[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5646 Introduced in House (IH)]
113th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5646
To provide for duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance
outerwear, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 18, 2014
Mr. Reichert (for himself, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Thompson of California,
Mr. Paulsen, Mr. Polis, and Mr. Walden) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
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A BILL
To provide for duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance
outerwear, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``United States Optimal Use of Trade
to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act'' or the ``U.S. OUTDOOR
Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The outdoor industry generates $646,000,000,000 in
consumer spending annually and directly supports 6,000,000
jobs.
(2) Outdoor activities are vitally important to the health
and well-being of the people of the United States.
(3) Duty rates on recreational performance apparel are
among the highest duty rates imposed by the United States
Government, with duties on some recreational performance
apparel as high as 28.2 percent.
(4) The duties currently imposed by the United States on
recreational performance apparel were set in an era during
which high rates of duty were intended to protect the
production of other apparel in the United States, and before
the technologies and innovations that create today's
recreational performance apparel industry were developed.
(5) In July 2007, the United States International Trade
Commission confirmed, in USITC Publication 3937, that
recreational performance apparel produced in the United States
makes up less than 1 percent of the total recreational
performance apparel market.
(6) The elimination of duties on the importation of certain
recreational performance apparel would provide an economic
benefit to United States consumers of outdoor products and
would promote increased participation in healthy and active
lifestyles.
SEC. 3. KNIT APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES.
(a) Definitions.--The Additional U.S. Note to Chapter 61 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended--
(1) in the heading, by striking ``Additional U.S. Note''
and inserting ``Additional U.S. Notes''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new notes:
``2. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the term `recreational
performance outerwear' means trousers (including, but not limited to,
paddling pants, ski or snowboard pants, and ski or snowboard pants
intended for sale as parts of ski-suits), coveralls and bib overalls,
and jackets (including, but not limited to, full zip jackets, paddling
jackets, ski jackets, and ski jackets intended for sale as parts of
ski-suits), windbreakers, and similar articles (including padded,
sleeveless jackets) composed of knit fabrics of cotton, wool, hemp,
bamboo, silk, or manmade fiber, or a combination of such fibers, that
are either water-resistant or treated with plastics, or both, with
critically sealed seams, and with 5 or more of the following features:
``(i) Insulation for cold weather protection.
``(ii) Pockets, at least one of which has a zippered, hook
and loop, or other type of closure.
``(iii) Elastic, drawcord, or other means of tightening
around the waist or leg hems, including hidden leg sleeves with
a means of tightening at the ankle for trousers and tightening
around the waist or bottom hem for jackets.
``(iv) Venting, not including grommet(s).
``(v) Articulated elbows or knees.
``(vi) Reinforcement in one of the following areas: the
elbows, shoulders, seat, knees, ankles, or cuffs.
``(vii) Weatherproof closure at the waist or front.
``(viii) Multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar.
``(ix) Adjustable powder skirt, inner protective skirt, or
adjustable inner protective cuff at sleeve hem.
``(x) Construction at the arm gusset that utilizes fabric,
design, or patterning to allow radial arm movement.
``(xi) Odor control technology.
The term `recreational performance outerwear' does not include
occupational outerwear or garments with an outer surface of looped
pile.
``(b) For purposes of this Note, the following terms have the
following meanings:
``(i) The term `water-resistant' means that a garment must
have a water resistance (see ASTM designations D 3779-81 and D
3781-79) such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters,
not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes
when tested in accordance with the current version of AATCC
Test Method 35. The water resistance of the garment is the
result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell,
lining, or inner lining.
``(ii) The term `treated with plastics' refers to textile
fabrics impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with
plastics, as described in Note 2 to chapter 59.
``(iii) The term `sealed seams' means seams that have been
covered by means of taping, gluing, bonding, cementing, fusing,
welding, or a similar process so that water cannot pass through
the seams when tested in accordance with the current version of
AATCC Test Method 35.
``(iv) The term `critically sealed seams' means--
``(A) for jackets, windbreakers, and similar
articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), sealed
seams that are sealed at the front and back yokes, or
at the shoulders, arm holes, or both, where applicable;
and
``(B) for trousers, overalls and bib overalls and
similar articles, sealed seams that are sealed at the
front (up to the zipper or other means of closure) and
back rise.
``(v) The term `insulation for cold weather protection'
means insulation with either synthetic fill, down, a laminated
thermal backing, or other lining for thermal protection from
cold weather.
