<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID80E1E6C324184E6C9A044E73BB4DF299" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref> </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/s201" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2701">19 U.S.C. 2701 note</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act</inline></shortTitle>”.</content><footnote id="ID80E1E6C324184E6C9A044E73BB4DF299" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">1<content>Sec. 1909 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–418; 102 Stat. 1317) contained the following: ``SEC. 1909. CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE. ``(a) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Findings</headingText>.—The Congress finds that— ``(1) Caribbean and Central American countries historically have had close economic, political, and cultural ties to the United States; ``(2) promoting economic and political stability in the Caribbean and Central America is in the national security interests of the United States; ``(3) the economic and political stability of the nations of the Caribbean and Central America can be strengthened significantly by the attraction of foreign and domestic investment specifically devoted to employment generation; and ``(4) the diversification of the economies and expansion of exports, particularly those of a non-traditional nature, of the nations of the Caribbean and Central America is linked directly to fair access to the markets of the United States. ``(b)<headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text"> Intent of the Congress</headingText>.—The Congress hereby expresses its intention to ensure that— ``(1) the trade elements of the Caribbean Basin Initiative be strengthened in a manner consistent with the promotion of economic and political stability in the Caribbean and Central America; ``(2) to the extent that Congress imposes changes that are intended to improve the competitive environment for United States industry and workers, such changes do not unduly affect the unilateral duty-free trade system available to the beneficiary countries designated under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; and ``(3) generic changes in the trade laws of the United States do not discriminate against imports from designated beneficiary countries in relation to imports from other United States trading partners.''.</content></footnote> </section> <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle; -uslm-dtd-nonstandard:cap-sc 10 no-bold" styleType="nonstandard"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duty-Free Treatment </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s211" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2701">19 U.S.C. 2701</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO GRANT DUTY-FREE TREATMENT. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may proclaim duty-free treatment (or other preferential treatment) for all eligible articles from any beneficiary country in accordance with the provisions of this title.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2702">19 U.S.C. 2702</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BENEFICIARY COUNTRY. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">beneficiary country</term>” means any country listed in subsection (b) with respect to which there is in effect a proclamation by the President designating such country as a beneficiary country for purposes of this title. Before the President designates any country as a beneficiary country for purposes of this title, he shall notify the House of Representatives and the Senate of his intention to make such designation, together with the considerations entering into such decision.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">entered</term>” means entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the customs territory of the United States.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">HTS</term>” means Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (19 U.S.C. 1202).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">USMCA</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 4502).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">WTO</term>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">WTO member</quotedText>” have the meanings given those terms in section 2 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">former beneficiary country</term>” means a country that ceases to be designated as a beneficiary country under this title because the country has become a party to a free trade agreement with the United States.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President has designated any country as a beneficiary country for purposes of this title, he shall not terminate such designation (either by issuing a proclamation for that purpose or by issuing a proclamation which has the effect of terminating such designation) unless, at least sixty days before such termination, he has notified the House of Representatives and the Senate and has notified such country of his intention to terminate such designation, together with the considerations entering into such decision.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDA24B551B58384489AD7457DCC33D88BF" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">2</ref> </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In designating countries as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beneficiary countries</quotedText>” under this title the President shall consider only the following countries and territories or successor political entities:</chapeau><footnote id="IDA24B551B58384489AD7457DCC33D88BF" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">2<content>Section 402(b) of Public Law 109–53 provides: (b) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Countries Eligible for Designation as Beneficiary Countries</headingText>.—Section 212(b) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2702(b)) is amended by striking from the list of countries eligible for designation as beneficiary countries— (1) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Costa Rica</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of Costa Rica as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); (2) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Dominican Republic</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of the Dominican Republic as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); (3) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">El Salvador</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of El Salvador as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); (4) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Guatemala</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of Guatemala as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); (5) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Honduras</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of Honduras as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); and (6) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Nicaragua</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of Nicaragua as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3). Paragraph (3) of section 201(a) of such Public Law provides: (3) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Effect on cbera status</headingText>.— (A) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">In general</headingText>.—Notwithstanding section 212(a) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2702(a)), the President shall terminate the designation of each CAFTA–DR country as a beneficiary country for purposes of that Act on the date the Agreement enters into force with respect to that country. (B) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Exception</headingText>.—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), each such country shall be considered a beneficiary country under section 212(a) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, for purposes of— (i) sections 771(7)(G)(ii)(III) and 771(7)(H) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(7)(G)(ii)(III) and 1677(7)(H)); (ii) the duty-free treatment provided under paragraph 12 of Appendix I of the General Notes to the Schedule of the United States to Annex 3.3 of the Agreement; and (iii) section 274(h)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Section 402(a) of of Public Law 112–43 provides for an amendment to strike “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Panama</quotedText>” from the list of countries eligible for designation as beneficiary countries. Pursuant to section 107(a) of PL 112–43, the amendment made by section 402(a) takes effect on date when the Agreement between the United States and Panama enters into force.</content></footnote><foreign id="warning-d169500e234" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="2" grid-typeface="1.1" min-space="1" thead-tbody-ldg-size="6.8.9" ttitle-size="9"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="45"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="50"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" leader-modify="clr-ldr" stub-definition="txt-ldr" 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</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">In addition, the President shall not designate any country a beneficiary country under this title—</continuation> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country is a Communist country;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has nationalized, expropriated or otherwise seized ownership or control of property owned by a United States citizen or by a corporation, partnership, or association which is 50 per centum or more beneficially owned by United States citizens,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has taken steps to repudiate or nullify—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any existing contract or agreement with, or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any patent, trademark, or other intellectual property of,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">a United States citizen or a corporation, partnership, or association which is 50 per centum or more beneficially owned by United States citizens, the effect of which is to nationalize, expropriate, or otherwise seize ownership or control of property so owned, or</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has imposed or enforced taxes or other exactions, restrictive maintenance or operational conditions, or other measures with respect to property so owned, the effect of which is to nationalize, expropriate, or otherwise seize ownership or control of such property, unless the President determines that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prompt, adequate, and effective compensation has been or is being made to such citizen, corporation, partnership, or association,</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">good-faith negotiations to provide prompt, adequate, and effective compensation under the applicable provisions of international law are in progress, or such country is otherwise taking steps to discharge its obligations under international law with respect to such citizen, corporation, partnership, or association, or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a dispute involving such citizen, corporation, partnership, or association, over compensation for such a seizure has been submitted to arbitration under the provisions of the Convention for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, or in another mutually agreed upon forum, and</content> </clause> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">promptly furnishes a copy of such determination to the Senate and House of Representatives;</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country fails to act in good faith in recognizing as binding or in enforcing arbitral awards in favor of United States citizens or a corporation, partnership or association which is 50 per centum or more beneficially owned by United States citizens, which have been made by arbitrators appointed for each case or by permanent arbitral bodies to which the parties involved have submitted their dispute;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country affords preferential treatment to the products of a developed country, other than the United States, which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on United States commerce, unless the President has received assurances satisfactory to him that such preferential treatment will be eliminated or that action will be taken to assure that there will be no such significant adverse effect, and he reports those assurances to the Congress;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if a government-owned entity in such country engages in the broadcast of copyrighted material, including films or television material, belonging to United States copyright owners without their express consent;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unless such country is a signatory to a treaty, convention, protocol, or other agreement regarding the extradition of United States citizens; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country has not or is not taking steps to afford internationally recognized worker rights (as defined in section 507(4) of the Trade Act of 1974) to workers in the country (including any designated zone in that country).</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (5), and (7) shall not prevent the designation of any country as a beneficiary country under this Act if the President determines that such designation will be in the national economic or security interest of the United States and reports such determination to the Congress with his reasons therefor.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining whether to designate any country a beneficiary country under this title, the President shall take into account—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an expression by such country of its desire to be so designated;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the economic conditions in such country, the living standards of its inhabitants, and any other economic factors which he deems appropriate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which such country has assured the United States it will provide equitable and reasonable access to the markets and basic commodity resources of such country;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the degree to which such country follows the accepted rules of international trade provided for under the WTO Agreement and the multilateral trade agreements (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (9) and (4), respectively, of section 2 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the degree to which such country uses export subsidies or imposes export performance requirements or local content requirements which distort international trade;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the degree to which the trade policies of such country as they relate to other beneficiary countries are contributing to the revitalization of the region;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the degree to which such country is undertaking self-help measures to promote its own economic development;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether or not such country has taken or is taking steps to afford workers in that country (including any designated zone in that country) internationally recognized worker rights.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID1334EBC5DF574F60AE699DE350DE7AE9" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">3</ref></content><footnote id="ID1334EBC5DF574F60AE699DE350DE7AE9" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">3So in original. The period probably should be a semicolon.</footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which such country provides under its law adequate and effective means for foreign nationals to secure, exercise, and enforce exclusive rights in intellectual property, including patent, trademark, and copyright rights;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which such country prohibits its nationals from engaging in the broadcasts of copyrighted material, including films or television material, belonging to United States copyright owners without their express consent; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which such country is prepared to cooperate with the United States in the administration of the provisions of this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">General headnote 3(a) of the TSUS (relating to products of the insular possessions) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the provisions in section 213 of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, articles which are imported from insular possessions of the United States shall receive duty treatment no less favorable than the treatment afforded such articles when they are imported from a beneficiary country under such Act.”</content> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may, after the requirements of subsection (a)(2) and paragraph (2) have been met—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">withdraw or suspend the designation of any country as a beneficiary country, or</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this subtitle to any article of any country,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">if, after such designation, the President determines that as a result of changed circumstances such country would be barred from designation as a beneficiary country under subsection (b).</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may, after the requirements of subsection (a)(2) and paragraph (2) have been met—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">withdraw or suspend the designation of any country as a CBTPA beneficiary country; or</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of preferential treatment under section 213(b)(2) and (3) to any article of any country,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">if, after such designation, the President determines that, as a result of changed circumstances, the performance of such country is not satisfactory under the criteria set forth in section 213(b)(5)(B).</continuation> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the action the President proposes to take under paragraph (1) at least 30 days prior to taking such action.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Trade Representative shall, within the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the President publishes under subparagraph (A) notice of proposed action—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accept written comments from the public regarding such proposed action,</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hold a public hearing on such proposed action, and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish in the Federal Register—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notice of the time and place of such hearing prior to the hearing, and</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the time and place at which such written comments will be accepted.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If preferential treatment under section 213(b)(2) and (3) is withdrawn, suspended, or limited with respect to a CBTPA beneficiary country, such country shall not be deemed to be a “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">party</quotedText>” for the purposes of applying section 213(b)(5)(C) to imports of articles for which preferential treatment has been withdrawn, suspended, or limited with respect to such country.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Requirements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2001, and every 2 years thereafter during the period this title is in effect, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report regarding the operation of this title, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to subsections (b) and (c), the results of a general review of beneficiary countries based on the considerations described in such subsections; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the performance of each beneficiary country or CBTPA beneficiary country, as the case may be, under the criteria set forth in section 213(b)(5)(B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public comment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before submitting the report described in paragraph (1), the United States Trade Representative shall publish a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comments on whether beneficiary countries are meeting the criteria listed in section 213(b)(5)(B).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2703">19 U.S.C. 2703</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIGIBLE ARTICLES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Unless otherwise excluded from eligibility by this title, and subject to section 423 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and except as provided in subsection (b)(2) and (3), the duty-free treatment provided under this title shall apply to any article which is the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary country if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that article is imported directly from a beneficiary country into the customs territory of the United States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sum of (i) the cost or value of the materials produced in a beneficiary country or two or more beneficiary countries, plus (ii) the direct costs of processing operations performed in a beneficiary country or countries is not less than 35 per centum of the appraised value of such article at the time it is entered.</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">For purposes of determining the percentage referred to in subparagraph (B), the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">beneficiary country</term>” includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any former beneficiary country. If the cost or value of materials produced in the customs territory of the United States (other than the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) is included with respect to an article to which this paragraph applies, an amount not to exceed 15 per centum of the appraised value of the article at the time it is entered that is attributed to such United States cost or value may be applied toward determining the percentage referred to in subparagraph (B).</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection including, but not limited to, regulations providing that, in order to be eligible for duty-free treatment under this title, an article must be wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary country, or must be a new or different article of commerce which has been grown, produced, or manufactured in the beneficiary country; but no article or material of a beneficiary country shall be eligible for such treatment by virtue of having merely undergone—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">simple combining or packaging operations, or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mere dilution with water or mere dilution with another substance that does not materially alter the characteristics of the article.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this subsection, the phrase “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">direct costs of processing operations</quotedText>” includes, but is not limited to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all actual labor costs involved in the growth, production, manufacture, or assembly of the specific merchandise, including fringe benefits, on-the-job training and the cost of engineering, supervisory, quality control, and similar personnel; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">dies, molds, tooling, and depreciation on machinery and equipment which are allocable to the specific merchandise.</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">Such phrase does not include costs which are not directly attributable to the merchandise concerned or are not costs of manufacturing the product, such as (i) profit, and (ii) general expenses of doing business which are either not allocable to the specific merchandise or are not related to the growth, production, manufacture, or assembly of the merchandise, such as administrative salaries, casualty and liability insurance, advertising, and salesmen's salaries, commissions or expenses.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 311 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the products of a beneficiary country which are imported directly from any beneficiary country into Puerto Rico may be entered under bond for processing or use in manufacturing in Puerto Rico. No duty shall be imposed on the withdrawal from warehouse of the product of such processing or manufacturing if, at the time of such withdrawal, such product meets the requirements of paragraph (1)(B).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duty-free treatment provided under this title shall apply to an article (other than an article listed in subsection (b)) which is the growth, product, or manufacture of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article is imported directly from the beneficiary country into the customs territory of the United States,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article was by any means advanced in value or improved in condition in a beneficiary country, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if any materials are added to the article in a beneficiary country, such materials are a product of a beneficiary country or the United States.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the duty-free treatment provided under this title shall apply to liqueurs and spirituous beverages produced in the territory of Canada from rum if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such rum is the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary country or of the Virgin Islands of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such rum is imported directly from a beneficiary country or the Virgin Islands of the United States into the territory of Canada, and such liqueurs and spirituous beverages are imported directly from the territory of Canada into the customs territory of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">when imported into the customs territory of the United States, such liqueurs and spirituous beverages are classified in subheading 2208.90 or 2208.40 of the HTS; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such rum accounts for at least 90 percent by volume of the alcoholic content of such liqueurs and spirituous beverages.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Import-Sensitive Articles.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraphs (2) through (5), the duty-free treatment provided under this title does not apply to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">textile and apparel articles which were not eligible articles for purposes of this title on January 1, 1994, as this title was in effect on that date;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">footwear provided for in any of subheadings 6401.10.00, 6401.91.00, 6401.92.90, 6401.99.30, 6401.99.60, 6401.99.90, 6402.30.50, 6402.30.70, 6402.30.80, 6402.91.50, 6402.91.80, 6402.91.90, 6402.99.20, 6402.99.80, 6402.99.90, 6403.59.60, 6403.91.30, 6403.99.60, 6403.99.90, 6404.11.90, and 6404.19.20 of the HTS that was not designated at the time of the effective date of this title as eligible articles for the purpose of the generalized system of preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tuna, prepared or preserved in any manner, in airtight containers;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">petroleum, or any product derived from petroleum, provided for in headings 2709 and 2710 of the HTS;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">watches and watch parts (including cases, bracelets, and straps), of whatever type including, but not limited to, mechanical, quartz digital or quartz analog, if such watches or watch parts contain any material which is the product of any country with respect to which HTS column 2 rates of duty apply; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">articles to which reduced rates of duty apply under subsection (h).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition period treatment of certain textile and apparel articles.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Articles covered.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the transition period, the preferential treatment described in subparagraph (B) shall apply to the following articles:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles assembled in one or more cbtpa beneficiary countries.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are wholly formed and cut in the United States) that are—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entered under subheading 9802.00.80 of the HTS; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entered under chapter 61 or 62 of the HTS, if, after such assembly, the articles would have qualified for entry under subheading 9802.00.80 of the HTS but for the fact that the articles were embroidered or subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, perma-pressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing, or other similar processes.</content> </subclause><continuation role="clause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States.</continuation> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other apparel articles assembled in one or more cbtpa beneficiary countries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries with thread formed in the United States from fabrics wholly formed in the United States and cut in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or from components knit-to-shape in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are wholly formed in the United States). Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain knit apparel articles.—</heading><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles knit to shape (other than socks provided for in heading 6115 of the HTS) in a CBTPA beneficiary country from yarns wholly formed in the United States, and knit apparel articles (other than t-shirts described in subclause (III)) cut and wholly assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabric formed in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries or the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are formed in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries), in an amount not exceeding the amount set forth in subclause (II).</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount referred to in subclause (I) is as follows:</chapeau> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">500,000,000 square meter equivalents during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2002.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">850,000,000 square meter equivalents during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2003.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/II/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">970,000,000 square meter equivalents in each succeeding 1-year period through September 30, 2030.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">T-shirts, other than underwear, classifiable under subheadings 6109.10.00 and 6109.90.10 of the HTS, made in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabric formed in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, in an amount not exceeding the amount set forth in subclause (IV).</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount referred to in subclause (III) is as follows:</chapeau> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">4,872,000 dozen during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2001.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">9,000,000 dozen during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2002.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">10,000,000 dozen during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2003.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV/dd" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">12,000,000 dozen in each succeeding 1-year period through September 30, 2030.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of the Congress that the Congress should determine, based on the record of expansion of exports from the United States as a result of the preferential treatment of articles under this clause, the percentage by which the amount provided in subclauses (II) and (IV) should be compounded for the 1-year periods occurring after the 1-year period ending on September 30, 2004.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain other apparel articles.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subclause (II), any apparel article classifiable under subheading 6212.10 of the HTS, except for articles entered under clause (i), (ii), (iii), (v), or (vi), if the article is both cut and sewn or otherwise assembled in the United States, or one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries, or both.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2001, and during each of the 28 succeeding 1-year periods, apparel articles described in subclause (I) of a producer or an entity controlling production shall be eligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (B) only if the aggregate cost of fabrics (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) formed in the United States that are used in the production of all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period is at least 75 percent of the aggregate declared customs value of the fabric (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) contained in all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iv/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of procedure to ensure compliance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Customs Service shall develop and implement methods and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirement set forth in subclause (II). If the Customs Service finds that a producer or an entity controlling production has not satisfied such requirement in a 1-year period, then apparel articles described in subclause (I) of that producer or entity shall be ineligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (B) during any succeeding 1-year period until the aggregate cost of fabrics (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) formed in the United States that are used in the production of such articles of that producer or entity entered during the preceding 1-year period is at least 85 percent of the aggregate declared customs value of the fabric (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) contained in all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles assembled from fabrics or yarn not widely available in commercial quantities.—</heading><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles that are both cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries, to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarn would be eligible for preferential treatment, without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarn, under Annex 4–B of the USMCA.</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the request of any interested party, the President is authorized to proclaim additional fabrics and yarn as eligible for preferential treatment under subclause (I) if—</chapeau> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President determines that such fabrics or yarn cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner;</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President has obtained advice regarding the proposed action from the appropriate advisory committee established under section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155) and the United States International Trade Commission;</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">within 60 days after the request, the President has submitted a report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate that sets forth the action proposed to be proclaimed and the reasons for such actions, and the advice obtained under division (bb);</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/dd" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a period of 60 calendar days, beginning with the first day on which the President has met the requirements of division (cc), has expired; and</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/ee" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President has consulted with such committees regarding the proposed action during the period referred to in division (cc).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines that any fabric or yarn was determined to be eligible for preferential treatment under subclause (I) on the basis of fraud, the President is authorized to remove that designation from that fabric or yarn with respect to articles entered after such removal.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Handloomed, handmade, and folklore articles.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A handloomed, handmade, or folklore article of a CBTPA beneficiary country identified under subparagraph (C) that is certified as such by the competent authority of such beneficiary country.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rules.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for findings and trimmings.—</heading><item class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains findings or trimmings of foreign origin, if such findings and trimmings do not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the components of the assembled product. Examples of findings and trimmings are sewing thread, hooks and eyes, snaps, buttons, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">bow buds</quotedText>”, decorative lace, trim, elastic strips, zippers, including zipper tapes and labels, and other similar products. Elastic strips are considered findings or trimmings only if they are each less than 1 inch in width and are used in the production of brassieres.</content></item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an article described in clause (ii) of this subparagraph, sewing thread shall not be treated as findings or trimmings under this subclause.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain interlining.—</heading><item class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains certain interlinings of foreign origin, if the value of such interlinings (and any findings and trimmings) does not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the components of the assembled article.</content></item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Interlinings eligible for the treatment described in division (aa) include only a chest type plate, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">hymo</quotedText>” piece, or “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sleeve header</quotedText>”, of woven or weft-inserted warp knit construction and of coarse animal hair or man-made filaments.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/II/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The treatment described in this subclause shall terminate if the President makes a determination that United States manufacturers are producing such interlinings in the United States in commercial quantities.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">De minimis rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article that would otherwise be ineligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph because the article contains fibers or yarns not wholly formed in the United States or in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries shall not be ineligible for such treatment if the total weight of all such fibers or yarns is not more than 7 percent of the total weight of the good. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, an apparel article containing elastomeric yarns shall be eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph only if such yarns are wholly formed in the United States.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special origin rule.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under clause (i), (ii), or (ix) of this subparagraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains nylon filament yarn (other than elastomeric yarn) that is classifiable under subheading 5402.10.30, 5402.10.60, 5402.31.30, 5402.31.60, 5402.32.30, 5402.32.60, 5402.41.10, 5402.41.90, 5402.51.00, or 5402.61.00 of the HTS duty-free from—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/IV/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a country that is a party to an agreement with the United States establishing a free trade area, which entered into force before January 1, 1995; or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/IV/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a USMCA country (as defined in section 3 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 4502)).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Thread.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the thread used to assemble the article is dyed, printed, or finished in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Textile luggage.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Textile luggage—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/viii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assembled in a CBTPA beneficiary country from fabric wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, that is entered under subheading 9802.00.80 of the HTS; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/viii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assembled from fabric cut in a CBTPA beneficiary country from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles assembled in one or more cbtpa beneficiary countries from united states and cbtpa beneficiary country components.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries with thread formed in the United States from components cut in the United States and in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or from components knit-to-shape in the United States and one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS). Apparel articles shall qualify under this clause only if they meet the requirements of clause (i) or (ii) (as the case may be) with respect to dyeing, printing, and finishing of knit and woven fabrics from which the articles are assembled.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (E), during the transition period, the articles to which this subparagraph applies shall enter the United States free of duty and free of any quantitative restrictions, limitations, or consultation levels.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Handloomed, handmade, and folklore articles.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A)(vi), the President shall consult with representatives of the CBTPA beneficiary countries concerned for the purpose of identifying particular textile and apparel goods that are mutually agreed upon as being handloomed, handmade, or folklore goods of a kind described in article 6.2 of the USMCA.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties for transshipments.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties for exporters.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines, based on sufficient evidence, that an exporter has engaged in transshipment with respect to textile or apparel articles from a CBTPA beneficiary country, then the President shall deny all benefits under this title to such exporter, and any successor of such exporter, for a period of 2 years.