II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2571 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 7, 2012 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To suspend temporarily the duty on certain mechanics’ work gloves.

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Certain mechanics’ work gloves

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In general

Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended— (1)by striking heading 9902.14.03; and (2)by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading: 9902.14.03Mechanics’ work gloves, valued over $3.65 per pair but not over $5.58 per pair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2015 . (b)

Amendment to U.S. Note

Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking the first U.S. Note 18 to such subchapter and inserting after U.S. Note 19 the following new U.S. Note: 20.For purposes of heading 9902.14.03, the term mechanics’ work gloves means gloves having the following characteristics: imitation leather palms and fingers with fourchettes; backs comprising either one layer of synthetic knitted fabric or three layers with the outer layer of synthetic knitted fabric, the center layer of foam and the inner layer of tricot fabric. . (c)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.