``(vi) The term `venting' refers to closeable or permanent
constructed openings in a garment (excluding front, primary
zipper closures and grommet(s)) to allow increased expulsion of
built-up heat during outdoor activities. In a jacket, such
openings are often positioned on the underarm seam of a garment
but may also be placed along other seams in the front or back
of a garment. In trousers, such openings are often positioned
on the inner or outer leg seams of a garment but may also be
placed along other seams in the front or back of a garment.
``(vii) The term `articulated elbows or knees' refers to
the construction of a sleeve (or pant leg) to allow improved
mobility at the elbow (or knee) through the use of extra seams,
darts, gussets, or other means.
``(viii) The term `reinforcement' refers to the use of a
double layer of fabric or section(s) of fabric that is
abrasion-resistant or otherwise more durable than the face
fabric of the garment.
``(ix) The term `weatherproof closure' means a closure
(including, but not limited to, laminated or coated zippers,
storm flaps, or other weatherproof construction) that has been
reinforced or engineered in a manner to reduce the penetration
or absorption of moisture or air through an opening in the
garment.
``(x) The term `multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar'
means, in the case of a hood, a hood into which is incorporated
two or more draw cords, adjustment tabs, or elastics, or, in
the case of a collar, a collar into which is incorporated or at
least one draw cord, adjustment tab, elastic, or similar
component, to allow volume adjustments around a helmet, or the
crown of the head, neck, or face.
``(xi) The terms `adjustable powder skirt' and `inner
protective skirt' refer to a partial lower inner lining with
means of tightening around the waist for additional protection
from the elements.
``(xii) The term `arm gusset' means construction at the arm
of a gusset that utilizes an extra fabric piece in the under
arm usually diamond- or triangular-shaped, design, or pattern
to allow radial arm movement.
``(xiii) The term `radial arm movement' refers to
unrestricted, 180-degree range of motion for the arm while
wearing performance outerwear.
``(xiv) The term `odor control technology' means the
incorporation into a fabric or garment of materials, including,
but not limited to, activated carbon, silver, copper, or any
combination thereof, capable of adsorbing, absorbing, or
reacting with human odors, or effective in reducing the growth
of odor-causing bacteria.
``(xv) The term `occupational outerwear' means outerwear
garments, including uniforms, designed or marketed for use in
the workplace or at a worksite to provide durable protection
from cold or inclement weather and/or workplace hazards, such
as fire, electrical, abrasion, or chemical hazards, or impacts,
cuts, punctures, or similar hazards.
``3. For purposes of this chapter, the importer of record shall
maintain internal import records that specify upon entry whether
garments claimed as recreational performance outerwear have an outer
surface that is water-resistant, treated with plastics, or a
combination thereof, and shall further enumerate the specific features
that make the garments eligible to be classified as recreational
performance outerwear.''.
(b) Tariff Classifications.--Chapter 61 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:
(1) By striking subheading 6101.20.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6101.20
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6101.20.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6101.20 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6101.20.05 Recreational Free ................... 50%
performance
outerwear.......
6101.20.10 Other............ 15.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 50% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(2) By striking subheadings 6101.30.10 through 6101.30.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6101.30.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6101.30.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6101.30.05 Recreational Free .................. 35%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6101.30.10 Containing 25 5.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 35%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P,
leather........ PA, PE, SG)
5% (AU)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6101.30.15 Containing 23 38.6 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
percent or 10% CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by weight MA, MX, OM, P,
of wool or PA, PE, SG)
fine animal 8% (AU)
hair..........
6101.30.20 Other.......... 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(3) By striking subheadings 6101.90.05 through 6101.90.90
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6101.90.01 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6101.90.05 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6101.90.01 Recreational Free .................. 45%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6101.90.05 Of wool or fine 61.7 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
animal hair.... 16% CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
24.6 cents/kg +
6.4% (OM)
6101.90.10 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 45%
percent or more CL, CO, E, IL, J,
by weight of JO, KR, MA, MX,
silk or silk OM, P, PA, PE,
waste.......... SG)
6101.90.90 Other........... 5.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 45% ''
CO, E*, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, OM,
P, PA, PE, SG)
5.1% (AU)
(4) By striking subheading 6102.10.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6102.10
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6102.10.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6102.10 Of wool or fine .................. .................. .......................
animal hair:
6102.10.05 Recreational Free .................. 68.3 cents/kg + 54.5%
performance
outerwear......
6102.10.10 Other........... 55.9 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 68.3 cents/kg + 54.5% ''
16.4% CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
22.3 cents/kg +
6.5% (OM)
(5) By striking subheading 6102.20.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6102.20
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6102.20.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6102.20 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6102.20.05 Recreational Free ................... 50%
performance
outerwear.......