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties for countries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever the President finds, based on sufficient evidence, that transshipment has occurred, the President shall request that the CBTPA beneficiary country or countries through whose territory the transshipment has occurred take all necessary and appropriate actions to prevent such transshipment. If the President determines that a country is not taking such actions, the President shall reduce the quantities of textile and apparel articles that may be imported into the United States from such country by the quantity of the transshipped articles multiplied by 3, to the extent consistent with the obligations of the United States under the WTO.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transshipment described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transshipment within the meaning of this subparagraph has occurred when preferential treatment under subparagraph (B) has been claimed for a textile or apparel article on the basis of material false information concerning the country of origin, manufacture, processing, or assembly of the article or any of its components. For purposes of this clause, false information is material if disclosure of the true information would mean or would have meant that the article is or was ineligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bilateral emergency actions.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may take bilateral emergency tariff actions of a kind described in section 4 of the Annex with respect to any apparel article imported from a CBTPA beneficiary country if the application of tariff treatment under subparagraph (B) to such article results in conditions that would be cause for the taking of such actions under such section 4 with respect to a like article described in the same 8-digit subheading of the HTS that is imported from Mexico.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules relating to bilateral emergency action.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of applying bilateral emergency action under this subparagraph—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the requirements of paragraph (5) of section 4 of the Annex (relating to providing compensation) shall not apply;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">transition period</term>” in section 4 of the Annex shall have the meaning given that term in paragraph (5)(D) of this subsection; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the requirements to consult specified in section 4 of the Annex shall be treated as satisfied if the President requests consultations with the CBTPA beneficiary country in question and the country does not agree to consult within the time period specified under section 4.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition period treatment of certain other articles originating in beneficiary countries.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Equivalent tariff treatment.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), the tariff treatment accorded at any time during the transition period to any article referred to in any of subparagraphs (B) through (F) of paragraph (1) that is a CBTPA originating good shall be identical to the tariff treatment that is accorded at such time under Annex 2–B of the USMCA to an article described in the same 8-digit subheading of the HTS that is a good of Mexico and is imported into the United States.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (i) does not apply to any article accorded duty-free treatment under U.S. Note 2(b) to subchapter II of chapter 98 of the HTS.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain footwear.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B) and clause (i) of this subparagraph, footwear provided for in any of subheadings 6403.59.60, 6403.91.30, 6403.99.60, and 6403.99.90 of the HTS shall be eligible for the duty-free treatment provided for under this title if—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article of footwear is the growth, product, or manufacture of a CBTPA beneficiary country; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (a), except that in applying such subsection, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">CBTPA beneficiary country</quotedText>” shall be substituted for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beneficiary country</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to subsection <inline style="-uslm-dtd:enum-in-header">(h)</inline> duty reductions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If at any time during the transition period the rate of duty that would (but for action taken under subparagraph (A)(i) in regard to such period) apply with respect to any article under subsection (h) is a rate of duty that is lower than the rate of duty resulting from such action, then such lower rate of duty shall be applied for the purposes of implementing such action.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Customs procedures.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any importer that claims preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3) shall comply with customs procedures similar in all material respects to the requirements of article 5.4.1 of the USMCA as implemented pursuant to United States law, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to qualify for the preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3) and for a Certificate of Origin to be valid with respect to any article for which such treatment is claimed, there shall be in effect a determination by the President that each country described in subclause (II)—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has implemented and follows; or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is making substantial progress toward implementing and following,</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">procedures and requirements similar in all material respects to the relevant procedures and requirements under chapter 5 of the USMCA.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Country described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A country is described in this subclause if it is a CBTPA beneficiary country—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">from which the article is exported; or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in which materials used in the production of the article originate or in which the article or such materials undergo production that contributes to a claim that the article is eligible for preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3).</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certificate of origin.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Certificate of Origin that otherwise would be required pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (A) shall not be required in the case of an article imported under paragraph (2) or (3) if such Certificate of Origin would not be required under article 5.5 of the USMCA (as implemented pursuant to United States law), if the article were imported from Mexico.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report by ustr on cooperation of other countries concerning circumvention.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Commissioner of Customs shall conduct a study analyzing the extent to which each CBTPA beneficiary country—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has cooperated fully with the United States, consistent with its domestic laws and procedures, in instances of circumvention or alleged circumvention of existing quotas on imports of textile and apparel goods, to establish necessary relevant facts in the places of import, export, and, where applicable, transshipment, including investigation of circumvention practices, exchanges of documents, correspondence, reports, and other relevant information, to the extent such information is available;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has taken appropriate measures, consistent with its domestic laws and procedures, against exporters and importers involved in instances of false declaration concerning fiber content, quantities, description, classification, or origin of textile and apparel goods; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has penalized the individuals and entities involved in any such circumvention, consistent with its domestic laws and procedures, and has worked closely to seek the cooperation of any third country to prevent such circumvention from taking place in that third country.</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">The Trade Representative shall submit to Congress, not later than October 1, 2001, a report on the study conducted under this subparagraph.</continuation> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions and special rules.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annex.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">the Annex</term>” means Annex 300–B of the North American Free Trade Agreement entered into between the United States, Mexico, and Canada on December 17, 1992.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CBTPA beneficiary country.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">CBTPA beneficiary country</term>” means any “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beneficiary country</quotedText>”, as defined in section 212(a)(1)(A) of this title, which the President designates as a CBTPA beneficiary country, taking into account the criteria contained in subsections (b) and (c) of section 212 and other appropriate criteria, including the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the beneficiary country has demonstrated a commitment to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">undertake its obligations under the WTO, including those agreements listed in section 101(d) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, on or ahead of schedule; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">participate in negotiations toward the completion of the FTAA or another free trade agreement.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country provides protection of intellectual property rights consistent with or greater than the protection afforded under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights described in section 101(d)(15) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country provides internationally recognized worker rights, including—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the right of association;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the right to organize and bargain collectively;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labor;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a minimum age for the employment of children; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the country has implemented its commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor, as defined in section 507(6) of the Trade Act of 1974.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country has met the counter-narcotics certification criteria set forth in section 490 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291j) for eligibility for United States assistance.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country has taken steps to become a party to and implements the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/vii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">applies transparent, nondiscriminatory, and competitive procedures in government procurement equivalent to those contained in the Agreement on Government Procurement described in section 101(d)(17) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/vii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contributes to efforts in international fora to develop and implement international rules in transparency in government procurement.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CBTPA originating good.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">CBTPA originating good</term>” means a good that meets the rules of origin for a good set forth in chapter 4 of the USMCA as implemented pursuant to United States law.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of chapter 4.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In applying chapter 4 of the USMCA with respect to a CBTPA beneficiary country for purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no country other than the United States and a CBTPA beneficiary country may be treated as being a party to the USMCA;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any reference to trade between the United States and Mexico shall be deemed to refer to trade between the United States and a CBTPA beneficiary country;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any reference to a party shall be deemed to refer to a CBTPA beneficiary country or the United States; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any reference to parties shall be deemed to refer to any combination of CBTPA beneficiary countries or to the United States and one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries (or any combination thereof).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">transition period</term>” means, with respect to a CBTPA beneficiary country, the period that begins on October 1, 2000, and ends on the earlier of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">September 30, 2030; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the FTAA or another free trade agreement that makes substantial progress in achieving the negotiating objectives set forth in section 108(b)(5) of Public Law 103–182 (19 U.S.C. 3317(b)(5)) enters into force with respect to the United States and the CBTPA beneficiary country.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CBTPA.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">CBTPA</term>” means the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FTAA.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">FTAA</term>” means the Free Trade Area of the Americas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Former cbtpa beneficiary country.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">former CBTPA beneficiary country</term>” means a country that ceases to be designated as a CBTPA beneficiary country under this title because the country has become a party to a free trade agreement with the United States.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Articles that undergo production in a cbtpa beneficiary country and a former cbtpa beneficiary country.—</heading><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of determining the eligibility of an article for preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3), references in either such paragraph, and in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph to—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">CBTPA beneficiary country</quotedText>” shall be considered to include any former CBTPA beneficiary country, and</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">CBTPA beneficiary countries</term>” shall be considered to include former CBTPA beneficiary countries,</content> </subclause><continuation role="clause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">if the article, or a good used in the production of the article, undergoes production in a CBTPA beneficiary country.</continuation></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article that is eligible for preferential treatment under clause (i) shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article is imported directly from a former CBTPA beneficiary country.</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding clauses (i) and (ii), an article that is a good of a former CBTPA beneficiary country for purposes of section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304) or section 334 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3592), as the case may be, shall not be eligible for preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3), unless—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">it is an article that is a good of the Dominican Republic under either such section 304 or 334; and</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article, or a good used in the production of the article, undergoes production in Haiti.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">sugar and beef products</term>” means—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sugars, sirups, and molasses provided for in subheadings 1701.11.00, 1701.12.00, 1701.91.20, 1701.99.00, 1702.90.30, 1806.10.40, and 2106.90.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">articles of beef or veal, however provided for in chapters 2 and 16 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Plan</term>” means a stable food production plan that consists of measures and proposals designed to ensure that the present level of food production in, and the nutritional level of the population of, a beneficiary country will not be adversely affected by changes in land use and land ownership that will result if increased production of sugar and beef products is undertaken in response to the duty-free treatment extended under this title to such products. A Plan must specify such facts regarding, and such proposed actions by, a beneficiary country as the President deems necessary for purposes of carrying out this subsection, including but not limited to—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current levels of food production and nutritional health of the population;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">current level of production and export of sugar and beef products;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expected increases in production and export of sugar and beef products as a result of the duty-free access to the United States market provided under this title;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">measures to be taken to ensure that the expanded production of those products because of such duty-free access will not occur at the expense of stable food production; and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">proposals for a system to monitor the impact of such duty-free access on stable food production and land use and land ownership patterns.</content> </clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Duty-free treatment extended under this title to sugar and beef products that are the product of a beneficiary country shall be suspended by the President under this subsection if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the beneficiary country, within the ninety-day period beginning on the date of its designation as such a country under section 212, does not submit a Plan to the President for evaluation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the basis of his evaluation, the President determines that the Plan of a beneficiary country does not meet the criteria set forth in paragraph (1)(B); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as a result of the monitoring of the operation of the Plan under paragraph (5), the President determines that a beneficiary country is not making a good faith effort to implement its Plan, or that the measures and proposals in the Plan, although being implemented, are not achieving their purposes.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before the President suspends duty-free treatment by reason of paragraph (2) (A) or (C) to the sugar and beef products of a beneficiary country, he must offer to enter into consultation with the beneficiary country for purposes of formulating appropriate remedial action which may be taken by that country to avoid such suspension. If the beneficiary country thereafter enters into consultation within a reasonable time and undertakes to formulate remedial action in good faith, the President shall withhold the suspension of duty-free treatment on the condition that the remedial action agreed upon be appropriately implemented by that country.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall monitor on a biennial basis the operation of the Plans implemented by beneficiary countries, and shall submit a written report to Congress by March 15 following the close of each biennium, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specifies the extent to which each Plan, and remedial actions, if any, agreed upon under paragraph (4), have been implemented; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluates the results of such implementation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall terminate any suspension of duty-free treatment imposed under this subsection if he determines that the beneficiary country has taken appropriate action to remedy the factors on which the suspension was based.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tariff-Rate Quotas.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No quantity of an agricultural product subject to a tariff-rate quota that exceeds the in-quota quantity shall be eligible for duty-free treatment under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may by proclamation suspend the duty-free treatment provided by this title with respect to any eligible article and may proclaim a duty rate for such article if such action is provided under chapter 1 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 or section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any report by the International Trade Commission to the President under section 202(f) of the Trade Act of 1974 regarding any article for which duty-free treatment has been proclaimed by the President pursuant to this title, the Commission shall state whether and to what extent its findings and recommendations apply to such article when imported from beneficiary countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subsections section 203<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID8B627C2B25854C4EAAFCE0A1A581541F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">4</ref> of the Trade Act of 1974, the suspension of the duty-free treatment provided by this title shall be treated as an increase in duty.</content><footnote id="ID8B627C2B25854C4EAAFCE0A1A581541F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">4So in original.</footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No proclamation which provides solely for a suspension referred to in paragraph (3) of this subsection with respect to any article shall be taken under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 unless the United States International Trade Commission, in addition to making an affirmative determination with respect to such article under section 202(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, determines in the course of its investigation under such section that the serious injury (or threat thereof) substantially caused by imports to the domestic industry producing a like or directly competitive article results from the duty-free treatment provided by this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any action taken under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 that is in effect when duty-free treatment pursuant to section 101 of this title is proclaimed shall remain in effect until modified or terminated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If any article is subject to any such action at the time duty-free treatment is proclaimed pursuant to section 211, the President may reduce or terminate the application of such action relief to the importation of such article from beneficiary countries prior to the otherwise scheduled date on which such reduction or termination would occur pursuant to the criteria and procedures of section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a petition is filed with the International Trade Commission pursuant to the provisions of section 201 of the Trade of 1974 regarding a perishable product and alleging injury from imports from beneficiary countries then the petition may also be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture with a request that emergency relief be granted pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection with respect to such article.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within fourteen days after the filing of a petition under paragraph (1) of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the Secretary of Agriculture has reason to believe that a perishable product from a beneficiary country is being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat thereof, to the domestic industry producing a perishable product like or directly competitive with the imported product and that emergency action is warranted, he shall advise the President and recommend that the President take emergency action; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Agriculture shall publish a notice of his determination not to recommend the imposition of emergency action and so advise the petitioner.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within seven days after the President receives a recommendation from the Secretary of Agriculture to take emergency action pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, he shall issue a proclamation withdrawing the duty-free treatment provided by this title or publish a notice of his determination not to take emergency action.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The emergency action provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection shall cease to apply—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">upon the taking of action under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the day a determination by the President not to take action under section 203 of such Act not to take action becomes final,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the event of a report of the United States International Trade Commission containing a negative finding, on the day the Commission's report is submitted to the President, or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whenever the President determines that because of changed circumstances such relief is no longer warranted.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">perishable product</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">live plants and fresh cut flowers provided for in chapter 6 of the HTS;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fresh or chilled vegetables provided for in headings 0701 through 0709 (except subheading 0709.52.00) and heading 0714 of the HTS;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fresh fruit provided for in subheadings 0804.20 through 0810.90 (except citrons of subheading 0805.90.00, tamarinds and kiwi fruit of subheading 0810.90.20, and cashew apples, mameyes colorados, sapodillas, soursops and sweetsops of subheading 0810.90.40) of the HTS;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">concentrated citrus fruit juice provided for in subheadings 2009.11.00, 2009.19.40, 2009.20.40, 2009.30.20, and 2009.30.60 of the HTS.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No proclamation issued pursuant to this title shall affect fees imposed pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 624).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), the President shall proclaim reductions in the rates of duty on handbags, luggage, flat goods, work gloves, and leather wearing apparel that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are the product of any beneficiary country; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">were not designated on August 5, 1983, as eligible articles for purposes of the generalized system of preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reduction required under paragraph (1) in the rate of duty on any article shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">result in a rate that is equal to 80 percent of the rate of duty that applies to the article on December 31, 1991, except that, subject to the limitations in paragraph (3), the reduction may not exceed 2.5 percent ad valorem; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be implemented in 5 equal annual stages with the first one-fifth of the aggregate reduction in the rate of duty being applied to entries, or withdrawals from warehouse for consumption of the article on or after January 1, 1992.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reduction required under this subsection with respect to the rate of duty on any article is in addition to any reduction in the rate of duty on that article that may be proclaimed by the President as being required or appropriate to carry out any trade agreement entered into under the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations; except that if the reduction so proclaimed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is less than 1.5 percent ad valorem, the aggregate of such proclaimed reduction and the reduction under this subsection may not exceed 3.5 percent ad valorem, or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is 1.5 percent ad valorem or greater, the aggregate of such proclaimed reduction and the reduction under this subsection may not exceed the proclaimed reduction plus 1 percent ad valorem.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213A">SEC. 213A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2703a">19 U.S.C. 2703a</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPECIAL RULES FOR HAITI. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial applicable 1-year period.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">initial applicable 1-year period</term>” means the 1-year period beginning on December 20, 2006.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID0BD03B7C1B0148D59D4CA702214E012C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">5</ref> </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.</content><footnote id="ID0BD03B7C1B0148D59D4CA702214E012C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">5The period following the point dash in paragraph (2) is so in law. See section 15403(1)(C) of Public Law 110–246.</footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Core labor standards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">core labor standards</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">freedom of association;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effective recognition of the right to bargain collectively;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the elimination of all forms of compulsory or forced labor;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effective abolition of child labor and a prohibition on the worst forms of child labor; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enter; entry.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">enter</term>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">entry</quotedText>” refer to the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, in the customs territory of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Imported directly from haiti or the dominican republic.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Articles are “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic</quotedText>” if—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the articles are shipped directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic into the United States without passing through the territory of any intermediate country; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the articles are shipped from Haiti or the Dominican Republic into the United States through the territory of an intermediate country, and—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the articles in the shipment do not enter into the commerce of any intermediate country, and the invoices, bills of lading, and other shipping documents specify the United States as the final destination; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the invoices and other documents do not specify the United States as the final destination, but the articles in the shipment—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remain under the control of the customs authority in the intermediate country;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">do not enter into the commerce of the intermediate country except for the purpose of a sale other than at retail; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have not been subjected to operations in the intermediate country other than loading, unloading, or other activities necessary to preserve the articles in good condition.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Knit-to-shape.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A good is “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">knit-to-shape</quotedText>” if 50 percent or more of the exterior surface area of the good is formed by major parts that have been knitted or crocheted directly to the shape used in the good, with no consideration being given to patch pockets, appliqués, or the like. Minor cutting, trimming, or sewing of those major parts shall not affect the determination of whether a good is “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">knit-to-shape.</quotedText>”<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID5D4F1DEA308148B9BC41BBFEC673C94E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">6</ref></content><footnote id="ID5D4F1DEA308148B9BC41BBFEC673C94E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">6So in law. The closing quotes should appear before the closing period.</footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TAICNAR program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">TAICNAR Program</term>” means the Technical Assistance Improvement and Compliance Needs Assessment and Remediation Program established pursuant to subsection (e).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Wholly assembled.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A good is “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">wholly assembled</quotedText>” in Haiti if all components, of which there must be at least two, pre-existed in essentially the same condition as found in the finished good and were combined to form the finished good in Haiti. Minor attachments and minor embellishments (for example, appliqués, beads, spangles, embroidery, and buttons) not appreciably affecting the identity of the good, and minor subassemblies (for example, collars, cuffs, plackets, and pockets), shall not affect the determination of whether a good is “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">wholly assembled</quotedText>” in Haiti.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel and Other Textile Articles.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Value-added rule for apparel articles.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles described in subparagraph (B) of a producer or entity controlling production that are imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty during the initial applicable 1-year period and any 1-year period thereafter, subject to the limitations set forth in subparagraphs (B) and (C), and subject to subparagraph (D).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles described.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the initial applicable 1-year period and any 1-year period thereafter, apparel articles described in this paragraph are apparel articles that are wholly assembled, or are knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, and yarns, only if, for each entry in that 1-year period, the sum of—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of the materials produced in Haiti or one or more countries described in clause (iii), or any combination thereof, plus</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations (as defined in section 213(a)(3)) performed in Haiti or one or more countries described in clause (iii), or any combination thereof,</content> </subclause><continuation role="clause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">is not less than the applicable percentage (as defined in clause (v)(I)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDCD66AB6B3DA74E59BFD21113BD7F7513" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">7</ref>) of the declared customs value of such apparel articles.</continuation><footnote id="IDCD66AB6B3DA74E59BFD21113BD7F7513" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">7The amendment made by section 15402(a)(3)(A)(iv) of Public Law 110–246 was carried out to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Such amendment states to strike “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (E)(I)</quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">clause (v)(I)</quotedText>”, which probably should have been made to strike “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (E)(i)</quotedText>”.</footnote> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deductions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In calculating cost or value under clause (i)(I), there shall be deducted the cost or value of—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any foreign materials that are used in the production of the apparel articles in Haiti; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any foreign materials that are used in the production of the materials described in clause (i)(I).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Countries described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The countries referred to in clause (i) are the following:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any country that is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States that is in effect on the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006, or that enters into force thereafter.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any country designated as a beneficiary country under section 213(b)(5)(B) of this Act.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any country designated as a beneficiary country under section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), if a finding has been made by the President or the President's designee, and published in the Federal Register, that the country has satisfied the requirements of section 113 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3722).</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any country designated as a beneficiary country under section 204(b)(6)(B) of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3203(b)(6)(B)).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual aggregation.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial applicable 1-year period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the initial applicable 1-year period, the requirements under clause (i) relating to applicable percentage may also be met for articles of a producer or an entity controlling production that enter during the initial applicable 1-year period by aggregating—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of materials under subclause (I) of clause (i), and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations under subclause (II) of clause (i),</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">of all apparel articles of that producer or entity controlling production that are wholly assembled, or are knit-to-shape, in Haiti and are entered during the initial applicable 1-year period.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other 1-year periods.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any 1-year period after the initial applicable 1-year period, the requirements under clause (i) relating to applicable percentage may also be met for articles of a producer or an entity controlling production that enter during the 1-year period by aggregating—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of materials under subclause (I) of clause (i), and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations under subclause (II) of clause (i),</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">of all apparel articles of that producer or entity controlling production that are wholly assembled, or are knit-to-shape, in Haiti and are entered during the preceding 1-year period.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deductions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In calculating cost or value under subclause (I)(aa) or (II)(aa), there shall be deducted the cost or value of—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any foreign materials that are used in the production of the apparel articles in Haiti; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any foreign materials that are used in the production of the materials described in subclause (I)(aa) or (II)(aa) (as the case may be).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion in calculation of other articles receiving preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Entries of apparel articles that receive preferential treatment under any provision of law other than this subparagraph or are subject to the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">General</quotedText>” column 1 rate of duty under the HTS are not included in the annual aggregation under subclause (I) or (II) unless the producer or entity controlling production elects, at the time the annual aggregation calculation is made, to include such entries in such aggregation.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/v/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable percentage.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">applicable percentage</term>” means 60 percent or more on and after December 20, 2017.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/v/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign material.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">foreign material</term>” means a material produced in a country other than Haiti or any country described in clause (iii).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of procedure to ensure compliance.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security shall develop and implement methods and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements set forth in clauses (i) and (iv).</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Noncompliance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If U.S. Customs and Border Protection finds that a producer or an entity controlling production has not satisfied such requirements in the initial applicable 1-year period or any 1-year period thereafter, either for individual entries entered pursuant to clause (i) or for entries entered in aggregate pursuant to clause (iv), then apparel articles described in clause (i) of that producer or entity shall be ineligible for preferential treatment under paragraph (1) during any succeeding 1-year period until—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of materials under subclause (I) of clause (i), plus</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations under subclause (II) of clause (i),</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">of that producer or entity controlling production, is not less than the applicable percentage under clause (v)(I), plus 10 percent, of the aggregate declared customs value of all apparel articles of that producer or entity controlling production that are wholly assembled, or are knit-to-shape, in Haiti and are entered during the preceding 1-year period.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retroactive application of duty-free treatment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a producer or an entity controlling production is ineligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (A) in the initial applicable 1-year period or any 1-year period thereafter because that producer or entity controlling production did not satisfy the requirements of clause (i) or (iv), and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that producer or entity controlling production satisfies the requirements of subclause (II) of this clause in that 1-year period,</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">then, notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection before the 90th day after U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines that item (bb) applies, the entry of any articles—</continuation> <item role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that was made during that 1-year period, and</content> </subitem> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to which there would have been preferential treatment under subparagraph (A) if the producer or entity controlling production had satisfied the requirements in clause (i) or (iv) (as the case may be),</content> </subitem> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such preferential treatment under subparagraph (A) applied to such entry.