[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2372 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                S. 2372

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify 
                    the tariffs on certain footwear.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 15, 2007

Mr. Smith (for himself and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the following bill; 
     which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

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                                 A BILL


 
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify 
                    the tariffs on certain footwear.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Footwear Act of 2007''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) Average collected duties on imported footwear are among 
        the highest of any product sector, totaling more than 
        $1,800,000,000 during 2006.
            (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.
            (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.
            (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.
            (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.
            (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.

SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

    It is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) the elimination of duty on the importation of certain 
        footwear articles would provide significant benefit to United 
        States consumers, particularly lower-income families;
            (2) there is no production in the United States of many 
        footwear articles; and
            (3) the elimination of duties on such products will not 
        negatively affect manufacturing in the United States.

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--
            (1) in note 1--
                    (A) in paragraph (b), by striking the period and 
                inserting a semicolon; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(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; and
            ``(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.''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``5. For the purposes of this chapter:
            ``(a) The term `work footwear' encompasses, in addition to 
        footwear having a metal toe-cap, specialized footwear for men 
        or for women that:
                    ``(i) has outer soles of rubber or plastics;
                    ``(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; and
                    ``(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).
            ``(b) The term `work footwear' does not cover:
                    ``(i) sports footwear, tennis shoes, basketball 
                shoes, gym shoes, training shoes, and the like;
                    ``(ii) footwear designed to be worn over other 
                footwear;
                    ``(iii) footwear with open toes or open heels; or
                    ``(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.
    ``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:
            ``(i) Footwear with outer soles not over 3.5 mm in 
        thickness, consisting of cellular rubber, non-grain leather, or 
        textile material;
            ``(ii) Footwear with outer soles not over 2 mm in thickness 
        consisting of polyvinyl chloride, whether or not backed; and
            ``(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.
    ``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:
            ``In calendar years 2008 through 2013, $20/pair.
            ``In calendar years 2014 through 2019, $23/pair.
            ``In calendar years 2020 through 2026, $26/pair.
            ``In calendar years 2027 and thereafter, $29/pair.''.
    (b) Modification of Tariffs on Certain Footwear of Rubber or 
Plastics.--
            (1) Heading 6402 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
        United States is amended as follows:
                    (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:


``       ...............  Other:.............  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6402.19.17         For women........  5.1%                 Free (AU,CA, CL,D,   35%
                                                                     E, IL, J+, JO, MA,
                                                                     MX,P, R
                                                                    1.5% (SG)
         6402.19.19         Other............  Free                 ...................  35%                  ''
 

                    (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.
                    (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.
                    (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:


``       ...............  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...........
         6402.91.42         Work footwear....  6%                   Free (AU,CA, CL,D,   35%
                                                                     E, IL, J+, JO, MA,
                                                                     MX,P, R) 1.5% (SG)
         6402.91.43         Other............  Free                 ...................  35%                  ''
 

                    (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:


``       ...............  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:..........
         6402.91.52          Footwear, except  Free                 ...................  66%
                             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....
         6402.91.54         Other............  37.5%                 Free (CA, D, IL)    66%                  ''
                                                                     2.5% (MX,R) 7.2%                          .
                                                                     (P) 11.2% (JO)
                                                                     22.5% (SG) 26.2%
                                                                     (AU) 29.1% (MA)
                                                                     30% (CL) 30% (BH)

                    (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:
                            (i) Subheading 6402.91.90.
                            (ii) Subheading 6402.99.04.
                            (iii) Subheading 6402.99.12.
                            (iv) Subheading 6402.99.31.
                    (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:


``       ...............  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:..........
         6402.99.35         Footwear, except   Free                 ...................  66%
                             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.........
         6402.99.37         Other............  37.5%                Free (CA, D, IL)     66%                  ''
                                                                     2.5% (MX,R) 7.2%                          .
                                                                     (P) 11.2% (JO)
                                                                     22.5% (SG) 26.2%
                                                                     (AU) 29.1% (MA)
                                                                     30% (CL) 30% (BH)

                    (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:
                            (i) Subheading 6402.99.40.
                            (ii) Subheading 6402.99.60.
                            (iii) Subheading 6402.99.70.
            (2) Heading 6403 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
        United States is amended as follows:
                    (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:


``       ...............  Welt footwear......  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6403.40.35         With pigskin       Free                 ...................  20%
                             uppers..........
         6403.40.38         Other............  5%                   Free (AU,BH, CA,CL,  20%                  ''
                                                                     D, E,IL, J+, JO,                          .
                                                                     MA, MX, P, R, SG)

                    (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:


``       ...............  For other persons:.  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6403.51.92         For women........  10%                  Free (AU,BH, CA,CL,  20%
                                                                     D, E,IL, J+, JO,
                                                                     MA, MX, P, R) 5%
                                                                     (SG)
         6403.51.94         Other............  Free                 ...................  20%                  ''
                                                                                                               .

                    (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:


``       ...............  Turn or turned       ...................  ...................  ...................
                           footwear..........
         6403.59.17         For men or women.  2.5%                 Free (AU,BH, CA,CL,  10%
                                                                     K, IL,J+, JO,MA,
                                                                     MX,P, R, SG)
         6403.59.18         Other............  Free                 ...................  10%                  ''
                                                                                                               .

                    (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.
                    (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:


``       ...............  For other persons..  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6403.91.92         Work footwear....  10%                  Free (AU, BH,        20%
                                                                     CA,CL, K, IL, J+,
                                                                     JO, MA, MX, P, R)
                                                                    5% (SG)
         6403.91.93         Other............  Free                 ...................  20%                  ''
                                                                                                               .

                    (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:


``       ...............  For men, youths and  ...................  ...................  ...................
                           boys:.............
         6403.99.62         House slippers...  8.5%                 Free (AU, CA, BH,    20%
                                                                     CL, K, IL, J+, JO,
                                                                     MA, MX, P, R, SG)
         6403.99.64         Work footwear....  Free                 ...................  20%
         6403.99.66         Other for men....  8.5%                 Free (AU, CA, BH,    20%
                                                                     CL, K, IL, J+, JO,
                                                                     MA, MX, P, R, SG)
         6403.99.68         Other............  Free                 ...................  20%                  ''
                                                                                                               .

                    (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:


``       ...............  Valued not over      ...................  ...................  ...................
                           $2.50/pair:.......
         6403.99.77         House slippers...  Free                 ...................  20%
         6403.99.78         Other............  7%                   Free (AU, BH, CA,    20%                  ''
                                                                     CL, D, E, IL, J+,                         .
                                                                     JO, MA, MX, P, R,
                                                                     SG)

                    (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:


``       ...............  Valued over $2.50    ...................  ...................  ...................
                           per pair:.........
         6403.99.91         House slippers...  10%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    20%
                                                                     CL, D, IL, J+, JO,
                                                                     MA, MX, P, R)
                                                                    5% (SG)
         6403.99.93         Work footwear....  Free                 ...................  20%
         6403.99.95         Other, for women.  10%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    20%
                                                                     CL, D, IL, J+, JO,
                                                                     MA, MX, P, R)
                                                                    5% (SG)
         6403.99.97         Other............  Free                 ...................  20%                  ''
                                                                                                               .

            (3) Heading 6404 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
        United States is amended as follows:
                    (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:
                            (i) Subheading 6404.11.20.
                            (ii) Subheading 6404.11.40.
                            (iii) Subheading 6404.11.50.
                            (iv) Subheading 6404.11.60.
                            (v) Subheading 6404.11.70.
                    (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:


``       ...............  Valued over $6.50    ...................  ...................  ...................
                           but not over $12/
                           pair:.............
         6404.11.81         Covering the       Free                 ...................  $1.50/pr. + 35%
                             ankle...........
         6404.11.83         Tennis shoes,      90 cents/pair + 20%  Free (AU, BH, CA,    $1.50/pr. + 35%
                             basketball                              CL, D, E, IL, J+,
                             shoes, gym                              MA, P)
                             shoes, training                        6 cents/pr. + 1.3%
                             shoes and the                           (MX, R)
                             like, for men or                       27 cents/pr + 6%
                             for women.......                        (JO)
                                                                    54 cents/pr. + 12%
                                                                     (SG)
         6404.11.85         Other............  Free                 ...................  $1.50/pr. + 35%      ''
                                                                                                               .

