[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3168 Introduced in House (IH)]
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3168
To provide for duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance
outerwear, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 10, 2009
Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Mr. Walden, Ms. Tsongas, Mr. Polis of
Colorado, Mr. Issa, and Mr. Matheson) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition
to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration
of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned
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A BILL
To provide for duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance
outerwear, and for other purposes.
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 ``United States Optimal Use of Trade
to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act'' or the ``U.S. OUTDOOR
Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The outdoor industry contributes $730,000,000,000 to
the United States economy annually.
(2) Outdoor activities are vitally important to the health
and well-being of the people of the United States.
(3) Duty rates on recreational performance apparel are
among the highest duty rates imposed by the United States
Government, with duties on some recreational performance
apparel as high as 28.2 percent.
(4) The duties currently imposed by the United States on
recreational performance apparel were set in an era during
which high rates of duty were intended to protect the
production of other apparel in the United States, and before
the technologies and innovations that create today's
recreational performance apparel industry were developed.
(5) In July 2007, the International Trade Commission
confirmed in USITC Publication 3937 that recreational
performance apparel produced in the United States makes up less
than 1 percent of the total recreational performance apparel
market and therefore concluded that there is no commercially
viable production of recreational performance apparel in the
United States.
(6) On November 1, 2005, the Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements confirmed in the Federal
Register that imports of certain recreational performance
apparel do not contribute to domestic market disruption or
adversely affect United States textile and apparel producers
(70 Fed. Reg. 65889).
(7) The elimination of duties on the importation of certain
recreational performance apparel would provide an economic
benefit to United States consumers of outdoor products and
would promote increased participation in healthy and active
lifestyles.
SEC. 3. KNIT APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES.
(a) Definitions.--The Additional U.S. Note to Chapter 61 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``Additional U.S. Note''
and inserting ``Additional U.S. Notes''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new notes:
``2. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the term `recreational
performance outerwear' means trousers (including, but not limited to,
paddling pants, ski or snowboard pants, and ski or snowboard pants
intended for sale as parts of ski-suits), coveralls and bib overalls,
and jackets (including, but not limited to, full zip jackets, paddling
jackets, ski jackets, and ski jackets intended for sale as parts of
ski-suits), windbreakers, and similar articles (including padded,
sleeveless jackets) predominately composed of knit fabrics of cotton,
wool, hemp, bamboo, silk, or manmade fiber, or a combination of such
fibers, that are either water-resistant or visibly coated, or both,
with critically sealed seams, and with 5 or more of the following
features:
``(i) Insulation for cold weather protection.
``(ii) Pockets, at least one of which has a zippered, hook
and loop, or other type of closure.
``(iii) Elastic, drawcord, or other means of tightening
around the waist or leg hems, including hidden leg sleeves with
a means of tightening at the ankle for trousers and tightening
around the waist or bottom hem for jackets.
``(iv) Venting, not including grommet(s).
``(v) Articulated elbows or knees.
``(vi) Reinforcement in one of the following areas: the
elbows, shoulders, seat, knees, or ankles or cuffs.
``(vii) Weatherproof closure at the waist or front.
``(viii) Multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar.
``(ix) Adjustable powder skirt, inner protective skirt, or
adjustable inner protective cuff at sleeve hem.
``(x) Construction at the arm gusset that utilizes fabric,
design, or patterning to allow radial arm movement.
``(xi) Odor control technology.
The term `recreational performance outerwear' does not include
occupational outerwear or garments with an outer surface predominantly
of looped pile.
``(b) For purposes of this Note, the following terms have the
following meanings:
``(i) The term `water-resistant' means that a garment must
have a water resistance (see ASTM designations D 3779-81 and D
7017) such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not
more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when
tested in accordance with the current version of AATCC Test
Method 35. The water resistance of the garment is the result of
a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or
inner lining.
``(ii) The term `visibly coated' refers to fabric that is
impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics, such
as fabrics described in Note 2 to chapter 59.
``(iii) The term `sealed seams' means seams that have been
covered by means of taping, gluing, bonding, cementing, fusing,
welding, or a similar process so that water cannot pass through
the seams when tested in accordance with the current version of
AATCC Test Method 35.
``(iv) The term `critically sealed seams' means--
``(A) for jackets, sealed seams that are sealed at
the front and back yokes, or at the shoulders, arm
holes, or both, where applicable; and
``(B) for trousers, sealed seams that are sealed at
the front (up to the zipper or other means of closure)
and back rise.
``(v) The term `insulation for cold weather protection'
means insulation with either synthetic fill, down, a laminated
thermal backing, or other lining for thermal protection from
cold weather.
``(vi) The term `venting' refers to closeable or permanent
constructed openings in a garment (excluding front, primary
zipper closures and grommet(s)) to allow increased expulsion of
built-up heat during outdoor activities. In a jacket, such
openings are often positioned on the underarm seam of a garment
but may also be placed along other seams in the front or back
of a garment. In trousers, such openings are often positioned
on the inner or outer leg seams of a garment but may also be
placed along other seams in the front or back of a garment.
``(vii) The term `articulated elbows or knees' refers to
the construction of a sleeve (or pant leg) to allow improved
mobility at the elbow (or knee) through the use of extra seams,
darts, gussets, or other means.
``(viii) The term `reinforcement' refers to the use of a
double layer of fabric or section(s) of fabric that is
abrasion-resistant or otherwise more durable than the
predominant or face fabric of the garment.
``(ix) The term `weatherproof closure' means a closure
(including, but not limited to, laminated or coated zippers,
storm flaps, or other weatherproof construction) that has been
reinforced or engineered in a manner to reduce the penetration
or absorption of moisture or air through an opening in the
garment.