</continuation> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fabrics not available in commercial quantities.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of determining the applicable percentage under clause (i) or (iv), there may be included in that percentage—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost of fabrics or yarns to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarns would be eligible for preferential treatment, without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarns, under Annex 4–B of the USMCA; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost of fabrics or yarns that are designated as not being available in commercial quantities for purposes of—</chapeau> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 213(b)(2)(A)(v) of this Act,</content> </subitem> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 112(b)(5) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act,</content> </subitem> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb/CC" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="CC">(CC) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 204(b)(3)(B)(i)(III) or (ii) of the Andean Trade Preference Act, or</content> </subitem> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb/DD" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="DD">(DD) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other provision, relating to determining whether a textile or apparel article is an originating good eligible for preferential treatment, of a law that implements a free trade agreement that enters into force with respect to the United States,</content> </subitem> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarns.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of designation of fabrics or yarns not available in commercial quantities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines that—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any fabric or yarn described in subclause (I)(aa) was determined to be eligible for preferential treatment, or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any fabric or yarn described in subclause (I)(bb) was designated as not being available in commercial quantities,</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">on the basis of fraud, the President is authorized to remove the eligibility or designation (as the case may be) of that fabric or yarn with respect to articles entered after such removal.</continuation> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quantitative limitations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The preferential treatment described in subparagraph (A) shall be extended, during each period after the initial applicable 1-year period, to not more than 1.25 percent of the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the most recent 12-month period for which data are available.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other preferential treatment not affected by quantitative limitations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that qualifies for preferential treatment under paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) or any other provision of this title shall not be subject to, or included in the calculation of, the quantitative limitations under subparagraph (C).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for woven articles and certain knit articles.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for articles of chapter 62 of the hts.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article classifiable under chapter 62 of the HTS that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2A), the preferential treatment described in clause (i) shall be extended, in the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2008, and in any of the succeeding 1-year periods, to not more than 70,000,000 square meter equivalents of apparel articles described in such clause.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other preferential treatment not affected by quantitative limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that qualifies for preferential treatment under paragraph (1), (3), (4), or (5) or subparagraph (B) of this paragraph or any other provision of this title shall not be subject to, or included in the calculation of, the quantitative limitation under clause (ii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for certain articles of chapter 61 of the hts.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article classifiable under chapter 61 of the HTS that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, subject to clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv), without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The preferential treatment described in clause (i) shall not apply to the following:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following apparel articles of cotton, for men or boys, that are classifiable under subheading 6109.10.00 of the HTS:</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All white T-shirts, with short hemmed sleeves and hemmed bottom, with crew or round neckline or with V-neck and with a mitered seam at the center of the V, and without pockets, trim, or embroidery.</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All white singlets, without pockets, trim, or embroidery.</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/I/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other T-shirts, but not including thermal undershirts.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">T-shirts for men or boys that are classifiable under subheading 6109.90.10.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following apparel articles of cotton, for men or boys, that are classifiable under subheading 6110.20.20 of the HTS:</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sweatshirts.</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pullovers, other than sweaters, vests, or garments imported as part of playsuits.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sweatshirts for men or boys, of man-made fibers and containing less than 65 percent by weight of man-made fibers, that are classifiable under subheading 6110.30.30 of the HTS.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2A), the preferential treatment described in clause (i) shall be extended, in the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2008, and in any of the succeeding 1-year periods, to not more than 70,000,000 square meter equivalents of apparel articles described in such clause.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other preferential treatment not affected by quantitative limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that qualifies for preferential treatment under paragraph (1), (3), (4), or (5) or subparagraph (A) of this paragraph or any other provision of this title shall not be subject to, or included in the calculation of, the quantitative limitation under clause (iii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2A">(2A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for certain woven articles and certain knit articles entered during fiscal year 2010 and succeeding 1-year periods.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) and subject to subparagraph (D), if 52,000,000 square meter equivalents of apparel articles described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) or (2)(B)(i) enter the United States during the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2009, or any of the succeeding 1-year periods, the President shall extend the preferential treatment described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) or (2)(B)(i) (as the case may be) to not more than 200,000,000 square meter equivalents of apparel articles described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) or (2)(B)(i) (as the case may be) during that 1-year period, and shall publish notice of the extension in the Federal Register.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain woven articles.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of apparel articles described in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">70,000,000</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">200,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles described in this clause are apparel articles described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) that are the following:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category 347.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles in category 347 that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2080" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6203.19.1020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4011</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6203.42.4061</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.19.9020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4016</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6203.49.8020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.22.3020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4026</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.40.9033</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.22.3030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4036</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.1520</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.42.4003</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4046</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.3810</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.42.4006</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4051</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.32.0040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category 348.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles in category 348 that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2143" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6204.12.0030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.62.4011</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6204.69.9010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.19.8030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4021</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.50.9060</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.22.3040</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4031</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.1550</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.22.3050</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4041</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.6810</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.29.4034</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4051</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.42.0030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.62.3000</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4056</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6217.90.9050</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.62.4003</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4066</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.62.4006</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.69.6010</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category 647.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles in category 647 that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2220" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6203.23.0060</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.43.4020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6203.49.8030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.23.0070</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.43.4030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.40.5031</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.29.2030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.43.4040</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.40.5039</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.29.2035</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.49.1500</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.1525</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.43.2500</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.49.2015</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.3820</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.43.3510</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.49.2030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.33.0030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.43.3590</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.49.2045</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.43.4010</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.49.2060</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category 648.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles in category 648 that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2297" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6204.23.0040</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.63.3510</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6204.69.6030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.23.0045</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.63.3530</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6204.69.9030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.29.2020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.63.3532</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.50.5031</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.29.2025</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.63.3540</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.50.5039</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.29.4038</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.69.2510</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.1555</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.63.2000</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.69.2530</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.6820</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.63.3010</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.69.2540</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.43.0040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.63.3090</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.69.2560</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6217.90.9060</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain knit articles.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of apparel articles described in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">85,000,000</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">200,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles described in this clause are apparel articles described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph), other than shirts with plackets and pointed collars:<foreign id="warning-d169500e2388" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6105.10.0010</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6109.10.0040</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6110.30.3053</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6109.10.0018</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6109.10.0045</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6110.30.3059</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6109.10.0027</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6110.20.2079</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Verification with respect to transshipment for certain apparel articles.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, July 1, October 1, and January 1 of each year, the Commissioner responsible for United States Customs and Border Protection shall verify that apparel articles imported into the United States under this paragraph are not being unlawfully transshipped (within the meaning of subsection (f)) into the United States.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to president.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Commissioner determines pursuant to clause (i) that apparel articles imported into the United States under this paragraph are being unlawfully transshipped into the United States, the Commissioner shall report that determination to the President.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to reduce quantitative limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, in any 1-year period with respect to which the President extends preferential treatment as described in this paragraph, the Commissioner reports to the President pursuant to clause (ii) regarding unlawful transshipments, the President—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may modify the quantitative limitation under this paragraph as the President considers appropriate to account for such transshipments; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the President modifies the limitation under subclause (I), shall publish notice of the modification in the Federal Register.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">category</term>” means the number assigned under the U.S. Textile and Apparel Category System of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce, as listed in the HTS under the applicable heading or subheading (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel and other articles subject to certain assembly rules.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Brassieres.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article classifiable under subheading 6212.10 of the HTS that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other apparel articles.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any of the following apparel articles that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that is of a type listed in chapter rule 3, 4, or 5 for chapter 61 of the HTS (as such chapter rules are contained in section A of the Annex to Proclamation 8213 of the President of December 20, 2007) as being excluded from the scope of such chapter rule, when such chapter rule is applied to determine whether an apparel article is an originating good for purposes of general note 29(n) to the HTS, except that, for purposes of this clause, reference in such chapter rules to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">6104.12.00</quotedText>” shall be deemed to be a reference to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">6104.19.60</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subclause (II), any apparel article that is of a type listed in chapter rule 3(a), 4(a), or 5(a) for chapter 62 of the HTS, as such chapter rules are contained in paragraph 9 of section A of the Annex to Proclamation 8213 of the President of December 20, 2007.</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subclause (I) shall not include any apparel article to which subparagraph (A) of this paragraph applies.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Luggage and similar items.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any article classifiable under subheading 4202.12, 4202.22, 4202.32 or 4202.92 of the HTS that is wholly assembled in Haiti and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, components, or materials from which the article is made.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Headgear.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any article classifiable under heading 6501, 6502, or 6504 of the HTS, or under subheading 6505.90 of the HTS, that is wholly assembled, knit-to-shape, or formed in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain sleepwear.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any of the following apparel articles that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pajama bottoms and other sleepwear for women and girls, of cotton, that are classifiable under subheading 6208.91.30, or of man-made fibers, that are classifiable under subheading 6208.92.00.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pajama bottoms and other sleepwear for girls, of other textile materials, that are classifiable under subheading 6208.99.20.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain other apparel articles.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/F/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any of the apparel articles described in clause (ii) that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/F/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Articles described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles described in this clause are apparel articles in the following category numbers that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this subparagraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2538" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" 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leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.2510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.3010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.20.1031</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.20.1033</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6112.11.0040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">342</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.22.0030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2022</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.52.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.52.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6104.59.8010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">350</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6107.91.0040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6107.91.0090</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">351</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6107.21.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6107.21.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 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colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.31.0000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.33.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6103.39.8020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">434</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.30.1500</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.90.0500</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.90.9020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0005</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6103.29.0510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">435</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6102.30.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6102.90.9010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.23.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.0510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2012</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.33.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6104.39.2020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">438</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0025</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.29.0550</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.23.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.0560</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2051</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6105.90.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6105.90.8020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.20.1020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.1020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.2520</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.3020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.11.0070</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.12.2070</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.12.2080</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.19.0070</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.19.0080</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.30.1550</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6110.30.1560</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">633</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0037</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.29.1015</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.33.2000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.39.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6103.39.8030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">634</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.30.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.90.9030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0036</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.29.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.12.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.19.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.20.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.20.1030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6113.00.9025</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">635</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6102.30.0500</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6102.90.9015</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.23.0026</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2014</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.39.2030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.12.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.19.1020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.20.1020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.20.1040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6113.00.9030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">636</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.49.9030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6104.44.2020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">638</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0075</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.29.1050</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6105.90.8030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.30.1050</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.30.2051</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.30.2053</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.12.0030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6112.19.1030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">639</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.23.0036</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.1050</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2055</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.2530</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.3030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry 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value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any of the made-up textile articles described in clauses (ii) and (iii) that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/G/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Articles described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Made-up textile articles described in this clause are articles in the following category numbers that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in 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leader-modify="clr-ldr">5705.00.2020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5807.10.0510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5807.90.0510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6307.90.3010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6301.30.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 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leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.50.2000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.50.4000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.91.3000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.91.4000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.10.2000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 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leader-modify="clr-ldr">6304.99.6010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5601.29.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6302.39.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6406.10.9020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">665</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5701.90.1030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" 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colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.92.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.92.9000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.20.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.30.2000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.30.8030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.30.8080</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5704.10.0090</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5705.00.2030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.20.2010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 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</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6406.10.9060</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">900</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5601.29.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5701.90.2010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6301.90.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/G/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other articles described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Made-up textile articles described in this clause are articles that fall within statistical reporting number 6406.10.9090 of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this subparagraph).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/G/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subparagraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">category</term>” has the meaning given that term in paragraph (2A)(E) of this subsection.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Earned import allowance rule.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the articles are made, if such apparel articles are accompanied by an earned import allowance certificate that reflects the amount of credits equal to the total square meter equivalents of such apparel articles, in accordance with the program established under subparagraph (B). For purposes of determining the quantity of square meter equivalents under this subparagraph, the conversion factors listed in “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Correlation: U.S. Textile and Apparel Industry Category System with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States of America, 2008</quotedText>”, or its successor publications, of the United States Department of Commerce, shall apply.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Earned import allowance program.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce shall establish a program to provide earned import allowance certificates to any producer or entity controlling production for purposes of subparagraph (A), based on the elements described in clause (ii).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The elements referred to in clause (i) are the following:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One credit shall be issued to a producer or an entity controlling production for every two square meter equivalents of qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric that the producer or entity controlling production can demonstrate that it purchased for the manufacture in Haiti of articles like or similar to any article eligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (A). The Secretary of Commerce shall, if requested by a producer or entity controlling production, create and maintain an account for such producer or entity controlling production, into which such credits shall be deposited.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such producer or entity controlling production may redeem credits issued under subclause (I) for earned import allowance certificates reflecting such number of earned credits as the producer or entity may request and has available.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may require any textile mill or other entity located in the United States that exports to Haiti qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric to submit, upon such export or upon request, documentation, such as a Shipper's Export Declaration, to the Secretary of Commerce—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">verifying that the qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric was exported to a producer in Haiti or to an entity controlling production; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying such producer or entity controlling production, and the quantity and description of qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric exported to such producer or entity controlling production.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may require that a producer or entity controlling production submit documentation to verify purchases of qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may make available to each person or entity identified in documentation submitted under subclause (III) or (IV) information contained in such documentation that relates to the purchase of qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric involving such person or entity.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VI" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The program under this subparagraph shall be established so as to allow, to the extent feasible, the submission, storage, retrieval, and disclosure of information in electronic format, including information with respect to the earned import allowance certificates required under subparagraph (A)(i).</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VII" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">(VII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may reconcile discrepancies in information provided under subclause (III) or (IV) and verify the accuracy of such information.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VIII" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VIII">(VIII) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce shall establish procedures to carry out the program under this subparagraph and may establish additional requirements to carry out this subparagraph. Such additional requirements may include—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VIII/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submissions by textile mills or other entities in the United States documenting exports of yarns wholly formed in the United States to countries described in paragraph (1)(B)(iii) for the manufacture of qualifying knit fabric; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VIII/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures imposed on producers or entities controlling production to allow the Secretary of Commerce to obtain and verify information relating to the production of qualifying knit fabric.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifying woven fabric defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">qualifying woven fabric</term>” means fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, except that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric otherwise eligible as qualifying woven fabric shall not be ineligible as qualifying woven fabric because the fabric contains nylon filament yarn to which section 213(b)(2)(A)(vii)(IV) applies;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric that would otherwise be ineligible as qualifying woven fabric because the fabric contains yarns not wholly formed in the United States shall not be ineligible as qualifying woven fabric if the total weight of all such yarns is not more than 10 percent of the total weight of the fabric; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric otherwise eligible as qualifying woven fabric shall not be ineligible as qualifying fabric because the fabric contains yarns covered by clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (5)(A).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifying knit fabric defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">qualifying knit fabric</term>” means fabric or knit-to-shape components wholly formed or knit-to-shape in any country or any combination of countries described in paragraph (1)(B)(iii), from yarns wholly formed in the United States, except that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric or knit-to-shape components otherwise eligible as qualifying knit fabric shall not be ineligible as qualifying knit fabric because the fabric or knit-to-shape components contain nylon filament yarn to which section 213(b)(2)(A)(vii)(IV) applies;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric or knit-to-shape components that would otherwise be ineligible as qualifying knit fabric because the fabric or knit-to-shape components contain yarns not wholly formed in the United States shall not be ineligible as qualifying knit fabric if the total weight of all such yarns is not more than 10 percent of the total weight of the fabric or knit-to-shape components; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iv/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric or knit-to-shape components otherwise eligible as qualifying knit fabric shall not be ineligible as qualifying knit fabric because the fabric or knit-to-shape components contain yarns covered by clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (5)(A).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID6AC3987E722C472AAF9A23F7D831E53C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">8</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement provisions.—</heading><footnote id="ID6AC3987E722C472AAF9A23F7D831E53C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">8Section 2(f) of Public Law 112–234 amends section 231A(b)(4) by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C). The amendment was executed to section 213A since the Act does not contain a section 231A in order to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</footnote> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fraudulent claims of preference.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person who makes a false claim for preference under the program established under subparagraph (B) shall be subject to any applicable civil or criminal penalty that may be imposed under the customs laws of the United States or under title 18, United States Code.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties for other fraudulent information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may establish and impose penalties for the submission to the Secretary of Commerce of fraudulent information under the program established under subparagraph (B), other than a claim described in clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Short supply provision.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made, if the fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns comprising the component that determines the tariff classification of the article are of any of the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fabrics or yarns, to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarns would be eligible for preferential treatment, without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarns, under Annex 4–B of the USMCA.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fabrics or yarns, to the extent that such fabrics or yarns are designated as not being available in commercial quantities for purposes of—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 213(b)(2)(A)(v) of this Act;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 112(b)(5) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">clause (i)(III) or (ii) of section 204(b)(3)(B) of the Andean Trade Preference Act; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other provision, relating to determining whether a textile or apparel article is an originating good eligible for preferential treatment, of a law that implements a free trade agreement entered into by the United States that is in effect at the time the claim for preferential treatment is made.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of designation of fabrics or yarns not available in commercial quantities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any fabric or yarn described in clause (i) of subparagraph (A) was determined to be eligible for preferential treatment, or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any fabric or yarn described in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) was designated as not being available in commercial quantities,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">on the basis of fraud, the President is authorized to remove the eligibility or designation (as the case may be) of that fabric or yarn with respect to articles entered after such removal.</continuation> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other preferential treatment not affected.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duty-free treatment provided under this subsection is in addition to any other preferential treatment under this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rule for Certain Wire Harness Automotive Components.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any wire harness automotive component that is the product or manufacture of Haiti and is imported directly from Haiti into the customs territory of the United States shall enter the United States free of duty, during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006, if Haiti has met the requirements of subsection (d) and if the sum of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of the materials produced in Haiti or one or more countries described in subsection (b)(2)(C), or any combination thereof, plus</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations (as defined in section 213(a)(3)) performed in Haiti or the United States, or both,</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">is not less than 50 percent of the declared customs value of such wire harness automotive component.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Wire harness automotive component.