[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 108 (Tuesday, August 4, 1998)]
[House]
[Pages H7057-H7071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
MISCELLANEOUS TRADE AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998
Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill
(H.R. 4342) to make miscellaneous and technical changes to various
trade laws, and for other purposes, as amended.
The Clerk read as follows:
H.R. 4342
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the
``Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of
1998''.
(b) Table of Contents.--
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I--MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS
Sec. 1001. Clerical amendments.
Sec. 1002. Obsolete references to GATT.
TITLE II--TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS; OTHER TRADE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Temporary Duty Suspensions
Sec. 2001. 6-chloro-4-(cyclopropylethynyl)-1, 4-dihydro-4-
(trifluromethyl)-2h-3, 1-Benzoxazin-2-one.
Sec. 2002. Oxirane, (s)-triphenylmethyloxy)methyl)-.
Sec. 2003. [r-(r*,r*)]-1,2,3,4-butanetetrol-1,4-dimethanesulfonate.
Sec. 2004. (s)-n-[[5-[2-(2-amino-4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1h-
pyrimido[5,4-b][1,4]thiazin-6-yl)ethyl]-2-
thienyl]carbonyl]-l-glutamic acid.
Sec. 2005. 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1h)-quinazolinone,
dihydrochloride.
Sec. 2006. 9-[2-[[bis [(pivaloyloxy) methoxy] phosphinyl]- methoxy]
ethyl]adenine.
Sec. 2007. (R)-9-[-2-(phos phononmethoxy propyl)adenine.
Sec. 2008. (R)-propylene carbonate.
Sec. 2009. 9-(2-hydroxyethyl)adenine.
Sec. 2010. (R)-9-(2-hydroxypropyl)adenine.
Sec. 2011. Chloromethyl-2-propyl carbonate.
Sec. 2012. (R)-chloropropanediol.
Sec. 2013. Irganox 1520.
Sec. 2014. Irganox 1425.
Sec. 2015. Irganox 565.
Sec. 2016. Irganox 1520LR.
Sec. 2017. Irgacor 252LD.
Sec. 2018. Irgacor 1405.
Sec. 2019. 2-amino-4-(4-aminobenzoyl amino)-benzenesulfonic acid sodium
salt.
Sec. 2020. 5-amino-n-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,3-xylenesulfonamide.
Sec. 2021. 3-amino-2'-(sulfatoethyl sulfonyl) ethyl benzamide.
Sec. 2022. ACM.
Sec. 2023. C.I. Pigment Yellow 109.
Sec. 2024. C.I. Pigment Yellow 110.
Sec. 2025. Halofenozide.
Sec. 2026. -bromo--nitrostyrene.
Sec. 2027. Beta Hydroxyalkylamide.
Sec. 2028. 2,6-dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-ol Acetate.
Sec. 2029. Grilamid TR90.
Sec. 2030. C.I. Pigment Yellow 181.
Sec. 2031. Butanamide, 2,2'-[3,3'-dichloro [1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)
bis (azo)] bis [n-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1h-benzimidazol-5-
yl)-3-oxo (pigment orange).
Sec. 2032. Butanamide, n,n'-(3,3'dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-
diyl)bis[2-[2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-.
Sec. 2033. C.I. Pigment Yellow 154.
Sec. 2034. C.I. Pigment Yellow 180.
Sec. 2035. C.I. Pigment Yellow 191.
Sec. 2036. KN001.
Sec. 2037. DEMT.
Sec. 2038. IN-w4280.
Sec. 2039. 2-chloro-n-[2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl-
6-fluorobenzene- methanamine.
Sec. 2040. Propanoic acid, 2-[4-[(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-
pyridinyl)oxy]phenoxy]-2-propynyl ester.
Sec. 2041. 2,4-dichloro 3,5-dinitrobenzotrifluoride.
Sec. 2042. Acetic acid, [(5-chloro-8-quinolinyl)oxy]-, 1-methylhexyl
ester.
Sec. 2043. Acetic acid, [[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-[(tetrahydro-3-oxo-1H,
3H-[1,3,4] thiadiazolo [3,4-a]pyridazin-1-
ylidene)amino]phenyl]thio]-, methyl ester.
Sec. 2044. Chloroacetone.
Sec. 2045. Sodium N-methyl-N oleoyl taurate.
Sec. 2046. Dialkylnaphthalene sulfonic acid sodium salt.
Sec. 2047. O-(6-chloro-3-phenyl-4-pyridazinyl)-S-octyl-carbonothioate.
Sec. 2048. 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-phenylamino-pyrimidine.
Sec. 2049. O, O-dimethyl-s-[5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3(2h)-yl-
methyl]-dithiophosphate.
Sec. 2050. (Ethyl [2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy) ethyl] carbamate.
Sec. 2051. 3-(6-methoxy-4-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-1-[2-(2-
chloroethoxy)-phenylsulfonyl]-urea.
Sec. 2052. [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)-1-{2-[4-(4-chloro-
phenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-
methyl -1H-1,2,4-triazole.
Sec. 2053. Substrates of synthetic quartz or synthetic fused silica.
Sec. 2054. KL540.
Sec. 2055. Methyl thioglycolate.
Sec. 2056. Tebufenozide.
Sec. 2057. Organic luminescent pigments, dyes, and fibers for security
applications, and 4-Hexylresorcinol (excluding daylight
florescent pigments and dyes).
Sec. 2058. DPX-e6758.
Sec. 2059. Benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-alpha-Methyl-.
Sec. 2060. Elimination of duty on Ziram.
Sec. 2061. Ethylene, tetrafluoro copolymer with ethylene (ETFE).
Sec. 2062. 2-naphthalene-carboxamide 4-[[5-[[[4-
(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]amino] carbonyl]-2-
methoxyphenyl]azo]-n-(5-chloro-2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-
hydroxy-.
