U.S. Congress - Text of H.R.3934 as Introduced in House Affordable Footwear Act of 2007
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To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear.
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To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
October 23, 2007
Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Ms. BEAN, Mrs. BIGGERT, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. CARTER, Mr. BOREN, Mr. CONAWAY, Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. FORTUN.AE6O, Mr. CLAY, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. MATHESON, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. WELLER of Illinois, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, and Mr. BUTTERFIELD) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Affordable Footwear Act of 2007'.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) Average collected duties on imported footwear are among the highest of any product sector, totaling more than $1,800,000,000 during 2006.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) Duty rates on imported footwear are among the highest imposed by the United States Government, with some as high as 67.5 percent ad valorem.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(3) The duties currently imposed by the United States were set in an era during which high rates of duty were intended to protect production of footwear in the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(4) Production of footwear in the United States has nonetheless dwindled to below 2 percent of the total United States market, and is concentrated in 20 distinct product groupings.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(5) Low and moderate income families spend a larger share of their disposable income on footwear. Any additional costs added to the purchase price of footwear constitute a disproportionate burden on these households.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(6) The United States collected $6.21 in duty on imported footwear for every $1 earned by United States footwear workers during 2006. By comparison, the United States collected 6 cents and 1 cent, respectively, in duties for each dollar earned in the automotive and sugar sectors.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) the elimination of duty on the importation of certain footwear articles would provide significant benefit to United States consumers, particularly lower-income families;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) there is no production in the United States of many footwear articles; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(3) the elimination of duties on such products will not negatively affect manufacturing in the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
SEC. 4. ELIMINATION OF DUTIES ON CERTAIN FOOTWEAR.
(a) Definitions- The Additional U.S. Notes to chapter 64 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are amended--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) in note 1--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(A) in paragraph (b), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(B) by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(c) The term `footwear for men' covers footwear of American sizes 6 and larger for males and does not include footwear commonly worn by both sexes; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(d) The term `footwear for women' covers footwear of American sizes 4 and larger whether for females or of types commonly worn by both sexes.'; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) by adding at the end the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`5. For the purposes of this chapter:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(a) The term `work footwear' encompasses, in addition to footwear having a metal toe-cap, specialized footwear for men or for women that:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(i) has outer soles of rubber or plastics;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(ii) is of a kind designed for use by persons employed in occupations, such as those related to the agricultural, construction, industrial, public safety, and transportation sectors, that are not conducive to the use of casual, dress, or similar lightweight footwear; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(iii) has special features to protect against hazards in the workplace (such as resistance to chemicals, compression, grease, oil, penetration, slippage, or static build-up).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(b) The term `work footwear' does not cover:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(i) sports footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes, and the like;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(ii) footwear designed to be worn over other footwear;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(iii) footwear with open toes or open heels; orCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(iv) footwear, except footwear of heading 6401, of the slip-on type or other footwear that is held to the foot without the use of laces or a combination of laces and hooks or other fasteners.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`6. For the purposes of this chapter, the term `house slippers' means footwear of the slip-on type intended solely for casual indoor use. The term `house slippers' includes:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(i) Footwear with outer soles not over 3.5 mm in thickness, consisting of cellular rubber, non-grain leather, or textile material;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(ii) Footwear with outer soles not over 2 mm in thickness consisting of polyvinyl chloride, whether or not backed; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(iii) Footwear which, when measured at the ball of the foot, has sole components (including any inner and mid-soles) with a combined thickness not over 8 mm as measured from the outer surface of the uppermost sole component to the bottom surface of the outer sole and which, when measured in the same manner at the area of the heel, has a thickness equal to or less than that at the ball of the foot.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`7. For purposes of subheadings 6402.91.52, 6402.99.35 and 6404.19.21, the dollar amounts specified as the minimum value of a good shall be as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`In calendar years 2008 through 2013, $20/pair.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`In calendar years 2014 through 2019, $23/pair.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`In calendar years 2020 through 2026, $26/pair.