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">wire harness automotive component</term>” means any article provided for in subheading 8544.30.00 of the HTS, as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility Requirements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti shall be eligible for preferential treatment under this section if the President determines and certifies to Congress that Haiti—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has established, or is making continual progress toward establishing—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a market-based economy that protects private property rights, incorporates an open rules-based trading system, and minimizes government interference in the economy through measures such as price controls, subsidies, and government ownership of economic assets;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rule of law, political pluralism, and the right to due process, a fair trial, and equal protection under the law;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the elimination of barriers to United States trade and investment, including by—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of national treatment and measures to create an environment conducive to domestic and foreign investment;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the protection of intellectual property; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the resolution of bilateral trade and investment disputes;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">economic policies to reduce poverty, increase the availability of health care and educational opportunities, expand physical infrastructure, promote the development of private enterprise, and encourage the formation of capital markets through microcredit or other programs;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a system to combat corruption and bribery, such as signing and implementing the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protection of internationally recognized worker rights, including the right of association, the right to organize and bargain collectively, a prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labor, a minimum age for the employment of children, and acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not engage in activities that undermine United States national security or foreign policy interests; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not engage in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights or provide support for acts of international terrorism and cooperates in international efforts to eliminate human rights violations and terrorist activities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Time limit for determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall determine whether Haiti meets the requirements of paragraph (1) not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuing compliance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines that Haiti is not making continual progress in meeting the requirements described in paragraph (1)(A), the President shall terminate the preferential treatment under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Petition process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any interested party may file a request to have the status of Haiti reviewed with respect to the eligibility requirements listed in paragraph (1), and the President shall provide for this purpose the same procedures as those that are provided for reviewing the status of eligible beneficiary developing countries with respect to the designation criteria listed in subsections (b) and (c) of section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2642 (b) and (c)).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Assistance Improvement and Compliance Needs Assessment and Remediation Program.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continued eligibility for preferences.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Presidential certification of compliance by haiti with requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the expiration of the 16-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2008, Haiti shall continue to be eligible for the preferential treatment provided under subsection (b) only if the President determines and certifies to the Congress that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti has implemented the requirements set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti has agreed to require producers of articles for which duty-free treatment may be requested under subsection (b) to participate in the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3) and has developed a system to ensure participation in such program by such producers, including by developing and maintaining the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may extend the period for compliance by Haiti under subparagraph (A) if the President—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that Haiti has made a good faith effort toward such compliance and has agreed to take additional steps to come into full compliance that are satisfactory to the President; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides to the appropriate congressional committees, not later than 6 months after the last day of the 16-month period specified in subparagraph (A), and every 6 months thereafter, a report identifying the steps that Haiti has agreed to take to come into full compliance and the progress made over the preceding 6-month period in implementing such steps.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuing compliance.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, after making a certification under subparagraph (A), the President determines that Haiti is no longer meeting the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A), the President shall terminate the preferential treatment provided under subsection (b), unless the President determines, after consulting with the appropriate congressional committees, that meeting such requirements is not practicable because of extraordinary circumstances existing in Haiti when the determination is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsequent compliance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President, after terminating preferential treatment under clause (i), determines that Haiti is meeting the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A), the President shall reinstate the application of preferential treatment under subsection (b).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Labor ombudsman.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement under this paragraph is that Haiti has established an independent Labor Ombudsman's Office within the national government that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reports directly to the President of Haiti;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is headed by a Labor Ombudsman chosen by the President of Haiti, in consultation with Haitian labor unions and industry associations; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is vested with the authority to perform the functions described in subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The functions of the Labor Ombudsman's Office shall include—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing and maintaining a registry of producers of articles for which duty-free treatment may be requested under subsection (b), and developing, in consultation and coordination with any other appropriate officials of the Government of Haiti, a system to ensure participation by such producers in the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">overseeing the implementation of the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receiving and investigating comments from any interested party regarding the conditions described in paragraph (3)(B) in facilities of producers listed in the registry described in clause (i) and, where appropriate, referring such comments or the result of such investigations to the appropriate Haitian authorities, or to the entity operating the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assisting, in consultation and coordination with any other appropriate Haitian authorities, producers listed in the registry described in clause (i) in meeting the conditions set forth in paragraph (3)(B); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinating, with the assistance of the entity operating the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3), a tripartite committee comprised of appropriate representatives of government agencies, employers, and workers, as well as other relevant interested parties, for the purposes of evaluating progress in implementing the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3), and consulting on improving core labor standards and working conditions in the textile and apparel sector in Haiti, and on other matters of common concern relating to such core labor standards and working conditions.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance improvement and compliance needs assessment and remediation program.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement under this paragraph is that Haiti, in cooperation with the International Labor Organization, has established a Technical Assistance Improvement and Compliance Needs Assessment and Remediation Program meeting the requirements under subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assess compliance by producers listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) with the conditions set forth in subparagraph (B) and to assist such producers in meeting such conditions; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide assistance to improve the capacity of the Government of Haiti—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to inspect facilities of producers listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i); and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enforce national labor laws and resolve labor disputes, including through measures described in subparagraph (E).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The conditions referred to in subparagraph (A) are—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compliance with core labor standards; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compliance with the labor laws of Haiti that relate directly to core labor standards and to ensuring acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational health and safety.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements for the TAICNAR Program are that the program—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be operated by the International Labor Organization (or any subdivision, instrumentality, or designee thereof), which prepares the biannual reports described in subparagraph (D);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be developed through a participatory process that includes the Labor Ombudsman described in paragraph (2) and appropriate representatives of government agencies, employers, and workers;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess compliance by each producer listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) with the conditions set forth in subparagraph (B) and identify any deficiencies by such producer with respect to meeting such conditions, including by—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting unannounced site visits to manufacturing facilities of the producer;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting confidential interviews separately with workers and management of the facilities of the producer;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing to management and workers, and where applicable, worker organizations in the facilities of the producer, on a confidential basis—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the results of the assessment carried out under this clause; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific suggestions for remediating any such deficiencies;</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist the producer in remediating any deficiencies identified under clause (iii);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct prompt follow-up site visits to the facilities of the producer to assess progress on remediation of any deficiencies identified under clause (iii); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide training to workers and management of the producer, and where appropriate, to other persons or entities, to promote compliance with subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Biannual report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The biannual reports referred to in subparagraph (C)(i) are a report, by the entity operating the TAICNAR Program, that is published (and available to the public in a readily accessible manner) on a biannual basis, beginning 6 months after Haiti implements the TAICNAR Program under this paragraph, covering the preceding 6-month period, and that includes the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The name of each producer listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) that has been identified as having met the conditions under subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The name of each producer listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) that has been identified as having deficiencies with respect to the conditions under subparagraph (B), and has failed to remedy such deficiencies.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each producer listed under clause (ii)—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the deficiencies found to exist and the specific suggestions for remediating such deficiencies made by the entity operating the TAICNAR Program;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the efforts by the producer to remediate the deficiencies, including a description of assistance provided by any entity to assist in such remediation; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to deficiencies that have not been remediated, the amount of time that has elapsed since the deficiencies were first identified in a report under this subparagraph.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each producer identified as having deficiencies with respect to the conditions described under subparagraph (B) in a prior report under this subparagraph, a description of the progress made in remediating such deficiencies since the submission of the prior report, and an assessment of whether any aspect of such deficiencies persists.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Capacity building.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assistance to the Government of Haiti referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) shall include programs—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to review the labor laws and regulations of Haiti and to develop and implement strategies for bringing the laws and regulations into conformity with core labor standards;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop additional strategies for facilitating protection of core labor standards and providing acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health, including through legal, regulatory, and institutional reform;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to increase awareness of worker rights, including under core labor standards and national labor laws;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote consultation and cooperation between government representatives, employers, worker representatives, and United States importers on matters relating to core labor standards and national labor laws;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist the Labor Ombudsman appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) in establishing and coordinating operation of the committee described in paragraph (2)(B)(v);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist worker representatives in more fully and effectively advocating on behalf of their members; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide on-the-job training and technical assistance to labor inspectors, judicial officers, and other relevant personnel to build their capacity to enforce national labor laws and resolve labor disputes.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance with eligibility criteria.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Country compliance with worker rights eligibility criteria.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making a determination of whether Haiti is meeting the requirement set forth in subsection (d)(1)(A)(vi) relating to internationally recognized worker rights, the President shall consider the reports produced under paragraph (3)(D).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Producer eligibility.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of producers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning in the second calendar year after the President makes the certification under paragraph (1)(A), the President shall identify on a biennial basis whether a producer listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) has failed to comply with core labor standards and with the labor laws of Haiti that directly relate to and are consistent with core labor standards.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance to producers; withdrawal, etc., of preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each producer that the President identifies under clause (i), the President shall seek to assist such producer in coming into compliance with core labor standards and with the labor laws of Haiti that directly relate to and are consistent with core labor standards. If such efforts fail, the President shall withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of preferential treatment under subsection (b) to articles of such producer.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reinstating preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President, after withdrawing, suspending, or limiting the application of preferential treatment under clause (ii) to articles of a producer, determines that such producer is complying with core labor standards and with the labor laws of Haiti that directly relate to and are consistent with core labor standards, the President shall reinstate the application of preferential treatment under subsection (b) to the articles of the producer.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making the identification under clause (i) and the determination under clause (iii), the President shall consider the reports made available under paragraph (3)(D).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports by the president.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2008, and annually thereafter, the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of this subsection during the preceding 1-year period.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to be included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of the efforts of Haiti, the President, and the International Labor Organization to carry out this subsection.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of each report produced under paragraph (3)(D) during the preceding 1-year period and a summary of the findings contained in such report.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identifications made under paragraph (4)(B)(i) and determinations made under paragraph (4)(B)(iii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection the sum of $10,000,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2008, and ending on September 30, 2013.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions Regarding Enforcement of Circumvention.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The preferential treatment under subsection (b)(1) shall not apply unless the President certifies to Congress that Haiti is meeting the following conditions:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti has adopted an effective visa system, domestic laws, and enforcement procedures applicable to articles described in subsection (b) to prevent unlawful transshipment of the articles and the use of counterfeit documents relating to the importation of the articles into the United States.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti has enacted legislation or promulgated regulations that would permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection verification teams to have the access necessary to investigate thoroughly allegations of transshipment through such country.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti agrees to report, on a timely basis, at the request of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the total exports from and imports into that country of articles described in subsection (b), consistent with the manner in which the records are kept by Haiti.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti agrees to cooperate fully with the United States to address and take action necessary to prevent circumvention as provided in Article 5 of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti agrees to require all producers and exporters of articles described in subsection (b) in that country to maintain complete records of the production and the export of such articles, including materials used in the production, for at least 5 years after the production or export (as the case may be).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti agrees to report, on a timely basis, at the request of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, documentation establishing the country of origin of articles described in subsection (b) as used by that country in implementing an effective visa system.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of transshipment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transshipment within the meaning of this subsection has occurred when preferential treatment for a textile or apparel article under this section has been claimed on the basis of material false information concerning the country of origin, manufacture, processing, or assembly of the article or any of its components. For purposes of this paragraph, false information is material if disclosure of the true information would mean or would have meant that the article is or was ineligible for preferential treatment under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on goods shipped from the dominican republic.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a)(5), relating to the definition of “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic</quotedText>”, articles described in subsection (b) that are shipped from the Dominican Republic, directly or through the territory of an intermediate country, whether or not such articles undergo processing in the Dominican Republic, shall not be considered to be “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic</quotedText>” until the President certifies to the Congress that Haiti and the Dominican Republic have developed procedures to prevent unlawful transshipment of the articles and the use of counterfeit documents related to the importation of the articles into the United States.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and other assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner responsible for U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall provide technical and other assistance to Haiti and the Dominican Republic to develop expeditiously the procedures described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall issue regulations to carry out this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006. The President shall consult with the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate in preparing such regulations.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duty-free treatment provided under this section shall remain in effect until December 31, 2026.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MEASURES FOR PUERTO RICO AND UNITED STATES INSULAR POSSESSIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2704">19 U.S.C. 2704 note</ref>] </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the sum of the amounts of taxes covered into the treasuries of Puerto Rico or the United States Virgin Islands pursuant to section 7652(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is reduced below the amount that would have been covered over if the imported rum had been produced in Puerto Rico or the United States Virgin Islands, then the President shall consider compensation measures and, in this regard, may withdraw the duty-free treatment on rum provided by this title. The President shall submit a report to the Congress on the measures he takes.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1112 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2582) is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No action pursuant to this title may affect any tariff duty imposed by the Legislature of Puerto Rico pursuant to section 319 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1319) on coffee imported into Puerto Rico.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of chapter 1 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">industry</term>” shall include producers located in the United States insular possessions.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any discharge from a point source in the United States Virgin Islands in existence on the date of the enactment of this subsection which discharge is attributable to the manufacture of rum (as defined in paragraphs (3) of section 7652(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall not be subject to the requirements of section 301 (other than toxic discharges), section 306 or section 403 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act if—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such discharge occurs at least one thousand five hundred feet into the territorial sea from the line of ordinary low water from that portion of the coast which is in direct contact with the sea, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands determines that such discharge will not interfere with the attainment or maintenance of that water quality which shall assure protection of public water supplies, and the protection and propagation of a balanced population of shellfish, fish, and wildlife, and allow recreational activities, in and on the water and will not result in the discharge of pollutants in quantities which may reasonably be anticipated to pose an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment because of bioaccumulation, persistency in the environment, acute toxicity, chronic toxicity (including carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or teratogenicity), or synergistic propensities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2704">19 U.S.C. 2704</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION REPORTS ON IMPACT OF THIS ACT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Requirement.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States International Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>”) shall submit to Congress and the President biennial reports regarding the economic impact of this title on United States industries and consumers and on the economy of the beneficiary countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">First report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The first report shall be submitted not later than September 30, 2001.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of puerto rico, etc.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, industries in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the insular possessions of the United States are considered to be United States industries.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required under subsection (a) shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment by the Commission regarding—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the actual effect, during the period covered by the report, of this Act on the United States economy generally as well as on those specific domestic industries which produce articles that are like, or directly competitive with, articles being imported into the United States from beneficiary countries; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the probable future effect which this Act will have on the United States economy generally, as well as on such domestic industries, before the provisions of this Act terminate.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the assessments required under paragraph (1), the Commission shall, to the extent practicable—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyze the production, trade and consumption of United States products affected by this Act, taking into consideration employment, profit levels, and use of productive facilities with respect to the domestic industries concerned, and such other economic factors in such industries as it considers relevant, including prices, wages, sales, inventories, patterns of demand, capital investment, obsolescence of equipment, and diversification of production; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe the nature and extent of any significant change in employment, profit levels, and use of productive facilities, and such other conditions as it deems relevant in the domestic industries concerned, which it believes are attributable to this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted to the Congress and to the President before the close of the nine-month period beginning on the day after the last day of the period covered by the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commission shall provide opportunity for the submission by the public, either orally or in writing, or both, of information relating to matters that will be addressed in the reports.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s216" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="216">SEC. 216. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2705">19 U.S.C. 2705</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPACT STUDY BY SECRETARY OF LABOR. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall undertake a continuing review and analysis of the impact which the implementation of the provisions of this title have with respect to United States labor; and shall make an annual written report to Congress on the results of such review and analysis.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="217">SEC. 217. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING A CARIBBEAN TRADE INSTITUTE. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State shall prepare a study regarding the feasibility of establishing a Caribbean Trade Institute in Harlem, New York City, supported by a combination of Federal and private funds.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the extent to which, and the means by which, a Caribbean Trade Institute could—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate cooperation between public and private entities interested in engaging in or furthering Caribbean trade;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serve as a catalyst for greater cultural exchange between the United States and Caribbean nations; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate expansion of job opportunities both in the United States and the Caribbean Basin.</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">The study shall also include suggestions regarding the organization and staffing of such an institute.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study required by this section shall be submitted to the Congress within six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s218" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="218">SEC. 218. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2706">19 U.S.C. 2706</ref>] </editorialNote><elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment">[Repealed—1990] </editorialNote> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="219">SEC. 219. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2707">19 U.S.C. 2707</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF WESTERN HEMISPHERIC TRADE. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner of Customs, after consultation with appropriate officials in the State of Texas, is authorized and directed to make grants to an institution (or a consortium of such institutions) to assist such institution in planning, establishing, and operating a Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade (hereafter in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Center</quotedText>”). The Commissioner of Customs shall make the first grant not later than December 1, 1994, and the Center shall be established not later than February 1, 1995.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of the Center.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Center shall be a year-round program operated by an institution located in the State of Texas (or a consortium of such institutions), the purpose of which is to promote and study trade between and among Western Hemisphere countries. The Center shall conduct activities designed to examine—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact of the NAFTA on the economies in, and trade within, the Western Hemisphere;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the negotiation of any future free trade agreements, including possible accessions to the NAFTA; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adjusting tariffs, reducing nontariff barriers, improving relations among customs officials, and promoting economic relations among countries in the Western Hemisphere.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation; Selection Criteria.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner of Customs shall consult with appropriate officials of the State of Texas and private sector authorities with respect to selecting, planning, and establishing the Center. In selecting the appropriate institution, the Commissioner of Customs shall give consideration to—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the institution's ability to carry out the programs and activities described in this section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any resources the institution can provide the Center in addition to Federal funds provided under this program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programs and Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Center shall conduct the following activities:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide forums for international discussion and debate for representatives from countries in the Western Hemisphere regarding issues which affect trade and other economic relations within the hemisphere, including the impact of the NAFTA on individual economies and the desirability and feasibility of possible accessions to the NAFTA by such countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Conduct studies and research projects on subjects which affect Western Hemisphere trade, including tariffs, customs, regional and national economics, business development and finance, production and personnel management, manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, transportation, immigration, telecommunications, medicine, science, urban studies, border demographics, social anthropology, and population.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Publish materials, disseminate information, and conduct seminars and conferences to support and educate representatives from countries in the Western Hemisphere who seek to do business with or invest in other Western Hemisphere countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide grants, fellowships, endowed chairs, and financial assistance to outstanding scholars and authorities from Western Hemisphere countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide grants, fellowships, and other financial assistance to qualified graduate students, from Western Hemisphere countries, to study at the Center.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Implement academic exchange programs and other cooperative research and instructional agreements with the complementary North/South Center<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID2F3BDACCE7C04BAF84ECDE96818EF7A3" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">9</ref> at the University of Miami at Coral Gables.</content><footnote id="ID2F3BDACCE7C04BAF84ECDE96818EF7A3" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">9Sec. 2(a) of the Dante B. Fascell North-South Center Act (Public Law 106929; 113 Stat. 54) provided that any reference in any provision of law to the North/South Center “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Dante B. Fascell North-South Center</quotedText>’.</quotedText>”.</footnote> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nafta.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">NAFTA</term>” means the North American Free Trade Agreement.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Western hemisphere countries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Western Hemisphere countries</term>”, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">countries in the Western Hemisphere</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Western Hemisphere</quotedText>” mean Canada, the United States, Mexico, countries located in South America, beneficiary countries (as defined by section 212), the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fees for Seminars and Publications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a grant made under this section may provide that the Center may charge a reasonable fee for attendance at seminars and conferences and for copies of publications, studies, reports, and other documents the Center publishes. The Center may waive such fees in any case in which it determines imposing a fee would impose a financial hardship and the purposes of the Center would be served by granting such a waiver.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration of Grant.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner of Customs is directed to make grants to any institution or institutions selected as the Center for fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner of Customs shall, no later than July 1, 1994, and annually thereafter for years for which grants are made, submit a written report to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. The first report shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement identifying the institution or institutions selected as the Center;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasons for selecting the institution or institutions as the Center; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/h/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the plan of such institution or institutions for operating the Center.</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">Each subsequent report shall include information with respect to the operations of the Center, the collaboration of the Center with, and dissemination of information to, Government policymakers and the business community with respect to the study of Western Hemispheric trade by the Center, and the plan and efforts of the Center to continue operations after grants under this section have expired.</continuation> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle; -uslm-dtd-nonstandard:cap-sc 10 no-bold" styleType="nonstandard"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tax Provisions </heading> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB/s223" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="223">SEC. 223. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT WITH RESPECT TO USE OF CARIBBEAN BASIN TAX HAVENS. </heading> <subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than ninety days after the date of the enactment of this Act, report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate on—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB/s223/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the level at which Caribbean Basin tax havens are being used to evade or avoid Federal taxes, and the effect on Federal revenues of such use,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB/s223/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any information he may have on the relationship of such use to drug trafficking and other criminal activities, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB/s223/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">current antitax haven enforcement activities of the Department of the Treasury.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle; -uslm-dtd-nonstandard:cap-sc 10 no-bold" styleType="nonstandard"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of the Congress Regarding Sugar Imports </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stC/s231" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="231">SEC. 231. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUGAR IMPORTS. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of the Congress that sugar from any Communist country in the Caribbean Basin or in Central America should not be imported into the United States.</content> </section> </subtitle>

