,

11 subject to the provisions of Treasury Decision 86–126(M)

12 and Customs Service Ruling No. 224697, dated November

13 17, 1994.

14 (b) ENTRIES DESCRIBED.—The entries described in

15 this subsection are the following:
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Entry number: Date of entry:

855218319 ............................................................... July 18, 1985

855218429 ............................................................... August 15, 1985

855218649 ............................................................... September 13, 1985

866000134 ............................................................... October 4, 1985

866000257 ............................................................... November 14, 1985

866000299 ............................................................... December 9, 1985

866000451 ............................................................... January 14, 1986

866001052 ............................................................... February 13, 1986

866001133 ............................................................... March 7, 1986

866001269 ............................................................... April 9, 1986

866001366 ............................................................... May 9, 1986

866001463 ............................................................... June 6, 1986

866001573 ............................................................... July 7, 1986

866001586 ............................................................... July 7, 1986

866001599 ............................................................... July 7, 1986

866001913 ............................................................... August 8, 1986

866002255 ............................................................... September 10, 1986

866002297 ............................................................... September 23, 1986

03200000010 ........................................................... October 3, 1986

03200000028 ........................................................... November 13, 1986

03200000036 ........................................................... November 26, 1986

1 SEC. 2416. CLARIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL U.S. NOTE 4 TO

2 CHAPTER 91 OF THE HARMONIZED TARIFF

3 SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES.

4 Additional U.S. note 4 of chapter 91 of the Har5 monized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended

6 in the matter preceding subdivision (a), by striking the

7 comma after ‘‘stamping’’ and inserting ‘‘(including by

8 means of indelible ink),’’.

9 SEC. 2417. DUTY-FREE SALES ENTERPRISES.

10 Section 555(b)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19

11 U.S.C. 1555(b)(2)) is amended—

12 (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period

13 at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and

14 (2) by adding at the end the following new sub15 paragraph:
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1 ‘‘(C) a port of entry, as established under

2 section 1 of the Act of August 24, 1912 (37

3 Stat. 434), or within 25 statute miles of a

4 staffed port of entry if reasonable assurance

5 can be provided that duty-free merchandise sold

6 by the enterprise will be exported by individuals

7 departing from the customs territory through

8 an international airport located within the cus9 toms territory.’’.

10 SEC. 2418. CUSTOMS USER FEES.

11 (a) ADDITIONAL PRECLEARANCE ACTIVITIES.—Sec12 tion 13031(f)(3)(A)(iii) of the Consolidated Omnibus

13 Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C.

14 58c(f)(3)(A)(iii)) is amended to read as follows:

15 ‘‘(iii) to the extent funds remain available after

16 making reimbursements under clause (ii), in provid17 ing salaries for up to 50 full-time equivalent

18 inspectional positions to provide preclearance serv19 ices.’’.

20 (b) COLLECTION OF FEES FOR PASSENGERS ABOARD

21 COMMERCIAL VESSELS.—Section 13031 of the Consoli22 dated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19

23 U.S.C. 58c) is amended—

24 (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph

25 (5) to read as follows:
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1 ‘‘(5)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), for the

2 arrival of each passenger aboard a commercial vessel

3 or commercial aircraft from a place outside the

4 United States (other than a place referred to in sub5 section (b)(1)(A)(i) of this section), $5.

6 ‘‘(B) For the arrival of each passenger aboard

7 a commercial vessel from a place referred to in sub8 section (b)(1)(A)(i) of this section, $1.75’’; and

9 (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ‘‘(A) No

10 fee’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) Except as provided in sub11 section (a)(5)(B) of this section, no fee’’.

12 (c) USE OF MERCHANDISE PROCESSING FEES FOR

13 AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS.—Section 13031(f)

14 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

15 of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)) is amended by adding at the

16 end the following:

17 ‘‘(6) Of the amounts collected in fiscal year 1999

18 under paragraphs (9) and (10) of subsection (a),

19 $50,000,000 shall be available to the Customs Service,

20 subject to appropriations Acts, for automated commercial

21 systems. Amounts made available under this paragraph

22 shall remain available until expended.’’.

23 (d) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—Section 13031 of the

24 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985
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1 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended by adding at the end the fol2 lowing:

3 ‘‘(k) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The Commissioner of

4 Customs shall establish an advisory committee whose

5 membership shall consist of representatives from the air6 line, cruise ship, and other transportation industries who

7 may be subject to fees under subsection (a). The advisory

8 committee shall not be subject to termination under sec9 tion 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The advi10 sory committee shall meet on a periodic basis and shall

11 advise the Commissioner on issues related to the perform12 ance of the inspectional services of the United States Cus13 toms Service. Such advice shall include, but not be limited

14 to, such issues as the time periods during which such serv15 ices should be performed, the proper number and deploy16 ment of inspection officers, the level of fees, and the ap17 propriateness of any proposed fee. The Commissioner shall

18 give consideration to the views of the advisory committee

19 in the exercise of his or her duties.’’.

