[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 952 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
                                 S. 952

To provide for duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance 
                   outerwear, and for other purposes.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 15, 2015

  Ms. Ayotte (for herself, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Portman, Mr. Blunt, Mr. 
  Merkley, and Mrs. Shaheen) introduced the following bill; which was 
          read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

_______________________________________________________________________

                                 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. APPAREL ARTICLES AND ACCESSORIES CLASSIFIABLE UNDER CHAPTER 62 
              OF THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES.

    (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 the 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 ``D 
                3779-81''; 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 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.
    ``(b) For purposes of this Note, the following terms have the 
following meanings:
            ``(i) The term `treated with plastics' refers to textile 
        fabrics impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with 
        plastics, as described in Note 2 to chapter 59.
            ``(ii) 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.
            ``(iii) 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.
            ``(iv) 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.
            ``(v) 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.
            ``(vi) 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.
            ``(vii) 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.
            ``(viii) 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.
            ``(ix) 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.
            ``(x) 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.
            ``(xi) The term `arm gusset' means construction at the arm 
        of a gusset that utilizes an extra fabric piece in the 
        underarm, usually diamond- or triangular-shaped, designed, or 
        patterned to allow radial arm movement.
            ``(xii) The term `radial arm movement' refers to 
        unrestricted, 180-degree range of motion for the arm while 
        wearing performance outerwear.
            ``(xiii) 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.
            ``(xiv) 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) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(i) of this Note, for purposes 
of this chapter, Notes 1 and 2(a)(1) to chapter 59 and Note 1(c) to 
chapter 60 shall be disregarded in classifying goods as `recreational 
performance outerwear'.
    ``(d) 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 of
                             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 and     7.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                             breeches,                            CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                             containing                           MA, MX, P, PA,
                             elastomeric                          PE, SG)
                             fiber, water                         6.8% (AU)
                             resistant,                          3% (OM)
                             without belt
                             loops,
                             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, OM, P, PA,
                                breeches...                       PE, 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)
 
         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 weight                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                               of wool or                            PE, SG)
                               fine animal                           8% (AU)
                               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 or                            OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
                               silk waste....
 
         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 subheadings 6210.40.30 and 6210.40.50 and 
        inserting the following, with the article description for 
        subheading 6210.40.05 having the same degree of indentation as 
        the article description for subheading 6210.40.30 (as in effect 
        on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6210.40.05       Recreational         Free                 ...................  65%
                           performance
                           outerwear
 
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
 
         6210.40.30         Having an outer    3.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    65%
                             surface impreg-                         CL, IL, JO, KR,
                             nated, coated,                          MA, MX, OM, P, PE,
                             covered or                              SG)
                             laminated with
                             rubber or
                             plastics
                             material which
                             completely
                             obscures the
                             underlying
                             fabric..........
 
         6210.40.50         Other............  7.1%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    65%                  ''
                                                                     CL, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PE,
                                                                     SG)

            (26) By striking subheadings 6210.50.30 and 6210.50.50 and 
        inserting the following, with the article description for 
        subheading 6210.50.05 having the same degree of indentation as 
        the article description for subheading 6210.50.30 (as in effect 
        on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6210.50.05       Recreational         Free                 ...................  65%
                           performance
                           outerwear
 
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
 
         6210.50.30         Having an outer    3.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    65%
                             surface impreg-                         CL, CO, IL, JO,
                             nated, coated,                          KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                             covered or                              PE, SG)
                             laminated with
                             rubber or
                             plastics
                             material which
                             completely
                             obscures the
                             underlying
                             fabric..........
 
         6210.50.50         Other............  7.1%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    65%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, IL, JO,                           .
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PE, SG)

            (27) 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)

            (28) 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)

            (29) By striking subheadings 6211.39.05 through 6211.39.90 
        and inserting the following, with the article description for 
        subheading 6211.39.05 having the same degree of indentation as 
        the article description for subheading 6211.39.05 (as in effect 
        on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6211.39.05       Recreational         Free                 ...................  58.5%
                           performance
                           outerwear.........
 
         ...............  Other:.............  ...................  ...................  ...................
 
         6211.39.10         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)
 
         6211.39.20         Containing 70      0.5%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             percent or more                         CL, CO, E, IL, JO,
                             by weight of                            KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                             silk or silk                            PA, PE, SG)
                             waste...........
 
         6211.39.90         Other............  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

            (30) 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)

            (31) 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)

            (32) 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, JO,
                             by weight of                            KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                             silk or silk                            PA, PE, SG)
                             waste...........
 
         6211.49.41         Of wool or fine    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, JO, MA,                        .
                                                                     MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     6.5% (AU)
                                                                    2.9% (KR)

SEC. 4. SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE AND APPAREL RESEARCH FUND.