AN ACTTo promote economic revitalization and facilitate expansion of economic opportunities in the Caribbean Basin region, to provide for backup withholding of tax from interest and dividends, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, * * * * * * * <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID80E1E6C324184E6C9A044E73BB4DF299" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref> </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/s201" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2701">19 U.S.C. 2701 note</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act</inline></shortTitle>”.</content><footnote id="ID80E1E6C324184E6C9A044E73BB4DF299" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">1<content>Sec. 1909 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–418; 102 Stat. 1317) contained the following: ``SEC. 1909. CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE. ``(a) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Findings</headingText>.—The Congress finds that— ``(1) Caribbean and Central American countries historically have had close economic, political, and cultural ties to the United States; ``(2) promoting economic and political stability in the Caribbean and Central America is in the national security interests of the United States; ``(3) the economic and political stability of the nations of the Caribbean and Central America can be strengthened significantly by the attraction of foreign and domestic investment specifically devoted to employment generation; and ``(4) the diversification of the economies and expansion of exports, particularly those of a non-traditional nature, of the nations of the Caribbean and Central America is linked directly to fair access to the markets of the United States. ``(b)<headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text"> Intent of the Congress</headingText>.—The Congress hereby expresses its intention to ensure that— ``(1) the trade elements of the Caribbean Basin Initiative be strengthened in a manner consistent with the promotion of economic and political stability in the Caribbean and Central America; ``(2) to the extent that Congress imposes changes that are intended to improve the competitive environment for United States industry and workers, such changes do not unduly affect the unilateral duty-free trade system available to the beneficiary countries designated under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act; and ``(3) generic changes in the trade laws of the United States do not discriminate against imports from designated beneficiary countries in relation to imports from other United States trading partners.''.</content></footnote> </section> <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle; -uslm-dtd-nonstandard:cap-sc 10 no-bold" styleType="nonstandard"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duty-Free Treatment </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s211" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2701">19 U.S.C. 2701</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO GRANT DUTY-FREE TREATMENT. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may proclaim duty-free treatment (or other preferential treatment) for all eligible articles from any beneficiary country in accordance with the provisions of this title.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2702">19 U.S.C. 2702</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BENEFICIARY COUNTRY. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">beneficiary country</term>” means any country listed in subsection (b) with respect to which there is in effect a proclamation by the President designating such country as a beneficiary country for purposes of this title. Before the President designates any country as a beneficiary country for purposes of this title, he shall notify the House of Representatives and the Senate of his intention to make such designation, together with the considerations entering into such decision.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">entered</term>” means entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the customs territory of the United States.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">HTS</term>” means Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (19 U.S.C. 1202).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">USMCA</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 4502).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">WTO</term>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">WTO member</quotedText>” have the meanings given those terms in section 2 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">former beneficiary country</term>” means a country that ceases to be designated as a beneficiary country under this title because the country has become a party to a free trade agreement with the United States.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President has designated any country as a beneficiary country for purposes of this title, he shall not terminate such designation (either by issuing a proclamation for that purpose or by issuing a proclamation which has the effect of terminating such designation) unless, at least sixty days before such termination, he has notified the House of Representatives and the Senate and has notified such country of his intention to terminate such designation, together with the considerations entering into such decision.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDA24B551B58384489AD7457DCC33D88BF" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">2</ref> </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In designating countries as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beneficiary countries</quotedText>” under this title the President shall consider only the following countries and territories or successor political entities:</chapeau><footnote id="IDA24B551B58384489AD7457DCC33D88BF" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">2<content>Section 402(b) of Public Law 109–53 provides: (b) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Countries Eligible for Designation as Beneficiary Countries</headingText>.—Section 212(b) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2702(b)) is amended by striking from the list of countries eligible for designation as beneficiary countries— (1) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Costa Rica</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of Costa Rica as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); (2) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Dominican Republic</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of the Dominican Republic as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); (3) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">El Salvador</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of El Salvador as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); (4) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Guatemala</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of Guatemala as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); (5) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Honduras</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of Honduras as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3); and (6) “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Nicaragua</quotedText>”, effective on the date the President terminates the designation of Nicaragua as a beneficiary country pursuant to section 201(a)(3). Paragraph (3) of section 201(a) of such Public Law provides: (3) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Effect on cbera status</headingText>.— (A) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">In general</headingText>.—Notwithstanding section 212(a) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2702(a)), the President shall terminate the designation of each CAFTA–DR country as a beneficiary country for purposes of that Act on the date the Agreement enters into force with respect to that country. (B) <headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Exception</headingText>.—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), each such country shall be considered a beneficiary country under section 212(a) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, for purposes of— (i) sections 771(7)(G)(ii)(III) and 771(7)(H) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1677(7)(G)(ii)(III) and 1677(7)(H)); (ii) the duty-free treatment provided under paragraph 12 of Appendix I of the General Notes to the Schedule of the United States to Annex 3.3 of the Agreement; and (iii) section 274(h)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Section 402(a) of of Public Law 112–43 provides for an amendment to strike “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Panama</quotedText>” from the list of countries eligible for designation as beneficiary countries. Pursuant to section 107(a) of PL 112–43, the amendment made by section 402(a) takes effect on date when the Agreement between the United States and Panama enters into force.</content></footnote><foreign id="warning-d169500e234" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="2" grid-typeface="1.1" min-space="1" thead-tbody-ldg-size="6.8.9" ttitle-size="9"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="45"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="50"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" leader-modify="clr-ldr" stub-definition="txt-ldr" 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</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">In addition, the President shall not designate any country a beneficiary country under this title—</continuation> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country is a Communist country;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has nationalized, expropriated or otherwise seized ownership or control of property owned by a United States citizen or by a corporation, partnership, or association which is 50 per centum or more beneficially owned by United States citizens,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has taken steps to repudiate or nullify—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any existing contract or agreement with, or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any patent, trademark, or other intellectual property of,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">a United States citizen or a corporation, partnership, or association which is 50 per centum or more beneficially owned by United States citizens, the effect of which is to nationalize, expropriate, or otherwise seize ownership or control of property so owned, or</continuation> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has imposed or enforced taxes or other exactions, restrictive maintenance or operational conditions, or other measures with respect to property so owned, the effect of which is to nationalize, expropriate, or otherwise seize ownership or control of such property, unless the President determines that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prompt, adequate, and effective compensation has been or is being made to such citizen, corporation, partnership, or association,</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">good-faith negotiations to provide prompt, adequate, and effective compensation under the applicable provisions of international law are in progress, or such country is otherwise taking steps to discharge its obligations under international law with respect to such citizen, corporation, partnership, or association, or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a dispute involving such citizen, corporation, partnership, or association, over compensation for such a seizure has been submitted to arbitration under the provisions of the Convention for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, or in another mutually agreed upon forum, and</content> </clause> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">promptly furnishes a copy of such determination to the Senate and House of Representatives;</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country fails to act in good faith in recognizing as binding or in enforcing arbitral awards in favor of United States citizens or a corporation, partnership or association which is 50 per centum or more beneficially owned by United States citizens, which have been made by arbitrators appointed for each case or by permanent arbitral bodies to which the parties involved have submitted their dispute;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country affords preferential treatment to the products of a developed country, other than the United States, which has, or is likely to have, a significant adverse effect on United States commerce, unless the President has received assurances satisfactory to him that such preferential treatment will be eliminated or that action will be taken to assure that there will be no such significant adverse effect, and he reports those assurances to the Congress;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if a government-owned entity in such country engages in the broadcast of copyrighted material, including films or television material, belonging to United States copyright owners without their express consent;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">unless such country is a signatory to a treaty, convention, protocol, or other agreement regarding the extradition of United States citizens; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/b/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if such country has not or is not taking steps to afford internationally recognized worker rights (as defined in section 507(4) of the Trade Act of 1974) to workers in the country (including any designated zone in that country).</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (5), and (7) shall not prevent the designation of any country as a beneficiary country under this Act if the President determines that such designation will be in the national economic or security interest of the United States and reports such determination to the Congress with his reasons therefor.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining whether to designate any country a beneficiary country under this title, the President shall take into account—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an expression by such country of its desire to be so designated;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the economic conditions in such country, the living standards of its inhabitants, and any other economic factors which he deems appropriate;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which such country has assured the United States it will provide equitable and reasonable access to the markets and basic commodity resources of such country;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the degree to which such country follows the accepted rules of international trade provided for under the WTO Agreement and the multilateral trade agreements (as such terms are defined in paragraphs (9) and (4), respectively, of section 2 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the degree to which such country uses export subsidies or imposes export performance requirements or local content requirements which distort international trade;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the degree to which the trade policies of such country as they relate to other beneficiary countries are contributing to the revitalization of the region;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the degree to which such country is undertaking self-help measures to promote its own economic development;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether or not such country has taken or is taking steps to afford workers in that country (including any designated zone in that country) internationally recognized worker rights.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID1334EBC5DF574F60AE699DE350DE7AE9" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">3</ref></content><footnote id="ID1334EBC5DF574F60AE699DE350DE7AE9" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">3So in original. The period probably should be a semicolon.</footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which such country provides under its law adequate and effective means for foreign nationals to secure, exercise, and enforce exclusive rights in intellectual property, including patent, trademark, and copyright rights;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which such country prohibits its nationals from engaging in the broadcasts of copyrighted material, including films or television material, belonging to United States copyright owners without their express consent; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/c/11" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which such country is prepared to cooperate with the United States in the administration of the provisions of this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">General headnote 3(a) of the TSUS (relating to products of the insular possessions) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block"> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the provisions in section 213 of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, articles which are imported from insular possessions of the United States shall receive duty treatment no less favorable than the treatment afforded such articles when they are imported from a beneficiary country under such Act.”</content> </clause></quotedContent>.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may, after the requirements of subsection (a)(2) and paragraph (2) have been met—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">withdraw or suspend the designation of any country as a beneficiary country, or</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this subtitle to any article of any country,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">if, after such designation, the President determines that as a result of changed circumstances such country would be barred from designation as a beneficiary country under subsection (b).</continuation></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may, after the requirements of subsection (a)(2) and paragraph (2) have been met—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">withdraw or suspend the designation of any country as a CBTPA beneficiary country; or</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of preferential treatment under section 213(b)(2) and (3) to any article of any country,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">if, after such designation, the President determines that, as a result of changed circumstances, the performance of such country is not satisfactory under the criteria set forth in section 213(b)(5)(B).</continuation> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall publish in the Federal Register notice of the action the President proposes to take under paragraph (1) at least 30 days prior to taking such action.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Trade Representative shall, within the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the President publishes under subparagraph (A) notice of proposed action—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accept written comments from the public regarding such proposed action,</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hold a public hearing on such proposed action, and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish in the Federal Register—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notice of the time and place of such hearing prior to the hearing, and</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the time and place at which such written comments will be accepted.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If preferential treatment under section 213(b)(2) and (3) is withdrawn, suspended, or limited with respect to a CBTPA beneficiary country, such country shall not be deemed to be a “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">party</quotedText>” for the purposes of applying section 213(b)(5)(C) to imports of articles for which preferential treatment has been withdrawn, suspended, or limited with respect to such country.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Requirements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2001, and every 2 years thereafter during the period this title is in effect, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report regarding the operation of this title, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to subsections (b) and (c), the results of a general review of beneficiary countries based on the considerations described in such subsections; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the performance of each beneficiary country or CBTPA beneficiary country, as the case may be, under the criteria set forth in section 213(b)(5)(B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s212/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public comment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before submitting the report described in paragraph (1), the United States Trade Representative shall publish a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comments on whether beneficiary countries are meeting the criteria listed in section 213(b)(5)(B).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2703">19 U.S.C. 2703</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ELIGIBLE ARTICLES. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Unless otherwise excluded from eligibility by this title, and subject to section 423 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and except as provided in subsection (b)(2) and (3), the duty-free treatment provided under this title shall apply to any article which is the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary country if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that article is imported directly from a beneficiary country into the customs territory of the United States; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sum of (i) the cost or value of the materials produced in a beneficiary country or two or more beneficiary countries, plus (ii) the direct costs of processing operations performed in a beneficiary country or countries is not less than 35 per centum of the appraised value of such article at the time it is entered.</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">For purposes of determining the percentage referred to in subparagraph (B), the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">beneficiary country</term>” includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any former beneficiary country. If the cost or value of materials produced in the customs territory of the United States (other than the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) is included with respect to an article to which this paragraph applies, an amount not to exceed 15 per centum of the appraised value of the article at the time it is entered that is attributed to such United States cost or value may be applied toward determining the percentage referred to in subparagraph (B).</continuation></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection including, but not limited to, regulations providing that, in order to be eligible for duty-free treatment under this title, an article must be wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary country, or must be a new or different article of commerce which has been grown, produced, or manufactured in the beneficiary country; but no article or material of a beneficiary country shall be eligible for such treatment by virtue of having merely undergone—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">simple combining or packaging operations, or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mere dilution with water or mere dilution with another substance that does not materially alter the characteristics of the article.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this subsection, the phrase “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">direct costs of processing operations</quotedText>” includes, but is not limited to—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">all actual labor costs involved in the growth, production, manufacture, or assembly of the specific merchandise, including fringe benefits, on-the-job training and the cost of engineering, supervisory, quality control, and similar personnel; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">dies, molds, tooling, and depreciation on machinery and equipment which are allocable to the specific merchandise.</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">Such phrase does not include costs which are not directly attributable to the merchandise concerned or are not costs of manufacturing the product, such as (i) profit, and (ii) general expenses of doing business which are either not allocable to the specific merchandise or are not related to the growth, production, manufacture, or assembly of the merchandise, such as administrative salaries, casualty and liability insurance, advertising, and salesmen's salaries, commissions or expenses.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 311 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the products of a beneficiary country which are imported directly from any beneficiary country into Puerto Rico may be entered under bond for processing or use in manufacturing in Puerto Rico. No duty shall be imposed on the withdrawal from warehouse of the product of such processing or manufacturing if, at the time of such withdrawal, such product meets the requirements of paragraph (1)(B).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duty-free treatment provided under this title shall apply to an article (other than an article listed in subsection (b)) which is the growth, product, or manufacture of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article is imported directly from the beneficiary country into the customs territory of the United States,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article was by any means advanced in value or improved in condition in a beneficiary country, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if any materials are added to the article in a beneficiary country, such materials are a product of a beneficiary country or the United States.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the duty-free treatment provided under this title shall apply to liqueurs and spirituous beverages produced in the territory of Canada from rum if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such rum is the growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary country or of the Virgin Islands of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such rum is imported directly from a beneficiary country or the Virgin Islands of the United States into the territory of Canada, and such liqueurs and spirituous beverages are imported directly from the territory of Canada into the customs territory of the United States;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">when imported into the customs territory of the United States, such liqueurs and spirituous beverages are classified in subheading 2208.90 or 2208.40 of the HTS; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/a/6/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such rum accounts for at least 90 percent by volume of the alcoholic content of such liqueurs and spirituous beverages.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Import-Sensitive Articles.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraphs (2) through (5), the duty-free treatment provided under this title does not apply to—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">textile and apparel articles which were not eligible articles for purposes of this title on January 1, 1994, as this title was in effect on that date;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">footwear provided for in any of subheadings 6401.10.00, 6401.91.00, 6401.92.90, 6401.99.30, 6401.99.60, 6401.99.90, 6402.30.50, 6402.30.70, 6402.30.80, 6402.91.50, 6402.91.80, 6402.91.90, 6402.99.20, 6402.99.80, 6402.99.90, 6403.59.60, 6403.91.30, 6403.99.60, 6403.99.90, 6404.11.90, and 6404.19.20 of the HTS that was not designated at the time of the effective date of this title as eligible articles for the purpose of the generalized system of preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">tuna, prepared or preserved in any manner, in airtight containers;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">petroleum, or any product derived from petroleum, provided for in headings 2709 and 2710 of the HTS;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">watches and watch parts (including cases, bracelets, and straps), of whatever type including, but not limited to, mechanical, quartz digital or quartz analog, if such watches or watch parts contain any material which is the product of any country with respect to which HTS column 2 rates of duty apply; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">articles to which reduced rates of duty apply under subsection (h).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition period treatment of certain textile and apparel articles.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Articles covered.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the transition period, the preferential treatment described in subparagraph (B) shall apply to the following articles:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles assembled in one or more cbtpa beneficiary countries.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut, or from components knit-to-shape, in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are wholly formed and cut in the United States) that are—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entered under subheading 9802.00.80 of the HTS; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entered under chapter 61 or 62 of the HTS, if, after such assembly, the articles would have qualified for entry under subheading 9802.00.80 of the HTS but for the fact that the articles were embroidered or subjected to stone-washing, enzyme-washing, acid washing, perma-pressing, oven-baking, bleaching, garment-dyeing, screen printing, or other similar processes.</content> </subclause><continuation role="clause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States.</continuation> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other apparel articles assembled in one or more cbtpa beneficiary countries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries with thread formed in the United States from fabrics wholly formed in the United States and cut in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or from components knit-to-shape in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are wholly formed in the United States). Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles shall qualify under the first sentence of this clause only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are woven fabrics, is carried out in the United States.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain knit apparel articles.—</heading><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles knit to shape (other than socks provided for in heading 6115 of the HTS) in a CBTPA beneficiary country from yarns wholly formed in the United States, and knit apparel articles (other than t-shirts described in subclause (III)) cut and wholly assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabric formed in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries or the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS and are formed in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries), in an amount not exceeding the amount set forth in subclause (II).</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount referred to in subclause (I) is as follows:</chapeau> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">500,000,000 square meter equivalents during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2002.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">850,000,000 square meter equivalents during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2003.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/II/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">970,000,000 square meter equivalents in each succeeding 1-year period through September 30, 2030.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">T-shirts, other than underwear, classifiable under subheadings 6109.10.00 and 6109.90.10 of the HTS, made in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabric formed in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, in an amount not exceeding the amount set forth in subclause (IV).</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount referred to in subclause (III) is as follows:</chapeau> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">4,872,000 dozen during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2001.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">9,000,000 dozen during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2002.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">10,000,000 dozen during the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2003.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/IV/dd" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">12,000,000 dozen in each succeeding 1-year period through September 30, 2030.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of the Congress that the Congress should determine, based on the record of expansion of exports from the United States as a result of the preferential treatment of articles under this clause, the percentage by which the amount provided in subclauses (II) and (IV) should be compounded for the 1-year periods occurring after the 1-year period ending on September 30, 2004.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain other apparel articles.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subclause (II), any apparel article classifiable under subheading 6212.10 of the HTS, except for articles entered under clause (i), (ii), (iii), (v), or (vi), if the article is both cut and sewn or otherwise assembled in the United States, or one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries, or both.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During the 1-year period beginning on October 1, 2001, and during each of the 28 succeeding 1-year periods, apparel articles described in subclause (I) of a producer or an entity controlling production shall be eligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (B) only if the aggregate cost of fabrics (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) formed in the United States that are used in the production of all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period is at least 75 percent of the aggregate declared customs value of the fabric (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) contained in all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/iv/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of procedure to ensure compliance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Customs Service shall develop and implement methods and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirement set forth in subclause (II). If the Customs Service finds that a producer or an entity controlling production has not satisfied such requirement in a 1-year period, then apparel articles described in subclause (I) of that producer or entity shall be ineligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (B) during any succeeding 1-year period until the aggregate cost of fabrics (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) formed in the United States that are used in the production of such articles of that producer or entity entered during the preceding 1-year period is at least 85 percent of the aggregate declared customs value of the fabric (exclusive of all findings and trimmings) contained in all such articles of that producer or entity that are entered and eligible under this clause during the preceding 1-year period.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles assembled from fabrics or yarn not widely available in commercial quantities.—</heading><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles that are both cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries, to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarn would be eligible for preferential treatment, without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarn, under Annex 4–B of the USMCA.</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the request of any interested party, the President is authorized to proclaim additional fabrics and yarn as eligible for preferential treatment under subclause (I) if—</chapeau> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President determines that such fabrics or yarn cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner;</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President has obtained advice regarding the proposed action from the appropriate advisory committee established under section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2155) and the United States International Trade Commission;</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">within 60 days after the request, the President has submitted a report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate that sets forth the action proposed to be proclaimed and the reasons for such actions, and the advice obtained under division (bb);</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/dd" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="dd">(dd) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a period of 60 calendar days, beginning with the first day on which the President has met the requirements of division (cc), has expired; and</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/II/ee" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ee">(ee) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President has consulted with such committees regarding the proposed action during the period referred to in division (cc).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/v/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines that any fabric or yarn was determined to be eligible for preferential treatment under subclause (I) on the basis of fraud, the President is authorized to remove that designation from that fabric or yarn with respect to articles entered after such removal.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Handloomed, handmade, and folklore articles.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A handloomed, handmade, or folklore article of a CBTPA beneficiary country identified under subparagraph (C) that is certified as such by the competent authority of such beneficiary country.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rules.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for findings and trimmings.—</heading><item class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains findings or trimmings of foreign origin, if such findings and trimmings do not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the components of the assembled product. Examples of findings and trimmings are sewing thread, hooks and eyes, snaps, buttons, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">bow buds</quotedText>”, decorative lace, trim, elastic strips, zippers, including zipper tapes and labels, and other similar products. Elastic strips are considered findings or trimmings only if they are each less than 1 inch in width and are used in the production of brassieres.</content></item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an article described in clause (ii) of this subparagraph, sewing thread shall not be treated as findings or trimmings under this subclause.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain interlining.—</heading><item class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains certain interlinings of foreign origin, if the value of such interlinings (and any findings and trimmings) does not exceed 25 percent of the cost of the components of the assembled article.</content></item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Interlinings eligible for the treatment described in division (aa) include only a chest type plate, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">hymo</quotedText>” piece, or “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sleeve header</quotedText>”, of woven or weft-inserted warp knit construction and of coarse animal hair or man-made filaments.</content> </item> <item class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/II/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The treatment described in this subclause shall terminate if the President makes a determination that United States manufacturers are producing such interlinings in the United States in commercial quantities.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">De minimis rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article that would otherwise be ineligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph because the article contains fibers or yarns not wholly formed in the United States or in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries shall not be ineligible for such treatment if the total weight of all such fibers or yarns is not more than 7 percent of the total weight of the good. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, an apparel article containing elastomeric yarns shall be eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph only if such yarns are wholly formed in the United States.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special origin rule.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under clause (i), (ii), or (ix) of this subparagraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article contains nylon filament yarn (other than elastomeric yarn) that is classifiable under subheading 5402.10.30, 5402.10.60, 5402.31.30, 5402.31.60, 5402.32.30, 5402.32.60, 5402.41.10, 5402.41.90, 5402.51.00, or 5402.61.00 of the HTS duty-free from—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/IV/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a country that is a party to an agreement with the United States establishing a free trade area, which entered into force before January 1, 1995; or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/IV/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a USMCA country (as defined in section 3 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 4502)).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/vii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Thread.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article otherwise eligible for preferential treatment under this paragraph shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the thread used to assemble the article is dyed, printed, or finished in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Textile luggage.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Textile luggage—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/viii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assembled in a CBTPA beneficiary country from fabric wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, that is entered under subheading 9802.00.80 of the HTS; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/viii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assembled from fabric cut in a CBTPA beneficiary country from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/A/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles assembled in one or more cbtpa beneficiary countries from united states and cbtpa beneficiary country components.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries with thread formed in the United States from components cut in the United States and in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or from components knit-to-shape in the United States and one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from yarns wholly formed in the United States, or both (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the HTS). Apparel articles shall qualify under this clause only if they meet the requirements of clause (i) or (ii) (as the case may be) with respect to dyeing, printing, and finishing of knit and woven fabrics from which the articles are assembled.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (E), during the transition period, the articles to which this subparagraph applies shall enter the United States free of duty and free of any quantitative restrictions, limitations, or consultation levels.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Handloomed, handmade, and folklore articles.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A)(vi), the President shall consult with representatives of the CBTPA beneficiary countries concerned for the purpose of identifying particular textile and apparel goods that are mutually agreed upon as being handloomed, handmade, or folklore goods of a kind described in article 6.2 of the USMCA.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties for transshipments.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties for exporters.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines, based on sufficient evidence, that an exporter has engaged in transshipment with respect to textile or apparel articles from a CBTPA beneficiary country, then the President shall deny all benefits under this title to such exporter, and any successor of such exporter, for a period of 2 years.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties for countries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever the President finds, based on sufficient evidence, that transshipment has occurred, the President shall request that the CBTPA beneficiary country or countries through whose territory the transshipment has occurred take all necessary and appropriate actions to prevent such transshipment. If the President determines that a country is not taking such actions, the President shall reduce the quantities of textile and apparel articles that may be imported into the United States from such country by the quantity of the transshipped articles multiplied by 3, to the extent consistent with the obligations of the United States under the WTO.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transshipment described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transshipment within the meaning of this subparagraph has occurred when preferential treatment under subparagraph (B) has been claimed for a textile or apparel article on the basis of material false information concerning the country of origin, manufacture, processing, or assembly of the article or any of its components. For purposes of this clause, false information is material if disclosure of the true information would mean or would have meant that the article is or was ineligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bilateral emergency actions.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may take bilateral emergency tariff actions of a kind described in section 4 of the Annex with respect to any apparel article imported from a CBTPA beneficiary country if the application of tariff treatment under subparagraph (B) to such article results in conditions that would be cause for the taking of such actions under such section 4 with respect to a like article described in the same 8-digit subheading of the HTS that is imported from Mexico.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules relating to bilateral emergency action.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of applying bilateral emergency action under this subparagraph—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the requirements of paragraph (5) of section 4 of the Annex (relating to providing compensation) shall not apply;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">transition period</term>” in section 4 of the Annex shall have the meaning given that term in paragraph (5)(D) of this subsection; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/2/E/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the requirements to consult specified in section 4 of the Annex shall be treated as satisfied if the President requests consultations with the CBTPA beneficiary country in question and the country does not agree to consult within the time period specified under section 4.