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Union Calendar No. 213
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2622
[Report No. 105–367]
To make miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 7, 1997
Mr. CRANE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means
OCTOBER 31, 1997
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To make miscellaneous and technical changes to various
trade laws.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the
‘‘Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of
1997’’.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for
this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I—MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS
Sec. 101. Review of protests against decisions of Customs Service.
Sec. 102. Finished petroleum derivatives drawback.
Sec. 103. Drawback and refund of packaging material.
Sec. 104. Inclusion of commercial importation data from foreign-trade zones
under the National Customs Automation Program.
Sec. 105. Treatment of international travel merchandise held at Customs-ap-
proved storage rooms.
Sec. 106. Entries of NAFTA-origin goods.
Sec. 107. Overtime and premium pay of Customs officers.
TITLE II—TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND RELATED
PROVISIONS
Sec. 201. Anti-HIV/anti-AIDS drugs.
Sec. 202. Anti-cancer drugs.
Sec. 203. 2-Amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-(1H)-quinazolinone.
Sec. 204. 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-quinazolinone.
Sec. 205. 2-Amino-5-nitrothiazole.
Sec. 206. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.
Sec. 207. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monoammonium salt.
Sec. 208. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 209. 3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-y1)benzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 210. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 211. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monopotassium salt.
Sec. 212. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.
Sec. 213. 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 214. 6-Bromo-2,4,dinitroaniline.
Sec. 215. 4-Chloropyridine hydrochloride.
Sec. 216. 3-Ethoxycarbonyl-aminophenyl-N-phenylcarbamate (Desmedipham).
Sec. 217. [S-(R*,R*)]-2,3-dihydroxy-butanedioic acid.
Sec. 218. (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxylic acid.
Sec. 219. Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone.
Sec. 220. 2-Ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranyl 
methanesulfonate
(ethofumesate).
Sec. 221. High tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon.
Sec. 222. Skating boots for use in the manufacture of in-line roller skates.
Sec. 223. 2-4-Dichloro-5-hydrazino-phenol-monohydrochloride.
Sec. 224. 3-Mercapto-D-valine.
Sec. 225. 6-Amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.
Sec. 226. 6-Amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt.
Sec. 227. 7-Acetylamino-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic 
acid, 
monosodium
salt.
Sec. 228. 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.
Sec. 229. 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic 
acid, 
mono-
sodium salt.
Sec. 230. p-Ethylphenol.
Sec. 231. Pantera.
Sec. 232. 3-Methyl-carbonyl-aminophenyl-3’-methyl-carbanilate
(phenmedipham).
Sec. 233. 2-Amino-p-cresol.
Sec. 234. 4-Phenoxypyridine.
Sec. 235. p-Nitrobenzoic acid.
Sec. 236. p-Toluenesulfonamide.
Sec. 237. Tariff treatment for certain components of scientific instruments and
apparatus.
Sec. 238. Tannic acid.
Sec. 239. Polymers of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene
fluoride.
Sec. 240. Methyl 
2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5-
triazin-2-yl]-amino]carbonyl]-amino]sulfonyl]-3-methylbenzoate
(trisulfuron methyl).
Sec. 241. Other yarn, single: of viscose rayon, with a twist exceeding 120 turns/
m.
Sec. 242. Effective date.
TITLE I—MISCELLANEOUS
TRADE CORRECTIONS
SEC. 101. REVIEW OF PROTESTS AGAINST DECISIONS OF
CUSTOMS SERVICE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 515(a) of the Tariff Act
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1515(a)) is amended by inserting after
the third sentence the following: ‘‘Within 30 days from
the date an application for further review is filed, the ap-
propriate customs officer shall allow or deny the applica-
tion and, if allowed, the protest shall be forwarded to the
customs officer who will be conducting the further re-
view.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply with respect to applications for
further review filed on or after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
SEC. 102. FINISHED PETROLEUM DERIVATIVES DRAWBACK.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall convene a work-
ing group of interested parties and, not later than March
31, 1998, publish regulations and, if necessary, submit
legislation to the Congress, to modify and simplify the
processing of finished petroleum derivatives drawback
claims.
SEC. 103. DRAWBACK AND REFUND OF PACKAGING MATE-
RIAL.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 313(q) of the Tariff Act
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(q)), as amended by this Act, is
further amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘Packaging material’’ and in-
serting the following:
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Packaging material’’; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(2) 
ADDITIONAL
ELIGIBILITY.—Packaging
material produced in the United States, which is
used by the manufacturer or any other person on or
for articles which are exported or destroyed under
subsection (a) or (b), shall be eligible under such
subsection for refund, as drawback, of 99 percent of
any duty, tax, or fee imposed on the importation of
such material used to manufacture or produce the
packaging material.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section applies with respect to goods entered, or with-
drawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 104. INCLUSION OF COMMERCIAL IMPORTATION DATA
FROM FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES UNDER THE
NATIONAL 
CUSTOMS 
AUTOMATION 
PRO-
GRAM.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 411 of the Tariff Act of
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1411) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
‘‘(c) FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES.—Not later than Janu-
ary 1, 1999, the Secretary shall provide for the inclusion
of commercial importation data from foreign-trade zones
under the Program.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment
of this Act.
