II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2877 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 8, 2012 Mr. Baucus introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To suspend temporarily the duty on diapers with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton.

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Diapers with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton

(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: 9902.01.00Diapers with an outer layer of water-resistant laminated knitted fabric of polyester and with an inner layer or layers of certified organic cotton, with elastic at the back and around the leg openings, and with snaps to adjust the diaper's fit and/or to secure the diaper onto the wearer (provided for in subheading 9619.00.31)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The amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.