20 (e) NATIONAL CUSTOMS AUTOMATION TEST RE21 GARDING RECONCILIATION.—Section 505(c) of the Tariff

22 Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1505(c)) is amended by adding

23 at the end the following: ‘‘For the period beginning on

24 October 1, 1998, and ending on the date on which the

25 ‘Revised National Customs Automation Test Regarding
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1 Reconciliation’ of the Customs Service is terminated, or

2 October 1, 2000, whichever occurs earlier, the Secretary

3 may prescribe an alternative mid-point interest accounting

4 methodology, which may be employed by the importer,

5 based upon aggregate data in lieu of accounting for such

6 interest from each deposit data provided in this sub7 section.’’.

8 (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by

9 this section shall take effect 30 days after the date of the

10 enactment of this Act.

11 SEC. 2419. DUTY DRAWBACK FOR METHYL TERTIARY12 BUTYL ETHER (‘‘MTBE’’).

13 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 313(p)(3)(A)(i)(I) of the

14 Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(3)(A)(i)(I)) is

15 amended by striking ‘‘and 2902’’ and inserting ‘‘2902,

16 and 2909.19.14’’.

17 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by

18 this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment

19 of this Act, and shall apply to drawback claims filed on

20 and after such date.

21 SEC. 2420. SUBSTITUTION OF FINISHED PETROLEUM DE22 RIVATIVES.

23 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 313(p)(1) of the Tariff

24 Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(1)) is amended in the

25 matter following subparagraph (C) by striking ‘‘the
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1 amount of the duties paid on, or attributable to, such

2 qualified article shall be refunded as drawback to the

3 drawback claimant.’’ and inserting ‘‘drawback shall be al4 lowed as described in paragraph (4).’’.

5 (b) REQUIREMENTS.—Section 313(p)(2) of such Act

6 (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(2)) is amended—

7 (1) in subparagraph (A)—

8 (A) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by striking

9 ‘‘the qualified article’’ each place it appears and

10 inserting ‘‘a qualified article’’; and

11 (B) in clause (iv), by striking ‘‘an im12 ported’ and inserting ‘‘a’’; and

13 (2) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ‘‘trans14 feror,’’ after ‘‘importer,’’.

15 (c) QUALIFIED ARTICLE DEFINED, ETC.—Section

16 313(p)(3) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(3)) is

17 amended—

18 (1) in subparagraph (A)—

19 (A) in clause (i)(II), by striking ‘‘liquids,

20 pastes, powders, granules, and flakes’’ and in21 serting ‘‘the primary forms provided under

22 Note 6 to chapter 39 of the Harmonized Tariff

23 Schedule of the United States’’; and

24 (B) in clause (ii)—
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1 (i) in subclause (I) by striking ‘‘or’’ at

2 the end;

3 (ii) in subclause (II) by striking the

4 period and inserting ‘‘, or’’; and

5 (iii) by adding after subclause (II) the

6 following:

7 ‘‘(III) an article of the same kind

8 and quality as described in subpara9 graph (B), or any combination there10 of, that is transferred, as so certified

11 in a certificate of delivery or certifi12 cate of manufacture and delivery in a

13 quantity not greater than the quantity

14 of articles purchased or exchanged.

15 The transferred merchandise described in

16 subclause (III), regardless of its origin, so

17 designated on the certificate of delivery or

18 certificate of manufacture and delivery

19 shall be the qualified article for purposes

20 of this section. A party who issues a cer21 tificate of delivery, or certificate of manu22 facture and delivery, shall also certify to

23 the Commissioner of Customs that it has

24 not, and will not, issue such certificates for

25 a quantity greater than the amount eligible
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1 for drawback and that appropriate records

2 will be maintained to demonstrate that

3 fact.’’;

4 (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘exported

5 article’’ and inserting ‘‘article, including an im6 ported, manufactured, substituted, or exported arti7 cle,’’; and

8 (3) in the first sentence of subparagraph (C),

9 by striking ‘‘such article.’’ and inserting ‘‘either the

10 qualified article or the exported article.’’.

11 (d) LIMITATION ON DRAWBACK.—Section

12 313(p)(4)(B) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(4)(B)) is

13 amended by inserting before the period at the end the fol14 lowing: ‘‘had the claim qualified for drawback under sub15 section (j)’’.