6102.20.10 Other............ 15.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 50% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(6) By striking subheadings 6102.30.05 through 6102.30.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6102.30.01 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6102.30.05 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6102.30.01 Recreational Free .................. 35%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6102.30.05 Containing 25 5.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 35%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P,
leather........ PA, PE, SG)
4.7% (AU)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6102.30.10 Containing 23 64.4 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 68.3 cents/kg + 54.5%
percent or 18.8% CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by weight MA, MX, OM, P,
of wool or PA, PE, SG)
fine animal 8% (AU)
hair..........
6102.30.20 Other.......... 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(7) By striking subheadings 6102.90.10 and 6102.90.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6102.90.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6102.90.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6102.90.05 Recreational Free ................... 45%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6102.90.10 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 45%
percent or more CL, CO, E, IL, J,
by weight of JO, KR, MA, MX,
silk or silk OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
waste...........
6102.90.90 Other............ 5.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 45% ''
CO, E*, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
5.1% (AU)
(8) By striking subheadings 6103.41.10 and 6103.41.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6103.41.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6103.41.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6103.41.05 Recreational Free .................. 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6103.41.10 Trousers, 61.1 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
breeches and 15.8% CO, IL, JO, KR,
shorts......... MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
24.4 cents/kg +
6.3% (OM)
6103.41.20 Bib and brace 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 54.5% ''
overalls....... CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
5.4% (OM)
(9) By striking subheadings 6103.42.10 and 6103.42.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6103.42.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6103.42.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6103.42.05 Recreational Free ................... 45%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6103.42.10 Trousers, 16.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 45%
breeches and CO, IL, JO, KR,
shorts.......... MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6103.42.20 Bib and brace 10.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
overalls........ CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(10) By striking subheadings 6103.43.10 through 6103.43.20,
and the superior text to subheading 6103.43.10, and inserting
the following, with the article description for subheading
6103.43.05 having the same degree of indentation as the
superior text to subheading 6103.43.10 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6103.43.05 Recreational Free .................. 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
............... Trousers, .................. .................. .......................
breeches and
shorts:
6103.43.10 Containing 23 58.5 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 77.2 cents/kg + 54.5%
percent or 15.2% CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by weight MA, MX, OM, P,
of wool or PA, PE, SG)
fine animal 8% (AU)
hair..........
6103.43.15 Other.......... 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6103.43.20 Bib and brace 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72% ''
overalls....... CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(11) By striking subheadings 6103.49 through 6103.49.80 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6103.49 having the same degree of indentation as the
article description for subheading 6103.49 (as in effect on the
day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6103.49 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
............... Of artificial ................... ................... ...................
fibers:
6103.49.05 Recreational Free ................... 72%
performance
outerwear......
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6103.49.10 Trousers, 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
breeches and CO, IL, JO, KR,
shorts........ MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6103.49.20 Bib and brace 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
overalls...... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6103.49.40 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35%
percent or more CL, CO, E, IL, J,
by weight of JO, KR, MA, MX,
silk or silk OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
waste...........
6103.49.80 Other............ 5.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 35% ''
CO, E*, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
5% (AU)
(12) By striking subheading 6104.61.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6104.61
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6104.61.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6104.61 Of wool or fine ................... ................... ...................
animal hair:
6104.61.05 Recreational Free ................... 54.5%
performance
outerwear.......
6104.61.10 Other............ 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 54.5% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
SG)
8% (AU)
5.9% (OM)
(13) By striking subheadings 6104.62.10 and
6104.62.20 and inserting the following, with the
article description for subheading 6104.62.05 having
the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6104.62.10 (as in effect on
the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6104.62.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6104.62.10 Bib and brace 10.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
overalls........ CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6104.62.20 Other............ 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(14) By striking subheadings 6104.63.10 through 6104.63.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6104.63.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6104.63.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6104.63.05 Recreational Free ................... 72%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6104.63.10 Bib and brace 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
overalls........ CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6104.63.15 Containing 23 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 54.5%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
wool or fine PE, SG)
animal hair.... 8% (AU)
6104.63.20 Other........... 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(15) By striking subheadings 6104.69 through 6104.69.80 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6104.69 having the same degree of indentation as the
article description for subheading 6104.69 (as in effect on the
day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6104.69 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
............... Of artificial ................... ................... ...................
fibers:
6104.69.05 Recreational Free ................... 72%
performance
outerwear......
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6104.69.10 Bib and brace 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
overalls...... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6104.69.20 Trousers, 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
breeches and CO, IL, JO, KR,
shorts........ MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6104.69.40 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 60%
percent or more CL, CO, E, IL, J,
by weight of JO, KR, MA, MX,
silk or silk OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
waste...........