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`In calendar years 2027 and thereafter, $29/pair.'.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(b) Modification of Tariffs on Certain Footwear of Rubber or Plastics-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) Heading 6402 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(A) By striking subheading 6402.19.15, and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6402.19.05:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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6402.19.17 For women 5.1% Free (AU,CA, CL,D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX,P, R 1.5% (SG) 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6402.19.19 Other Free 35% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(B) In subheading 6402.91.05, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(C) In subheading 6402.91.16, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(D) By striking subheading 6402.91.40 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6402.91.40, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Footwear having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface are (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics except (1) footwear having a foxing or foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and (2) footwear (other than footwear having uppers which form a point 3 cm above the top of the outer sole and are entirely of non-molded construction formed by sewing the parts together and having exposed on the outer surface a substantial portion of the functional stitching) designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6402.91.42 Work footwear 6% Free (AU,CA, CL,D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX,P, R) 1.5% (SG) 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6402.91.43 Other Free 35% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(E) By striking subheading 6402.91.50 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the superior text to subheading 6402.91.60:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6402.91.52 Footwear, except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, where protection against water is imparted by the use of a coated or laminated fabric, designed to be used in lieu of, but not over, other footwear, for men or women the height of which does not exceed 8 inches (20.32 cm), for other persons the height of which does not exceed 7 inches (17.72 cm), valued over the dollar amount specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter Free 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6402.91.54 Other 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL) 2.5% (MX,R) 7.2% (P) 11.2% (JO) 22.5% (SG) 26.2% (AU) 29.1% (MA) 30% (CL) 30% (BH) 66% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(F) In each of the following subheadings, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(i) Subheading 6402.91.90.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ii) Subheading 6402.99.04.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iii) Subheading 6402.99.12.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iv) Subheading 6402.99.31.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(G) By striking subheading 6402.99.33 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6402.99.40:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6402.99.35 Footwear, except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, where protection against water is imparted by the use of a coated or laminated textile fabric, designed to be used in lieu of, but not over, other footwear, valued over the dollar limit specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter Free 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6402.99.37 Other 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL) 2.5% (MX,R) 7.2% (P) 11.2% (JO) 22.5% (SG) 26.2% (AU) 29.1% (MA) 30% (CL) 30% (BH) 66% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(H) In each of the following subheadings, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(i) Subheading 6402.99.40.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ii) Subheading 6402.99.60.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iii) Subheading 6402.99.70.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) Heading 6403 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(A) By striking subheading 6403.40.30 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.40.30, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Welt footwear CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.40.35 With pigskin uppers Free 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.40.38 Other 5% Free (AU,BH, CA,CL, D, E,IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R, SG) 20% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(B) By striking subheading 6403.51.90 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.51.90, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` For other persons: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.51.92 For women 10% Free (AU,BH, CA,CL, D, E,IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R) 5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.51.94 Other Free 20% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(C) By striking subheading 6403.59.15 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.59.10:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Turn or turned footwear CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.59.17 For men or women 2.5% Free (AU,BH, CA,CL, K, IL,J+, JO,MA, MX,P, R, SG) 10% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.59.18 Other Free 10% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(D) In subheading 6403.91.60, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(E) By striking subheading 6403.91.90 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.91.60:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` For other persons CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.91.92 Work footwear 10% Free (AU, BH, CA,CL, K, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R) 5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.91.93 Other Free 20% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(F) By striking subheading 6403.99.60 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.99.40:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` For men, youths and boys: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.62 House slippers 8.5% Free (AU, CA, BH, CL, K, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R, SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.64 Work footwear Free 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.66 Other for men 8.5% Free (AU, CA, BH, CL, K, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R, SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.68 