16 (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by

17 this section shall take effect as if included in the amend18 ment made by section 632(a)(6) of the North American

19 Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. For purposes

20 of section 632(b) of that Act, the 3-year requirement set

21 forth in section 313(r) of the Tariff Act of 1930 shall not

22 apply to any drawback claim filed within 6 months after

23 the date of the enactment of this Act for which that 3-

24 year period would have expired.
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1 SEC. 2421. DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTATIONS OF MUESLIX

2 CEREALS.

3 (a) BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1996.—Notwithstanding

4 section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514)

5 or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed

6 with the Customs Service before the 90th day after the

7 date of the enactment of this Act, any entry or withdrawal

8 from warehouse for consumption made after December 31,

9 1991, and before January 1, 1996, of mueslix cereal,

10 which was classified under the special column rate applica11 ble for Canada in subheading 2008.92.10 of the Har12 monized Tariff Schedule of the United States—

13 (1) shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if the

14 special column rate applicable for Canada in sub15 heading 1904.10.00 of such Schedule applied at the

16 time of such entry or withdrawal; and

17 (2) any excess duties paid as a result of such

18 liquidation or reliquidation shall be refunded, includ19 ing interest at the appropriate applicable rate.

20 (b) AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1995.—Notwithstanding

21 section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514)

22 or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed

23 with the Customs Service before the 90th day after the

24 date of the enactment of this Act, any entry or withdrawal

25 from warehouse for consumption made after December 31,

26 1995, and before January 1, 1998, of mueslix cereal,
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1 which was classified under the special column rate applica2 ble for Canada in subheading 1904.20.10 of the Har3 monized Tariff Schedule of the United States—

4 (1) shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if the

5 special column rate applicable for Canada in sub6 heading 1904.10.00 of such Schedule applied at the

7 time of such entry or withdrawal; and

8 (2) any excess duties paid as a result of such

9 liquidation or reliquidation shall be refunded, includ10 ing interest at the appropriate applicable rate.

11 SEC. 2422. EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE NO. 143.

12 (a) EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE.—The

13 Foreign Trade Zones Board shall expand Foreign Trade

14 Zone No. 143 to include areas in the vicinity of the Chico

15 Municipal Airport in accordance with the application sub16 mitted by the Sacramento-Yolo Port District of Sac17 ramento, California, to the Board on March 11, 1997.

18 (b) OTHER REQUIREMENTS NOT AFFECTED.—The

19 expansion of Foreign Trade Zone No. 143 under sub20 section (a) shall not relieve the Port of Sacramento of any

21 requirement under the Foreign Trade Zones Act, or under

22 regulations of the Foreign Trade Zones Board, relating

23 to such expansion.
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1 SEC. 2423. MARKING OF CERTAIN SILK PRODUCTS AND

2 CONTAINERS.

3 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 304 of the Tariff Act of

4 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304) is amended—

5 (1) by redesignating subsections (h), (i), (j),

6 and (k) as subsections (i), (j), (k), and (l), respec7 tively; and

8 (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the follow9 ing new subsection:

10 ‘‘(h) MARKING OF CERTAIN SILK PRODUCTS.—The

11 marking requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not

12 apply either to—

13 ‘‘(1) articles provided for in subheading

14 6214.10.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of

15 the United States, as in effect on January 1, 1997;

16 or

17 ‘‘(2) articles provided for in heading 5007 of

18 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United

19 States as in effect on January 1, 1997.’’.

20 (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 304(j) of

21 such Act, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1) of this sec22 tion, is amended by striking ‘‘subsection (h)’’ and insert23 ing ‘‘subsection (i)’’.

24 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by

25 this section apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from
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1 warehouse for consumption, on or after the date of the

2 enactment of this Act.

3 SEC. 2424. EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREAT4 MENT (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TREAT5 MENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF MONGOLIA.

6 (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that Mongolia—

7 (1) has received normal trade relations treat8 ment since 1991 and has been found to be in full

9 compliance with the freedom of emigration require10 ments under title IV of the Trade Act of 1974;

11 (2) has emerged from nearly 70 years of com12 munism and dependence on the former Soviet

13 Union, approving a new constitution in 1992 which

14 has established a modern parliamentary democracy

15 charged with guaranteeing fundamental human

16 rights, freedom of expression, and an independent

17 judiciary;

18 (3) has held 4 national elections under the new

19 constitution, 2 presidential and 2 parliamentary,

20 thereby solidifying the nation’s transition to democ21 racy;

22 (4) has undertaken significant market-based

23 economic reforms, including privatization, the reduc24 tion of government subsidies, the elimination of most
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1 price controls and virtually all import tariffs, and