Sec. 2063. Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[[3-[[2-hydroxy-3-[[4-methoxyphenyl)
amino]carbonyl]-1-naphtha- lenyl]azo]-4-
methylbenzoyl]amino]-, calcium salt (2:1).
Sec. 2064. Pigment Red 185.
Sec. 2065. Pigment Red 208.
Sec. 2066. Pigment Red 188.
Sec. 2067. Certain weaving machines.
Sec. 2068. Chloromethyl pivalate.
Sec. 2069. 9-[2-(r)-[[bis [[isopropoxycarbonyl) oxymethoxy]phosphinoyl]
methoxy]propyl] adenine fumarate (1:1).
Sec. 2070. Diethyl p-toluene sulfonyloxymenthylphosphonate.
Sec. 2071. 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-di-hydro-2-oxo-
1h-benzimidazol-5-yl)amino carbonyl]-2-oxopropyl]azo]-
,dimethyl ester.
Sec. 2072. Anti-HIV/anti-AIDS drugs.
Sec. 2073. Anti-cancer drugs.
Sec. 2074. 2-amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-(1h)-quinazol- inone.
Sec. 2075. 2-amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1h)-quinazolinone.
Sec. 2076. 2-amino-5-nitrothiazole.
Sec. 2077. 2-amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.
Sec. 2078. 2-amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monoammonium salt.
Sec. 2079. 2-amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2080. 3-(4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1h-pyrazol-1-
y1)benzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2081. 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2082. 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monopotassium salt.
Sec. 2083. 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.
Sec. 2084. 2-methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2085. 6-bromo-2,4,dinitroaniline.
Sec. 2086. 4-chloropyridine hydrochloride.
Sec. 2087. 3-ethoxycarbonyl-aminophenyl-n-phenyl- carbamate
(desmedipham).
Sec. 2088. [s-(r*,r*)]-2,3-dihydroxy-butanedioic acid.
Sec. 2089. (3s)-2,2-dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxylic acid.
Sec. 2090. Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone.
Sec. 2091. 2-ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranyl
methanesulfonate (ethofumesate).
Sec. 2092. Skating boots for use in the manufacture of in-line roller
skates.
Sec. 2093. 2-4-dichloro-5-hydrazino-phenol-monohy- drochloride.
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Sec. 2094. 3-mercapto-d-valine.
Sec. 2095. 6-amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.
Sec. 2096. 6-amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt.
Sec. 2097. 7-acetylamino-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalene- sulfonic acid,
monosodium salt.
Sec. 2098. 4-benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalene- disulfonic acid.
Sec. 2099. 4-benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalene- disulfonic acid,
monosodium salt.
Sec. 2100. P-ethylphenol.
Sec. 2101. Pantera.
Sec. 2102. 3-methyl- carbonyl- aminophenyl-3'-methyl-carbanilate
(phenmedipham).
Sec. 2103. 2-amino-p-cresol.
Sec. 2104. 4-phenoxypyridine.
Sec. 2105. P-nitrobenzoic acid.
Sec. 2106. P-toluenesulfonamide.
Sec. 2107. Tannic acid.
Sec. 2108. Polymers of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and
vinylidene fluoride.
Sec. 2109. Methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2- trifluoroethoxy)-
1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]- amino]carbonyl]-amino]sulfonyl]-3-
methylbenzoate (trisulfuron methyl).
Sec. 2110. Suspension of duty on certain manufacturing equipment.
Sec. 2111. SE2SI Spray Granulated (HOE S 4291).
Sec. 2112. Personal effects of participants in certain world athletic
events.
Sec. 2113. Effective date.
Subtitle B--Other Trade Provisions
Sec. 2501. Extension of certain trade benefits of insular possessions
of the United States to certain fine jewelry .
Sec. 2502. Tariff treatment for certain components of scientific
instruments and apparatus.
Sec. 2503. Liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries.
Sec. 2504. Finished petroleum derivatives drawback.
Sec. 2505. Drawback and refund of packaging material.
Sec. 2506. Inclusion of commercial importation data from foreign-trade
zones under the National Customs Automation Program.
Sec. 2507. Large yachts imported for sale at United States boat shows.
Sec. 2508. Review of protests against decisions of Customs Service.
Sec. 2509. Entries of NAFTA-origin goods.
Sec. 2510. Treatment of international travel merchandise held at
Customs-approved storage rooms.
Sec. 2511. Exception to 5-year reviews of countervailing duty or
antidumping duty orders.
TITLE I--MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS
SEC. 1001. CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.
(a) Trade Act of 1974.--(1) Section 233(a) of the Trade Act
of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293(a)) is amended--
(A) by aligning the text of paragraph (2) that precedes
subparagraph (A) with the text of paragraph (1); and
(B) by aligning the text of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of
paragraph (2) with the text of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of
paragraph (3).
(2) Section 141(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
2171(b)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (3) by striking ``Limitation on
appointments.--''; and
(B) by aligning the text of paragraph (3) with the text of
paragraph (2).
(3) The item relating to section 410 in the table of
contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is repealed.
(4) Section 411 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2441),
and the item relating to section 411 in the table of contents
for that Act, are repealed.
(5) Section 154(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
2194(b)) is amended by striking ``For purposes of'' and all
that follows through ``90-day period'' and inserting ``For
purposes of sections 203(c) and 407(c)(2), the 90-day
period''.
(6) Section 406(e)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
2436(e)(2)) is amended by moving subparagraphs (B) and (C) 2
ems to the left.
(7) Section 503(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
U.S.C. 2463(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by striking subclause
(II) and inserting the following:
``(II) the direct costs of processing operations performed
in such beneficiary developing country or such member
countries,
is not less than 35 percent of the appraised value of such
article at the time it is entered.''.
(8) Section 802(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
U.S.C. 2492(b)(1)(A)) is amended--
(A) by striking ``481(e)'' and inserting ``489''; and
(B) by inserting ``(22 U.S.C. 2291h)'' after ``1961''.