6104.69.80 Other............ 5.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60% ''
CO, E*, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
5% (AU)
(16) By striking subheadings 6112.20.10 and 6112.20.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6112.20.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6112.20.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6112.20.05 Recreational Free ................... 72%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6112.20.10 Of man-made 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 72%
fibers.......... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6112.20.20 Other............ 8.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, E*, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
7.4% (AU)
(17) By striking subheadings 6113.00.10 and 6113.00.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6113.00.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6113.00.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6113.00.05 Recreational Free ................... 65%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6113.00.10 Having an outer 3.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 65%
surface CL, CO, E, IL, JO,
impregnated, KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
coated, covered, PA, PE, SG)
or laminated
with rubber or
plastics
material which
completely
obscures the
underlying
fabric..........
6113.00.90 Other............ 7.1% Free (AU, BH, CA, 65% ''
CL, CO, E*, IL, .
JO, KR, MA, MX,
OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
(18) By striking subheading 6114.20.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6114.20
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6114.20.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6114.20 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6114.20.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.......
6114.20.10 Other............ 10.8% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, MA, .
MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
SG)
8% (AU)
4.3% (KR)
(19) By striking subheadings 6114.30.10 through 6114.30.30
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6114.30.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6114.30.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6114.30.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6114.30.10 Tops............. 28.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
CO, IL, JO, MA,
MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
SG)
8% (AU)
19.7% (KR)
6114.30.20 Bodysuits and 32% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
bodyshirts...... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6114.30.30 Other............ 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(20) By striking subheadings 6114.90.05 through 6114.90.90
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6114.90.01 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6114.90.05 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6114.90.01 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6114.90.05 Of wool or fine 12% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
animal hair..... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
SG)
8% (AU)
4.8% (OM)
6114.90.10 Containing 70 0.9% Free (AU, BH, CA, 60%
percent or more CL, CO, E, IL, J,
by weight of JO, KR, MA, MX,
silk or silk OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
waste...........
6114.90.90 Other............ 5.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60% ''
CO, E*, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
5% (AU)
SEC. 4. APPAREL ARTICLES AND ACCESSORIES OF OTHER MATERIALS, NOT
KNITTED OR CROCHETED.
(a) Notes.--The Additional U.S. Notes to chapter 62 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are amended--
(1) in Additional U.S. Note 2--
(A) by striking ``For purposes of subheadings'' and
all that follows through ``6211.20.15'' and inserting
``For purposes of this chapter'';
(B) by striking ``garments classifiable in those
subheadings'' and inserting ``a garment''; and
(C) by striking ``D 3600-81'' and inserting
``D3779-81''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new notes:
``3. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the term `recreational
performance outerwear' means trousers (including, but not limited to,
paddling pants, ski or snowboard pants, and ski or snowboard pants
intended for sale as parts of ski-suits), coveralls and bib overalls,
and jackets (including, but not limited to, full zip jackets, paddling
jackets, ski jackets, and ski jackets intended for sale as parts of
ski-suits), windbreakers, and similar articles (including padded,
sleeveless jackets) composed of knit fabrics of cotton, wool, hemp,
bamboo, silk, or manmade fiber, or a combination of such fibers, that
are either water-resistant or treated with plastics, or both, with
critically sealed seams, and with 5 or more of the following features:
``(i) Insulation for cold weather protection.
``(ii) Pockets, at least one of which has a zippered, hook
and loop, or other type of closure.
``(iii) Elastic, drawcord, or other means of tightening
around the waist or leg hems, including hidden leg sleeves with
a means of tightening at the ankle for trousers and tightening
around the waist or bottom hem for jackets.
``(iv) Venting, not including grommet(s).
``(v) Articulated elbows or knees.
``(vi) Reinforcement in one of the following areas: the
elbows, shoulders, seat, knees, ankles, or cuffs.
``(vii) Weatherproof closure at the waist or front.
``(viii) Multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar.
``(ix) Adjustable powder skirt, inner protective skirt, or
adjustable inner protective cuff at sleeve hem.
``(x) Construction at the arm gusset that utilizes fabric,
design, or patterning to allow radial arm movement.
``(xi) Odor control technology.
The term `recreational performance outerwear' does not include
occupational outerwear or garments with an outer surface of looped
pile.
``(b) For purposes of this Note, the following terms have the
following meanings:
``(i) The term `water-resistant' means that a garment must
have a water resistance (see ASTM designations D 3779-81 and D
3781-79) such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters,
not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes
when tested in accordance with the current version of AATCC
Test Method 35. The water resistance of the garment is the
result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell,
lining, or inner lining.
``(ii) The term `treated with plastics' refers to textile
fabrics impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with
plastics, as described in Note 2 to chapter 59.