``(x) The term `multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar'
means a draw cord, adjustment tab, or elastic incorporated into
the hood or collar construction to allow volume adjustments
around a helmet, the crown of the head, neck, or face.
``(xi) The terms `adjustable powder skirt' and `inner
protective skirt' refer to a partial lower inner lining with
means of tightening around the waist for additional protection
from the elements.
``(xii) The term `arm gusset' means construction at the arm
of a gusset that utilizes an extra fabric piece in the under
arm usually diamond- or triangular-shaped, design, or pattern
to allow radial arm movement.
``(xiii) The term `radial arm movement' refers to
unrestricted, 180-degree range of motion for the arm while
wearing performance outerwear.
``(xiv) The term `odor control technology' means an
additive in a fabric or garment capable of adsorbing,
absorbing, or reacting with human odors, or effective in
reducing odor-causing bacteria, including but not limited to
activated carbon, silver, copper, or any combination thereof.
``(xv) The term `occupational outerwear' means outerwear
garments, including uniforms, designed or marketed for use in
the workplace or at a worksite to provide durable protection
from cold or inclement weather and/or workplace hazards, such
as fire, electrical, abrasion, or chemical hazards, or impacts,
cuts, punctures, or similar hazards.
``3. For purposes of this chapter, the importer of record shall
specify upon entry whether garments claimed as recreational performance
outerwear have an outer surface that is water-resistant, visibly
coated, or a combination thereof, and shall further enumerate the
specific features that make the garments eligible to be classified as
recreational performance outerwear.''.
(b) Tariff Classifications.--Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:
(1) By striking subheading 6101.20.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6101.20
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6101.30:
`` 6101.20 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6101.20.05 Recreational Free ................... 50%
performance
outerwear.......
6101.20.10 Other............ 15.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 50% ''
IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
3.2% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
(2) By striking subheading 6102.10.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6102.10
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6102.30:
`` 6102.10 Of wool or fine .................. .................. .......................
animal hair:
6102.10.05 Recreational Free .................. 68.3 cents/kg + 54.5%
performance
outerwear......
6102.10.10 Other........... 55.9 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 68.3 cents/kg + 54.5% ''
16.4% IL, JO, MX, P, .
PE, SG)
15.5% (AU)
11.4 cents/kg +
3.3% (MA)
50.3 cents/kg +
14.7% (OM)
(3) By striking subheading 6102.20.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6102.20
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6102.30:
`` 6102.20 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6102.20.05 Recreational Free ................... 50%
performance
outerwear.......
6102.20.10 Other............ 15.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 50% ''
IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
15.5% (AU)
3.2% (MA)
(4) By striking subheading 6104.61.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6104.61
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6104.62:
`` 6104.61 Trousers, bib and ................... ................... ...................
brace overalls,
breeches and
shorts:
6104.61.05 Recreational Free ................... 54.5%
performance
outerwear.......
6104.61.10 Of wool or fine 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 54.5% ''
animal hair..... IL, JO, MX, P, SG) .
3% (MA)
13.4% (AU, OM)
(5) By striking subheading 6114.20.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6114.20
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6114.30:
`` 6114.20 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6114.20.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.......
6114.20.10 Other............ 10.8% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, P, PE, .
SG)
2.1% (MA)
8.6% (OM)
9.7% (AU)
(c) Additional Tariff Classifications.--Chapter 61 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is further amended as
follows:
(1) By striking subheadings 6101.30.10 through 6101.30.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6101.30.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6101.30.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6101.30.05 Recreational Free .................. 35%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6101.30.10 Containing 25 5.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 35%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM,
by weight of P, PE, SG)
leather........ 1.1% (MA)
5% (AU)
6101.30.15 Containing 23 38.6 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
percent or more 10% IL, JO, MX, OM,
by weight of P, PE, SG)
wool or fine 8.5 cents/kg +
animal hair.... 2.2% (MA)
9.8% (AU)
6101.30.20 Other........... 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.6% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
(2) By striking subheadings 6101.90.05 through 6101.90.90
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6101.90.01 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6101.90.05 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6101.90.01 Recreational Free .................. 45%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6101.90.05 Of wool or fine 61.7 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
animal hair.... 16% IL, JO, MX, P,
PE, SG)
15.5% (AU)
12.6 cents/kg +
3.2% (MA)
55.5 cents/kg +
14.4% (OM)
6101.90.10 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 45%
percent or more CL, E, IL, J, JO,
by weight of MX, OM, P, PE,
silk or silk SG)
waste.......... 0.2% (MA)
6101.90.90 Other........... 5.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 45% ''
E*, IL, JO, MX, .
P, PE, SG)
1.1% (MA)
5.1% (AU)
(3) By striking subheadings 6102.30.05 through 6102.30.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6102.30.01 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6102.30.05 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6102.30.01 Recreational Free .................. 35%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6102.30.05 Containing 25 5.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 35%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM,
by weight of P, PE, SG)
leather........ 1% (MA)
4.7% (AU)
6102.30.10 Containing 23 64.4 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 68.3 cents/kg + 54.5%
percent or more 18.8% IL, MX, OM, P,
by weight of PE, SG)
wool or fine 6.6 cents/kg +
animal hair.... 1.9% (JO)
12.9 cents/kg +
3.7% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6102.30.20 Other........... 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.6% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
(4) By striking subheadings 6102.90.10 and 6102.90.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6102.90.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6102.90.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6102.90.05 Recreational Free ................... 45%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6102.90.10 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 45%
percent or more CL, E, IL, J, JO,
by weight of MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
silk or silk 0.2% (MA)
waste...........
6102.90.90 Other............ 5.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 45% ''
E*, IL, JO, MX, .