(9) Section 804 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2494)
is amended by striking ``481(e)(1) of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291(e)(1))'' and inserting ``489 of
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291h)''.
(10) Section 805(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
2495(2)) is amended by striking ``and'' after the semicolon.
(11) The table of contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``TITLE VIII--TARIFF TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS OF, AND OTHER SANCTIONS
AGAINST, UNCOOPERATIVE MAJOR DRUG PRODUCING OR DRUG-TRANSIT COUNTRIES
``Sec. 801. Short title.
``Sec. 802. Tariff treatment of products of uncooperative major drug
producing or drug-transit countries.
``Sec. 803. Sugar quota.
``Sec. 804. Progress reports.
``Sec. 805. Definitions.''.
(b) Other Trade Laws.--(1) Section 13031 of the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19
U.S.C. 58c) is amended--
(A) in subsection (e) by aligning the text of paragraph (1)
with the text of paragraph (2); and
(B) in subsection (f)(3)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)
through (a)(8)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (8)
of subsection (a)''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(I) by striking ``paragraph
(A)(i)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A)(i)''.
(2) Section 3(a) of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly
referred to as the ``Foreign Trade Zones Act'') (19 U.S.C.
81c(a)) is amended by striking the second period at the end
of the last sentence.
(3) Section 9 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly
referred to as the ``Foreign Trade Zones Act'') (19 U.S.C.
81i) is amended by striking ``Post Office Department, the
Public Health Service, the Bureau of Immigration'' and
inserting ``United States Postal Service, the Public Health
Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service''.
(4) The table of contents for the Trade Agreements Act of
1979 is amended--
(A) in the item relating to section 411 by striking
``Special Representative'' and inserting ``Trade
Representative''; and
(B) by inserting after the items relating to subtitle D of
title IV the following:
``Subtitle E--Standards and Measures Under the North American Free
Trade Agreement
``Chapter 1--Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
``Sec. 461. General.
``Sec. 462. Inquiry point.
``Sec. 463. Chapter definitions.
``Chapter 2--Standards-related Measures
``Sec. 471. General.
``Sec. 472. Inquiry point.
``Sec. 473. Chapter definitions.
``Chapter 3--Subtitle Definitions
``Sec. 481. Definitions.
``Subtitle F--International Standard-Setting Activities
``Sec. 491. Notice of United States participation in international
standard-setting activities.
``Sec. 492. Equivalence determinations.
``Sec. 493. Definitions.''.
(5)(A) Section 3(a)(9) of the Miscellaneous Trade and
Technical Corrections Act of 1996 is amended by striking
``631(a)'' and ``1631(a)'' and inserting ``631'' and
``1631'', respectively.
(B) Section 50(c)(2) of such Act is amended by striking
``applied to entry'' and inserting ``applied to such entry''.
(6) Section 8 of the Act of August 5, 1935 (19 U.S.C. 1708)
is repealed.
(7) Section 584(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1584(a)) is amended--
(A) in the last sentence of paragraph (2), by striking
``102(17) and 102(15), respectively, of the Controlled
Substances Act'' and inserting ``102(18) and 102(16),
respectively, of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
802(18) and 802(16))''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``or which consists of any spirits,'' and
all that follows through ``be not shown,''; and
(ii) by striking ``, and, if any manifested merchandise''
and all that follows through the end and inserting a period.
(8) Section 621(4)(A) of the North American Free Trade
Agreement Implementation Act, as amended by section 21(d)(12)
of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Amendments Act of
1996, is amended by striking ``disclosure within 30 days''
and inserting ``disclosure, or within 30 days''.
(9) Section 558(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1558(b)) is amended by striking ``(c)'' each place it appears
and inserting ``(h)''.
(10) Section 441 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1441)
is amended by striking paragraph (6).
(11) Section 431(c)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1431(c)(1)) is amended by amending the matter preceding
subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``Except as provided in
paragraph (2), the following information, when contained in
such vessel or aircraft manifest, shall be available for
public disclosure:''.
SEC. 1002. OBSOLETE REFERENCES TO GATT.
(a) Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act
of 1990.--(1)(A) Section 488(b) of the Forest Resources
Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C.
620(b)) is amended--
(i) in paragraph (3) by striking ``General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``GATT 1994 (as defined in
section 2(1)(B) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)'' ; and
(ii) in paragraph (5) by striking ``General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``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)''.
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(B) Section 491(g) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 620c(g)) is
amended by striking ``Contracting Parties to the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``Dispute
Settlement Body of the World Trade Organization (as the term
`World Trade Organization' is defined in section 2(8) of the
Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
(b) International Financial Institutions Act.--Section
1403(b) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22
U.S.C. 262n-2(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A) by striking ``General Agreement on
Tariffs and Trade or Article 10'' and all that follows
through ``Trade'' and inserting ``GATT 1994 as defined in
section 2(1)(B) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, or
Article 3.1(a) of the Agreement on Subsidies and
Countervailing Measures referred to in section 101(d)(12) of
that Act''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)(B) by striking ``Article 6'' and all
that follows through ``Trade'' and inserting ``Article 15 of
the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
referred to in subparagraph (A)''.
(c) Bretton Woods Agreements Act.--Section 49(a)(3) of the
Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286gg(a)(3)) is
amended by striking ``GATT Secretariat'' and inserting
``Secretariat of the World Trade Organization (as the term
`World Trade Organization' is defined in section 2(8) of the
Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
(d) Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967.--Section 8(a)(4) of
the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1978(a)(4))
is amended by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade'' and inserting ``World Trade Organization (as defined
in section 2(8) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act) or the
multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of
that Act)''.
(e) United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992.--Section
102(3) of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22
U.S.C. 5712(3)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``contracting party to the General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``WTO member
country (as defined in section 2(10) of the Uruguay Round
Agreements Act)''; and
(2) by striking ``latter organization'' and inserting
``World Trade Organization (as defined in section 2(8) of
that Act)''.