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition period treatment of certain other articles originating in beneficiary countries.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Equivalent tariff treatment.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), the tariff treatment accorded at any time during the transition period to any article referred to in any of subparagraphs (B) through (F) of paragraph (1) that is a CBTPA originating good shall be identical to the tariff treatment that is accorded at such time under Annex 2–B of the USMCA to an article described in the same 8-digit subheading of the HTS that is a good of Mexico and is imported into the United States.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clause (i) does not apply to any article accorded duty-free treatment under U.S. Note 2(b) to subchapter II of chapter 98 of the HTS.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain footwear.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B) and clause (i) of this subparagraph, footwear provided for in any of subheadings 6403.59.60, 6403.91.30, 6403.99.60, and 6403.99.90 of the HTS shall be eligible for the duty-free treatment provided for under this title if—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article of footwear is the growth, product, or manufacture of a CBTPA beneficiary country; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article otherwise meets the requirements of subsection (a), except that in applying such subsection, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">CBTPA beneficiary country</quotedText>” shall be substituted for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beneficiary country</quotedText>” each place it appears.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Relationship to subsection <inline style="-uslm-dtd:enum-in-header">(h)</inline> duty reductions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If at any time during the transition period the rate of duty that would (but for action taken under subparagraph (A)(i) in regard to such period) apply with respect to any article under subsection (h) is a rate of duty that is lower than the rate of duty resulting from such action, then such lower rate of duty shall be applied for the purposes of implementing such action.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Customs procedures.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any importer that claims preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3) shall comply with customs procedures similar in all material respects to the requirements of article 5.4.1 of the USMCA as implemented pursuant to United States law, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to qualify for the preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3) and for a Certificate of Origin to be valid with respect to any article for which such treatment is claimed, there shall be in effect a determination by the President that each country described in subclause (II)—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has implemented and follows; or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is making substantial progress toward implementing and following,</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">procedures and requirements similar in all material respects to the relevant procedures and requirements under chapter 5 of the USMCA.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Country described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A country is described in this subclause if it is a CBTPA beneficiary country—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">from which the article is exported; or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/A/ii/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in which materials used in the production of the article originate or in which the article or such materials undergo production that contributes to a claim that the article is eligible for preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3).</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certificate of origin.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Certificate of Origin that otherwise would be required pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph (A) shall not be required in the case of an article imported under paragraph (2) or (3) if such Certificate of Origin would not be required under article 5.5 of the USMCA (as implemented pursuant to United States law), if the article were imported from Mexico.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report by ustr on cooperation of other countries concerning circumvention.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States Commissioner of Customs shall conduct a study analyzing the extent to which each CBTPA beneficiary country—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has cooperated fully with the United States, consistent with its domestic laws and procedures, in instances of circumvention or alleged circumvention of existing quotas on imports of textile and apparel goods, to establish necessary relevant facts in the places of import, export, and, where applicable, transshipment, including investigation of circumvention practices, exchanges of documents, correspondence, reports, and other relevant information, to the extent such information is available;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has taken appropriate measures, consistent with its domestic laws and procedures, against exporters and importers involved in instances of false declaration concerning fiber content, quantities, description, classification, or origin of textile and apparel goods; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/4/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has penalized the individuals and entities involved in any such circumvention, consistent with its domestic laws and procedures, and has worked closely to seek the cooperation of any third country to prevent such circumvention from taking place in that third country.</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">The Trade Representative shall submit to Congress, not later than October 1, 2001, a report on the study conducted under this subparagraph.</continuation> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions and special rules.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annex.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">the Annex</term>” means Annex 300–B of the North American Free Trade Agreement entered into between the United States, Mexico, and Canada on December 17, 1992.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CBTPA beneficiary country.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">CBTPA beneficiary country</term>” means any “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">beneficiary country</quotedText>”, as defined in section 212(a)(1)(A) of this title, which the President designates as a CBTPA beneficiary country, taking into account the criteria contained in subsections (b) and (c) of section 212 and other appropriate criteria, including the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the beneficiary country has demonstrated a commitment to—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">undertake its obligations under the WTO, including those agreements listed in section 101(d) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, on or ahead of schedule; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">participate in negotiations toward the completion of the FTAA or another free trade agreement.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country provides protection of intellectual property rights consistent with or greater than the protection afforded under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights described in section 101(d)(15) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country provides internationally recognized worker rights, including—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the right of association;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the right to organize and bargain collectively;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labor;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a minimum age for the employment of children; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whether the country has implemented its commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor, as defined in section 507(6) of the Trade Act of 1974.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country has met the counter-narcotics certification criteria set forth in section 490 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291j) for eligibility for United States assistance.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country has taken steps to become a party to and implements the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The extent to which the country—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/vii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">applies transparent, nondiscriminatory, and competitive procedures in government procurement equivalent to those contained in the Agreement on Government Procurement described in section 101(d)(17) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/B/vii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contributes to efforts in international fora to develop and implement international rules in transparency in government procurement.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CBTPA originating good.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">CBTPA originating good</term>” means a good that meets the rules of origin for a good set forth in chapter 4 of the USMCA as implemented pursuant to United States law.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of chapter 4.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In applying chapter 4 of the USMCA with respect to a CBTPA beneficiary country for purposes of this subsection—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no country other than the United States and a CBTPA beneficiary country may be treated as being a party to the USMCA;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any reference to trade between the United States and Mexico shall be deemed to refer to trade between the United States and a CBTPA beneficiary country;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any reference to a party shall be deemed to refer to a CBTPA beneficiary country or the United States; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/C/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any reference to parties shall be deemed to refer to any combination of CBTPA beneficiary countries or to the United States and one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries (or any combination thereof).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transition period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">transition period</term>” means, with respect to a CBTPA beneficiary country, the period that begins on October 1, 2000, and ends on the earlier of—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">September 30, 2030; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which the FTAA or another free trade agreement that makes substantial progress in achieving the negotiating objectives set forth in section 108(b)(5) of Public Law 103–182 (19 U.S.C. 3317(b)(5)) enters into force with respect to the United States and the CBTPA beneficiary country.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CBTPA.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">CBTPA</term>” means the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FTAA.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">FTAA</term>” means the Free Trade Area of the Americas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Former cbtpa beneficiary country.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">former CBTPA beneficiary country</term>” means a country that ceases to be designated as a CBTPA beneficiary country under this title because the country has become a party to a free trade agreement with the United States.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Articles that undergo production in a cbtpa beneficiary country and a former cbtpa beneficiary country.—</heading><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of determining the eligibility of an article for preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3), references in either such paragraph, and in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph to—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">CBTPA beneficiary country</quotedText>” shall be considered to include any former CBTPA beneficiary country, and</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">CBTPA beneficiary countries</term>” shall be considered to include former CBTPA beneficiary countries,</content> </subclause><continuation role="clause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">if the article, or a good used in the production of the article, undergoes production in a CBTPA beneficiary country.</continuation></clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An article that is eligible for preferential treatment under clause (i) shall not be ineligible for such treatment because the article is imported directly from a former CBTPA beneficiary country.</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding clauses (i) and (ii), an article that is a good of a former CBTPA beneficiary country for purposes of section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304) or section 334 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3592), as the case may be, shall not be eligible for preferential treatment under paragraph (2) or (3), unless—</chapeau> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">it is an article that is a good of the Dominican Republic under either such section 304 or 334; and</content> </subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/b/5/H/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the article, or a good used in the production of the article, undergoes production in Haiti.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">sugar and beef products</term>” means—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sugars, sirups, and molasses provided for in subheadings 1701.11.00, 1701.12.00, 1701.91.20, 1701.99.00, 1702.90.30, 1806.10.40, and 2106.90.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">articles of beef or veal, however provided for in chapters 2 and 16 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Plan</term>” means a stable food production plan that consists of measures and proposals designed to ensure that the present level of food production in, and the nutritional level of the population of, a beneficiary country will not be adversely affected by changes in land use and land ownership that will result if increased production of sugar and beef products is undertaken in response to the duty-free treatment extended under this title to such products. A Plan must specify such facts regarding, and such proposed actions by, a beneficiary country as the President deems necessary for purposes of carrying out this subsection, including but not limited to—</chapeau> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the current levels of food production and nutritional health of the population;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">current level of production and export of sugar and beef products;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expected increases in production and export of sugar and beef products as a result of the duty-free access to the United States market provided under this title;</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">measures to be taken to ensure that the expanded production of those products because of such duty-free access will not occur at the expense of stable food production; and</content> </clause> <clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">proposals for a system to monitor the impact of such duty-free access on stable food production and land use and land ownership patterns.</content> </clause> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Duty-free treatment extended under this title to sugar and beef products that are the product of a beneficiary country shall be suspended by the President under this subsection if—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the beneficiary country, within the ninety-day period beginning on the date of its designation as such a country under section 212, does not submit a Plan to the President for evaluation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the basis of his evaluation, the President determines that the Plan of a beneficiary country does not meet the criteria set forth in paragraph (1)(B); or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as a result of the monitoring of the operation of the Plan under paragraph (5), the President determines that a beneficiary country is not making a good faith effort to implement its Plan, or that the measures and proposals in the Plan, although being implemented, are not achieving their purposes.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before the President suspends duty-free treatment by reason of paragraph (2) (A) or (C) to the sugar and beef products of a beneficiary country, he must offer to enter into consultation with the beneficiary country for purposes of formulating appropriate remedial action which may be taken by that country to avoid such suspension. If the beneficiary country thereafter enters into consultation within a reasonable time and undertakes to formulate remedial action in good faith, the President shall withhold the suspension of duty-free treatment on the condition that the remedial action agreed upon be appropriately implemented by that country.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall monitor on a biennial basis the operation of the Plans implemented by beneficiary countries, and shall submit a written report to Congress by March 15 following the close of each biennium, that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specifies the extent to which each Plan, and remedial actions, if any, agreed upon under paragraph (4), have been implemented; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluates the results of such implementation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall terminate any suspension of duty-free treatment imposed under this subsection if he determines that the beneficiary country has taken appropriate action to remedy the factors on which the suspension was based.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tariff-Rate Quotas.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No quantity of an agricultural product subject to a tariff-rate quota that exceeds the in-quota quantity shall be eligible for duty-free treatment under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may by proclamation suspend the duty-free treatment provided by this title with respect to any eligible article and may proclaim a duty rate for such article if such action is provided under chapter 1 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 or section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any report by the International Trade Commission to the President under section 202(f) of the Trade Act of 1974 regarding any article for which duty-free treatment has been proclaimed by the President pursuant to this title, the Commission shall state whether and to what extent its findings and recommendations apply to such article when imported from beneficiary countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subsections section 203<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID8B627C2B25854C4EAAFCE0A1A581541F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">4</ref> of the Trade Act of 1974, the suspension of the duty-free treatment provided by this title shall be treated as an increase in duty.</content><footnote id="ID8B627C2B25854C4EAAFCE0A1A581541F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">4So in original.</footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No proclamation which provides solely for a suspension referred to in paragraph (3) of this subsection with respect to any article shall be taken under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 unless the United States International Trade Commission, in addition to making an affirmative determination with respect to such article under section 202(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, determines in the course of its investigation under such section that the serious injury (or threat thereof) substantially caused by imports to the domestic industry producing a like or directly competitive article results from the duty-free treatment provided by this title.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any action taken under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 that is in effect when duty-free treatment pursuant to section 101 of this title is proclaimed shall remain in effect until modified or terminated.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/e/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If any article is subject to any such action at the time duty-free treatment is proclaimed pursuant to section 211, the President may reduce or terminate the application of such action relief to the importation of such article from beneficiary countries prior to the otherwise scheduled date on which such reduction or termination would occur pursuant to the criteria and procedures of section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a petition is filed with the International Trade Commission pursuant to the provisions of section 201 of the Trade of 1974 regarding a perishable product and alleging injury from imports from beneficiary countries then the petition may also be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture with a request that emergency relief be granted pursuant to paragraph (3) of this subsection with respect to such article.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within fourteen days after the filing of a petition under paragraph (1) of this subsection—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the Secretary of Agriculture has reason to believe that a perishable product from a beneficiary country is being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat thereof, to the domestic industry producing a perishable product like or directly competitive with the imported product and that emergency action is warranted, he shall advise the President and recommend that the President take emergency action; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Agriculture shall publish a notice of his determination not to recommend the imposition of emergency action and so advise the petitioner.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within seven days after the President receives a recommendation from the Secretary of Agriculture to take emergency action pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, he shall issue a proclamation withdrawing the duty-free treatment provided by this title or publish a notice of his determination not to take emergency action.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The emergency action provided by paragraph (3) of this subsection shall cease to apply—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">upon the taking of action under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on the day a determination by the President not to take action under section 203 of such Act not to take action becomes final,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the event of a report of the United States International Trade Commission containing a negative finding, on the day the Commission's report is submitted to the President, or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/4/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whenever the President determines that because of changed circumstances such relief is no longer warranted.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">perishable product</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">live plants and fresh cut flowers provided for in chapter 6 of the HTS;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fresh or chilled vegetables provided for in headings 0701 through 0709 (except subheading 0709.52.00) and heading 0714 of the HTS;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fresh fruit provided for in subheadings 0804.20 through 0810.90 (except citrons of subheading 0805.90.00, tamarinds and kiwi fruit of subheading 0810.90.20, and cashew apples, mameyes colorados, sapodillas, soursops and sweetsops of subheading 0810.90.40) of the HTS;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/f/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">concentrated citrus fruit juice provided for in subheadings 2009.11.00, 2009.19.40, 2009.20.40, 2009.30.20, and 2009.30.60 of the HTS.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No proclamation issued pursuant to this title shall affect fees imposed pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 624).</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), the President shall proclaim reductions in the rates of duty on handbags, luggage, flat goods, work gloves, and leather wearing apparel that—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are the product of any beneficiary country; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">were not designated on August 5, 1983, as eligible articles for purposes of the generalized system of preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reduction required under paragraph (1) in the rate of duty on any article shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">result in a rate that is equal to 80 percent of the rate of duty that applies to the article on December 31, 1991, except that, subject to the limitations in paragraph (3), the reduction may not exceed 2.5 percent ad valorem; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be implemented in 5 equal annual stages with the first one-fifth of the aggregate reduction in the rate of duty being applied to entries, or withdrawals from warehouse for consumption of the article on or after January 1, 1992.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The reduction required under this subsection with respect to the rate of duty on any article is in addition to any reduction in the rate of duty on that article that may be proclaimed by the President as being required or appropriate to carry out any trade agreement entered into under the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations; except that if the reduction so proclaimed—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is less than 1.5 percent ad valorem, the aggregate of such proclaimed reduction and the reduction under this subsection may not exceed 3.5 percent ad valorem, or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213/h/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is 1.5 percent ad valorem or greater, the aggregate of such proclaimed reduction and the reduction under this subsection may not exceed the proclaimed reduction plus 1 percent ad valorem.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213A">SEC. 213A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2703a">19 U.S.C. 2703a</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SPECIAL RULES FOR HAITI. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial applicable 1-year period.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">initial applicable 1-year period</term>” means the 1-year period beginning on December 20, 2006.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appropriate congressional committees.—.<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID0BD03B7C1B0148D59D4CA702214E012C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">5</ref> </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">appropriate congressional committees</term>” means the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives.</content><footnote id="ID0BD03B7C1B0148D59D4CA702214E012C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">5The period following the point dash in paragraph (2) is so in law. See section 15403(1)(C) of Public Law 110–246.</footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Core labor standards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">core labor standards</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">freedom of association;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effective recognition of the right to bargain collectively;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the elimination of all forms of compulsory or forced labor;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effective abolition of child labor and a prohibition on the worst forms of child labor; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enter; entry.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">enter</term>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">entry</quotedText>” refer to the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, in the customs territory of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Imported directly from haiti or the dominican republic.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Articles are “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic</quotedText>” if—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the articles are shipped directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic into the United States without passing through the territory of any intermediate country; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the articles are shipped from Haiti or the Dominican Republic into the United States through the territory of an intermediate country, and—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the articles in the shipment do not enter into the commerce of any intermediate country, and the invoices, bills of lading, and other shipping documents specify the United States as the final destination; or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the invoices and other documents do not specify the United States as the final destination, but the articles in the shipment—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">remain under the control of the customs authority in the intermediate country;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">do not enter into the commerce of the intermediate country except for the purpose of a sale other than at retail; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/5/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have not been subjected to operations in the intermediate country other than loading, unloading, or other activities necessary to preserve the articles in good condition.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Knit-to-shape.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A good is “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">knit-to-shape</quotedText>” if 50 percent or more of the exterior surface area of the good is formed by major parts that have been knitted or crocheted directly to the shape used in the good, with no consideration being given to patch pockets, appliqués, or the like. Minor cutting, trimming, or sewing of those major parts shall not affect the determination of whether a good is “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">knit-to-shape.</quotedText>”<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID5D4F1DEA308148B9BC41BBFEC673C94E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">6</ref></content><footnote id="ID5D4F1DEA308148B9BC41BBFEC673C94E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">6So in law. The closing quotes should appear before the closing period.</footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TAICNAR program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">TAICNAR Program</term>” means the Technical Assistance Improvement and Compliance Needs Assessment and Remediation Program established pursuant to subsection (e).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Wholly assembled.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A good is “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">wholly assembled</quotedText>” in Haiti if all components, of which there must be at least two, pre-existed in essentially the same condition as found in the finished good and were combined to form the finished good in Haiti. Minor attachments and minor embellishments (for example, appliqués, beads, spangles, embroidery, and buttons) not appreciably affecting the identity of the good, and minor subassemblies (for example, collars, cuffs, plackets, and pockets), shall not affect the determination of whether a good is “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">wholly assembled</quotedText>” in Haiti.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel and Other Textile Articles.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Value-added rule for apparel articles.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles described in subparagraph (B) of a producer or entity controlling production that are imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty during the initial applicable 1-year period and any 1-year period thereafter, subject to the limitations set forth in subparagraphs (B) and (C), and subject to subparagraph (D).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles described.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the initial applicable 1-year period and any 1-year period thereafter, apparel articles described in this paragraph are apparel articles that are wholly assembled, or are knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, and yarns, only if, for each entry in that 1-year period, the sum of—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of the materials produced in Haiti or one or more countries described in clause (iii), or any combination thereof, plus</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations (as defined in section 213(a)(3)) performed in Haiti or one or more countries described in clause (iii), or any combination thereof,</content> </subclause><continuation role="clause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">is not less than the applicable percentage (as defined in clause (v)(I)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDCD66AB6B3DA74E59BFD21113BD7F7513" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">7</ref>) of the declared customs value of such apparel articles.</continuation><footnote id="IDCD66AB6B3DA74E59BFD21113BD7F7513" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">7The amendment made by section 15402(a)(3)(A)(iv) of Public Law 110–246 was carried out to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Such amendment states to strike “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (E)(I)</quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">clause (v)(I)</quotedText>”, which probably should have been made to strike “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subparagraph (E)(i)</quotedText>”.</footnote> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deductions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In calculating cost or value under clause (i)(I), there shall be deducted the cost or value of—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any foreign materials that are used in the production of the apparel articles in Haiti; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any foreign materials that are used in the production of the materials described in clause (i)(I).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Countries described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The countries referred to in clause (i) are the following:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any country that is a party to a free trade agreement with the United States that is in effect on the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006, or that enters into force thereafter.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any country designated as a beneficiary country under section 213(b)(5)(B) of this Act.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any country designated as a beneficiary country under section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), if a finding has been made by the President or the President's designee, and published in the Federal Register, that the country has satisfied the requirements of section 113 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3722).</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any country designated as a beneficiary country under section 204(b)(6)(B) of the Andean Trade Preference Act (19 U.S.C. 3203(b)(6)(B)).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual aggregation.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial applicable 1-year period.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the initial applicable 1-year period, the requirements under clause (i) relating to applicable percentage may also be met for articles of a producer or an entity controlling production that enter during the initial applicable 1-year period by aggregating—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of materials under subclause (I) of clause (i), and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations under subclause (II) of clause (i),</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">of all apparel articles of that producer or entity controlling production that are wholly assembled, or are knit-to-shape, in Haiti and are entered during the initial applicable 1-year period.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other 1-year periods.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any 1-year period after the initial applicable 1-year period, the requirements under clause (i) relating to applicable percentage may also be met for articles of a producer or an entity controlling production that enter during the 1-year period by aggregating—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of materials under subclause (I) of clause (i), and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations under subclause (II) of clause (i),</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">of all apparel articles of that producer or entity controlling production that are wholly assembled, or are knit-to-shape, in Haiti and are entered during the preceding 1-year period.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deductions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In calculating cost or value under subclause (I)(aa) or (II)(aa), there shall be deducted the cost or value of—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any foreign materials that are used in the production of the apparel articles in Haiti; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any foreign materials that are used in the production of the materials described in subclause (I)(aa) or (II)(aa) (as the case may be).</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/iv/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion in calculation of other articles receiving preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Entries of apparel articles that receive preferential treatment under any provision of law other than this subparagraph or are subject to the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">General</quotedText>” column 1 rate of duty under the HTS are not included in the annual aggregation under subclause (I) or (II) unless the producer or entity controlling production elects, at the time the annual aggregation calculation is made, to include such entries in such aggregation.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/v/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicable percentage.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">applicable percentage</term>” means 60 percent or more on and after December 20, 2017.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/v/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign material.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">foreign material</term>” means a material produced in a country other than Haiti or any country described in clause (iii).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of procedure to ensure compliance.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security shall develop and implement methods and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the requirements set forth in clauses (i) and (iv).</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Noncompliance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If U.S. Customs and Border Protection finds that a producer or an entity controlling production has not satisfied such requirements in the initial applicable 1-year period or any 1-year period thereafter, either for individual entries entered pursuant to clause (i) or for entries entered in aggregate pursuant to clause (iv), then apparel articles described in clause (i) of that producer or entity shall be ineligible for preferential treatment under paragraph (1) during any succeeding 1-year period until—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of materials under subclause (I) of clause (i), plus</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations under subclause (II) of clause (i),</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">of that producer or entity controlling production, is not less than the applicable percentage under clause (v)(I), plus 10 percent, of the aggregate declared customs value of all apparel articles of that producer or entity controlling production that are wholly assembled, or are knit-to-shape, in Haiti and are entered during the preceding 1-year period.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retroactive application of duty-free treatment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a producer or an entity controlling production is ineligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (A) in the initial applicable 1-year period or any 1-year period thereafter because that producer or entity controlling production did not satisfy the requirements of clause (i) or (iv), and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that producer or entity controlling production satisfies the requirements of subclause (II) of this clause in that 1-year period,</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">then, notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection before the 90th day after U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines that item (bb) applies, the entry of any articles—</continuation> <item role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that was made during that 1-year period, and</content> </subitem> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vi/III/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to which there would have been preferential treatment under subparagraph (A) if the producer or entity controlling production had satisfied the requirements in clause (i) or (iv) (as the case may be),</content> </subitem> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such preferential treatment under subparagraph (A) applied to such entry.</continuation> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fabrics not available in commercial quantities.