``(iii) The term `sealed seams' means seams that have been
covered by means of taping, gluing, bonding, cementing, fusing,
welding, or a similar process so that water cannot pass through
the seams when tested in accordance with the current version of
AATCC Test Method 35.
``(iv) The term `critically sealed seams' means--
``(A) for jackets, windbreakers, and similar
articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), sealed
seams that are sealed at the front and back yokes, or
at the shoulders, arm holes, or both, where applicable;
and
``(B) for trousers, overalls and bib overalls and
similar articles, sealed seams that are sealed at the
front (up to the zipper or other means of closure) and
back rise.
``(vi) The term `insulation for cold weather protection'
means insulation with either synthetic fill, down, a laminated
thermal backing, or other lining for thermal protection from
cold weather.
``(vii) The term `venting' refers to closeable or permanent
constructed openings in a garment (excluding front, primary
zipper closures and grommet(s)) to allow increased expulsion of
built-up heat during outdoor activities. In a jacket, such
openings are often positioned on the underarm seam of a garment
but may also be placed along other seams in the front or back
of a garment. In trousers, such openings are often positioned
on the inner or outer leg seams of a garment but may also be
placed along other seams in the front or back of a garment.
``(viii) The term `articulated elbows or knees' refers to
the construction of a sleeve (or pant leg) to allow improved
mobility at the elbow (or knee) through the use of extra seams,
darts, gussets, or other means.
``(ix) The term `reinforcement' refers to the use of a
double layer of fabric or section(s) of fabric that is
abrasion-resistant or otherwise more durable than the face
fabric of the garment.
``(x) The term `weatherproof closure' means a closure
(including, but not limited to, laminated or coated zippers,
storm flaps, or other weatherproof construction) that has been
reinforced or engineered in a manner to reduce the penetration
or absorption of moisture or air through an opening in the
garment.
``(xi) The term `multi-adjustable hood or adjustable
collar' means, in the case of a hood, a hood into which is
incorporated two or more draw cords, adjustment tabs, or
elastics, or, in the case of a collar, a collar into which is
incorporated at least one draw cord, adjustment tab, elastic,
or similar component, to allow volume adjustments around a
helmet, or the crown of the head, neck, or face.
``(xii) The terms `adjustable powder skirt' and `inner
protective skirt' refer to a partial lower inner lining with
means of tightening around the waist for additional protection
from the elements.
``(xiii) The term `arm gusset' means construction at the
arm of a gusset that utilizes an extra fabric piece in the
under arm usually diamond- or triangular-shaped, design, or
pattern to allow radial arm movement.
``(xiv) The term `radial arm movement' refers to
unrestricted, 180-degree range of motion for the arm while
wearing performance outerwear.
``(xv) The term `odor control technology' means the
incorporation into a fabric or garment of materials, including,
but not limited to, activated carbon, silver, copper, or any
combination thereof, capable of adsorbing, absorbing, or
reacting with human odors, or effective in reducing the growth
of odor-causing bacteria.
``(xvi) The term `occupational outerwear' means outerwear
garments, including uniforms, designed or marketed for use in
the workplace or at a worksite to provide durable protection
from cold or inclement weather and/or workplace hazards, such
as fire, electrical, abrasion, or chemical hazards, or impacts,
cuts, punctures, or similar hazards.
``(c) For purposes of this chapter, the importer of record shall
maintain internal import records that specify upon entry whether
garments claimed as recreational performance outerwear have an outer
surface that is water-resistant, treated with plastics, or a
combination thereof, and shall further enumerate the specific features
that make the garments eligible to be classified as recreational
performance outerwear.''.
(b) Tariff Classifications.--Chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:
(1) By striking subheading 6201.11.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6201.11
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6201.11.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.11 Of wool or fine .................. .................. .......................
animal hair:
6201.11.05 Recreational Free .................. 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
performance
outerwear......
6201.11.10 Other........... 41 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
16.3% CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
16.4 cents/kg +
6.5% (OM)
(2) By striking subheadings 6201.12.10 and 6201.12.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.12.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.12.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.12.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.12.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
down and PE, SG)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
6201.12.20 Other............ 9.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(3) By striking subheadings 6201.13.10 through 6201.13.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.13.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.13.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.13.05 Recreational Free .................. 60%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.13.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P,
down and PA, PE, SG)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down...........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.13.30 Containing 36 49.7 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
percent or 19.7% CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by weight MA, MX, OM, P,
of wool or PA, PE, SG)
fine animal 8% (AU)
hair..........
6201.13.40 Other.......... 27.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(4) By striking subheadings 6201.19.10 and 6201.19.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.19.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.19.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.19.05 Recreational Free ................... 35%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.19.10 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight of
silk or silk
waste...........