(f) NOAA Fleet Modernization Act.--Section 607(b)(8) of the
NOAA Fleet Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891e(b)(8)) is
amended by striking ``Agreement on Interpretation'' and all
that follows through ``trade negotiations'' and inserting
``Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred
to in section 101(d)(12) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act,
or any other export subsidy prohibited by that agreement''.
(g) Energy Policy Act of 1992.--(1) Section 1011(b) of the
Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 2296b(b)) is amended--
(A) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade''
and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in
section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and
(B) by striking ``United States-Canada Free Trade
Agreement'' and inserting ``North American Free Trade
Agreement''.
(2) Section 1017(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2296b-6(c)) is
amended--
(A) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade''
and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in
section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and
(B) by striking ``United States-Canada Free Trade
Agreement'' and inserting ``North American Free Trade
Agreement''.
(h) Energy Policy Conservation Act.--Section 400AA(a)(3) of
the Energy Policy Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6374(a)(3)) is
amended in subparagraphs (F) and (G) by striking ``General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' each place it appears and
inserting ``multilateral trade agreements as defined in
section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act''.
(i) Title 49, United States Code.--Section 50103 of title
49, United States Code, is amended in subsections (c)(2) and
(e)(2) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade''
and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in
section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
TITLE II--TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS; OTHER TRADE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Temporary Duty Suspensions
SEC. 2001. 6-CHLORO-4-(CYCLOPROPYLETHYNYL)-1, 4-DIHYDRO-4-
(TRIFLUROMETHYL)-2H-3, 1-BENZOXAZIN-2-ONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.56.. 6-Chloro-4-
(cyclopropylethynyl)-1, 4-
Dihydro-4-(trifluromethyl)-
2H-3, 1-Benzoxazin-2-one
(CAS No. 154598-52-4)
(provided for in subheading
2934.90.3000).............. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2002. OXIRANE, (S)-TRIPHENYLMETHYLOXY)METHYL)-.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
9902.33.09.... Oxirane, (S)-
Triphenylmethyloxy)methyl)-
(CAS No. 129940-50-7)
(provided for in subheading
2910.90.20)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2003. [R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-BUTANETETROL-1,4-
DIMETHANESULFONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.24.. [R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-
Butanetetrol-1,4-
dimethanesulfonate (CAS No.
1947-62-2) (provided for in
subheading 2905.49.50)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2004. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-AMINO-4,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-4-OXO-1H-
PYRIMIDO[5,4-B][1,4]THIAZIN-6-YL)ETHYL]-2-
THIENYL]CARBONYL]-L-GLUTAMIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.25.. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-amino-
4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1H-
pyrimido[5,4-b][1,4]thiazin-
6-yl)ethyl]-2-
thienyl]carbonyl]-L-
glutamic acid (CAS No.
177575-17-6) (provided for
in subheading 2934.90.90).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2005. 2-AMINO-6-METHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYLTHIO)-4-(1H)-
QUINAZOLINONE, DIHYDROCHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.26.. 2-amino-6-methyl-5-(4-
pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-
quinazolinone,
dihydrochloride (CAS No.
152946-68-4) (provided for
in subheading 2933.59.70).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2006. 9-[2-[[BIS [(PIVALOYLOXY) METHOXY] PHOSPHINYL]-
METHOXY] ETHYL]ADENINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
9902.33.01.... 9-[2-[[Bis [(pivaloyloxy)
methoxy] phosphinyl]-
methoxy] ethyl]adenine (CAS
No. 142340-99-6) (provided
for in subheading
2933.59.59)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2007. (R)-9-[-2-(PHOS PHONONMETHOXY PROPYL)ADENINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.03.. (R)-9-[-2-(Phos
phononmethoxy
propyl)adenine (CAS No.
147127-20-6) (provided for
in subheading 2933.59.95).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2008. (R)-PROPYLENE CARBONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.04.. (R)-Propylene carbonate (CAS
No. 16606-55-6) (provided
for in subheading
2920.90.50)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
[[Page H7060]]
SEC. 2009. 9-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)ADENINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.05.. 9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)adenine
(CAS No. 707-99-3)
(provided for in subheading
2933.59.95)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2010. (R)-9-(2-HYDROXYPROPYL)ADENINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.06.. (R)-9-(2-
Hydroxypropyl)adenine (CAS
No. 14047-28-0) (provided
for in subheading
2933.59.95)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2011. CHLOROMETHYL-2-PROPYL CARBONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.07.. Chloromethyl-2-propyl
carbonate (CAS No. 35180-01-
9) (provided for in
subheading 2920.90.50)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2012. (R)-CHLOROPROPANEDIOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.08.. (R)-Chloropropanediol (CAS
No. 57090-45-6) (provided
for in subheading
2905.39.90)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2013. IRGANOX 1520.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.14.. 2,4-bis[(octylthio) methyl]-
o-cresol (CAS No. 110553-27-
0) provided for in
subheading 2930.90.29)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
1999.''
SEC. 2014. IRGANOX 1425.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.16.. Calcium bis[monoethyl (3,5-
di-tert-butyl-4-
hydroxybenzyl)phosphonate]-
(Cas No. 65140-91-2)
provided for in subheading
2931.00.30)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
1999.''
SEC. 2015. IRGANOX 565.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.18.. 4-[[4,6-bis(octylthio)-1,3,5-
triazine-2-yl]amino]-2,6-
bis(1,1-
dimethylethyl)phenol (CAS
No. 991-84-4) provided for
in subheading 2933.69.60).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
1999.''
SEC. 2016. IRGANOX 1520LR.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.38.13.. 2,4-bis[(octylthio) methyl]-
o-cresol; epoxidized
triglyceride (provided for
in subheading 3812.30.60).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
1999.''
SEC. 2017. IRGACOR 252LD.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.30.. (2-Benzothiazolylthio)
butanedioic acid (CAS No.