OM, P, PE, SG)
1.1% (MA)
5.1% (AU)
(5) By striking subheadings 6103.41.10 and 6103.41.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6103.41.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6103.41.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6103.41.05 Recreational Free .................. 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6103.41.10 Trousers, 61.1 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
breeches and 15.8% IL, JO, MX, P,
shorts......... PE, SG)
15.5% (AU)
12.5 cents/kg +
3.2% (MA)
6103.41.20 Bib and brace 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 54.5% ''
overalls....... IL, JO, MX, P, .
PE, SG)
2.7% (MA)
12.2% (AU, OM)
(6) By striking subheadings 6103.42.10 and 6103.42.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6103.42.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6103.42.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6103.42.05 Recreational Free ................... 45%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6103.42.10 Trousers, 16.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 45%
breeches and IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
shorts.......... PE, SG)
3.2% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6103.42.20 Bib and brace 10.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
overalls........ IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
2% (MA)
9.2% (AU)
(7) By striking subheadings 6103.43.10 through 6103.43.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6103.43.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6103.43.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6103.43.05 Recreational Free .................. 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
............... Trousers, .................. .................. .......................
breeches and
shorts:
6103.43.10 Containing 23 58.5 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
percent or 15.2% IL, MX, OM, P,
more by weight PE, SG)
of wool or 6.6 cents/kg +
fine animal 1.7% (JO)
hair.......... 12 cents/kg + 3.1%
(MA)
15.5% (AU)
6103.43.15 Other.......... 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
IL, MX, P, PE,
SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.6% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6103.43.20 Bib and brace 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72% ''
overalls....... IL, JO, MX, OM, .
P, PE, SG)
3% (MA)
13.4% (AU)
(8) By striking subheadings 6103.49 through 6103.49.80 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6103.49.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6103.49.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6103.49 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
............... Of artificial ................... ................... ...................
fibers:
6103.49.05 Recreational Free ................... 72%
performance
outerwear......
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6103.49.10 Trousers, 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
breeches and IL, MX, OM, P, PE,
shorts........ SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.6% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6103.49.20 Bib and brace 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
overalls...... IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
2.7% (MA)
12.2% (AU)
6103.49.40 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35%
percent or more CL, E, IL, J, JO,
by weight of MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
silk or silk 0.2% (MA)
waste...........
6103.49.80 Other............ 5.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 35% ''
E*, IL, JO, MX, .
OM, P, PE, SG)
1.1% (MA)
5% (AU)
(9) By striking subheadings 6104.62.10 and 6104.62.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6104.62.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6104.62.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6104.62.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6104.62.10 Bib and brace 10.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
overalls........ IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
9.2% (AU)
See 9912.61.01-
9912.61.02 (MA)
6104.62.20 Other............ 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, PE, .
SG)
13.4% (AU)
See 9912.61.01,
9912.61.03 (MA)
(10) By striking subheadings 6104.63.10 through 6104.63.20
and inserting the followingg, with the article description for
subheading 6104.63.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6104.63.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6104.63.05 Recreational Free ................... 72%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6104.63.10 Bib and brace 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
overalls........ IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
13.4% (AU)
See 9912.61.05-
9912.61.06 (MA)
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6104.63.15 Containing 23 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 54.5%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
by weight of PE, SG)
wool or fine 13.4% (AU)
animal hair.... See 9912.61.05-
9912.61.06 (MA)
6104.63.20 Other........... 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, PE, .
SG)
15.5% (AU)
2.8% (JO)
See 9912.61.05,
9912.61.07 (MA)
(11) By striking subheadings 6104.69 through 6104.69.80 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6104.69.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6104.69.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6104.69 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
............... Of artificial ................... ................... ...................
fibers:
6104.69.05 Recreational Free ................... 72%
performance
outerwear......
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6104.69.10 Bib and brace 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
overalls...... IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
12.2% (AU)
2.7% (MA)
6104.69.20 Trousers, 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
breeches and IL, MX, OM, P, PE,
shorts........ SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.6% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6104.69.40 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 60%
percent or more CL, E, IL, J, JO,
by weight of MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
silk or silk 0.2% (MA)
waste...........
6104.69.80 Other............ 5.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60% ''
E*, IL, JO, MX, .
OM, P, PE, SG)
1.1% (MA)
5% (AU)
(12) By striking subheadings 6112.20.10 and 6112.20.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6112.20.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6112.20.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6112.20.05 Recreational Free ................... 72%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6112.20.10 Of man-made 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
fibers.......... IL, MX, OM, P, PE,
SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.6% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6112.20.20 Other............ 8.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
E*, IL, JO, MX, .
OM, P, PE, SG)
1.8% (MA)
7.4% (AU)
(13) By striking subheadings 6113.00.10 and 6113.00.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6113.00.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for heading 6113.00.10 (as in effect on
the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6113.00.05 Recreational Free ................... 65%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6113.00.10 Having an outer 3.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 65%
surface CL, E, IL, JO, MX,
impregnated, OM, P, PE, SG)
coated, covered, 0.8% (MA)
or laminated
with rubber or
plastics
material which
completely
obscures the
underlying
fabric..........
6113.00.90 Other............ 7.1% Free (AU, BH, CA, 65% ''
CL, E*, IL, JO, .
MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
1.4% (MA)
(14) By striking subheading 6114.20.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6114.20
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6111.90:
`` 6114.20 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6114.20.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.......