6201.19.90 Other............ 2.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35% ''
CL, CO, E*, IL, .
JO, KR, MA, MX,
OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
(5) By striking subheadings 6201.91.10 and 6201.91.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.91.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.91.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.91.05 Recreational Free .................. 58.5%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.91.10 Padded, 8.5% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
sleeveless CO, IL, JO, KR,
jackets........ MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
7.6% (AU)
3.4% (OM)
6201.91.20 Other........... 49.7 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
19.7% CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
19.8 cents/kg +
7.8% (OM)
(6) By striking subheadings 6201.92.10 through 6201.92.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.92.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.92.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.92.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.92.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
down and PE, SG)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.92.15 Water resistant. 6.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 37.5%
CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
5.5% (AU)
6201.92.20 Other........... 9.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(7) By striking subheadings 6201.93.10 through 6201.93.35
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.93.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.93.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.93.05 Recreational Free .................. 60%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.93.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P,
down and PA, PE, SG)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down...........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.93.20 Padded, 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
sleeveless CO, IL, JO, KR,
jackets....... MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.93.25 Containing 36 49.5 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
percent or 19.6% CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by MA, MX, OM, P,
weight of PA, PE, SG)
wool or fine 8% (AU)
animal hair..
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6201.93.30 Water 7.1% Free (BH,CA, CL, 65%
resistant... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
6201.93.35 Other........ 27.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(8) By striking subheadings 6201.99.10 and 6201.99.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6201.99.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6201.99.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6201.99.05 Recreational Free ................... 35%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6201.99.10 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight of
silk or silk
waste...........
6201.99.90 Other............ 4.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 35% ''
CO, E*, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
3.7% (AU)
(9) By striking subheading 6202.11.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6202.11
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6202.11.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.11 Of wool or fine .................. .................. .......................
animal hair:
6202.11.05 Recreational Free .................. 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
performance
outerwear......
6202.11.10 Other........... 41 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
16.3% CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
16.4 cents/kg +
6.5% (OM)
(10) By striking subheadings 6202.12.10 and 6202.12.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.12.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.12.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.12.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.12.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
down and PE, SG)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
6202.12.20 Other............ 8.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(11) By striking subheadings 6202.13.10 through 6202.13.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.13.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.13.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.13.05 Recreational Free .................. 60%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.13.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P,
down and PA, PE, SG)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down...........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.13.30 Containing 36 43.5 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
percent or 19.7% CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by weight MA, MX, OM, P,
of wool or PA, PE, SG)
fine animal 8% (AU)
hair..........
6202.13.40 Other.......... 27.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(12) By striking subheadings 6202.19.10 and 6202.19.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.19.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.19.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.19.05 Recreational Free ................... 35%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.19.10 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight or
silk or silk
waste...........
6202.19.90 Other............ 2.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35% ''
CL, CO, E*, IL, .
JO, KR, MA, MX,
OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
(13) By striking subheadings 6202.91.10 and 6202.91.20 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.91.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.91.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.91.05 Recreational Free .................. 58.5%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.91.10 Padded, 14% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
sleeveless CO, IL, JO, KR,
jackets........ MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
5.6% (OM)
6202.91.20 Other........... 36 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
16.3% CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
14.4 cents/kg +
6.5% (OM)
(14) By striking subheadings 6202.92.10 through 6202.92.20
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.92.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.92.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.92.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.92.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
down and PE, SG)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.92.15 Water resistant. 6.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 37.5%
CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
5.5% (AU)
6202.92.20 Other........... 8.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(15) By striking subheadings 6202.93.10 through 6202.93.50
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.93.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.93.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.93.05 Recreational Free .................. 60%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.93.10 Containing 15 4.4% Free (BH, CA, CL, 60%
percent or more CO, IL, JO, KR,
by weight of MA, MX, OM, P,
down and PA, PE, SG)
waterfowl 3.9% (AU)
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down...........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.93.20 Padded, 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
sleeveless CO, IL, JO, KR,
jackets....... MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.93.40 Containing 36 43.4 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
percent or 19.7% CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by MA, MX, OM, P,
weight of PA, PE, SG)
wool or fine 8% (AU)
animal hair..
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6202.93.45 Water 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
resistant... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
6202.93.50 Other........ 27.7% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
(16) By striking subheadings 6202.99.10 and 6202.99.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6202.99.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6202.99.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6202.99.05 Recreational Free ................... 35%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6202.99.10 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight or
silk or silk
waste...........
6202.99.90 Other............ 2.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35% ''
CL, CO, E*, IL, .
