II 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2019 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 29, 2009 Mr. Menendez introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend and extend the temporary duty suspension on certain capers in immediate containers holding 3.4 kilograms or less.

1.

Certain capers in immediate containers each holding 3.4 kilograms or less

(a)

In general

Subheading 9902.10.26 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to capers prepared or preserved by vinegar) is amended— (1)in the article description, by striking other than such goods; and (2)in the effective period column, by striking 12/31/2009 and inserting 12/31/2011. (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c)

Retroactive application

Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, any entry of an article described in heading 9902.10.26 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States that was made— (1)on or after September 1, 2006, and (2)before the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if the entry occurred on or after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.