—</heading> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of determining the applicable percentage under clause (i) or (iv), there may be included in that percentage—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost of fabrics or yarns to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarns would be eligible for preferential treatment, without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarns, under Annex 4–B of the USMCA; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost of fabrics or yarns that are designated as not being available in commercial quantities for purposes of—</chapeau> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb/AA" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="AA">(AA) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 213(b)(2)(A)(v) of this Act,</content> </subitem> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb/BB" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="BB">(BB) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 112(b)(5) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act,</content> </subitem> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb/CC" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="CC">(CC) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 204(b)(3)(B)(i)(III) or (ii) of the Andean Trade Preference Act, or</content> </subitem> <subitem class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/I/bb/DD" style="-uslm-dtd:subitem" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="DD">(DD) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other provision, relating to determining whether a textile or apparel article is an originating good eligible for preferential treatment, of a law that implements a free trade agreement that enters into force with respect to the United States,</content> </subitem> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarns.</continuation> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of designation of fabrics or yarns not available in commercial quantities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines that—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/II/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any fabric or yarn described in subclause (I)(aa) was determined to be eligible for preferential treatment, or</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/B/vii/II/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any fabric or yarn described in subclause (I)(bb) was designated as not being available in commercial quantities,</content> </item><continuation role="subclause" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">on the basis of fraud, the President is authorized to remove the eligibility or designation (as the case may be) of that fabric or yarn with respect to articles entered after such removal.</continuation> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quantitative limitations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The preferential treatment described in subparagraph (A) shall be extended, during each period after the initial applicable 1-year period, to not more than 1.25 percent of the aggregate square meter equivalents of all apparel articles imported into the United States in the most recent 12-month period for which data are available.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other preferential treatment not affected by quantitative limitations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that qualifies for preferential treatment under paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) or any other provision of this title shall not be subject to, or included in the calculation of, the quantitative limitations under subparagraph (C).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for woven articles and certain knit articles.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for articles of chapter 62 of the hts.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article classifiable under chapter 62 of the HTS that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2A), the preferential treatment described in clause (i) shall be extended, in the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2008, and in any of the succeeding 1-year periods, to not more than 70,000,000 square meter equivalents of apparel articles described in such clause.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other preferential treatment not affected by quantitative limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that qualifies for preferential treatment under paragraph (1), (3), (4), or (5) or subparagraph (B) of this paragraph or any other provision of this title shall not be subject to, or included in the calculation of, the quantitative limitation under clause (ii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for certain articles of chapter 61 of the hts.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General rule.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article classifiable under chapter 61 of the HTS that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, subject to clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv), without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The preferential treatment described in clause (i) shall not apply to the following:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following apparel articles of cotton, for men or boys, that are classifiable under subheading 6109.10.00 of the HTS:</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/I/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All white T-shirts, with short hemmed sleeves and hemmed bottom, with crew or round neckline or with V-neck and with a mitered seam at the center of the V, and without pockets, trim, or embroidery.</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/I/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All white singlets, without pockets, trim, or embroidery.</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/I/cc" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other T-shirts, but not including thermal undershirts.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">T-shirts for men or boys that are classifiable under subheading 6109.90.10.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following apparel articles of cotton, for men or boys, that are classifiable under subheading 6110.20.20 of the HTS:</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sweatshirts.</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pullovers, other than sweaters, vests, or garments imported as part of playsuits.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sweatshirts for men or boys, of man-made fibers and containing less than 65 percent by weight of man-made fibers, that are classifiable under subheading 6110.30.30 of the HTS.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2A), the preferential treatment described in clause (i) shall be extended, in the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2008, and in any of the succeeding 1-year periods, to not more than 70,000,000 square meter equivalents of apparel articles described in such clause.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other preferential treatment not affected by quantitative limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that qualifies for preferential treatment under paragraph (1), (3), (4), or (5) or subparagraph (A) of this paragraph or any other provision of this title shall not be subject to, or included in the calculation of, the quantitative limitation under clause (iii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2A">(2A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule for certain woven articles and certain knit articles entered during fiscal year 2010 and succeeding 1-year periods.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) and subject to subparagraph (D), if 52,000,000 square meter equivalents of apparel articles described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) or (2)(B)(i) enter the United States during the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2009, or any of the succeeding 1-year periods, the President shall extend the preferential treatment described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) or (2)(B)(i) (as the case may be) to not more than 200,000,000 square meter equivalents of apparel articles described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) or (2)(B)(i) (as the case may be) during that 1-year period, and shall publish notice of the extension in the Federal Register.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain woven articles.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of apparel articles described in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">70,000,000</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">200,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles described in this clause are apparel articles described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) that are the following:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category 347.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles in category 347 that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2080" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6203.19.1020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4011</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6203.42.4061</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.19.9020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4016</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6203.49.8020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.22.3020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4026</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.40.9033</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.22.3030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4036</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.1520</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.42.4003</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4046</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.3810</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.42.4006</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.42.4051</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.32.0040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category 348.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles in category 348 that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2143" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6204.12.0030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.62.4011</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6204.69.9010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.19.8030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4021</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.50.9060</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.22.3040</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4031</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.1550</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.22.3050</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4041</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.6810</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.29.4034</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4051</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.42.0030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.62.3000</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4056</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6217.90.9050</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.62.4003</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.62.4066</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.62.4006</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.69.6010</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category 647.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles in category 647 that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2220" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6203.23.0060</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.43.4020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6203.49.8030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.23.0070</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.43.4030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.40.5031</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.29.2030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.43.4040</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.40.5039</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.29.2035</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.49.1500</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.1525</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.43.2500</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.49.2015</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.3820</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.43.3510</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.49.2030</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.33.0030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.43.3590</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6203.49.2045</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6203.43.4010</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6203.49.2060</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/B/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category 648.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles in category 648 that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2297" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6204.23.0040</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.63.3510</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6204.69.6030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.23.0045</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.63.3530</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6204.69.9030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.29.2020</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.63.3532</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.50.5031</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.29.2025</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.63.3540</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6210.50.5039</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.29.4038</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6204.69.2510</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.1555</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.63.2000</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.69.2530</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.20.6820</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.63.3010</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.69.2540</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6211.43.0040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6204.63.3090</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2"> 6204.69.2560</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6217.90.9060</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain knit articles.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of apparel articles described in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">85,000,000</quotedText>” for “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">200,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel articles described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles described in this clause are apparel articles described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph), other than shirts with plackets and pointed collars:<foreign id="warning-d169500e2388" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" blank-lines-after="0" blank-lines-before="0" line-rules="no-gen"><compsdtd:ttitle> </compsdtd:ttitle><compsdtd:tgroup cols="3" thead-tbody-ldg-size="0.10.10" ttitle-size="0"><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col1" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt" colname="col2" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:colspec coldef="txt-no-ldr" colname="col3" min-data-value="95"/><compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col2"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry align="center" colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:thead><compsdtd:tbody><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">6105.10.0010</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6109.10.0040</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6110.30.3053</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6109.10.0018</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6109.10.0045</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3">6110.30.3059</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 6109.10.0027</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2">6110.20.2079</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col3"> </compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Verification with respect to transshipment for certain apparel articles.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, July 1, October 1, and January 1 of each year, the Commissioner responsible for United States Customs and Border Protection shall verify that apparel articles imported into the United States under this paragraph are not being unlawfully transshipped (within the meaning of subsection (f)) into the United States.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to president.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Commissioner determines pursuant to clause (i) that apparel articles imported into the United States under this paragraph are being unlawfully transshipped into the United States, the Commissioner shall report that determination to the President.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority to reduce quantitative limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, in any 1-year period with respect to which the President extends preferential treatment as described in this paragraph, the Commissioner reports to the President pursuant to clause (ii) regarding unlawful transshipments, the President—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may modify the quantitative limitation under this paragraph as the President considers appropriate to account for such transshipments; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/D/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the President modifies the limitation under subclause (I), shall publish notice of the modification in the Federal Register.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/2A/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">category</term>” means the number assigned under the U.S. Textile and Apparel Category System of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce, as listed in the HTS under the applicable heading or subheading (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this paragraph).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Apparel and other articles subject to certain assembly rules.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Brassieres.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article classifiable under subheading 6212.10 of the HTS that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other apparel articles.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any of the following apparel articles that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that is of a type listed in chapter rule 3, 4, or 5 for chapter 61 of the HTS (as such chapter rules are contained in section A of the Annex to Proclamation 8213 of the President of December 20, 2007) as being excluded from the scope of such chapter rule, when such chapter rule is applied to determine whether an apparel article is an originating good for purposes of general note 29(n) to the HTS, except that, for purposes of this clause, reference in such chapter rules to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">6104.12.00</quotedText>” shall be deemed to be a reference to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">6104.19.60</quotedText>”.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subclause (II), any apparel article that is of a type listed in chapter rule 3(a), 4(a), or 5(a) for chapter 62 of the HTS, as such chapter rules are contained in paragraph 9 of section A of the Annex to Proclamation 8213 of the President of December 20, 2007.</content></subclause> <subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subclause (I) shall not include any apparel article to which subparagraph (A) of this paragraph applies.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Luggage and similar items.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any article classifiable under subheading 4202.12, 4202.22, 4202.32 or 4202.92 of the HTS that is wholly assembled in Haiti and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, components, or materials from which the article is made.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Headgear.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any article classifiable under heading 6501, 6502, or 6504 of the HTS, or under subheading 6505.90 of the HTS, that is wholly assembled, knit-to-shape, or formed in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain sleepwear.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any of the following apparel articles that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pajama bottoms and other sleepwear for women and girls, of cotton, that are classifiable under subheading 6208.91.30, or of man-made fibers, that are classifiable under subheading 6208.92.00.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pajama bottoms and other sleepwear for girls, of other textile materials, that are classifiable under subheading 6208.99.20.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certain other apparel articles.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/F/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any of the apparel articles described in clause (ii) that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/F/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Articles described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles described in this clause are apparel articles in the following category numbers that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this subparagraph):<foreign id="warning-d169500e2538" note="processing mode: unknown" role="passthroughContent"><compsdtd:table xmlns:compsdtd="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/comps-dtd" 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leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.2510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.3010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.20.1031</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.20.1033</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6112.11.0040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">342</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.22.0030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2022</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.52.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.52.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6104.59.8010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">350</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6107.91.0040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6107.91.0090</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">351</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6107.21.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6107.21.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 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colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.31.0000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.33.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6103.39.8020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">434</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.30.1500</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.90.0500</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.90.9020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0005</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6103.29.0510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">435</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6102.30.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6102.90.9010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.23.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.0510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2012</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.33.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6104.39.2020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">438</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0025</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.29.0550</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.23.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.0560</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2051</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6105.90.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6105.90.8020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.20.1020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.1020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.2520</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.3020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.11.0070</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.12.2070</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.12.2080</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.19.0070</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.19.0080</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.30.1550</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6110.30.1560</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">633</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0037</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.29.1015</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.33.2000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.39.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6103.39.8030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">634</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.30.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6101.90.9030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0036</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.29.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.12.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.19.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.20.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.20.1030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6113.00.9025</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">635</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6102.30.0500</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6102.90.9015</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.23.0026</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.1010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2014</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.39.2030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.12.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.19.1020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.20.1020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.20.1040</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6113.00.9030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">636</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.49.9030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6104.44.2020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">638</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.23.0075</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6103.29.1050</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6105.90.8030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.30.1050</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.30.2051</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6110.30.2053</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6112.12.0030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6112.19.1030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">639</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.23.0036</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.1050</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6104.29.2055</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.2530</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6106.90.3030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry 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value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any of the made-up textile articles described in clauses (ii) and (iii) that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/G/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Articles described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Made-up textile articles described in this clause are articles in the following category numbers that fall within the following statistical reporting numbers of the HTS (as in 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leader-modify="clr-ldr">5705.00.2020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5807.10.0510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5807.90.0510</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6307.90.3010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6301.30.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 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leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.50.2000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.50.4000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.91.3000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.91.4000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.10.2000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 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leader-modify="clr-ldr">6304.99.6010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5601.29.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6302.39.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6406.10.9020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">665</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5701.90.1030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" 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colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.92.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5702.92.9000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.20.1000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.30.2000</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.30.8030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.30.8080</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5704.10.0090</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5705.00.2030</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5703.20.2010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" rowsep="1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> 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</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr" rowsep="1">6406.10.9060</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1">900</compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5601.29.0010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">5701.90.2010</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row><compsdtd:row><compsdtd:entry colname="col1" stub-definition="txt-ldr" stub-hierarchy="1"> </compsdtd:entry><compsdtd:entry colname="col2" leader-modify="clr-ldr">6301.90.0020</compsdtd:entry></compsdtd:row></compsdtd:tbody></compsdtd:tgroup></compsdtd:table></foreign></content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/G/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other articles described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Made-up textile articles described in this clause are articles that fall within statistical reporting number 6406.10.9090 of the HTS (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this subparagraph).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/3/G/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Category defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subparagraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">category</term>” has the meaning given that term in paragraph (2A)(E) of this subsection.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Earned import allowance rule.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the articles are made, if such apparel articles are accompanied by an earned import allowance certificate that reflects the amount of credits equal to the total square meter equivalents of such apparel articles, in accordance with the program established under subparagraph (B). For purposes of determining the quantity of square meter equivalents under this subparagraph, the conversion factors listed in “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Correlation: U.S. Textile and Apparel Industry Category System with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States of America, 2008</quotedText>”, or its successor publications, of the United States Department of Commerce, shall apply.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Earned import allowance program.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce shall establish a program to provide earned import allowance certificates to any producer or entity controlling production for purposes of subparagraph (A), based on the elements described in clause (ii).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The elements referred to in clause (i) are the following:</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">One credit shall be issued to a producer or an entity controlling production for every two square meter equivalents of qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric that the producer or entity controlling production can demonstrate that it purchased for the manufacture in Haiti of articles like or similar to any article eligible for preferential treatment under subparagraph (A). The Secretary of Commerce shall, if requested by a producer or entity controlling production, create and maintain an account for such producer or entity controlling production, into which such credits shall be deposited.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such producer or entity controlling production may redeem credits issued under subclause (I) for earned import allowance certificates reflecting such number of earned credits as the producer or entity may request and has available.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may require any textile mill or other entity located in the United States that exports to Haiti qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric to submit, upon such export or upon request, documentation, such as a Shipper's Export Declaration, to the Secretary of Commerce—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">verifying that the qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric was exported to a producer in Haiti or to an entity controlling production; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying such producer or entity controlling production, and the quantity and description of qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric exported to such producer or entity controlling production.</content> </item> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may require that a producer or entity controlling production submit documentation to verify purchases of qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may make available to each person or entity identified in documentation submitted under subclause (III) or (IV) information contained in such documentation that relates to the purchase of qualifying woven fabric or qualifying knit fabric involving such person or entity.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VI" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The program under this subparagraph shall be established so as to allow, to the extent feasible, the submission, storage, retrieval, and disclosure of information in electronic format, including information with respect to the earned import allowance certificates required under subparagraph (A)(i).</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VII" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">(VII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may reconcile discrepancies in information provided under subclause (III) or (IV) and verify the accuracy of such information.</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VIII" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VIII">(VIII) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce shall establish procedures to carry out the program under this subparagraph and may establish additional requirements to carry out this subparagraph. Such additional requirements may include—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VIII/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submissions by textile mills or other entities in the United States documenting exports of yarns wholly formed in the United States to countries described in paragraph (1)(B)(iii) for the manufacture of qualifying knit fabric; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/ii/VIII/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">procedures imposed on producers or entities controlling production to allow the Secretary of Commerce to obtain and verify information relating to the production of qualifying knit fabric.</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifying woven fabric defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">qualifying woven fabric</term>” means fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, except that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric otherwise eligible as qualifying woven fabric shall not be ineligible as qualifying woven fabric because the fabric contains nylon filament yarn to which section 213(b)(2)(A)(vii)(IV) applies;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric that would otherwise be ineligible as qualifying woven fabric because the fabric contains yarns not wholly formed in the United States shall not be ineligible as qualifying woven fabric if the total weight of all such yarns is not more than 10 percent of the total weight of the fabric; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric otherwise eligible as qualifying woven fabric shall not be ineligible as qualifying fabric because the fabric contains yarns covered by clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (5)(A).</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Qualifying knit fabric defined.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">qualifying knit fabric</term>” means fabric or knit-to-shape components wholly formed or knit-to-shape in any country or any combination of countries described in paragraph (1)(B)(iii), from yarns wholly formed in the United States, except that—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric or knit-to-shape components otherwise eligible as qualifying knit fabric shall not be ineligible as qualifying knit fabric because the fabric or knit-to-shape components contain nylon filament yarn to which section 213(b)(2)(A)(vii)(IV) applies;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric or knit-to-shape components that would otherwise be ineligible as qualifying knit fabric because the fabric or knit-to-shape components contain yarns not wholly formed in the United States shall not be ineligible as qualifying knit fabric if the total weight of all such yarns is not more than 10 percent of the total weight of the fabric or knit-to-shape components; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/B/iv/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">fabric or knit-to-shape components otherwise eligible as qualifying knit fabric shall not be ineligible as qualifying knit fabric because the fabric or knit-to-shape components contain yarns covered by clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (5)(A).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID6AC3987E722C472AAF9A23F7D831E53C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">8</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement provisions.—</heading><footnote id="ID6AC3987E722C472AAF9A23F7D831E53C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">8Section 2(f) of Public Law 112–234 amends section 231A(b)(4) by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C). The amendment was executed to section 213A since the Act does not contain a section 231A in order to reflect the probable intent of Congress.</footnote> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fraudulent claims of preference.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person who makes a false claim for preference under the program established under subparagraph (B) shall be subject to any applicable civil or criminal penalty that may be imposed under the customs laws of the United States or under title 18, United States Code.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/4/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties for other fraudulent information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Commerce may establish and impose penalties for the submission to the Secretary of Commerce of fraudulent information under the program established under subparagraph (B), other than a claim described in clause (i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Short supply provision.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any apparel article that is wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape, in Haiti from any combination of fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns and is imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns from which the article is made, if the fabrics, fabric components, components knit-to-shape, or yarns comprising the component that determines the tariff classification of the article are of any of the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fabrics or yarns, to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarns would be eligible for preferential treatment, without regard to the source of the fabrics or yarns, under Annex 4–B of the USMCA.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fabrics or yarns, to the extent that such fabrics or yarns are designated as not being available in commercial quantities for purposes of—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 213(b)(2)(A)(v) of this Act;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 112(b)(5) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">clause (i)(III) or (ii) of section 204(b)(3)(B) of the Andean Trade Preference Act; or</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/A/ii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other provision, relating to determining whether a textile or apparel article is an originating good eligible for preferential treatment, of a law that implements a free trade agreement entered into by the United States that is in effect at the time the claim for preferential treatment is made.</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of designation of fabrics or yarns not available in commercial quantities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any fabric or yarn described in clause (i) of subparagraph (A) was determined to be eligible for preferential treatment, or</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any fabric or yarn described in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) was designated as not being available in commercial quantities,</content> </clause><continuation role="subparagraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">on the basis of fraud, the President is authorized to remove the eligibility or designation (as the case may be) of that fabric or yarn with respect to articles entered after such removal.</continuation> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other preferential treatment not affected.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duty-free treatment provided under this subsection is in addition to any other preferential treatment under this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Rule for Certain Wire Harness Automotive Components.