JO, KR, MA, MX,
OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
(17) By striking subheadings 6203.41 and 6203.41.05, and
the superior text to subheading 6203.41.05, and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6203.41
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6203.41 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6203.41 Of wool or fine .................. .................. .......................
animal hair:
6203.41.05 Recreational Free .................. 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
performance
outerwear......
............... Trousers, .................. .................. .......................
breeches, and
shorts:
6203.41.10 Trousers, 7.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5% ''
breeches, or CO, IL, JO, KR, .
shorts MA, MX, P, PA,
containing PE, SG)
elastomeric 6.8% (AU)
fiber, water 3% (OM)
resistant,
without
beltloops,
weighing more
than 9 kg per
dozen.........
(18) By striking subheadings 6203.42.10 through 6203.42.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6203.42.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6203.42.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6203.42.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6203.42.10 Containing 15 Free ................... 60%
percent or more
by weight of
down and
waterfowl
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6203.42.20 Bib and brace 10.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
overalls....... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6203.42.40 Other........... 16.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, MA, .
MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
SG)
8% (AU)
11.6% (KR)
(19) By striking subheadings 6203.43.10 through 6203.43.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6203.43.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6203.43.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6203.43.05 Recreational Free .................. 60%
performance
outerwear........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6203.43.10 Containing 15 Free .................. 60%
percent or more
by weight of
down and
waterfowl
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down...........
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
............... Bib and brace .................. .................. .......................
overalls:
6203.43.15 Water 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
resistant.... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
6203.43.20 Other......... 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6203.43.25 Certified hand- 12.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
loomed and CO, IL, JO, KR,
folklore MA, MX, OM, P,
products..... PA, PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6203.43.30 Containing 36 49.6 cents/kg + Free (BH, CA, CL, 52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
percent or 19.7% CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by MA, MX, OM, P,
weight of PA, PE, SG)
wool or fine 8% (AU)
animal hair.
............... Other: .................. .................. .......................
6203.43.35 Water 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
resistant CO, IL, JO, MA,
trousers or MX, P, PA, PE,
breeches... SG)
6.3% (AU)
2.8% (KR)
6203.43.40 Other....... 27.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, MA, .
MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
11.1% (KR)
(20) By striking subheadings 6203.49 through 6203.49.80 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6203.49 having the same degree of indentation as the
article description for subheading 6203.49 (as in effect on the
day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6203.49 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
6203.49.05 Recreational Free ................... 76%
performance
outerwear.......
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
............... Of artificial ................... ................... ...................
fibers:
6203.49.10 Bib and brace 8.5% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
overalls...... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
7.6% (AU)
............... Trousers, ................... ................... ...................
breeches and
shorts:
6203.49.15 Certified hand- 12.2% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
loomed and CO, IL, JO, KR,
folklore MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
products..... PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6203.49.20 Other......... 27.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
6203.49.40 Containing 70 Free ................... 35%
percent or more
by weight of
silk or silk
waste..........
6203.49.80 Other........... 2.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35% ''
CL, CO, E*, IL, .
JO, MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
1.1% (KR)
(21) By striking subheadings 6204.61.10 and 6204.61.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6204.61.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6204.61.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6204.61.05 Recreational Free ................... 58.5%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.61.10 Trousers and 7.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
breeches, CO, IL, JO, KR,
containing MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
elastomeric SG)
fiber, water 3% (OM)
resistant, 6.8% (AU)
without belt
loops, weighing
more than 6 kg
per dozen.......
6204.61.90 Other............ 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
SG)
5.4% (OM)
8% (AU)
(22) By striking subheadings 6204.62.10 through 6204.62.40
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6204.62.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6204.62.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6204.62.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.62.10 Containing 15 Free ................... 60%
percent or more
by weight of
down and
waterfowl
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.62.20 Bib and brace 8.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
overalls....... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.62.30 Certified hand- 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 37.5%
loomed and CO, E, IL, JO, KR,
folklore MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
products...... PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
6204.62.40 Other.......... 16.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, MA, .
MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
SG)
8% (AU)
11.6% (KR)
(23) By striking subheadings 6204.63.10 through 6204.63.35
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6204.63.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6204.63.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6204.63.05 Recreational Free ................... 60%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.63.10 Containing 15 Free ................... 60%
percent or more
by weight of
down and
waterfowl
plumage and of
which down
comprises 35
percent or more
by weight;
containing 10
percent or more
by weight of
down............
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
............... Bib and brace ................... ................... ...................
overalls:
6204.63.12 Water resistant 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
6204.63.15 Other.......... 14.9% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.63.20 Certified hand- 11.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
loomed and CO, E, IL, JO, KR,
folklore MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
products...... PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.63.25 Containing 36 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
percent or CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
weight of PE, SG)
wool or fine 8% (AU)
animal hair..
