I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5750 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2012 Mr. Larson of Connecticut (for himself and Mr. Murphy of Connecticut) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to modify the tariffs on certain wrist watches, and for other purposes.

1.

Modification of duties on certain wrist watches

(a)

In general

Chapter 91 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended— (1)by striking subheadings 9102.11.10 and 9102.11.25 and inserting the following new subheadings and superior text thereto, with the superior text to subheading 9102.11.05 having the same degree of indentation as subheading 9102.11.50: With gold- or silver-plated case: 9102.11.05 Each valued not over $30044¢ each + 4.9%Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, J+, JO, KR, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) $1.90 each + 45% on the case + 110% on the strap, band or bracelet + 35% on the battery 9102.11.15Other44¢ each + 6% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the batteryFree (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, J+, JO, KR, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) $1.90 each + 45% on the case + 110% on the strap, band or bracelet + 35% on the battery Other: 9102.11.20Each valued not over $30040¢ each + 5%Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, J+, JO, KR, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) $1.70 each + 45% on the case + 110% on the strap, band or bracelet + 35% on the battery 9102.11.28 Other40¢ each + 8.5% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the batteryFree (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, J+, JO, KR, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) $1.70 each + 45% on the case + 35% on the strap, band or bracelet + 35% on the battery ; and (2)by striking subheadings 9102.11.30 and 9102.11.45 and inserting the following new subheadings and superior text thereto, with the superior text to subheading 9102.11.32 having the same degree of indentation as subheading 9102.11.50: With gold- or silver-plated case: 9102.11.32 Each valued not over $30044¢ each + 1.9%Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, J+, JO, KR, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) $1.90 each + 45% on the case + 35% on the strap, band or bracelet + 35% on the battery 9102.11.34Other44¢ each + 6% on the case + 2.8% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the batteryFree (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, J+, JO, KR, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) $1.90 each + 45% on the case + 35% on the strap, band or bracelet + 35% on the battery Other: 9102.11.42Each valued not over $30040¢ each + 2.5%Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, J+, JO, KR, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG)$1.70 each + 45% on the case + 35% on the strap, band or bracelet + 35% on the battery 9102.11.44 Other40¢ each + 8.5% on the case + 2.8% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the batteryFree (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, J+, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, R, SG) 36¢ each + 7.6% on the case + 2.5% on the strap, band or bracelet + 4.7% on the battery (KR) $1.70 each + 45% on the case + 35% on the strap, band or bracelet + 35% on the battery . (b)

Staged rate reductions

Any staged reduction of a rate of duty proclaimed by the President before the date of enactment of this Act that— (1)would take effect on or after such date of enactment; and (2)would, but for the amendments made by subsection (a), apply to subheading 9102.11.45 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, applies to the corresponding rate of duty set forth in subheading 9102.11.44 of such Schedule (as added by subsection (a)).