Other Free 20% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(G) By striking subheading 6403.99.75 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.99.75, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Valued not over $2.50/pair: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.77 House slippers Free 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.78 Other 7% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R, SG) 20% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(H) By striking subheading 6403.99.90 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6405.99.90, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Valued over $2.50 per pair: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.91 House slippers 10% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.93 Work footwear Free 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.95 Other, for women 10% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.97 Other Free 20% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(3) Heading 6404 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(A) In each of the following subheadings, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(i) Subheading 6404.11.20.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ii) Subheading 6404.11.40.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iii) Subheading 6404.11.50.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iv) Subheading 6404.11.60.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(v) Subheading 6404.11.70.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(B) By striking subheading 6404.11.80 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the superior text to subheading 6404.11.60:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.81 Covering the ankle Free $1.50/pr. + 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.83 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, for men or for women 90›/pair + 20% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, MA, P)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX, R)27›/pr + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG) $1.50/pr. + 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.85 Other Free $1.50/pr. + 35% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(C) By striking subheading 6404.11.90 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the superior text to subheading 6404.11.60:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Valued over $12/pair: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.91 Covering the ankle Free 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.93 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like for men or for women 20% Free (CA, D, IL, JO, MX, P, R)12% (SG14% (AU)15.5% (MA)16% (CL)16% (BH) 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.95 Other Free 35% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(D) By striking subheading 6404.19.20 and inserting the following, with the article description having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6404.19.20, as in effect on the day before the date fo the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.19.21 Footwear, except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, where protection against water is imparted by the use of a coated or laminated textile fabric, designed to be used in lieu of, but not over, other footwear, for men or women the height of which does not exceed 8 inches (20.32 cm), for other persons the height of which does not exceed 7 inches (17.72 cm), valued over the dollar amount specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter Free 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.19.23 Other 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL)2.5% (MX,R)7.2% (P) 11.2% (JO) 22.5% (SG) 26.2% (AU) 29.1% (MA) 30% (CL) 30% (BH) 66% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(E) In each of the following subheadings, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(i) Subheading 6404.19.25.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ii) Subheading 6404.19.30.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iii) Subheading 6404.19.35.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iv) Subheading 6404.19.40.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(v) Subheading 6404.19.50.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(vi) Subheading 6404.19.60.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(vii) Subheading 6404.19.70.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(viii) Subheading 6404.19.80.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ix) Subheading 6404.19.90.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(x) Subheading 6404.20.20.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(xi) Subheading 6404.20.40.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(xii) Subheading 6404.20.60.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(4) Heading 6405 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(A) By striking subheading 6405.10.00 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6405.10.00, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` With uppers of leather or composition leather: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.10.00 Footwear for men 8.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.13.00 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, for women 10% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.15.00 Other Free 20% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(B) By striking subheading 6405.20.30 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6405.20, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` With uppers of textile materials: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.20.10 Footwear with outer soles of textile materials designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL)2.5% (MX,R)7.2% (P)11.2% (JO)22.5% (SG)26.2%(AU)29.1% (MA)30% (CL)30% (BH) 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.20.20 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of textile materials, for men or women, valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair 90›/pr. + 20% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, MX, P)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG) $1.58/pr. + 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.20.23 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of textile materials, for men or women, valued over $12/pair 20% Free (CA, D, IL, JO, MX, P, R)12% (SG)14% (AU)15.5% (MA)16% (CL)16% (BH) 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.20.25 With uppers of vegetable fibers Free 35% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(C) In subheading 6405.20.90, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(D) By inserting the following new subheadings in numerical sequence after subheading 6405.90.20, with the superior texts having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6405.90.20, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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` Waterproof footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and outer soles of textile materials the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.25 With outer soles of felt 12.