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A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear, and for other purposes.
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S 730 ISCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
111th CONGRESSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
1st SessionCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
S. 730CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear, and for other purposes.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
March 26, 2009CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
March 26, 2009CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Mr. ENSIGN (for himself, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. DEMINT, and Mr. BENNET) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
A BILLCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear, and for other purposes.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 2009’.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 approximately $1,900,000,000 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 the equivalent of 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) Footwear produced in the United States supplies only about 1 percent of the total United States market for footwear. This production is concentrated in distinct product groupings, which are not impacted by the provisions of this Act.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(5) Low- and moderate-income families spend a larger share of their disposable income on footwear than higher-income families.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(6) Footwear duties, which are higher on lower-price footwear, serve no purpose and are a hidden, regressive tax on those people in the United States least able to pay.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) the reduction or elimination of duties on the importation of certain footwear articles would provide significant benefits to United States consumers, particularly lower-income families;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) there is no production in the United States of many footwear articles;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(3) the reduction or elimination of duties on such articles will not negatively impact manufacturing or employment in the United States; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(4) the reduction or elimination of duties on such articles will result in reduced retail prices for consumers.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; 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 covered under 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 purposes of this chapter, the term ‘house slippers’ means footwear of the slip-on type designed 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, 6403.91.62, 6403.91.93, and 6404.19.21, the dollar amounts specified as the value of a good shall be as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
‘In calendar years 2009 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
‘8. For purposes of this chapter, the constituent material of an outer sole of rubber or plastics to which textile materials are attached or into which such materials are otherwise incorporated shall be deemed to be only of rubber or plastics.’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(b) Modification of Tariffs on Certain Footwear-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) Heading 6401 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by adding the following new subheading after subheading 6401.92.60 with the article description having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6401.92.60:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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‘ 6401.92.70 Vulcanized rubber lug boot bottoms for actual use in fishing waders Free 75% ’. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(2) 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 6402.19.15, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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6402.19.17 For women 5.1% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, 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 area (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, from a point 3 cm above the top of the outer sole, are entirely of non-molded construction formed by sewing the parts together and having exposed on the outer surface a substantial portion of 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, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, 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 6402.91.50, as in effect on the day before the date of 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
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, valued over the dollar amount specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter, and if designed for men or women the height of which does not exceed 8 inches (20.32 cm) or if designed for other persons the height of which does not exceed 7 inches (17.72 cm) Free 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6402.91.54 Other 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL, MX, R)6% (P)3.7% (JO)1.5% (SG)18.7% (AU)20.8% (MA)26.2% (CL)82.5% (BH)33.7% (OM, PE) 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 6402.99.33, as in effect on the day before the date of 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
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 amount specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter Free 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6402.99.37 Other 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL, MX, R)6% (P)3.7% (JO)15% (SG)17.7% (AU)20.8% (MA)26.2% (CL)22.5% (BH)33.7% (OM, PE) 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
(3) 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, OM, P, PE, 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, OM, P, PE, R)2.5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.51.94 Other Free 20% ’. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(C) By striking subheading 6403.59.15 and the preceding superior text and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.59.15, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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‘ Other: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Turn or turned footwear: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.59.17 For men or women 2.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) 10% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.59.18 Other Free 10% ’. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(D) By striking subheading 6403.91.60 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.91.60, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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‘ For men, youths and boys: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.91.61 Work footwear 8.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.91.62 Slip-on footwear, other than such footwear with sole components (including any mid-soles but excluding any inner soles) which when measured at the ball of the foot have a combined thickness less than 13.5 mm, valued over the dollar amount specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter 8.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.91.65 Other Free 20% ’. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(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 6403.91.90, 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
6403.91.92 Work footwear 10% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R)2.5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.91.93 Slip-on footwear, other than such footwear with a heel over 15 mm in height as measured from the bottom of the sole or sole components (including any mid-soles but excluding any inner soles) which when measured at the ball of the foot have a combined thickness less than 13.5 mm, valued over the dollar amount specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter 10% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R)2.5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.91.95 Other 10% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R)2.5% (SG) 20% ’. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(F) By striking subheading 6403.99.60 and the preceding superior text and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.99.60, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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‘ Other: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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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, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, 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, OM, P, PE, 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 6403.99.90, 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, OM, P, PE, R)2.5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.93 Work footwear 10% 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.95 Other for women 10% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R)2.5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6403.99.97 Other Free 20% ’. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(4) 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 6404.11.80, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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‘ Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.81 Covering the ankle Free $1.58/pr. + 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.83 Other 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, MX, OM, P, PE, R)38›/pr. + 9% (JO)87›/pr. + 9% (SG) $1.58/pr. + 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.85 Other Free $1.58/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 6404.11.90, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act: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 Other 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)8% (SG)10% (AU)11.1% (MA)14% (CL)12% (BH)18% (OM, PE) 35% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.11.95 Other Free 35% ’. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(D) In subheading 6404.19.15, 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 6404.19.20 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6404.19.20, as in effect on the day before the date of 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, valued over the dollar amount specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter, and if designed for men or women the height of which does not exceed 8 inches (20.32 cm) or if designed for other persons the height of which does not exceed 7 inches (17.72 cm) Free 66% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6404.19.23 Other 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL, MX, R)6% (P)3.7% (JO)15% (SG)18.7% (AU)20.8% (MA)26.2% (CL)22.5% (BH)33.7% (OM, PE) 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 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
(5) 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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‘ 6405.10 With uppers of leather or composition leather: CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.10.10 Footwear for men 8.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R)2.5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.10.20 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, OM, P, PE, R)2.5% (SG) 20% CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
6405.10.30 Other Free 20% ’. CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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(B) 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 6405.20.30.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(ii) Subheading 6405.20.90.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(iii) Subheading 6405.90.90.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
SEC. 5. HAITI RELIEF ENHANCEMENT.
Section 213A of the Caribbean Basic Economic Recovery Act (
(1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (h) as subsections (e) through (i), respectively;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: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 America-United States Free Trade Agreement 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 America-United States Free Trade Agreement.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
‘(3) AGREEMENT DEFINED- For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement’ has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (
19 U.S.C. 4002 ).’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink(3) in subsection (a)(7), by striking ‘subsection (e)’ and inserting ‘subsection (f)’;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(4) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ‘subsection (d)’ and inserting ‘subsection (e)’; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(5) in subsection (f)(4)(A) (as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection), by striking ‘subsection (d)’ and inserting ‘subsection (e)’.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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