II 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2227 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2006 Mr. Vitter introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to remove the 100 percent tariff imposed on roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes.

1.

Removal of 100 percent tariff on roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes

(a)

In general

Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking heading 9903.02.37. (b)

Conforming amendments

Chapter 21 of such Schedule is amended by striking footnote 1 to subheading 2101.30.00. (c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.