    (a) Establishment.--There is established in the Treasury of the 
United States the Sustainable Textile and Apparel Research Fund (in 
this section referred to as the ``STAR Fund'').
    (b) Deposits.--There shall be deposited into the STAR Fund amounts 
equal to the fees collected on recreational performance outerwear under 
subsection (d).
    (c) Board of Directors.--
            (1) In general.--The STAR Fund shall be administered by a 
        board of directors (in this section referred to as the 
        ``Board'') composed of 5 individuals familiar with the 
        recreational performance outerwear textile and apparel 
        industry, including the production of raw materials and the 
        finished products thereof, who shall be appointed by the 
        President.
            (2) Members.--Not fewer than 2 of the individuals appointed 
        to the Board under paragraph (1) shall be representatives of 
        entities involved in the production of fabrics or raw materials 
        for use in recreational performance outerwear in the United 
        States, and not fewer than 2 of such individuals shall be 
        representatives of entities involved in the production of 
        recreational performance outerwear that pay the fees imposed on 
        the importation of such outerwear under subsection (d).
            (3) Ineligible individuals.--The President may not appoint 
        individuals to the Board under paragraph (1) who are 
        representatives of entities not involved in the production of 
        recreational performance outerwear, such as customs brokers, 
        converters, forwarders, or shippers.
    (d) Funding.--
            (1) Fee.--In addition to any other fee authorized by law, 
        the Secretary of the Treasury shall charge and collect upon 
        entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, a fee of 
        1.5 percent of the appraised value of imported garments (as 
        determined under section 402 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
        U.S.C. 1401a)) that are classifiable under the Harmonized 
        Tariff Schedule of the United States as recreational 
        performance outerwear (as defined in Additional U.S. Note 2 to 
        chapter 61 and Additional U.S. Note 3 to chapter 62 of such 
        Schedule).
            (2) Exclusions.--The assessment of fees under paragraph (1) 
        shall not apply to imports of recreational performance 
        outerwear from the following:
                    (A) Any country that is party to a free trade 
                agreement with the United States that--
                            (i) is in effect on the day before the date 
                        of the enactment of this Act; or
                            (ii) enters into force under the Bipartisan 
                        Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 (19 
                        U.S.C. 3801 et seq.), or similar subsequent 
                        authority.
                    (B) Any country designated as a CBTPA beneficiary 
                country under section 213(b)(5)(B) of the Caribbean 
                Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2703(b)(5)(B)).
                    (C) Any country designated as a beneficiary sub-
                Saharan African country under section 506A(a)(1) of the 
                Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), if the 
                President has determined that the country has satisfied 
                the requirements of section 113(a) of the African 
                Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3722(a)), and has 
                published that determination in the Federal Register.
            (3) Termination.--The fee under paragraph (1) shall apply 
        only to entries, or withdrawals from warehouse for consumption, 
        that are made during the 10-year period beginning on the date 
        of the enactment of this Act.
    (e) Distribution.--
            (1) Quarterly distributions.--The Secretary of Commerce, 
        upon a majority vote of the Board, taken annually, shall, not 
        later than 60 days after the end of each calendar quarter, 
        distribute amounts in the STAR Fund to one or more entities 
        that the Board considers appropriate to use the funds in 
        accordance with subsection (f).
            (2) Eligibility requirements.--An entity may receive funds 
        under paragraph (1) only if the entity--
                    (A) is an organization described in section 
                501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is 
                exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code;
                    (B) is an organization having at least 10 years of 
                experience providing applied research, technology 
                development, and education to all parts of the textile 
                and apparel supply chain, with a research capability 
                demonstrated through past research programs involving 
                supply chain management, product development, fit 
                specifications, operations management, lean 
                manufacturing, or digital supply chain technologies on 
                behalf of the textile and sewn products industries in 
                the United States; and
                    (C) is comprised of members representing the 
                following segments of the supply chain:
                            (i) One or more of the following types of 
                        producers: fiber, yarn, or fabric producers in 
                        the United States.
                            (ii) Apparel producers in the United 
                        States.
                            (iii) Retail companies in the United 
                        States.
    (f) Use of Funds.--Funds distributed under subsection (e) may be 
used only to conduct applied research, development, and education 
activities to enhance the competitiveness of businesses in the United 
States in clean, eco-friendly apparel, other textile and apparel 
articles, and sewn-product design and manufacturing.
    (g) Requirements.--The Secretary of Commerce may impose such 
requirements on the use of funds distributed under subsection (e) as 
the Secretary considers necessary to ensure compliance with subsection 
(f), including requiring reporting and assurances by the entities using 
the funds.
    (h) Reports to Congress.--The Secretary of Commerce shall submit to 
Congress a report, not later than April 1 of each year, explaining in 
detail how amounts in the STAR Fund were distributed under subsection 
(e) and used under subsection (f) during the preceding calendar year.

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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