                    (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:


``       ...............  Valued over $12/     ...................  ...................  ...................
                           pair:.............
         6404.11.91         Covering the       Free                 ...................  35%
                             ankle...........
         6404.11.93         Tennis shoes,      20%                  Free (CA, D, IL,     35%
                             basketball                              JO, MX, P, R)
                             shoes, gym                             12% (SG
                             shoes, training                        14% (AU)
                             shoes and the                          15.5% (MA)
                             like for men or                        16% (CL)
                             for women.......                       16% (BH)
         6404.11.95         Other............  Free                 ...................  35%                  ''
                                                                                                               .

                    (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:


``       ...............  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:..........
         6404.19.21          Footwear, except  Free                 ...................  66%
                             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.........
         6404.19.23         Other............  37.5%                Free (CA, D, IL)     66%                  ''
                                                                    2.5% (MX,R)                                .
                                                                    7.2% (P)
                                                                     11.2% (JO)
                                                                     22.5% (SG)
                                                                     26.2% (AU)
                                                                     29.1% (MA)
                                                                     30% (CL)
                                                                     30% (BH)

                    (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:
                            (i) Subheading 6404.19.25.
                            (ii) Subheading 6404.19.30.
                            (iii) Subheading 6404.19.35.
                            (iv) Subheading 6404.19.40.
                            (v) Subheading 6404.19.50.
                            (vi) Subheading 6404.19.60.
                            (vii) Subheading 6404.19.70.
                            (viii) Subheading 6404.19.80.
                            (ix) Subheading 6404.19.90.
                            (x) Subheading 6404.20.20.
                            (xi) Subheading 6404.20.40.
                            (xii) Subheading 6404.20.60.
            (4) Heading 6405 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
        United States is amended as follows:
                    (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:


``       ...............  With uppers of       ...................  ...................  ...................
                           leather or
                           composition
                           leather:..........
         6405.10.00         Footwear for men.  8.5%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    20%
                                                                     CL, D, E, IL, J+,
                                                                     JO, MA, MX, P, R)
                                                                    5% (SG)
         6405.13.00         Tennis shoes,      10%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    20%
                             basketball                              CL, D, E, IL, J+,
                             shoes, gym                              JO, MA, MX, P, R)
                             shoes, training                        5% (SG)
                             shoes and the
                             like, for women.
         6405.15.00         Other............  Free                 ...................  20%                  ''
                                                                                                               .

                    (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:


``       ...............  With uppers of       ...................  ...................  ...................
                           textile materials:
         6405.20.10         Footwear with      37.5%                Free (CA, D, IL)     66%
                             outer soles of                         2.5% (MX,R)
                             textile                                7.2% (P)
                             materials                              11.2% (JO)
                             designed to be                         22.5% (SG)
                             worn over, or in                       26.2%(AU)
                             lieu of, other                         29.1% (MA)
                             footwear as a                          30% (CL)
                             protection                             30% (BH)
                             against water,
                             oil, grease, or
                             chemicals or
                             cold or
                             inclement
                             weather.........
         6405.20.20         Tennis shoes,      90 cents/pr. + 20%   Free (AU, BH, CA,    $1.58/pr. + 35%
                             basketball                              CL, D, E, IL, J+,
                             shoes, gym                              MX, P)
                             shoes, training                        6 cents/pr. + 1.3%
                             shoes and the                           (MX,R)
                             like, with outer                       27 cents/pr. + 6%
                             soles of textile                        (JO)
                             materials, for                         54 cents/pr. + 12%
                             men or women,                           (SG)
                             valued over
                             $6.50 but not
                             over $12/pair...
         6405.20.23         Tennis shoes,      20%                  Free (CA, D, IL,     35%
                             basketball                              JO, MX, P, R)
                             shoes, gym                             12% (SG)
                             shoes, training                        14% (AU)
                             shoes and the                          15.5% (MA)
                             like, with outer                       16% (CL)
                             soles of textile                       16% (BH)
                             materials, for
                             men or women,
                             valued over $12/
                             pair............
         6405.20.25         With uppers of     Free                 ...................  35%                  ''
                             vegetable fibers                                                                  .