95154-01-1) (provided for
in subheading 2934.20.40... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
1999.''
SEC. 2018. IRGACOR 1405.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new item:
``9902.32.32.. 4-methyl--oxo-
benzenebutanoic acid
compounded with 4-
ethylmorpholine (2:1) (CAS
No. 171054-89-0) (provided
for in subheading
2934.90.39)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
1999.''
SEC. 2019. 2-AMINO-4-(4-AMINOBENZOYL AMINO)-BENZENESULFONIC
ACID SODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.30.91.. 2-amino-4-(4-aminobenzoyl
amino)-benzenesulfonic acid
sodium salt (CAS No. 167614-
37-1) (provided for in
subheading 2930.90.29)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2020. 5-AMINO-N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2,3-XYLENESULFONAMIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.15.. 5-Amino-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
2,3-xylenesulfonamide (CAS
No. 25797-78-8) (provided
for in subheading
2935.00.95)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2021. 3-AMINO-2'-(SULFATOETHYL SULFONYL) ETHYL
BENZAMIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
[[Page H7061]]
``9902.30.90.. 3-amino-2-(sulfatoethyl
sulfonyl) ethyl benzamide
(CAS No. 121315-20-6)
(provided for in subheading
2930.90.29)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2022. ACM.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.95.. Phosphinic acid, [3-
(acetyloxy)-3-
cyanopropyl]methyl-, butyl
ester (CAS No. 167004-78-6)
(provided for in subheading
2931.00.90)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2023. C.I. PIGMENT YELLOW 109.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.00.. C.I. Pigment Yellow 109
Benzoic acid, 2,3,4,5-
tetrachloro-6-cyano-,methyl
ester, reaction product
with 2-methyl-1,3-
benzenediamine and sodium
methoxide (CAS No. 106276-
79-3) (provided for in
subheading 3204.17.04)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2024. C.I. PIGMENT YELLOW 110.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.05.. C.I. Pigment Yellow 110
Benzoic acid, 2,3,4,5-
tetrachloro-6-cyano-,methyl
ester, reaction products
with p-phenylenediamine and
sodium methoxide (CAS No.
106276-80-6) (provided for
in subheading 3204.17.04).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2025. HALOFENOZIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.28.. Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-2-
benzoyl-2-(1,1-
dimethylethyl) hydrazide
(CAS No. 112226-61-6)
(provided for in subheading
2928.00.25)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2026. -BROMO--NITROSTYRENE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.92.. -Bromo--
nitrostyrene (CAS No. 7166-
19-0) (provided for in
subheading 2904.90.47)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2027. BETA HYDROXYALKYLAMIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.38.25.. N,N,N',N'-tetrakis (2-
hydroxyethyl) hexane
diamide (Beta
Hydroxyalkylamide) (CAS No.
6334-25-4) (provided for in
subheading 3824.90.90)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2028. 2,6-DIMETHYL-M-DIOXAN-4-OL ACETATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.94.. 2,6-Dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-ol
acetate (CAS No. 000828-00-
2) (provided for in
subheading 2932.99.90)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2029. GRILAMID TR90.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.39.12.. Dodecanedioic acid, polymer
with 4,41-methylenebis (2-
methylcyclohexanamine) (CAS
No. 163800-66-6) (provided
for in subheading
3908.90.70)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2030. C.I. PIGMENT YELLOW 181.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.20.. C.I. Pigment Yellow 181 N-
[4-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]-4-
[[1[[(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-
benzimidazol-5-yl)amino]
carbonyl]-2-
oxopropyl]azo]benzamide
(CAS No. 074441-05-7)
(provided for in subheading
3204.17.60)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2031. BUTANAMIDE, 2,2'-[3,3'-DICHLORO [1,1'-BIPHENYL]-
4,4'-DIYL) BIS (AZO)] BIS [N-(2,3-DIHYDRO- 2 -
OXO- 1H -BENZIMIDAZOL- 5 -YL)-3-OXO (PIGMENT
ORANGE).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.33.. Butanamide, 2,2-[3,3-
dichloro[1,1-biphenyl]-4,4-
diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-2,3-
dihydro-2-oxo-1H-
benzimidazol-5-yl)-3-oxo
(Pigment Orange 72)
(provided for in subheading
3204.17.60)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2032. BUTANAMIDE, N,N'-(3,3'DIMETHYL[1,1'-BIPHENYL]-
4,4'-DIYL)BIS[2-[2,4-DICHLOROPHENYL)AZO]-3-
OXO-.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.04.. Butanamide, N,N-
(3,3dimethyl [1,1-biphenyl]
-4,4-diyl) bis[2-[2,4-
dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-
(C.I. Pigment Yellow 16)
(provided for in subheading
3204.17.04)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2033. C.I. PIGMENT YELLOW 154.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.27.. C.I. Pigment Yellow 154
Butanamide, N-(2,3-dihydro-
2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-
3-oxo-2-[[2-(trifluoro-
methyl)phenyl]azo]- (CAS
No. 068134-22-5) (provided
for in subheading
3204.17.60)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2034. C.I. PIGMENT YELLOW 180.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
[[Page H7062]]
``9902.32.22.. C.I. Pigment Yellow 180
Butanamide, 2,2-[1-2,-
ethanediylbis-(oxy-2,1-
phenyleneazo) ]bis[N-(2,3-
dihydro-2-oxo-1H-
benzimidazol-5-yl)-3-oxo-
(provided for in subheading
3204.17.60)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2035. C.I. PIGMENT YELLOW 191.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.28.. Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-
chloro-2-[[5-hydroxy-3-
methyl-1-(3-sulfophenyl)-1H-
pyrazol-4-yl]azo]-5-methyl-
,calcium salt (1:1) (C.I.
Pigment Yellow 191)
(provided for in subheading
3204.17.60)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2036. KN001.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.30.05.. 2-4-dichlon-5-
hydrozyhydrazine
hydrochloride (CAS No.