6114.20.10 Other............ 10.8% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, P, PE, .
SG)
2.1% (MA)
8.6% (OM)
9.7% (AU)
(15) By striking subheadings 6114.30.10 through 6114.30.30
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6114.30.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6114.30.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6114.30.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6114.30.10 Tops............. 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
IL, MX, OM, P, PE,
SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.6% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6114.30.20 Bodysuits and 32% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
bodyshirts...... IL, MX, OM, P, PE,
SG)
3.2% (JO)
6.4% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6114.30.30 Other............ 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
3% (MA)
13.4% (AU)
(16) By striking subheadings 6114.90.05 through 6114.90.90
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6114.90.01 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6114.90.05 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6114.90.01 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6114.90.05 Of wool or fine 12% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
animal hair..... IL, JO, MX, P, PE,
SG)
2.5% (MA)
10.8% (AU, OM)
6114.90.10 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 60%
percent or more CL, E, IL, J, JO,
by weight of MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
silk or silk 0.2% (MA)
waste...........
6114.90.90 Other............ 5.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60% ''
E*, IL, JO, MX, .
OM, P, PE, SG)
1.1% (MA)
5% (AU)
SEC. 4. APPAREL ARTICLES AND ACCESSORIES OF OTHER MATERIALS, NOT
KNITTED OR CROCHETED.
(a) Notes.--The Additional U.S. Notes to chapter 62 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are amended--
(1) in Additional U.S. Note 2, by striking ``For purposes
of subheadings'' and all that follows through ``6211.20.15''
and inserting ``For purposes of this chapter''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new notes:
``3. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the term `recreational
performance outerwear' means trousers (including, but not limited to,
paddling pants, ski or snowboard pants, and ski or snowboard pants
intended for sale as parts of ski-suits), coveralls and bib overalls,
and jackets (including, but not limited to, full zip jackets, paddling
jackets, ski jackets, and ski jackets intended for sale as parts of
ski-suits), windbreakers, and similar articles (including padded,
sleeveless jackets), the outer surface of which is predominately
composed of non-knit, non-crocheted fabrics of cotton, wool, hemp,
bamboo, silk, or manmade fiber, or a combination of such fibers, that
are water-resistant, visibly coated, or both, with critically sealed
seams, and with 5 or more of the following options:
``(i) Insulation for cold weather protection.
``(ii) Pockets, at least one of which has a zippered, hook
and loop, or other type of closure.
``(iii) Elastic, drawcord, or other means of tightening
around the waist or leg hems, including hidden leg sleeves with
a means of tightening at the ankle for trousers and tightening
around the waist or bottom hem for jackets.
``(iv) Venting, not including grommet(s).
``(v) Articulated elbows or knees.
``(vi) Reinforcement in one of the following areas: the
elbows, shoulders, seat, knees, or ankles or cuffs.
``(vii) Weatherproof closure at the waist or front.
``(viii) Multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar.
``(ix) Adjustable powder skirt, inner protective skirt, or
adjustable inner protective cuff at sleeve hem.
``(x) Construction at the arm gusset that utilizes fabric,
design, or patterning to allow radial arm movement.
``(xi) Odor control technology.
The term `recreational performance outerwear' does not include
occupational outerwear.
``(b) For purposes of this Note, the following terms have the
following meanings:
``(i) The term `water-resistant' means that a garment must
have a water resistance (see ASTM designations D 3779-81 and D
7017) such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not
more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when
tested in accordance with the current version of AATCC Test
Method 35. The water resistance of the garment is the result of
a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or
inner lining.
``(ii) The term `visibly coated' refers to fabric that is
impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics, such
as fabrics described in Note 2 to chapter 59.
``(iii) The term `sealed seams' means seams that have been
covered by means of taping, gluing, bonding, cementing, fusing,
welding, or a similar process so that water cannot pass through
the seams when tested in accordance with the current version of
AATCC Test Method 35.
``(iv) The term `critically sealed seams' means seams' that
are sealed--
``(A) for jackets, at the front and back yokes, or
at the shoulders, arm holes, or both, where applicable;
and
``(B) for trousers, at the front (up to the zipper
or other means of closure) and back rise.
``(v) The term `insulation for cold weather protection'
means insulation with either synthetic fill, down, a laminated
thermal backing, or other lining for thermal protection from
cold weather.
``(vi) The term `venting' refers to closeable or permanent
constructed openings in a garment (excluding front, primary
zipper closures and grommet(s)) to allow increased expulsion of
built-up heat during outdoor activities. In a jacket, such
openings are often positioned on the underarm seam of a garment
but may also be placed along other seams in the front or back
of a garment. In trousers, such openings are often positioned
on the inner or outer leg seams of a garment but may also be
placed along other seams in the front or back of a garment.
``(vii) The term `articulated elbows or knees' refers to
the construction of a sleeve (or pant leg) to allow improved
mobility at the elbow (or knee) through the use of extra seams,
darts, gussets, or other means.
``(viii) The term `reinforcement' refers to the use of a
double layer of fabric or section(s) of fabric that is
abrasion-resistant or otherwise more durable than the
predominant or face fabric of the garment.
``(ix) The term `weatherproof closure' means a closure
(including, but not limited to, laminated or coated zippers,
storm flaps, or other weatherproof construction) that has been
reinforced or engineered in a manner to reduce the penetration
or absorption of moisture or air through an opening in the
garment.
``(x) The term `multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar'
means a draw cord, adjustment tab, or elastic incorporated into
the hood or collar construction to allow volume adjustments
around a helmet, the crown of the head, neck, or face.
``(xi) The terms `adjustable powder skirt' and `inner
protective skirt' refer to a partial lower inner lining with
means of tightening around the waist for additional protection
from the elements.
``(xii) The term `arm gusset' means construction at the arm
of a gusset that utilizes an extra fabric piece in the under
arm usually diamond- or triangular- shaped, design, or pattern
to allow radial arm movement.
``(xiii) The term `radial arm movement' refers to
unrestricted, 180-degree range of motion for the arm while
wearing performance outerwear.