SEC. 105. TREATMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MER-
CHANDISE 
HELD 
AT 
CUSTOMS-APPROVED
STORAGE ROOMS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 557(a)(1) of the Tariff
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1557(a)(1)) is amended in the
first sentence by inserting ‘‘(including international travel
merchandise)’’ after ‘‘Any merchandise subject to duty’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section applies with respect to goods entered, or with-
drawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 106. ENTRIES OF NAFTA-ORIGIN GOODS.
(a) 
REFUND
OF
MERCHANDISE
PROCESSING
FEES.—Section 520(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19
U.S.C. 1520(d)) is amended in the matter preceding para-
graph (1) by inserting ‘‘(including any merchandise proc-
essing fees)’’ after ‘‘excess duties’’.
(b) PROTEST AGAINST DECISION OF CUSTOMS SERV-
ICE RELATING TO NAFTA CLAIMS.—Section 514(a)(7) of
such Act (19 U.S.C. 1514(a)(7)) is amended by striking
‘‘section 520(c)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (c) or (d) of
section 520’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section apply with respect to goods entered, or with-
drawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 107. OVERTIME AND PREMIUM PAY OF CUSTOMS OFFI-
CERS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5(c)(1) of the Act of Feb-
ruary 13, 1911 (19 U.S.C. 267(c)(1)), is amended to read
as follows:
‘‘(1) FISCAL YEAR CAP.—Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, the aggregate of overtime pay
under subsection (a) of this section (including com-
muting compensation under subsection (a)(2)(B) of
this section) and premium pay under subsection (b)
of this section that a customs officer may be paid in
any fiscal year may not exceed $25,000; except that
the Commissioner of Customs or his designee may
waive this limitation in individual cases in order to
prevent excessive costs or to meet emergency re-
quirements of the Customs Service.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment
of this Act.
TITLE 
II—TEMPORARY 
DUTY
SUSPENSIONS AND RELATED
PROVISIONS
SEC. 201. ANTI-HIV/ANTI-AIDS DRUGS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.05
3-(Acetyloxy)-
2-methyl-ben-
zoic acid (CAS
No. 168899–
58–9) (pro-
vided for in
subheading
2918.29.65) ....
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 202. ANTI-CANCER DRUGS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.16
(S)-N-[[5-[2-
(2- Amino-
4,6,7,8-tetra-
hydro-4-oxo-
1H- pyrimido
[5,4-b] [1,4]
thiazin- 6-
yl)ethyl]-2-
thienyl] car-
bonyl]-L- glu-
tamic acid
diethyl ester
(CAS No.
177575–19–8)
(provided for
in subheading
2930.90.90) ....
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
203. 
2-AMINO-5-BROMO-6-METHYL-4-(1H)-QUINAZOL-
INONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.20
2-Amino-5-bromo-
6-methyl-4-(1H)-
quinazolinone
(CAS No.
147149–89–1)
(provided for in
subheading
2933.90.97) ........
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
204. 
2-AMINO-6-METHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYLTHIO)-4-(1H)-
QUINAZOLINONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.21
2-Amino-6-meth-
yl-5-(4-
pyridinylthio)-4-
(1H)-
quinazolinone
(CAS No.
147149–76–
6)(provided for in
subheading
2933.90.97) ........
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 205. 2-AMINO-5-NITROTHIAZOLE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.60
2-Amino-5-
nitrothiazole (CAS
No. 121–66–4) (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading 2934.10.90)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 206. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONO-
SODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.32
2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic
acid, monosodium
salt (CAS No.
30693–53–9) (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading 2921.42.90)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
207. 
2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC 
ACID,
MONOAMMONIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.34
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
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 208. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.36
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
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
209. 
3-(4,5-DIHYDRO-3-METHYL-5-OXO-1H-PYRAZOL-1-
Y1)BENZENESULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.38
3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-
methyl-5-oxo-1H-
pyrazol-1-y1)
benzenesulfonic acid
(CAS No. 119–17–5)
(provided for in sub-
heading 2933.19.43)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 210. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.48
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
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
211. 
4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC 
ACID,
MONOPOTASSIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.50
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
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
212. 