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any wire harness automotive component that is the product or manufacture of Haiti and is imported directly from Haiti into the customs territory of the United States shall enter the United States free of duty, during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006, if Haiti has met the requirements of subsection (d) and if the sum of—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the cost or value of the materials produced in Haiti or one or more countries described in subsection (b)(2)(C), or any combination thereof, plus</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the direct costs of processing operations (as defined in section 213(a)(3)) performed in Haiti or the United States, or both,</content> </subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">is not less than 50 percent of the declared customs value of such wire harness automotive component.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Wire harness automotive component.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">wire harness automotive component</term>” means any article provided for in subheading 8544.30.00 of the HTS, as in effect on the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility Requirements.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti shall be eligible for preferential treatment under this section if the President determines and certifies to Congress that Haiti—</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has established, or is making continual progress toward establishing—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a market-based economy that protects private property rights, incorporates an open rules-based trading system, and minimizes government interference in the economy through measures such as price controls, subsidies, and government ownership of economic assets;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the rule of law, political pluralism, and the right to due process, a fair trial, and equal protection under the law;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the elimination of barriers to United States trade and investment, including by—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of national treatment and measures to create an environment conducive to domestic and foreign investment;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the protection of intellectual property; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the resolution of bilateral trade and investment disputes;</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">economic policies to reduce poverty, increase the availability of health care and educational opportunities, expand physical infrastructure, promote the development of private enterprise, and encourage the formation of capital markets through microcredit or other programs;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a system to combat corruption and bribery, such as signing and implementing the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/A/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protection of internationally recognized worker rights, including the right of association, the right to organize and bargain collectively, a prohibition on the use of any form of forced or compulsory labor, a minimum age for the employment of children, and acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not engage in activities that undermine United States national security or foreign policy interests; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not engage in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights or provide support for acts of international terrorism and cooperates in international efforts to eliminate human rights violations and terrorist activities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Time limit for determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall determine whether Haiti meets the requirements of paragraph (1) not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuing compliance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines that Haiti is not making continual progress in meeting the requirements described in paragraph (1)(A), the President shall terminate the preferential treatment under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Petition process.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any interested party may file a request to have the status of Haiti reviewed with respect to the eligibility requirements listed in paragraph (1), and the President shall provide for this purpose the same procedures as those that are provided for reviewing the status of eligible beneficiary developing countries with respect to the designation criteria listed in subsections (b) and (c) of section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2642 (b) and (c)).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Assistance Improvement and Compliance Needs Assessment and Remediation Program.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continued eligibility for preferences.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Presidential certification of compliance by haiti with requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon the expiration of the 16-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2008, Haiti shall continue to be eligible for the preferential treatment provided under subsection (b) only if the President determines and certifies to the Congress that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti has implemented the requirements set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti has agreed to require producers of articles for which duty-free treatment may be requested under subsection (b) to participate in the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3) and has developed a system to ensure participation in such program by such producers, including by developing and maintaining the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may extend the period for compliance by Haiti under subparagraph (A) if the President—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that Haiti has made a good faith effort toward such compliance and has agreed to take additional steps to come into full compliance that are satisfactory to the President; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides to the appropriate congressional committees, not later than 6 months after the last day of the 16-month period specified in subparagraph (A), and every 6 months thereafter, a report identifying the steps that Haiti has agreed to take to come into full compliance and the progress made over the preceding 6-month period in implementing such steps.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuing compliance.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, after making a certification under subparagraph (A), the President determines that Haiti is no longer meeting the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A), the President shall terminate the preferential treatment provided under subsection (b), unless the President determines, after consulting with the appropriate congressional committees, that meeting such requirements is not practicable because of extraordinary circumstances existing in Haiti when the determination is made.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Subsequent compliance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President, after terminating preferential treatment under clause (i), determines that Haiti is meeting the requirements set forth in subparagraph (A), the President shall reinstate the application of preferential treatment under subsection (b).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Labor ombudsman.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement under this paragraph is that Haiti has established an independent Labor Ombudsman's Office within the national government that—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reports directly to the President of Haiti;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is headed by a Labor Ombudsman chosen by the President of Haiti, in consultation with Haitian labor unions and industry associations; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is vested with the authority to perform the functions described in subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Functions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The functions of the Labor Ombudsman's Office shall include—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing and maintaining a registry of producers of articles for which duty-free treatment may be requested under subsection (b), and developing, in consultation and coordination with any other appropriate officials of the Government of Haiti, a system to ensure participation by such producers in the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">overseeing the implementation of the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receiving and investigating comments from any interested party regarding the conditions described in paragraph (3)(B) in facilities of producers listed in the registry described in clause (i) and, where appropriate, referring such comments or the result of such investigations to the appropriate Haitian authorities, or to the entity operating the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assisting, in consultation and coordination with any other appropriate Haitian authorities, producers listed in the registry described in clause (i) in meeting the conditions set forth in paragraph (3)(B); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/2/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinating, with the assistance of the entity operating the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3), a tripartite committee comprised of appropriate representatives of government agencies, employers, and workers, as well as other relevant interested parties, for the purposes of evaluating progress in implementing the TAICNAR Program described in paragraph (3), and consulting on improving core labor standards and working conditions in the textile and apparel sector in Haiti, and on other matters of common concern relating to such core labor standards and working conditions.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance improvement and compliance needs assessment and remediation program.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement under this paragraph is that Haiti, in cooperation with the International Labor Organization, has established a Technical Assistance Improvement and Compliance Needs Assessment and Remediation Program meeting the requirements under subparagraph (C)—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assess compliance by producers listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) with the conditions set forth in subparagraph (B) and to assist such producers in meeting such conditions; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide assistance to improve the capacity of the Government of Haiti—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to inspect facilities of producers listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i); and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to enforce national labor laws and resolve labor disputes, including through measures described in subparagraph (E).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The conditions referred to in subparagraph (A) are—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compliance with core labor standards; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">compliance with the labor laws of Haiti that relate directly to core labor standards and to ensuring acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational health and safety.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements for the TAICNAR Program are that the program—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be operated by the International Labor Organization (or any subdivision, instrumentality, or designee thereof), which prepares the biannual reports described in subparagraph (D);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be developed through a participatory process that includes the Labor Ombudsman described in paragraph (2) and appropriate representatives of government agencies, employers, and workers;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">assess compliance by each producer listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) with the conditions set forth in subparagraph (B) and identify any deficiencies by such producer with respect to meeting such conditions, including by—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting unannounced site visits to manufacturing facilities of the producer;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting confidential interviews separately with workers and management of the facilities of the producer;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing to management and workers, and where applicable, worker organizations in the facilities of the producer, on a confidential basis—</chapeau> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/III/aa" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the results of the assessment carried out under this clause; and</content> </item> <item identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iii/III/bb" style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific suggestions for remediating any such deficiencies;</content> </item> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist the producer in remediating any deficiencies identified under clause (iii);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conduct prompt follow-up site visits to the facilities of the producer to assess progress on remediation of any deficiencies identified under clause (iii); and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/C/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide training to workers and management of the producer, and where appropriate, to other persons or entities, to promote compliance with subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Biannual report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The biannual reports referred to in subparagraph (C)(i) are a report, by the entity operating the TAICNAR Program, that is published (and available to the public in a readily accessible manner) on a biannual basis, beginning 6 months after Haiti implements the TAICNAR Program under this paragraph, covering the preceding 6-month period, and that includes the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The name of each producer listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) that has been identified as having met the conditions under subparagraph (B).</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The name of each producer listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) that has been identified as having deficiencies with respect to the conditions under subparagraph (B), and has failed to remedy such deficiencies.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each producer listed under clause (ii)—</chapeau> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the deficiencies found to exist and the specific suggestions for remediating such deficiencies made by the entity operating the TAICNAR Program;</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the efforts by the producer to remediate the deficiencies, including a description of assistance provided by any entity to assist in such remediation; and</content> </subclause> <subclause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to deficiencies that have not been remediated, the amount of time that has elapsed since the deficiencies were first identified in a report under this subparagraph.</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/D/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each producer identified as having deficiencies with respect to the conditions described under subparagraph (B) in a prior report under this subparagraph, a description of the progress made in remediating such deficiencies since the submission of the prior report, and an assessment of whether any aspect of such deficiencies persists.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Capacity building.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The assistance to the Government of Haiti referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) shall include programs—</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to review the labor laws and regulations of Haiti and to develop and implement strategies for bringing the laws and regulations into conformity with core labor standards;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop additional strategies for facilitating protection of core labor standards and providing acceptable conditions of work with respect to minimum wages, hours of work, and occupational safety and health, including through legal, regulatory, and institutional reform;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to increase awareness of worker rights, including under core labor standards and national labor laws;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote consultation and cooperation between government representatives, employers, worker representatives, and United States importers on matters relating to core labor standards and national labor laws;</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist the Labor Ombudsman appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) in establishing and coordinating operation of the committee described in paragraph (2)(B)(v);</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to assist worker representatives in more fully and effectively advocating on behalf of their members; and</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/3/E/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide on-the-job training and technical assistance to labor inspectors, judicial officers, and other relevant personnel to build their capacity to enforce national labor laws and resolve labor disputes.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Compliance with eligibility criteria.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Country compliance with worker rights eligibility criteria.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making a determination of whether Haiti is meeting the requirement set forth in subsection (d)(1)(A)(vi) relating to internationally recognized worker rights, the President shall consider the reports produced under paragraph (3)(D).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Producer eligibility.—</heading> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of producers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning in the second calendar year after the President makes the certification under paragraph (1)(A), the President shall identify on a biennial basis whether a producer listed in the registry described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) has failed to comply with core labor standards and with the labor laws of Haiti that directly relate to and are consistent with core labor standards.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance to producers; withdrawal, etc., of preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each producer that the President identifies under clause (i), the President shall seek to assist such producer in coming into compliance with core labor standards and with the labor laws of Haiti that directly relate to and are consistent with core labor standards. If such efforts fail, the President shall withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of preferential treatment under subsection (b) to articles of such producer.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reinstating preferential treatment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President, after withdrawing, suspending, or limiting the application of preferential treatment under clause (ii) to articles of a producer, determines that such producer is complying with core labor standards and with the labor laws of Haiti that directly relate to and are consistent with core labor standards, the President shall reinstate the application of preferential treatment under subsection (b) to the articles of the producer.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/4/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In making the identification under clause (i) and the determination under clause (iii), the President shall consider the reports made available under paragraph (3)(D).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports by the president.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2008, and annually thereafter, the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of this subsection during the preceding 1-year period.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters to be included.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required by subparagraph (A) shall include the following:</chapeau> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An explanation of the efforts of Haiti, the President, and the International Labor Organization to carry out this subsection.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A summary of each report produced under paragraph (3)(D) during the preceding 1-year period and a summary of the findings contained in such report.</content> </clause> <clause identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Identifications made under paragraph (4)(B)(i) and determinations made under paragraph (4)(B)(iii).</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/e/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection the sum of $10,000,000 for the period beginning on October 1, 2008, and ending on September 30, 2013.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions Regarding Enforcement of Circumvention.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The preferential treatment under subsection (b)(1) shall not apply unless the President certifies to Congress that Haiti is meeting the following conditions:</chapeau> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti has adopted an effective visa system, domestic laws, and enforcement procedures applicable to articles described in subsection (b) to prevent unlawful transshipment of the articles and the use of counterfeit documents relating to the importation of the articles into the United States.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti has enacted legislation or promulgated regulations that would permit U.S. Customs and Border Protection verification teams to have the access necessary to investigate thoroughly allegations of transshipment through such country.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti agrees to report, on a timely basis, at the request of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the total exports from and imports into that country of articles described in subsection (b), consistent with the manner in which the records are kept by Haiti.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti agrees to cooperate fully with the United States to address and take action necessary to prevent circumvention as provided in Article 5 of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti agrees to require all producers and exporters of articles described in subsection (b) in that country to maintain complete records of the production and the export of such articles, including materials used in the production, for at least 5 years after the production or export (as the case may be).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Haiti agrees to report, on a timely basis, at the request of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, documentation establishing the country of origin of articles described in subsection (b) as used by that country in implementing an effective visa system.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of transshipment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transshipment within the meaning of this subsection has occurred when preferential treatment for a textile or apparel article under this section has been claimed on the basis of material false information concerning the country of origin, manufacture, processing, or assembly of the article or any of its components. For purposes of this paragraph, false information is material if disclosure of the true information would mean or would have meant that the article is or was ineligible for preferential treatment under this section.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on goods shipped from the dominican republic.—</heading> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subsection (a)(5), relating to the definition of “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic</quotedText>”, articles described in subsection (b) that are shipped from the Dominican Republic, directly or through the territory of an intermediate country, whether or not such articles undergo processing in the Dominican Republic, shall not be considered to be “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">imported directly from Haiti or the Dominican Republic</quotedText>” until the President certifies to the Congress that Haiti and the Dominican Republic have developed procedures to prevent unlawful transshipment of the articles and the use of counterfeit documents related to the importation of the articles into the United States.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and other assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner responsible for U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall provide technical and other assistance to Haiti and the Dominican Republic to develop expeditiously the procedures described in subparagraph (A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall issue regulations to carry out this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2006. The President shall consult with the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate in preparing such regulations.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s213A/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The duty-free treatment provided under this section shall remain in effect until December 31, 2026.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MEASURES FOR PUERTO RICO AND UNITED STATES INSULAR POSSESSIONS. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided> </content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2704">19 U.S.C. 2704 note</ref>] </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the sum of the amounts of taxes covered into the treasuries of Puerto Rico or the United States Virgin Islands pursuant to section 7652(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is reduced below the amount that would have been covered over if the imported rum had been produced in Puerto Rico or the United States Virgin Islands, then the President shall consider compensation measures and, in this regard, may withdraw the duty-free treatment on rum provided by this title. The President shall submit a report to the Congress on the measures he takes.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1112 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2582) is repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No action pursuant to this title may affect any tariff duty imposed by the Legislature of Puerto Rico pursuant to section 319 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1319) on coffee imported into Puerto Rico.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of chapter 1 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">industry</term>” shall include producers located in the United States insular possessions.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any discharge from a point source in the United States Virgin Islands in existence on the date of the enactment of this subsection which discharge is attributable to the manufacture of rum (as defined in paragraphs (3) of section 7652(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall not be subject to the requirements of section 301 (other than toxic discharges), section 306 or section 403 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act if—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such discharge occurs at least one thousand five hundred feet into the territorial sea from the line of ordinary low water from that portion of the coast which is in direct contact with the sea, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s214/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands determines that such discharge will not interfere with the attainment or maintenance of that water quality which shall assure protection of public water supplies, and the protection and propagation of a balanced population of shellfish, fish, and wildlife, and allow recreational activities, in and on the water and will not result in the discharge of pollutants in quantities which may reasonably be anticipated to pose an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment because of bioaccumulation, persistency in the environment, acute toxicity, chronic toxicity (including carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or teratogenicity), or synergistic propensities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2704">19 U.S.C. 2704</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION REPORTS ON IMPACT OF THIS ACT. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting Requirement.—</heading> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States International Trade Commission (in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>”) shall submit to Congress and the President biennial reports regarding the economic impact of this title on United States industries and consumers and on the economy of the beneficiary countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">First report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The first report shall be submitted not later than September 30, 2001.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of puerto rico, etc.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, industries in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the insular possessions of the United States are considered to be United States industries.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required under subsection (a) shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment by the Commission regarding—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the actual effect, during the period covered by the report, of this Act on the United States economy generally as well as on those specific domestic industries which produce articles that are like, or directly competitive with, articles being imported into the United States from beneficiary countries; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the probable future effect which this Act will have on the United States economy generally, as well as on such domestic industries, before the provisions of this Act terminate.</content> </subparagraph></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the assessments required under paragraph (1), the Commission shall, to the extent practicable—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyze the production, trade and consumption of United States products affected by this Act, taking into consideration employment, profit levels, and use of productive facilities with respect to the domestic industries concerned, and such other economic factors in such industries as it considers relevant, including prices, wages, sales, inventories, patterns of demand, capital investment, obsolescence of equipment, and diversification of production; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe the nature and extent of any significant change in employment, profit levels, and use of productive facilities, and such other conditions as it deems relevant in the domestic industries concerned, which it believes are attributable to this Act.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c)</num><paragraph class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted to the Congress and to the President before the close of the nine-month period beginning on the day after the last day of the period covered by the report.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s215/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commission shall provide opportunity for the submission by the public, either orally or in writing, or both, of information relating to matters that will be addressed in the reports.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s216" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="216">SEC. 216. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2705">19 U.S.C. 2705</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPACT STUDY BY SECRETARY OF LABOR. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies, shall undertake a continuing review and analysis of the impact which the implementation of the provisions of this title have with respect to United States labor; and shall make an annual written report to Congress on the results of such review and analysis.</content> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="217">SEC. 217. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING A CARIBBEAN TRADE INSTITUTE. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State shall prepare a study regarding the feasibility of establishing a Caribbean Trade Institute in Harlem, New York City, supported by a combination of Federal and private funds.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the extent to which, and the means by which, a Caribbean Trade Institute could—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate cooperation between public and private entities interested in engaging in or furthering Caribbean trade;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">serve as a catalyst for greater cultural exchange between the United States and Caribbean nations; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate expansion of job opportunities both in the United States and the Caribbean Basin.</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">The study shall also include suggestions regarding the organization and staffing of such an institute.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s217/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The study required by this section shall be submitted to the Congress within six months after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s218" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="218">SEC. 218. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2706">19 U.S.C. 2706</ref>] </editorialNote><elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * *</elided><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment">[Repealed—1990] </editorialNote> </section> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="219">SEC. 219. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference">[<ref href="/us/usc/t19/s2707">19 U.S.C. 2707</ref>] </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF WESTERN HEMISPHERIC TRADE. </heading> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner of Customs, after consultation with appropriate officials in the State of Texas, is authorized and directed to make grants to an institution (or a consortium of such institutions) to assist such institution in planning, establishing, and operating a Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade (hereafter in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Center</quotedText>”). The Commissioner of Customs shall make the first grant not later than December 1, 1994, and the Center shall be established not later than February 1, 1995.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope of the Center.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Center shall be a year-round program operated by an institution located in the State of Texas (or a consortium of such institutions), the purpose of which is to promote and study trade between and among Western Hemisphere countries. The Center shall conduct activities designed to examine—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact of the NAFTA on the economies in, and trade within, the Western Hemisphere;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the negotiation of any future free trade agreements, including possible accessions to the NAFTA; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">adjusting tariffs, reducing nontariff barriers, improving relations among customs officials, and promoting economic relations among countries in the Western Hemisphere.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation; Selection Criteria.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner of Customs shall consult with appropriate officials of the State of Texas and private sector authorities with respect to selecting, planning, and establishing the Center. In selecting the appropriate institution, the Commissioner of Customs shall give consideration to—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the institution's ability to carry out the programs and activities described in this section; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any resources the institution can provide the Center in addition to Federal funds provided under this program.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programs and Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Center shall conduct the following activities:</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide forums for international discussion and debate for representatives from countries in the Western Hemisphere regarding issues which affect trade and other economic relations within the hemisphere, including the impact of the NAFTA on individual economies and the desirability and feasibility of possible accessions to the NAFTA by such countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Conduct studies and research projects on subjects which affect Western Hemisphere trade, including tariffs, customs, regional and national economics, business development and finance, production and personnel management, manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, transportation, immigration, telecommunications, medicine, science, urban studies, border demographics, social anthropology, and population.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Publish materials, disseminate information, and conduct seminars and conferences to support and educate representatives from countries in the Western Hemisphere who seek to do business with or invest in other Western Hemisphere countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide grants, fellowships, endowed chairs, and financial assistance to outstanding scholars and authorities from Western Hemisphere countries.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provide grants, fellowships, and other financial assistance to qualified graduate students, from Western Hemisphere countries, to study at the Center.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Implement academic exchange programs and other cooperative research and instructional agreements with the complementary North/South Center<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID2F3BDACCE7C04BAF84ECDE96818EF7A3" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">9</ref> at the University of Miami at Coral Gables.</content><footnote id="ID2F3BDACCE7C04BAF84ECDE96818EF7A3" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote">9Sec. 2(a) of the Dante B. Fascell North-South Center Act (Public Law 106929; 113 Stat. 54) provided that any reference in any provision of law to the North/South Center “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Dante B. Fascell North-South Center</quotedText>’.</quotedText>”.</footnote> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nafta.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">NAFTA</term>” means the North American Free Trade Agreement.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Western hemisphere countries.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Western Hemisphere countries</term>”, “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">countries in the Western Hemisphere</quotedText>”, and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Western Hemisphere</quotedText>” mean Canada, the United States, Mexico, countries located in South America, beneficiary countries (as defined by section 212), the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fees for Seminars and Publications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a grant made under this section may provide that the Center may charge a reasonable fee for attendance at seminars and conferences and for copies of publications, studies, reports, and other documents the Center publishes. The Center may waive such fees in any case in which it determines imposing a fee would impose a financial hardship and the purposes of the Center would be served by granting such a waiver.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration of Grant.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner of Customs is directed to make grants to any institution or institutions selected as the Center for fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997.</content> </subsection> <subsection identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Commissioner of Customs shall, no later than July 1, 1994, and annually thereafter for years for which grants are made, submit a written report to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives. The first report shall include—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a statement identifying the institution or institutions selected as the Center;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasons for selecting the institution or institutions as the Center; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stA/s219/h/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the plan of such institution or institutions for operating the Center.</content> </paragraph><continuation role="subsection" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">Each subsequent report shall include information with respect to the operations of the Center, the collaboration of the Center with, and dissemination of information to, Government policymakers and the business community with respect to the study of Western Hemispheric trade by the Center, and the plan and efforts of the Center to continue operations after grants under this section have expired.</continuation> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle; -uslm-dtd-nonstandard:cap-sc 10 no-bold" styleType="nonstandard"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tax Provisions </heading> <elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB/s223" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="223">SEC. 223. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT WITH RESPECT TO USE OF CARIBBEAN BASIN TAX HAVENS. </heading> <subsection role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than ninety days after the date of the enactment of this Act, report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate on—</chapeau> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB/s223/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the level at which Caribbean Basin tax havens are being used to evade or avoid Federal taxes, and the effect on Federal revenues of such use,</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB/s223/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any information he may have on the relationship of such use to drug trafficking and other criminal activities, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stB/s223/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">current antitax haven enforcement activities of the Department of the Treasury.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </subtitle> <subtitle identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stC" style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle; -uslm-dtd-nonstandard:cap-sc 10 no-bold" styleType="nonstandard"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">subtitle C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of the Congress Regarding Sugar Imports </heading> <section identifier="/us/sComp/98/67/tII/stC/s231" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="231">SEC. 231. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SUGAR IMPORTS. </heading> <content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of the Congress that sugar from any Communist country in the Caribbean Basin or in Central America should not be imported into the United States.</content> </section> </subtitle>