2 the closing of insolvent banks;

3 (5) has concluded a bilateral trade treaty with

4 the United States in 1991, and a bilateral invest5 ment treaty in 1994;

6 (6) has acceded to the Agreement Establishing

7 the World Trade Organization, and extension of un8 conditional normal trade relations treatment to the

9 products of Mongolia would enable the United States

10 to avail itself of all rights under the World Trade

11 Organization with respect to Mongolia; and

12 (7) has demonstrated a strong desire to build

13 friendly relationships and to cooperate fully with the

14 United States on trade matters.

15 (b) TERMINATION OF APPLICATION OF TITLE IV OF

16 THE TRADE ACT OF 1974 TO MONGOLIA.—

17 (1) PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATIONS AND EX18 TENSIONS OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT.—

19 Notwithstanding any provision of title IV of the

20 Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), the

21 President may—

22 (A) determine that such title should no

23 longer apply to Mongolia; and

24 (B) after making a determination under

25 subparagraph (A) with respect to Mongolia,
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1 proclaim the extension of nondiscriminatory

2 treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to

3 the products of that country.

4 (2) TERMINATION OF APPLICATION OF TITLE

5 IV.—On or after the effective date of the extension

6 under paragraph (1)(B) of nondiscriminatory treat7 ment to the products of Mongolia, title IV of the

8 Trade Act of 1974 shall cease to apply to that coun9 try.

10 SEC. 2425. ENHANCED CARGO INSPECTION PILOT PRO11 GRAM.

12 (a) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner of the Cus13 toms Service is authorized to establish a pilot program for

14 fiscal year 1999 to provide 24-hour cargo inspection serv15 ice on a fee-for-service basis at an international airport

16 described in subsection (b). The Commissioner may extend

17 the pilot program for fiscal years after fiscal year 1999

18 if the Commissioner determines that the extension is war19 ranted.

20 (b) AIRPORT DESCRIBED.—The international airport

21 described in this subsection is a multi-modal international

22 airport that—

23 (1) is located near a seaport; and

24 (2) serviced more than 185,000 tons of air

25 cargo in 1997.
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1 SEC. 2426. PAYMENT OF EDUCATION COSTS OF DEPEND2 ENTS OF CERTAIN CUSTOMS SERVICE PER3 SONNEL.

4 Notwithstanding section 2164 of title 10, United

5 States Code, the Department of Defense shall permit the

6 dependent children of deceased United States Customs

7 Aviation Group Supervisor Pedro J. Rodriquez attending

8 the Antilles Consolidated School System at Ford Bu9 chanan, Puerto Rico, to complete their primary and sec10 ondary education at this school system without cost to

11 such children or any parent, relative, or guardian of such

12 children. The United States Customs Service shall reim13 burse the Department of Defense for reasonable education

14 expenses to cover these costs.

15 TITLE III—AMENDMENTS TO IN16 TERNAL REVENUE CODE OF

17 1986

18 SEC. 3001. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A LIABILITY TREATED

19 IN SAME MANNER AS ASSUMPTION OF LI20 ABILITY.

21 (a) REPEAL OF PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A LIABILITY

22 TEST.—

23 (1) SECTION 357.—Section 357(a)(2) of the In24 ternal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to assump25 tion of liability) is amended by striking ‘‘, or ac-
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1 quires from the taxpayer property subject to a liabil2 ity’’.

3 (2) SECTION 358.—Section 358(d)(1) of such

4 Code (relating to assumption of liability) is amended

5 by striking ‘‘or acquired from the taxpayer property

6 subject to a liability’’.

7 (3) SECTION 368.—

8 (A) Section 368(a)(1)(C) of such Code is

9 amended by striking ‘‘, or the fact that prop10 erty acquired is subject to a liability,’’.

11 (B) The last sentence of section

12 368(a)(2)(B) of such Code is amended by strik13 ing ‘‘, and the amount of any liability to which

14 any property acquired from the acquiring cor15 poration is subject,’’.

16 (b) CLARIFICATION OF ASSUMPTION OF LIABIL17 ITY.—

18 (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 357 of the Internal

19 Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the

20 end the following new subsection:

21 ‘‘(d) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF LIABILITY AS22 SUMED.—

23 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec24 tion, section 358(d), section 362(d), section
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1 368(a)(1)(C), and section 368(a)(2)(B), except as

2 provided in regulations—

3 ‘‘(A) a recourse liability (or portion there4 of) shall be treated as having been assumed if,

5 as determined on the basis of all facts and cir6 cumstances, the transferee has agreed to, and is

7 expected to, satisfy such liability (or portion),

8 whether or not the transferor has been relieved

9 of such liability; and

10 ‘‘(B) except to the extent provided in para11 graph (2), a nonrecourse liability shall be treat12 ed as having been assumed by the transferee of

13 any asset subject to such liability.