                    (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.
                    (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:


``       ...............  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.........
         6405.90.25         With outer soles   12.5%                Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             of felt.........                        CL, D, E, IL, J+,
                                                                     JO, MA, MX, P, R)
                                                                    6.2% (SG)
         6405.90.27         Other............  37.5%                Free (CA, D, IL)     75%
                                                                    2.5% (MX,R)
                                                                    7.2% (P)
                                                                    11.2% (JP)
                                                                    22.5% (SG)
                                                                    26.2% (AU)
                                                                    29.1% (MA)
                                                                    30% (CL)
                                                                    30% (BH)
         6405.90.29       Footwear with        37.5%                Free (CA, D, IL)     66%
                           uppers of rubber                         2.5% (MX,R)
                           or plastics and                          7.2% (P)
                           outer soles of                           11.2% (JP)
                           textile materials                        22.5% (SG)
                           designed to be                           26.2% (AU)
                           worn over, or in                         29.1% (MA)
                           lieu of, other                           30% (CL)
                           footwear as a                            30% (BH)
                           protection against
                           water, oil,
                           grease, or
                           chemicals or cold
                           or inclement
                           weather...........
         ...............  Footwear with        ...................  ...................  ...................
                           uppers of rubber
                           or plastics and
                           outer soles of
                           textile materials
                           and incorporating
                           a protective metal
                           toe cap:..........
         ...............    Covering the       ...................  ...................  ...................
                             ankle:..........
         6405.90.33          Valued over $3    90 cents/pr. +       Free (CA, D, IL)     $1.58/pr. + 66%
                              but not over      37.5%               6 cents/pr. + 2.5%
                              $6.50/pair.....                        (MX,R)
                                                                    17.2 cents/pr. +
                                                                     7.2% (P)
                                                                    27 cents/pr. +
                                                                     11.2% (JO)
                                                                    54 cents/pr. +
                                                                     22.5% (SG)
                                                                    63 cents/pr. +
                                                                     26.2% (AU)
                                                                    69.9 cents/pr. +
                                                                     29.1% (MA)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 30%
                                                                     (CL)
                                                                    72%/pr. + 30% (BH)
         6405.90.35          Valued over       90 cents/pr. + 20%   Free (CA, D, IL)     $1.58/pr. + 35%
                              $6.50 but not                         6 cents/pr. + 1.3%
                              over $12/pair..                        (MX,R)
                                                                    17.2 cents/pr. +
                                                                     3.8% (P)
                                                                    27 cents/pr. + 6%
                                                                     (JO)
                                                                    54 cents/pr. + 12%
                                                                     (SG)
                                                                    63 cents/pr. + 14%
                                                                     (AU)
                                                                    69.9 cents/pr. +
                                                                     14% (MA)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 16%
                                                                     (CL)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 16%
                                                                     (BH)
         6405.90.36          Valued over $12/  20%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                              pair...........                        CL, D, IL, J+, JO,
                                                                     MA, MX, P, R)
                                                                    12% (SG)
         ...............    Other:...........  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6405.90.37          Valued over $3    90 cents/pr. +       Free (CA, D, IL)     $1.58/pr. + 66%
                              but not over      37.5%               6 cents/pr. + 2.5%
                              $6.50/pair.....                        (MX,R)
                                                                    17.2 cents/pr. +
                                                                     7.2% (P)
                                                                    27 cents/pr. +
                                                                     11.2% (JO)
                                                                    54 cents/pr. +
                                                                     22.5% (SG)
                                                                    63 cents/pr. +
                                                                     26.2% (AU)
                                                                    69.9 cents/pr. +
                                                                     29.1% (MA)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 30%
                                                                     (CL)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 30%
                                                                     (BH)
         6405.90.39          Valued over       90 cents/pr. + 20%   Free (CA, D, IL)     $1.58/pr. + 35%
                              $6.50 but not                         6 cents/pr. + 1.3%
                              over $12/pair..                        (MX,R)
                                                                    17.2 cents/pr. +
                                                                     3.8% (P)
                                                                    27 cents/pr. + 6%
                                                                     (JO)
                                                                    54 cents/pr. + 12%
                                                                     (SG)
                                                                    63 cents/pr. + 14%
                                                                     (AU)
                                                                    69.9 cents/pr. +
                                                                     15.5% (MA)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 16%
                                                                     (CL)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 16%
                                                                     (BH)