``(xiv) The term `odor control technology' means an
additive in a fabric or garment capable of adsorbing,
absorbing, or reacting with human odors, or effective in
reducing odor-causing bacteria, including but not limited to
activated carbon, silver, copper, or any combination thereof.
``(xv) The term `occupational outerwear' means outerwear
garments, including uniforms, designed or marketed for use in
the workplace or at a worksite to provide durable protection
from cold or inclement weather and/or workplace hazards, such
as fire, electrical, abrasion, or chemical hazards, or impacts,
cuts, punctures, or similar hazards.
``4. For purposes of this chapter, the importer of record shall
specify upon entry whether garments claimed as `recreational
performance outerwear' have an outer surface that is water-resistant,
visibly coated, or a combination thereof, and shall further enumerate
the specific features that make the garments eligible to be classified
as recreational performance outerwear.''.
(b) Tariff Classifications.--Chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:
(1) By striking subheading 6201.11.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6201.11
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6201.12:
`` 6201.11 Of wool or fine .................. .................. .......................
animal hair:
6201.11.05 Recreational Free .................. 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
performance
outerwear......
6201.11.10 Other........... 41 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
16.3% IL, JO, MX, P, .
PE, SG)
8.4 cents/kg +
3.3% (MA)
36.9 cents/kg +
14.6% (OM)
15.5% (AU)
(2) By striking subheading 6202.11.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6202.11
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6202.12:
`` 6202.11 Of wool or fine .................. .................. .......................
animal hair:
6202.11.05 Recreational Free .................. 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
performance
outerwear......
6202.11.10 Other........... 41 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
16.3% IL, JO, MX, P, .
PE, SG)
8.3 cents/kg +
3.3% (MA)
36.9 cents/kg +
14.6% (OM)
15.5% (AU)
(3) By striking subheadings 6203.41 and 6203.41.05 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheadings 6203.41.05 and 6203.41.10 having the same degree of
indentation as the article description for subheading
6203.41.20:
`` 6203.41 Of wool or fine .................. .................. .......................
animal hair:
6203.41.05 Recreational Free .................. 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
performance
outerwear......
............... Trousers, .................. .................. .......................
breeches, and
shorts:
6203.41.10 Trousers, 7.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
breeches, or IL, JO, MX, P,
shorts PE, SG)
containing 1.5% (MA)
elastomeric 6.8% (AU, OM)
fiber, water
resistant,
without
beltloops,
weighing more
than 9 kg per
dozen..........
(4) By striking subheading 6211.32.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6211.32
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6211.32.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.32 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6211.32.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.32.10 Other............ 8.1% Free (AU, BH, CA, 90% ''
CL, IL, JO, MX, P,
PE, SG)
2.4% (MA)
6.4% (OM)
(5) By striking subheading 6211.33.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6211.33
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6211.33.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.33 Of man-made fibers: ................... ................... ...................
6211.33.05 Recreational Free ................... 76%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.33.10 Other............ 16% Free (AU, BH, CA, 76% ''
CL, IL, JO, MX, P,
PE, SG)
See 9912.62.99-
9912.63.00 (MA)
14.4% (OM)
(6) By striking subheadings 6211.39 and 6211.39.05 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6211.39 having the same degree of indentation as the
article description for subheading 6211.39 (as in effect on the
day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.39 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
6211.39.04 Recreational Free ................... 58.5%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.39.08 Of wool or fine 12% Free (AU, BH, CA, 58.5% ''
animal hair..... CL, IL, JO, MX, P,
SG)
2.5% (MA)
10.8% (OM)
(7) By striking subheading 6211.41.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6211.41
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6211.41.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.41 Of wool or fine ................... ................... ...................
animal hair:
6211.41.05 Recreational Free ................... 58.5%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.41.10 Other............ 12% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5% ''
IL, JO, MX, P, SG)
2.5% (MA)
10.8% (AU, OM)
(8) By striking subheading 6211.42.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6211.42
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6211.42.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.42 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6211.42.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.42.10 Other............ 8.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, P, SG)
7.2% (AU) See
9912.63.01-
9912.63.02 (MA)
6.4% (OM)
(9) By striking subheading 6211.43.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6211.43
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6211.43.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.43 Of man-made fibers: ................... ................... ...................
6211.43.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.43.10 Other............ 16% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, P, PE,
SG)
3.2% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
14.4% (OM)
(c) Additional Tariff Classifications.--Chapter 62 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is further amended as
follows:
(1) By striking subheadings 6201.12.10 and 6201.12.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.12.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.12.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.12.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.12.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM,
by weight of OM, P, PE, SG)
down and 0.8% (MA)
waterfowl 3.9%(AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
6201.12.20 Other............ 9.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
1.9% (MA)
8.4%(AU)
(2) By striking subheadings 6201.13.10 through 6201.13.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.13.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.13.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.13.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
............... Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
by weight of PE, SG)
down and 0.8% (MA)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.13.30 Containing 36 49.7 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg +
percent or more 19.7% IL, JO, MX, OM, P, 58.5%
by weight of PE, SG)
wool or fine 5.1 cents/kg + 2%
animal hair.... (JO)
10 cents/kg + 3.9%
(MA)
15.5% (AU)
6201.13.40 Other........... 27.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, PE, .
SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.5% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
(3) By striking subheadings 6201.19.10 and 6201.19.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.19.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.19.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.19.05 Recreational Free ................... 35%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.19.10 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight of
silk or silk
waste...........
6201.19.90 Other............ 2.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35% ''
CL, E*, IL, JO, .
MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
0.5% (MA)
(4) By striking subheadings 6201.91.10 and 6201.91.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.91.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.91.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act)
:
`` 6201.91.05 Recreational Free .................. 58.5%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.91.10 Padded, 8.5% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
sleeveless IL, JO, MX, P,
jackets........ PE, SG)
1.8% (MA)
7.6% (AU, OM)
6201.91.20 Other........... 49.7 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
19.7% IL, MX, P, PE, .
SG)
15.5% (AU)
5.1 cents/kg + 2%
(JO)
10 cents/kg + 3.9%
(MA)
44.7 cents/kg +
17.7% (OM)
(5) By striking subheadings 6201.92.10 through 6201.92.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.92.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.92.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.92.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.92.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
by weight of PE, SG)
down and 3.9% (AU)
waterfowl See 9912.62.00-
plumage and of 9912.62.01 (MA)
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.92.15 Water resistant. 6.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 37.5%
IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
5.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.00,
9912.62.02 (MA)
6201.92.20 Other........... 9.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
8.4% (AU)
See 9912.62.00,
9912.62.03 (MA)
(6) By striking subheadings 6201.93.10 through 6201.93.35
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.93.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.93.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.93.05 Recreational Free .................. 60%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.93.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM,
by weight of P, PE, SG)
down and 3.9% (AU)
waterfowl See 9912.62.04-
plumage and of 9912.62.05 (MA)
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down...........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.93.20 Padded, 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
sleveless IL, JO, MX, OM,
jackets....... P, PE, SG)
13.4% (AU)
See 9912.62.04,
9912.62.06 (MA)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.93.25 Containing 36 49.5 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
percent or 19.6% IL, MX, OM, P,
more by weght PE, SG)
of wool or 5 cents/kg + 2%
fine animal (JO)
hair......... 15.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.04,
9912.62.07 (MA)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.93.30 Water 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
resistant... IL, JO, MX, OM,
P, PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
See 9912.62.04,
9912.62.08 (MA)
6201.93.35 Other........ 27.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
2.8% (JO)
15.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.04,
9912.62.09 (MA)
(7) By striking subheadings 6201.99.10 and 6201.99.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.99.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.99.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.99.05 Recreational Free ................... 35%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.99.10 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight of
silk or silk
waste...........
6201.99.90 Other............ 4.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 35% ''
E*, IL, JO, MX, .
OM, P, PE, SG)
0.8 (MA)
3.7% (AU)
(8) By striking subheadings 6202.12.10 and 6202.12.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.12.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.12.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.12.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.12.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
by weight of PE, SG)
down and 0.8% (MA)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
6202.12.20 Other............ 8.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
1.8% (MA)
8% (AU)
(9) By striking subheadings 6202.13.10 through 6202.13.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.13.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.13.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.13.05 Recreational Free .................. 60%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.13.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM,
by weight of P, PE, SG)
down and 0.8% (MA)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down...........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.13.30 Containing 36 43.5 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
percent or 19.7% IL, MX, OM, P,
more by weight PE, SG)
of wool or 4.4 cents/kg + 2%
fine animal (JO)
hair.......... 8.7 cents/kg +
3.9% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6202.13.40 Other.......... 27.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.5% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
(10) By striking subheadings 6202.19.10 and 6202.19.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.19.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.19.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.19.05 Recreational Free ................... 35%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.19.10 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight or
silk or silk
waste...........
6202.19.90 Other............ 2.8% Free (AU, BH,CA, 35% ''
CL, E*, IL, JO, .
MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
0.5% (MA)
(11) By striking subheadings 6202.91.10 and 6202.91.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.91.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.91.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.91.05 Recreational Free .................. 58.5%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.91.10 Padded, 14% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
sleeveless IL, JO, MX, P,
jackets........ PE, SG)
2.8% (MA)
12.6% (AU, OM)
6202.91.20 Other........... 36 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
16.3% IL, MX, P, PE, .
SG)
15.5% (AU)
7.4 cents/kg +
3.3% (MA)
32.4 cents/kg +
14.6% (OM)
(12) By striking subheadings 6202.92.10 through 6202.92.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.92.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.92.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.92.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.92.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
by weight of PE, SG)
down and 3.9% (AU)
waterfowl See 9912.62.10-
plumage and of 9912.62.11 (MA)
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.92.15 Water resistant. 6.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 37.5%
IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
5.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.10,
9912.62.12 (MA)
6202.92.20 Other........... 8.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
See 9912.62.10,
9912.62.13 (MA)
(13) By striking subheadings 6202.93.10 through 6202.93.50
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.93.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.93.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.93.05 Recreational Free .................. 60%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.93.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more IL, JO, MX, OM,
by weight of P, PE, SG)
down and 0.8% (MA)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down...........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.93.20 Padded, 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
sleveless IL, JO, MX, OM,
jackets....... P, PE, SG)
3% (MA)
13.4% (AU)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.93.40 Containing 36 43.4 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
percent or 19.7% IL, JO, MX, OM,
more by weght P, PE, SG)
of wool or 4.4 cents/kg + 2%
fine animal (JO)
hair......... 3.9% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.93.45 Water 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
resistant... IL, JO, MX, OM,
P, PE, SG)
1.4% (MA)
6.3% (AU)
6202.93.50 Other........ 27.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
2.8% (JO)
5.5% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
(14) By striking subheadings 6202.99.10 and 6202.99.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.99.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.99.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.99.05 Recreational Free ................... ...................
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.99.10 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight or
silk or silk
waste...........
6202.99.90 Other............ 2.8% Free (AU, BH,CA, 35% ''
CL, E*, IL, JO, .
MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
0.5% (MA)
(15) By striking subheadings 6203.42.10 through 6203.42.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6203.42.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6203.42.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6203.42.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6203.42.10 Containing 15 Free ................... 60%
percent or more
by weight of
down and
waterfowl
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6203.42.20 Bib and brace 10.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
overalls....... IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
9.2% (AU)
See 9912.62.22-
9912.62.23 (MA)
6203.42.40 Other........... 16.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
15.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.22,
9912.62.24 (MA)
(16) By striking subheadings 6203.43.10 through 6203.43.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6203.43.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6203.43.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6203.43.05 Recreational Free .................. 60%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6203.43.10 Containing 15 Free .................. 60%
percent or more
by weight of
down and
waterfowl
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down...........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
............... Bib and brace .................. .................. .......................
overalls:
6203.43.15 Water 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
resistant.... IL, JO, MX, OM,
P, PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
See 9912.62.25-
9912.62.26 (MA)
6203.43.20 Other......... 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
IL, JO, MX, OM,
P, PE, SG)
13.4% (AU)
See 9912.62.25,
9912.62.27 (MA)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6203.43.25 Certified hand- 12.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
loomed and IL, JO, MX, OM,
folklore P, PE, SG)
products..... 10.9% (AU)
See 9912.62.25,
9912.62.28 (MA)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6203.43.30 Containing 36 49.6 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
percent or 19.7% IL, MX, OM, P,
more by PE, SG)
weight of 15.5 cents/kg + 2%
wool or fine (JO)
animal hair. 15.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.25,
9912.62.29 (MA)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6203.43.35 Water 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
resistant IL, JO, MX, OM,
trousers or P, PE, SG)
breeches... 6.3% (AU)
See 9912.62.25-
9912.62.26 (MA)
6203.43.40 Other....... 27.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
5.7% (JO)
15.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.25,
9912.62.30 (MA)
(17) By striking subheadings 6203.49 through 6203.49.80 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6203.49.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6203.49.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6203.49 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
6203.49.05 Recreational Free ................... 76%
performance
outerwear.......
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
............... Of artificial ................... ................... ...................
fibers:
6203.49.10 Bib and brace 8.5% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
overalls...... IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
1.8% (MA)
7.6% (AU)
............... Trousers, ................... ................... ...................
breeches and
shorts:
6203.49.15 Certified hand- 12.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
loomed and IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
folklore PE, SG)
products..... 2.4% (MA)
10.9% (AU)
6203.49.20 Other......... 27.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
IL, MX, OM, P, PE,
SG)
5.7% (JO)
5.6% (MA)
15.5% (AU)
6203.49.40 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight of
silk or silk
waste..........
6203.49.80 Other........... 2.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35% ''
CL, E*, IL, JO,
MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
0.5% (MA)
(18) By striking subheadings 6204.61.10 and 6204.61.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6204.61.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6204.61.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6404.61.05 Recreational Free ................... 58.5%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.61.10 Trousers and 7.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
breeches, IL, JO, MX, P, PE,
containing SG)
elastomeric 6.8% (AU, OM)
fiber, water See 9912.62.57-
resistant, 9912.62.58 (MA)
without belt
loops, weighing
more than 6 kg
per dozen.......
6204.61.90 Other............ 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5% ''
IL, JO, MX, P, PE, .
SG)
12.2% (AU, OM)
See 9912.62.57,
9912.62.59 (MA)
(19) By striking subheadings 6204.62.10 through 6204.62.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6204.62.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6204.62.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6204.62.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.62.10 Containing 15 Free ................... 60%
percent or more
by weight of
down and
waterfowl
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.62.20 Bib and brace 8.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
overalls....... IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
See 9912.62.60-
9912.62.61 (MA)
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.62.30 Certified hand- 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 37.5%
loomed and E, IL, JO, MX, OM,
folklore P, PE, SG)
products...... 6.3% (AU)
See 9912.62.60,
9912.62.62 (MA)
6204.62.40 Other.......... 16.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, JO, MX, OM, P, .
PE, SG)
15.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.60,
9912.62.63 (MA)
(20) By striking subheadings 6204.63.10 through 6204.63.35
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6204.63.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6204.63.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6204.63.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.63.10 Containing 15 Free ................... 60%
percent or more
by weight of
down and
waterfowl
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
............... Bib and brace ................... ................... ...................
overalls:
6204.63.12 Water resistant 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
See 9912.62.64-
9912.62.65 (MA)
6204.63.15 Other.......... 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
13.4% (AU)
See 9912.62.64,
9912.62.66 (MA)
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.63.20 Certified hand- 11.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
loomed and IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
folklore PE, SG)
products...... 10.1% (AU)
See 9912.62.64,
9912.62.67 (MA)
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.63.25 Containing 36 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
percent or IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
more by PE, SG)
weight of 12.2% (AU)
wool or fine See 9912.62.64,
animal hair.. 9912.62.68 (MA)
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.63.30 Water 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
resistant IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
trousers or PE, SG)
breeches.... 6.3% (AU)
See 9912.62.64-
9912.62.65 (MA)
6204.63.35 Other........ 28.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
IL, MX, OM, P, PE, .
SG)
2.9% (JO)
15.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.64,
9912.62.69 (MA)
(21) By striking subheadings 6204.69 through 6204.69.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6204.69.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6204.69.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6204.69 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
6204.69.05 Recreational Free ................... 76%
performance
outerwear.......