14 ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION FOR NONRECOURSE LIABIL15 ITY.—The amount of the nonrecourse liability treat16 ed as described in paragraph (1)(B) shall be reduced

17 by the lesser of—

18 ‘‘(A) the amount of such liability which an

19 owner of other assets not transferred to the

20 transferee and also subject to such liability has

21 agreed with the transferee to, and is expected

22 to, satisfy, or

23 ‘‘(B) the fair market value of such other

24 assets (determined without regard to section

25 7701(g)).
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1 ‘‘(3) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall pre2 scribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry

3 out the purposes of this subsection and section

4 362(d). The Secretary may also prescribe regula5 tions which provide that the manner in which a li6 ability is treated as assumed under this subsection

7 is applied, where appropriate, elsewhere in this

8 title.’’

9 (2) LIMITATION ON BASIS INCREASE ATTRIB10 UTABLE TO ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.—Section

11 362 of such Code is amended by adding at the end

12 the following new subsection:

13 ‘‘(d) LIMITATION ON BASIS INCREASE ATTRIB14 UTABLE TO ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.—

15 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In no event shall the basis

16 of any property be increased under subsection (a) or

17 (b) above the fair market value of such property (de18 termined without regard to section 7701(g)) by rea19 son of any gain recognized to the transferor as a re20 sult of the assumption of a liability.

21 ‘‘(2) TREATMENT OF GAIN NOT SUBJECT TO

22 TAX.—Except as provided in regulations, if—

23 ‘‘(A) gain is recognized to the transferor as

24 a result of an assumption of a nonrecourse li-
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1 ability by a transferee which is also secured by

2 assets not transferred to such transferee; and

3 ‘‘(B) no person is subject to tax under this

4 title on such gain,

5 then, for purposes of determining basis under sub6 sections (a) and (b), the amount of gain recognized

7 by the transferor as a result of the assumption of

8 the liability shall be determined as if the liability as9 sumed by the transferee equaled such transferee’s

10 ratable portion of such liability determined on the

11 basis of the relative fair market values (determined

12 without regard to section 7701(g)) of all of the as13 sets subject to such liability.’’.

14 (c) APPLICATION TO PROVISIONS OTHER THAN SUB15 CHAPTER C.—

16 (1) SECTION 584.—Section 584(h)(3) of the In17 ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—

18 (A) by striking ‘‘, and the fact that any

19 property transferred by the common trust fund

20 is subject to a liability,’’ in subparagraph (A);

21 and

22 (B) by striking clause (ii) of subparagraph

23 (B) and inserting:

24 ‘‘(ii) ASSUMED LIABILITIES.—For

25 purposes of clause (i), the term ‘assumed
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1 liabilities’ means any liability of the com2 mon trust fund assumed by any regulated

3 investment company in connection with the

4 transfer referred to in paragraph (1)(A).

5 ‘‘(C) ASSUMPTION.—For purposes of this

6 paragraph, in determining the amount of any li7 ability assumed, the rules of section 357(d)

8 shall apply.’’

9 (2) SECTION 1031.—The last sentence of section

10 1031(d) of such Code is amended—

11 (A) by striking ‘‘assumed a liability of the

12 taxpayer or acquired from the taxpayer prop13 erty subject to a liability’’ and inserting ‘‘as14 sumed (as determined under section 357(d)) a

15 liability of the taxpayer’’; and

16 (B) by striking ‘‘or acquisition (in the

17 amount of the liability)’’.

18 (d) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—

19 (1) Section 351(h)(1) of the Internal Revenue

20 Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘, or acquires

21 property subject to a liability,’’.

22 (2) Section 357 of such Code is amended by

23 striking ‘‘or acquisition’’ each place it appears in

24 subsection (a) or (b).
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1 (3) Section 357(b)(1) of such Code is amended

2 by striking ‘‘or acquired’’.

3 (4) Section 357(c)(1) of such Code is amended

4 by striking ‘‘, plus the amount of the liabilities to

5 which the property is subject,’’.

6 (5) Section 357(c)(3) of such Code is amended

7 by striking ‘‘or to which the property transferred is

8 subject’’.

9 (6) Section 358(d)(1) of such Code is amended

10 by striking ‘‘or acquisition (in the amount of the li11 ability)’’.

12 (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by

13 this section shall apply to transfers after October 18,

14 1998.