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6204.63.30 Water 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
resistant CO, IL, JO, KR,
trousers or MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
breeches.... PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
6204.63.35 Other........ 28.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, MA, .
MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
SG)
8% (AU)
11.4% (KR)
(24) By striking subheadings 6204.69 through 6204.69.90 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6204.69 having the same degree of indentation as the
article description for subheading 6204.69 (as in effect on the
day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6204.69 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
6204.69.05 Recreational Free ................... 76%
performance
outerwear.......
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
............... Of artificial ................... ................... ...................
fibers:
6204.69.10 Bib and brace 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 76%
overalls...... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Trousers, ................... ................... ...................
breeches and
shorts:
6204.69.20 Containing 36 13.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
percent or CO, IL, JO, KR,
more by MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
weight of PE, SG)
wool or fine 8% (AU)
animal hair..
6204.69.25 Other......... 28.6% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90%
CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
8% (AU)
............... Of silk or silk ................... ................... ...................
waste:
6204.69.40 Containing 70 1.1% Free (AU, BH, CA, 65%
percent or CL, CO, E, IL, J,
more by weight JO, KR, MA, MX,
of silk waste. OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
6204.69.60 Other.......... 7.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 65%
CO, E*, IL, JO,
KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
6.3% (AU)
6204.69.90 Other........... 2.8% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35% ''
CL, CO, E*, IL, .
JO, KR, MA, MX,
OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
(25) By striking subheading 6211.32.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6211.32
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6211.32.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.32 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6211.32.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.32.10 Other............ 8.1% Free (AU, BH, CA, 90% ''
CL, CO, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
PA, PE, SG)
(26) By striking subheading 6211.33.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6211.33
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6211.33.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.33 Of man-made fibers: ................... ................... ...................
6211.33.05 Recreational Free ................... 76%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.33.10 Other............ 16% Free (AU, BH, CA, 76% ''
CL, CO, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
6.4% (OM)
(27) By striking subheadings 6211.39 and 6211.39.05 and
inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6211.39 having the same degree of indentation as the
article description for subheading 6211.39 (as in effect on the
day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.39 Of other textile ................... ................... ...................
materials:
6211.39.04 Recreational Free ................... 58.5%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.39.08 Of wool or fine 12% Free (AU, BH, CA, 58.5% ''
animal hair..... CL, CO, IL, JO, .
KR, MA, MX, P, PA,
PE, SG)
4.8% (OM)
(28) By striking subheading 6211.42.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6211.42
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6211.42.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.42 Of cotton: ................... ................... ...................
6211.42.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.42.10 Other............ 8.1% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
7.2% (AU)
(29) By striking subheading 6211.43.00 and inserting the
following, with the article description for subheading 6211.43
having the same degree of indentation as the article
description for subheading 6211.43.00 (as in effect on the day
before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.43 Of man-made fibers: ................... ................... ...................
6211.43.05 Recreational Free ................... 90%
performance
outerwear.......
6211.43.10 Other............ 16% Free (BH, CA, CL, 90% ''
CO, IL, JO, KR, .
MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
SG)
8% (AU)
6.4% (OM)
(30) By striking subheadings 6211.49.10 through 6211.49.90
and inserting the following, with the article description for
subheading 6211.49.05 having the same degree of indentation as
the article description for subheading 6211.49.10 (as in effect
on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):
`` 6211.49.05 Recreational Free ................... 35%
performance
outerwear.........
............... Other: ................... ................... ...................
6211.49.10 Containing 70 1.2% Free (AU, BH, CA, 35%
percent or more CL, CO, E, IL, J,
by weight or JO, KR, MA, MX,
silk or silk OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
waste...........
6211.49.41 Of wool or from 12% Free (BH, CA, CL, 58.5%
animal hair..... CO, IL, JO, KR,
MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
SG)
4.8% (OM)
8% (AU)
6211.49.90 Other............ 7.3% Free (BH, CA, CL, 35% ''
CO, E, IL, J, JO, .
MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
PE, SG)
6.5% (AU)
2.9% (KR)
SEC. 5. STAGED RATE REDUCTIONS.
Any staged reduction of a rate of duty proclaimed by the President
before the effective date of this Act, that--
(1) would take effect after such effective date, and
(2) would, but for an amendment made by this Act, apply to
a subheading of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States amended by this Act,
applies to the corresponding rate of duty set forth in such amendment.
SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall--
(1) take effect on the 15th day after the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(2) apply to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse
for consumption, on or after such day.
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