4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC 
ACID,
MONOSODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.52
4-Chloro-3-
nitrobenzenesulfonic
acid, monosodium
salt (CAS No.
17691–19–9) (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading 2904.90.40)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 213. 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.54
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
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 214. 6-BROMO-2,4,DINITROANILINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.22
6-Bromo-2,4,
dinitroaniline (CAS
No. 1817–73–8)
(provided for in sub-
heading 2921.42.90)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 215. 4-CHLOROPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.17
4-Chloropyridine
hydrochloride
(CAS No. 7379–
35–3) (provided
for in subheading
2933.39.61) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 216. 3-ETHOXYCARBONYL-AMINOPHENYL-N-PHENYL-
CARBAMATE (DESMEDIPHAM).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.31.12
3-Ethoxycarbo-
nyl-
aminophenyl-
N-
phenylcarbam-
ate
(Desmedipha-
m) (CAS No.
13684–56–5)
(provided for
in subheading
2924.29.41) ....
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/99
’’.
SEC. 217. [S-(R*,R*)]-2,3-DIHYDROXY-BUTANEDIOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.23
[S-(R*,R*)]-
2,3-dihydroxy-
butanedioic
acid (CAS No.
147–71–7)
(provided for
in subheading
2918.19.90 or
2918.90.50) ....
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
218. 
(3S)-2,2-DIMETHYL-3-THIOMORPHOLINE 
CAR-
BOXYLIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.19
(3S)-2,2-Di-
methyl-3-
thiomorpholine
carboxylic acid
(CAS No.
84915–43–5)
(provided for in
subheading
2934.90.90) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 219. DIIODOMETHYL-P-TOLYLSULFONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
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
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
220. 
2-ETHOXY-2,3-DIHYDRO-3,3-DIMETHYL-5-
BENZOFURANYL 
METHANESULFONATE
(ETHOFUMESATE).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.31.20
2-Ethoxy-2,3-
dihydro-3,3-di-
methyl-5-
benzofuranyl-
methanesulfonate
(ethofumesate)
singularly or in
mixture with ap-
plication
adjuvants (CAS
No. 26225–79–
6) (provided for
in subheadings
2932.99.08 and
3808.30.15) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/99
’’.
SEC. 221. HIGH TENACITY SINGLE YARN OF VISCOSE
RAYON.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.54.03
High tenacity sin-
gle yarn of vis-
cose rayon (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading
5403.10.30) ........
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/99
’’.
SEC. 222. SKATING BOOTS FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE
OF IN-LINE ROLLER SKATES.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.64.04
Skating boots for
use in the manu-
facture of in-line
roller skates (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading
6404.11.90) .........
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
223. 
2-4-DICHLORO-5-HYDRAZINO-PHENOL-MONOHY-
DROCHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.98
2-4-Dichloro-5-
hydrazino-phe-
nol-
monohydrochl-
oride (CAS No.
189573–21–5)
(provided for
in subheading
2928.00.25) ....
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/98
’’.
SEC. 224. 3-MERCAPTO-D-VALINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.18
3-Mercapto-
D-valine
(CAS No. 52–
67–5) (pro-
vided for in
subheading
2930.90.45) ..
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 225. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.91
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
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
226. 
6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC 
ACID,
DISODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.92
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
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
227. 
7-ACETYLAMINO-4-HYDROXY-2-NAPHTHALENE-
SULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.30
7-Acetylamino-4-
hydroxy-2-
naphthalenesulfonic
acid, monosodium
salt (CAS No.
42360–29–2) (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading 2924.29.70)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 228. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHALENE-
DISULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.40
4-Benzoylamino-5-
hydroxy-2,7-
naphthalenedisulfonic
acid (CAS No. 117–
46–4) (provided for
in subheading
2924.29.75) .............
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 229. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHALENE-
DISULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.42
4-Benzoylamino-5-
hydroxy-2,7-
naphthalenedisulfonic
acid, monosodium
salt (CAS No.
79873–39–5) (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading 2924.29.70)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 230. P-ETHYLPHENOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.31.21
p-Ethylphenol (CAS
No. 123–07–9) (pro-
vided for in subheading
2907.19.20) .................
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 231. PANTERA.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.29.09
(+/¥)-
Tetrahydrofurfur-
yl (R)-2-[4-(6-
chloroquinoxalin-
2-yloxy) phenoxy]
propanoate (CAS
No. 119738–06–
6) (provided for in
subheading
2909.30.40) and
any mixtures con-
taining the same
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 232. 3-METHYL- CARBONYL- AMINOPHENYL-3’-METHYL-
CARBANILATE (PHENMEDIPHAM).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.31.22
3-Methyl-
carbonyl-
aminophenyl-3’-
methyl-
carbanilate
(phenmedipham)
(CAS No. 13684-
63-4) (provided
for in subheading
2924.29.47) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/99
’’.