189573-21-5) (provided for
in subheading 2928.00.25).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
00.''
SEC. 2037. DEMT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.50.. N,N-diethyl-m-toluidine
(DEMT) (CAS No. 91-67-8)
(provided for in subheading
2921.43.80)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2038. IN-W4280.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.51.. 2,4-dichloro-5-hydroxy-
phenylhydrazine (CAS No.
39807-21-1) (provided for
in subheading 2928.00.5000) Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
00.''
SEC. 2039. 2-CHLORO-N-[2,6-DINITRO-4-
(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PHENYL]-N-ETHYL-6-
FLUOROBENZENE- METHANAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
9902.29.24.... 2-chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-
(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-
ethyl-6-
fluorobenzenemethanamine.
(CAS No. 62924-70-3)
(provided for in subheading
2921.49.95)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2040. PROPANOIC ACID, 2-[4-[(5-CHLORO-3-FLUORO-2-
PYRIDINYL)OXY]PHENOXY]-2-PROPYNYL ESTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.23.. Propanoic acid, 2-[4-[(5-
chloro-3-fluoro-2-
pyridinyl)oxy]-phenoxy]-2-
propynyl ester. (CAS No.
105512-06-9) (provided for
in subheading
2918.90.20.50)............. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2041. 2,4-DICHLORO 3,5-DINITROBENZOTRIFLUORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.10.. 2,4 dichloro 3,5 dinitro
benzotrifluoride. (CAS No.
29091-09-6) (provided for
in subheading 2910.90.20).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2042. ACETIC ACID, [(5-CHLORO-8-QUINOLINYL)OXY]-, 1-
METHYLHEXYL ESTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.33.. Acetic acid, [(5-chloro-8-
quinolinyl)oxy]-, 1-
methylhexyl ester. (CAS No.
99607-70-2) (provided for
in subheading
2933.90.82.90)............. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2043. ACETIC ACID, [[2-CHLORO-4-FLUORO-5-[(TETRAHYDRO-3-
OXO-1H, 3H-[1,3,4] THIADIAZOLO [3,4-
A]PYRIDAZIN-1-YLIDENE)AMINO]PHENYL]THIO]-,
METHYL ESTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.34.. Acetic acid, [[2-chloro-4-
fluoro-5-[(tetrahydro-3-oxo-
1H, 3H-[1,3,4] thiadiazolo
[3,4-a] pyridazin-1-
ylidene)amino] phenyl]thio]-
, methyl ester. (CAS No.
117337-19-6) (provided for
in subheading 2934.90.15).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2044. CHLOROACETONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.21.. Chloroacetone. (CAS No. 78-
95-5) (provided for in
subheading 2914.19.00)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2045. SODIUM N-METHYL-N OLEOYL TAURATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.04.. Sodium N-methyl-N oleoyl
taurate. (CAS No. 137-20-2)
(provided for in subheading
2904.10.50)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2046. DIALKYLNAPHTHALENE SULFONIC ACID SODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.05.. Dialkylnaphthalene sulfonic
acid sodium salt. (CAS No.
25638-17-9) (provided for
in subheading 3402.11.40).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2047. O-(6-CHLORO-3-PHENYL-4-PYRIDAZINYL)-S-OCTYL-
CARBONOTHIOATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.38.08.. O-(6-chloro-3-phenyl-4-
pyridazinyl)-S-octyl-
carbonothioate. (CAS No.
55512-33-9) (provided for
in subheading 3808.30.15).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
[[Page H7063]]
SEC. 2048. 4-CYCLOPROPYL-6-METHYL-2-PHENYLAMINO-PYRIMIDINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.35.. 4-Cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-
phenylamino-pyrimidine.
(CAS No. 121552-61-2)
(provided for in subheading
2933.59.15)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2049. O, O-DIMETHYL-S-[5-METHOXY-2-OXO-1,3,4-THIADIAZOL-
3(2H)-YL-METHYL]-DITHIOPHOSPHATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.36.. O,O-Dimethyl-S-[5-methoxy-2-
oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3(2H)-
yl- methyl]-
dithiophosphate. (CAS No.
950-37-8) (provided for in
subheading 2934.90.90)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2050. (ETHYL [2-(4-PHENOXYPHENOXY) ETHYL] CARBAMATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.37.. (Ethyl [2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)
ethyl] carbamate. (CAS No.
79127-80-3) (provided for
in subheading 2924.10.80).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2051. 3-(6-METHOXY-4-METHYL-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL)-1-[2-(2-
CHLOROETHOXY)-PHENYLSULFONYL]-UREA.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.38.09.. 3-(6-Methoxy-4-methyl-1,3,5-
triazin-2-yl)-1-[2-(2-
chloroethoxy)-
phenylsulfonyl]-urea. (CAS
No. 82097-50-5) (provided
for in subheading
3808.30.15)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2052. [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)-1-{2-[4-(4-
CHLORO-PHENOXY)-2-CHLOROPHENYL]-4-METHYL-1,3-
DIOXOLAN-2-YL-METHYL -1H-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.38.. [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/
(2S,4S)-1-{2-[4-(4-chloro-
phenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl]-4-
methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-
methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole.
(CAS No. 119446-68-3)
(provided for in subheading
2934.90.12)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2053. SUBSTRATES OF SYNTHETIC QUARTZ OR SYNTHETIC FUSED
SILICA.
Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9903.70.06.. Substrates of synthetic
quartz or synthetic fused
silica imported into the
United States in bulk or in
forms or packages for
retail sale (provided for
in subheading 7006.00.40).. 1% No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2054. KL540.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.54.. Methyl4-
trifluoromethoxyphenyl-N-
(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate
(CAS No. 173903-15-6)
(provided for in subheading
2924.29.70)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2055. METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.58.. Methyl thioglycolate (CAS
No. 2365-48-2) (provided
for in subheading
2930.90.90)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2000
SEC. 2056. TEBUFENOZIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.29.51.. N-tert-butyl-N'-(4-
ethylbenoyl)-3,5-
dimethylbenoylhydrazide
(CAS No. 112410-23-8)
(provided for in subheading
2928.00.25)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2057. ORGANIC LUMINESCENT PIGMENTS, DYES, AND FIBERS FOR
SECURITY APPLICATIONS, AND 4-HEXYLRESORCINOL
(EXCLUDING DAYLIGHT FLORESCENT PIGMENTS AND
DYES).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new headings:
``9902.32.85.. Organic luminescent
pigments, dyes, for
security applications
(excluding daylight
florescent pigments and
dyes) (provided for in
subheading 3204.90.00)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2001
9902.29.07.... 4-Hexylresorcinol (CAS No.
136-77-6) (provided for in
subheading 2907.29.90)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2001.''
SEC. 2058. DPX-E6758.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.59.. Phenyl (4, 6-dimethoxy-
pyrimidin-2-yl) carbamate
(CAS No. 89392-0) (provided
for in subheading
2933.59.70)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2059. BENZENEPROPANAL, 4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)-ALPHA-
METHYL-.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new item:
``9902.29.57.. Benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-
dimethylethyl)-alpha-methyl-
(CAS No. 80-54-6 provided
for in subheading
2912.29.60.00)............. 6% No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2060. ELIMINATION OF DUTY ON ZIRAM.
Subheading 3808.20.24 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States is amended by striking ``and Metiram'' and
inserting ``Metiram; and Ziram''.
SEC. 2061. ETHYLENE, TETRAFLUORO COPOLYMER WITH ETHYLENE
(ETFE).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
[[Page H7064]]
``9902.29.50.. Ethylene, tetrafluoro
copolymer with ethylene
(ETFE) (provided for in
subheading 3904.69.5000)... 3.3% No change No change On or before 12/31/
00.''
SEC. 2062. 2-NAPHTHALENE-CARBOXAMIDE 4-[[5-[[[4-
(AMINOCARBONYL)PHENYL]AMINO] CARBONYL]-2-
METHOXYPHENYL]AZO]-N-(5-CHLORO-2,4-
DIMETHOXYPHENYL)-3-HYDROXY-.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.82.. 2-naphthalene-carboxamide 4-
[[5-[[[4-(Aminocarbonyl)
phenyl] amino]carbonyl]-2-
methoxyphenyl]azo]-N-(5-
chloro-2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-
3-hydroxy (Pigment Red 181)
(provided for in subheading
3204.17.60)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2063. BENZENESULFONIC ACID, 4-[[3-[[2-HYDROXY- 3 -[[4-
METHOXYPHENYL) AMINO]CARBONYL]- 1 -NAPHTHA-
LENYL]AZO]- 4 -METHYLBENZOYL]AMINO]-, CALCIUM
SALT (2:1).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.86.. Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[[3-
[[2-hydroxy- 3 -[[4-
methoxyphenyl)-
amino]carbonyl]- 1 -naphtha-
lenyl]azo]- 4 -
methylbenzoyl]amino]-,
calcium salt (2:1) (Pigment
Red 247) (provided for in
subheading 3204.17.60)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2064. PIGMENT RED 185.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.08.. 2-naphthalene-carboxaminde N-
(2,3-Dihydro- 2 -oxo- 1H -
benzimidazol- 5 -yl)- 5 -
methyl- 4 -[(methyl amino)
sulphonyl] phenyl]azo]
(Pigment Red 185) (provided
for in subheading
3204.17.04)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2065. PIGMENT RED 208.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.10.. Benzoic acid, 2-[[3-[[(2,3-
dihydro- 2 -oxo- 1H -
benzimidazol- 5 -yl)
amino]carbonyl]- 2 -
hydroxy- 1 -
naphthalenyl]azo]-, butyl
ester (Pigment Red 208)
(provided for in subheading
3204.17.04)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2066. PIGMENT RED 188.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.80.. Benzoic acid, 4-[[(2,5-
dichlorophenyl)
amino]carbonyl]-2-[[2-
hydroxy-3-[[(2-
methoxyphenyl)
amino]carbonyl]-1-
naphthalenyl]-, methyl
ester (provided for in
subheading 3204.17.04)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2067. CERTAIN WEAVING MACHINES.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.83.10.. Weaving machines (looms) for
weaving fabrics of a width
exceeding 30 cm, shuttle
type: power looms for
weaving fabrics of a width
not exceeding 4.9 m, if
imported without off-loom
or large loom take-ups,
drop wires, heddles, reeds,
harness frames, and beams
(provided for in subheading
8446.21.50)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2068. CHLOROMETHYL PIVALATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.10.. Chloromethyl Pivalate (CAS
No. 18997-19-8) (Provided
for in subheading
2915.90.50)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2069. 9-[2-(R)-[[BIS [[ISOPROPOXYCARBONYL)
OXYMETHOXY]PHOSPHINOYL] METHOXY]PROPYL] ADENINE
FUMARATE (1:1).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.02.. 9-[2-(R)-[[Bis
[[isopropoxycarbonyl)
oxymethoxy]phosphinoyl]
methoxy]propyl] adenine
fumarate (1:1) (CAS No.
202138-50-9) (provided for
in subheading 2933.59.59).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2070. DIETHYL P-TOLUENE SULFONYLOXYMENTHYLPHOSPHONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.33.11.. Diethyl p-toluene
sulfonyloxymenthylphosphona
te (CAS No. 31618-90-3)
(Provided for in subheading
2933.59.80)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2071. 1,4-BENZENEDICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-DI-
HYDRO-2-OXO-1H-BENZIMIDAZOL-5-YL)AMINO
CARBONYL]-2-OXOPROPYL]AZO]-,DIMETHYL ESTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.34.. 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic
acid, 2-[[1-[[(2,3-di-hydro-
2 -oxo-1H-benzimidazol- 5 -
yl)amino carbonyl]- 2 -
oxopropyl]azo]-, dimethyl
ester (Pigment Yellow 175)
(provided for in subheading
3204.17.60)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
SEC. 2072. ANTI-HIV/ANTI-AIDS DRUGS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.84.. 3-(Acetyloxy)-2-methyl-
benzoic acid (CAS No.
