109 HR 2806 IH: To reduce temporarily the duty on Paraquat Dichloride. U.S. House of Representatives 2005-06-08 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2806 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2005 Mr. Gene Green of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To reduce temporarily the duty on Paraquat Dichloride.

1.

Paraquat Dichloride

(a)

Calendar year 2006

(1)

In general

Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading: 9902.09.12Paraquat Dichloride (1,1’dimethyl-4,4’-bipyridinium dichloride) (CAS No. 1910-42-5) (provided for in subheading 2933.39.23)3.59%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2006 (2)

Effective date

The amendment made by paragraph (1) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act. (b)

Calendar year 2007

(1)

In general

Heading 9902.09.12 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, as added by subsection (a), is amended— (A)by striking 3.59% and inserting 4.02%; and (B)by striking On or before 12/31/2006 and inserting On or before 12/31/2007. (2)

Effective date

The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2007. (c)

Calendar year 2008

(1)

In general

Heading 9902.09.11 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, as added by subsection (a) and amended by this section, is further amended— (A)by striking 4.02% and inserting 4.41%; and (B)by striking On or before 12/31/2007 and inserting On or before 12/31/2008. (2)

Effective date

The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on January 1, 2008.