II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 491 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2007 Mr. Schumer (for himself, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Bunning, and Mr. Byrd) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To clarify the rules of origin for certain textile and apparel products.

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Rules of origin for certain textile and apparel products

(a)

In general

Section 334(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3592(b)(2)(A)(i)) is amended by inserting (except 6303.12.00 and 6303.92.20) after 6303. (b)

Certain finishing operations

Section 334(b)(2)(C) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3592(b)(2)(C)) is amended by inserting (except goods classified under heading 6303.92.20) after 6303.92. (c)

Effective date

The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.