SEC. 233. 2-AMINO-P-CRESOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.93
2-Amino-p-cresol
(CAS No. 95–84–1)
(provided for in sub-
heading 2922.29.10)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 234. 4-PHENOXYPYRIDINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.15
4-
Phenoxypyridi-
ne (CAS No.
4783–86–2)
(provided for
in subheading
2933.90.82) ....
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 235. P-NITROBENZOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.94
p-Nitrobenzoic acid (CAS No.
62–23–7) (provided for in
subheading 2916.39.45) ........
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/99
’’.
SEC. 236. P-TOLUENESULFONAMIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
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
12/31/99
’’.
SEC. 237. TARIFF TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENTS
OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND APPARA-
TUS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—U.S. Note 6 of subchapter X of
chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the Unit-
ed States is amended in subdivision (a) by adding at the
end the following new sentence: ‘‘The term ‘instruments
and apparatus’ under subheading 9810.00.60 includes
separable components of an instrument or apparatus listed
in this subdivision that are imported for assembly in the
United States in such instrument or apparatus where the
instrument or apparatus, due to its size, cannot be feasibly
imported in its assembled state.’’.
(b) APPLICATION OF DOMESTIC EQUIVALENCY TEST
TO COMPONENTS.—U.S. Note 6 of subchapter X of chap-
ter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States is amended—
(1) by redesignating subdivisions (d) through
(f) as subdivisions (e) through (g), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subdivision (c) the follow-
ing:
‘‘(d)(i) If the Secretary of Commerce determines
under this U.S. note that an instrument or apparatus of
equivalent scientific value to the instrument or apparatus
which, due to its size cannot be feasibly imported in its
assembled state, is being manufactured in the United
States, the Secretary shall report the findings to the Sec-
retary of the Treasury and to the applicant institution and
all components of the instrument or apparatus shall re-
main dutiable.
‘‘(ii) If the Secretary of Commerce determines that
the instrument or apparatus is not being manufactured
in the United States, the Secretary is authorized to deter-
mine further whether any component of the instrument
or apparatus is being manufactured in the United States
and shall report the findings to the Secretary of the Treas-
ury and to the applicant institution, and any component
found to be domestically available shall remain dutiable.
‘‘(iii) Any decision by the Secretary of the Treasury
which allows for duty-free entry of a component of an in-
strument or apparatus which, due to its size cannot be
feasibly imported in its assembled state, shall be effective
for a specified maximum period, to be determined in con-
sultation with the Secretary of Commerce, taking into ac-
count both the scientific needs of the importing institution
and the potential for development of comparable domestic
manufacturing capacity.’’.
(c) MODIFICATIONS
OF REGULATIONS.—The Sec-
retary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce
shall make such modifications to their joint regulations as
are necessary to carry out the amendments made by this
section.
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall take effect beginning 120 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 238. TANNIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.28
Tannic acid, contain-
ing by weight 50 per-
cent or more of tan-
nic acid (CAS No.
1401–55–4) (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading 3201.90.10)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 
239. 
POLYMERS 
OF 
TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE,
HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE, AND VINYLIDENE
FLUORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.39.04
Polymers of tetra-
fluoroethylene (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading 3904.61.00),
hexafluoropropylene
and vinylidene fluo-
ride (provided for in
subheading
3904.69.50) .............
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/99
’’.
SEC. 
240. 
METHYL 
2-[[[[[4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)-6-(2,2,2-
TRIFLUOROETHOXY)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]-
AMINO]CARBONYL]-AMINO]SULFONYL]-3-
METHYLBENZOATE (TRISULFURON METHYL).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.38.08
Methyl 2-[[[[[4-
(dimethylamino)-6-
(2,2,2-
trifluoroethoxy)-
1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]-
amino]carbonyl]-
amino]sulfonyl]-3-
methylbenzoate
(trisulfuron methyl)
in mixture with ap-
plication adjurants.
(CAS No. 126535–
15–7) (provided for
in subheading
3808.30.15) .............
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/99
’’.
SEC. 241. OTHER YARN, SINGLE: OF VISCOSE RAYON, WITH
A TWIST EXCEEDING 120 TURNS/M.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.97
Single yarn of
viscose rayon,
with a twist ex-
ceeding 120
turns/m (pro-
vided for in
subheading
5403.32.00) ....
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2000
’’.
SEC. 242. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, the amend-
ments made by this title apply with respect to goods en-
tered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on
or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of
this Act.