II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2332 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2012 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To suspend temporarily the duty on certain power electronic boxes and static converter composite units.

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Certain power electronic boxes and static converter composite units

(a)

In general

Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading: 9902.01.00Power electronics box and static converter composite units (provided for in subheading 8504.40.95), each capable of performing the functions of an AC inverter and an auxiliary power module, capable of reducing DC voltage from 42 V (supplied by battery) to 12 V output and providing three-phase AC output to motor generator unit, the foregoing certified by the importer for use in hybrid electric motor vehicles FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015 . (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The amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.