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
............... Of artificial ................... ................... ...................
fibers:
6204.69.10 Bib and brace 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
overalls...... IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
PE, SG)
12.2% (AU)
See 9912.62.70-
9912.62.71 (MA)
............... Trousers, ................... ................... ...................
breeches and
shorts:
6204.69.20 Containing 36 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
percent or IL, JO, MX, OM, P,
more by PE, SG)
weight of 12.2% (AU)
wool or fine See 9912.62.70-
animal hair.. 9912.62.71 (MA)
6204.69.25 Other......... 28.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
IL, MX, OM, P, PE,
SG)
2.9% (JO)
15.5% (AU)
See 9912.62.70,
9912.62.72 (MA)
............... Of silk or silk ................... ................... ...................
waste:
6204.69.40 Containing 70 1.1% Free (AU, BH, CA, 65%
percent or CL, E, IL, J, JO,
more by weight MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
of silk waste. See 9912.62.70,
9912.62.73 (MA)
6204.69.60 Other.......... 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
E*, IL, JO, MX,
OM, P, PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
See 9912.62.70,
9912.62.74 (MA)
6204.69.90 Other........... 2.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35% ''
CL, E*, IL, JO,
MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
See 9912.62.70,
9912.62.75 (MA)
(22) By striking subheadings 6211.49.10. and 6211.49.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6211.49.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6211.49.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.49.05 Recreational Free ................... 35%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6211.49.10 Containing 70 1.2% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35%
percent or more CL, E, IL, J, JO,
by weight or MX, OM, P, PE, SG)
silk or silk 0.3% (MA)
waste...........
6211.49.90 Other............ 7.3% Free (BH,CA, CL, E, 35% ''
IL, J, JO, MX, OM, .
P, PE, SG)
1.4% (MA)
6.5% (AU)
SEC. 5. SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE AND APPAREL RESEARCH FUND.
(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Treasury of the
United States the Sustainable Textile and Apparel Research Fund (in
this section referred to as the ``STAR Fund'').
(b) Deposits.--There shall be deposited into the STAR Fund amounts
equal to the fees collected on recreational performance outerwear under
subsection (d).
(c) Board of Directors.--
(1) In general.--The STAR Fund shall be administered by a
board of directors (in this section referred to as the
``Board'') composed of 5 individuals familiar with the
recreational performance outerwear textile and apparel
industry, including the production of raw materials and the
finished products thereof, who shall be appointed by the
President.
(2) Members.--Not less than 2 of the individuals appointed
to the Board under paragraph (1) shall be representatives of
entities involved in the production of fabrics or raw materials
for use in recreational performance outerwear in the United
States, and not less than 2 of such individuals shall be
representatives of entities involved in the production of
recreational performance outerwear that pay the fees imposed on
the importation of such outerwear under subsection (d).
(3) Ineligible individuals.--The President may not appoint
individuals to the Board under paragraph (1) who are
representatives of entities not involved in the production of
recreational performance outerwear, such as customs brokers,
converters, forwarders, or shippers.
(d) Funding.--
(1) Fee.--In addition to any other fee authorized by law,
the Secretary of the Treasury shall charge and collect upon
entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, a fee of
1.5 percent of the appraised value of imported garments (as
determined under section 402 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19
U.S.C. 1401a)) that are classifiable under the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States as recreational
performance outerwear (as defined in U.S. Note 2 to chapter 61
and U.S. Note 3 to chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States).
(2) Exclusions.--The assessment of fees under paragraph (1)
shall not apply to imports of recreational performance
outerwear from the following:
(A) Any country that is party to a free trade
agreement with the United States that--
(i) is in effect on the day before the date
of the enactment of this Act; or
(ii) enters into force under the Bipartisan
Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 (19
U.S.C. 3801 et seq.), or similar subsequent
authority.
(B) Any country designated as a CBTPA beneficiary
country under section 213(b)(5)(B) of the Caribbean
Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2703(b)(5)(B)).
(C) Any country designated as a beneficiary sub-
Saharan African country under section 506A(a)(1) of the
Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), if the
President has determined that the country has satisfied
the requirements of section 113(a) of the African
Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3722(a)), and has
published that determination in the Federal Register.
(D) Any country designated as an ATPDEA beneficiary
country under section 204(b)(6)(B) of the Andean Trade
Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3203(b)(6)(B)).
(3) Termination.--The fee under paragraph (1) shall apply
only to entries, or withdrawals from warehouse for consumption,
that are made during the 10-year period beginning on the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Distribution.--
(1) Quarterly distributions.--The Secretary of Commerce,
upon a majority vote of the Board, taken annually, shall, not
later than 60 days after the end of each calendar quarter,
distribute amounts in the STAR Fund to one or more entities
that the Board considers appropriate to use the funds in
accordance with subsection (f).
(2) Eligibility requirements.--An entity may receive funds
under paragraph (1) only if the entity--
(A) is an organization described in section
501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is
exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code;
(B) is an organization having at least 10 years of
experience providing applied research, technology
development, and education to all parts of the textile
and apparel supply chain, with a research capability
demonstrated through past research programs involving
supply chain management, product development, fit
specifications, operations management, lean
manufacturing, or digital supply chain technologies on
behalf of the textile and sewn products industries in
the United States; and
(C) is comprised of members representing the
following segments of the supply chain:
(i) One or more of the following types of
producers: fiber, yarn, or fabric producers in
the United States.
(ii) Apparel producers in the United
States.
(iii) Retail companies in the United
States.
(f) Use of Funds.--Funds distributed under subsection (e) may be
used only to conduct applied research, development, and education
activities to enhance the competitiveness of businesses in the United
States in clean, eco-friendly apparel, other textile and apparel
articles, and sewn-product design and manufacturing.
(g) Requirements.--The Secretary of Commerce may impose such
requirements on the use of funds distributed under subsection (e) as
the Secretary considers necessary to ensure compliance with subsection
(f), including requiring reporting and assurances by the entities using
the funds.
(h) Reports to Congress.--The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to
Congress a report, not later than April 1 of each year, explaining in
detail how amounts in the STAR Fund were distributed under subsection
(e) and used under subsection (f) during the preceding calendar year.
SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act and the amendments made by this Act--
(1) take effect on the 15th day after the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(2) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, on or after such 15th day.
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