I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1653 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2011 Mr. Schock (for himself, Mr. Crowley, and Mr. Owens) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase the dollar amount requirements for articles and merchandise under the administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions of that Act.

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Amendments to administrative exemptions and entry under regulations provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930

(a)

Administrative exemptions

Section 321(a)(2)(C) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C)) is amended by striking $200 and inserting $1,000. (b)

Entry under regulations

Section 498(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1498(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking but not more than and inserting but not less than. (c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section apply with respect to the entry of articles or merchandise on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.