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)6.2% (SG) 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.27 Other 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL)2.5% (MX,R)7.2% (P)11.2% (JP)22.5% (SG)26.2% (AU)29.1% (MA)30% (CL)30% (BH) 75% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.29 Footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and outer soles of textile materials designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL)2.5% (MX,R)7.2% (P)11.2% (JP)22.5% (SG)26.2% (AU)29.1% (MA)30% (CL)30% (BH) 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and outer soles of textile materials and incorporating a protective metal toe cap: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Covering the ankle: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.33 Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair 90›/pr. + 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 2.5% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 7.2% (P)27›/pr. + 11.2% (JO)54›/pr. + 22.5% (SG)63›/pr. + 26.2% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 29.1% (MA)72›/pr. + 30% (CL)72%/pr. + 30% (BH) $1.58/pr. + 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.35 Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair 90›/pr. + 20% Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 3.8% (P)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG)63›/pr. + 14% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 14% (MA)72›/pr. + 16% (CL)72›/pr. + 16% (BH) $1.58/pr. + 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.36 Valued over $12/pair 20% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)12% (SG) 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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6405.90.37 Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair 90›/pr. + 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 2.5% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 7.2% (P)27›/pr. + 11.2% (JO)54›/pr. + 22.5% (SG)63›/pr. + 26.2% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 29.1% (MA)72›/pr. + 30% (CL)72›/pr. + 30% (BH) $1.58/pr. + 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.39 Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair 90›/pr. + 20% Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 3.8% (P)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG)63›/pr. + 14% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 15.5% (MA)72›/pr. + 16% (CL)72›/pr. + 16% (BH) $1.58/pr. + 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.40 Valued over $12/pair 20% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)12% (SG) 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Other footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and outer soles of textile materials: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Covering the ankle: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.43 Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair 90›/pr. + 37.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, MA, MX, P, R)27›/pr. + 11.2% (JO)54›/pr. + 22.5% (SG) $1.58/pr. + 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.47 Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair 90›/pr. + 20% Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 3.8% (P)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG)63›/pr. + 14% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 15.5% (MA)72›/pr. + 16% (CL)72›/pr. + 16% (BH) $1.58/pr. + 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.48 Valued over $12 pair 20% Free (CA, D, IL, JO)1.3% (MX,R)3.8% (P)12% (SG)14% (AU)15.5% (MA)16% (CL)16% (BH) 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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6405.90.51 Valued over $3.00 but not over $6.50/pair 90›/pr. + 37.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, MA, MX, P, R)27›/pr. + 11.2% (JO)54›/pr. + 22.5% (SG) $1.58/pr. + 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.53 Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair 90›/pr. + 20% Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 3.8% (P)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG)63›/pr. + 14% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 15.5% (MA)72›/pr. + 16% (CL)72›/pr. + 16% (BH) $1.58/pr. + 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.90.55 Valued over $12/pair 20% Free (CA, D, IL, JO)1.3% (MX,R)3.8% (P)12% (SG)14% (AU)15.5% (MA)16% (CL)16% (BH) 35% '. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(E) In subheading 6405.90.90, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
SEC. 5. HAITI RELIEF ENHANCEMENT.
Section 213A of the Caribbean Basic Economic Recovery Act (
(1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as (e) through (g), respectively;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) by inserting the following after subsection (c):CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(d) Special Rule for Footwear-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(1) IN GENERAL- Footwear that is the product or manufacture of Haiti and is imported directly from Haiti into the customs territory of the United States shall be accorded tariff treatment identical to the tariff treatment that is accorded under the Dominican Republic-Central American-United States Free Trade Agreement, as implemented by the United States, to footwear described in the same 8-digit subheading of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
`(2) REQUIREMENT- Footwear qualifies for the treatment provided for under paragraph (1) if it satisfies the applicable rule of origin set out in Article 4.1 of the Dominican Republic-Central American-United States Free Trade Agreement.';CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(3) in subsection (b)--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking `(d) and (e)' and inserting `(e) and (f)'; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking `(d) and (e)' and inserting `(e) and (f)'; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(4) in subsection (d)(1) (as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection), by striking `(d)' and inserting `(e)'.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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