II 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3494 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2006 Mr. Smith (for himself and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To provide that quantitative restrictions shall not apply with respect to woven performance outerwear pants.

1.

Woven performance outerwear pants

(a)

Evaluation of quantitative restrictions

(1)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, quantitative restrictions shall not apply to imports of woven performance outerwear pants described in paragraph (2) and classifiable in subheading 6203.43.35, 6204.63.30, 6210.40.50, or 6210.50.50 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to the extent entry of such pants is claimed under the column 1 general rate of duty of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. (2)

Description of performance outerwear pants

(A)

In general

The term performance outerwear pants means ankle length pants, of water-resistant or coated synthetic fiber fabrics, that have 2 or more of the following: (i)Side openings. (ii)Sealed seams at the front (up to the zipper or other means of closure) and back rise. (iii)Insulation for cold or inclement weather protection. (iv)At least one pocket with a means of closure (zippered or hood and look enclosed pockets, or other type of enclosed pockets). (v)Scuff guards. (vi)Elasticized or drawstring weather closure around the waist or ankles. (vii)Articulated knees, or reinforcement in the seat or knees. (B)

Coated synthetic fabrics

The term coated synthetic fabrics includes composite fabrics where the coating is consistently visible in the cross section. (C)

Sealed seams

The term sealed seams means seams that are sealed by means of taping, gluing, bonding, cementing, or similar processes for the purpose of waterproofing. (b)

Effective date

Subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 30th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.