         6405.90.40          Valued over $12/  20%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                              pair...........                        CL, D, IL, J+, JO,
                                                                     MA, MX, P, R)
                                                                    12% (SG)
         ...............  Other footwear with  ...................  ...................  ...................
                           uppers of rubber
                           or plastics and
                           outer soles of
                           textile materials:
         ...............    Covering the       ...................  ...................  ...................
                             ankle:..........
         6405.90.43          Valued over $3    90 cents/pr. +       Free (AU, BH, CA,    $1.58/pr. + 66%
                              but not over      37.5%                CL, D, E, IL, J+,
                              $6.50/pair.....                        MA, MX, P, R)
                                                                    27 cents/pr. +
                                                                     11.2% (JO)
                                                                    54 cents/pr. +
                                                                     22.5% (SG)
         6405.90.47          Valued over       90 cents/pr. + 20%   Free (CA, D, IL)     $1.58/pr. + 35%
                              $6.50 but not                         6 cents/pr. + 1.3%
                              over $12/pair..                        (MX,R)
                                                                    17.2 cents/pr. +
                                                                     3.8% (P)
                                                                    27 cents/pr. + 6%
                                                                     (JO)
                                                                    54 cents/pr. + 12%
                                                                     (SG)
                                                                    63 cents/pr. + 14%
                                                                     (AU)
                                                                    69.9 cents/pr. +
                                                                     15.5% (MA)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 16%
                                                                     (CL)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 16%
                                                                     (BH)
         6405.90.48          Valued over $12   20%                  Free (CA, D, IL,     35%
                              pair...........                        JO)
                                                                    1.3% (MX,R)
                                                                    3.8% (P)
                                                                    12% (SG)
                                                                    14% (AU)
                                                                    15.5% (MA)
                                                                    16% (CL)
                                                                    16% (BH)
         ...............    Other:...........  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6405.90.51          Valued over       90 cents/pr. +       Free (AU, BH, CA,    $1.58/pr. + 66%
                              $3.00 but not     37.5%                CL, D, E, IL, J+,
                              over $6.50/pair                        MA, MX, P, R)
                                                                    27 cents/pr. +
                                                                     11.2% (JO)
                                                                    54 cents/pr. +
                                                                     22.5% (SG)
         6405.90.53          Valued over       90 cents/pr. + 20%   Free (CA, D, IL)     $1.58/pr. + 35%
                              $6.50 but not                         6 cents/pr. + 1.3%
                              over $12/pair..                        (MX,R)
                                                                    17.2 cents/pr. +
                                                                     3.8% (P)
                                                                    27 cents/pr. + 6%
                                                                     (JO)
                                                                    54 cents/pr. + 12%
                                                                     (SG)
                                                                    63 cents/pr. + 14%
                                                                     (AU)
                                                                    69.9 cents/pr. +
                                                                     15.5% (MA)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 16%
                                                                     (CL)
                                                                    72 cents/pr. + 16%
                                                                     (BH)
         6405.90.55          Valued over $12/  20%                  Free (CA, D, IL,     35%                  ''
                              pair...........                        JO)                                       .
                                                                    1.3% (MX,R)
                                                                    3.8% (P)
                                                                    12% (SG)
                                                                    14% (AU)
                                                                    15.5% (MA)
                                                                    16% (CL)
                                                                    16% (BH)

                    (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.

SEC. 5. HAITI RELIEF ENHANCEMENT.

    Section 213A of the Caribbean Basic Economic Recovery Act (19 
U.S.C. 2703a) is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as (e) 
        through (g), respectively;
            (2) by inserting the following after subsection (c):
    ``(d) Special Rule for Footwear.--
            ``(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.
            ``(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.'';
            (3) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``(d) and (e)'' 
                and inserting ``(e) and (f)''; and
                    (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ``(d) and (e)'' 
                and inserting ``(e) and (f)''; and
            (4) in subsection (d)(1) (as redesignated by paragraph (1) 
        of this subsection), by striking ``(d)'' and inserting ``(e)''.
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