168899-58-9) (provided for
in subheading 2918.29.65).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2073. ANTI-CANCER DRUGS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.59.. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2- Amino-
4,6,7,8-tetra- hydro-4-oxo-
1H- pyrimido [5,4-b] [1,4]
thiazin- 6-yl)ethyl]-2-
thienyl] carbonyl]-L-
glutamic acid diethyl ester
(CAS No. 177575-19-8)
(provided for in subheading
2930.90.90)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
[[Page H7065]]
SEC. 2074. 2-AMINO-5-BROMO-6-METHYL-4-(1H)-QUINAZOL- INONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.60.. 2-Amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-
(1H)-quinazolinone (CAS No.
147149-89-1) (provided for
in subheading 2933.90.97).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2075. 2-AMINO-6-METHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYLTHIO)-4-(1H)-
QUINAZOLINONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.21.. 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-
pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-
quinazolinone (CAS No.
147149-76-6)(provided for
in subheading 2933.90.97).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2076. 2-AMINO-5-NITROTHIAZOLE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.61.. 2-Amino-5-nitrothiazole (CAS
No. 121-66-4) (provided for
in subheading 2934.10.90).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2077. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM
SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.62.. 2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid,
monosodium salt (CAS No.
30693-53-9) (provided for
in subheading 2921.42.90).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2078. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOAMMONIUM
SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.63.. 2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid,
monoammonium salt (CAS No.
4346-51-4) (provided for in
subheading 2921.42.90)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2079. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.36.. 2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid
(CAS No. 96-75-3) (provided
for in subheading
2921.42.90)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2080. 3-(4,5-DIHYDRO-3-METHYL-5-OXO-1H-PYRAZOL-1-
Y1)BENZENESULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.38.. 3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-
oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-y1)
benzenesulfonic acid (CAS
No. 119-17-5) (provided for
in subheading 2933.19.43).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2081. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.48.. 4-Chloro-3-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid
(CAS No. 121-18-6)
(provided for in subheading
2904.90.47)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2082. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID,
MONOPOTASSIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.83.. 4-Chloro-3-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid,
monopotassium salt (CAS No.
6671-49-4) (provided for in
subheading 2904.90.47)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2083. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM
SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.52.. 4-Chloro-3-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid,
monosodium salt (CAS No.
17691-19-9) (provided for
in subheading 2904.90.40).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2084. 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.64.. 2-Methyl-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid
(CAS No. 121-03-9)
(provided for in subheading
2904.90.20)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2085. 6-BROMO-2,4,DINITROANILINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.81.. 6-Bromo-2,4, dinitroaniline
(CAS No. 1817-73-8)
(provided for in subheading
2921.42.90)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2086. 4-CHLOROPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.65.. 4-Chloropyridine
hydrochloride (CAS No. 7379-
35-3) (provided for in
subheading 2933.39.61)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2087. 3-ETHOXYCARBONYL-AMINOPHENYL-N-PHENYL- CARBAMATE
(DESMEDIPHAM).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
[[Page H7066]]
``9902.31.12.. 3-Ethoxycarbonyl-aminophenyl-
N-phenylcarbamate
(Desmedipham) (CAS No.
13684-56-5) (provided for
in subheading 2924.29.41).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2088. [S-(R*,R*)]-2,3-DIHYDROXY-BUTANEDIOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.23.. [S-(R*,R*)]-2,3-dihydroxy-
butanedioic acid (CAS No.
147-71-7) (provided for in
subheading 2918.19.90 or
2918.90.50)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2089. (3S)-2,2-DIMETHYL-3-THIOMORPHOLINE CARBOXYLIC
ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.19.. (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-
thiomorpholine carboxylic
acid (CAS No. 84915-43-5)
(provided for in subheading
2934.90.90)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2090. DIIODOMETHYL-P-TOLYLSULFONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.90.. Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone
(CAS No. 20018-09-1)
(provided for in subheading
2930.90.10)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2091. 2-ETHOXY-2,3-DIHYDRO-3,3-DIMETHYL-5-BENZOFURANYL
METHANESULFONATE (ETHOFUMESATE).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.31.20.. 2-Ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-
dimethyl-5-benzofuranyl-
methanesulfonate
(ethofumesate) singularly
or in mixture with
application adjuvants (CAS
No. 26225-79-6) (provided
for in subheadings
2932.99.08 and 3808.30.15). Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2092. SKATING BOOTS FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF IN-
LINE ROLLER SKATES.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.64.04.. Skating boots for use in the
manufacture of in-line
roller skates (provided for
in subheading 6404.11.90).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2093. 2-4-DICHLORO-5-HYDRAZINO-PHENOL-MONOHY-
DROCHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of Chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.30.98.. 2-4-Dichloro-5-hydrazino-
phenol-monohydrochloride
(CAS No. 189573-21-5)
(provided for in subheading
2928.00.25)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
98.''
SEC. 2094. 3-MERCAPTO-D-VALINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.66.. 3-Mercapto-D-valine (CAS No.
52-67-5) (provided for in
subheading 2930.90.45)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2095. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.91.. 6-Amino-1,3-
naphthalenedisulfonic acid
(CAS No. 118-33-2)
(provided for in subheading
2921.45.90)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2096. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID, DISODIUM
SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.67.. 6-Amino-1,3-
naphthalenedisulfonic acid,
disodium salt (CAS No.
50976-35-7) (provided for
in subheading 2921.45.90).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2097. 7-ACETYLAMINO-4-HYDROXY-2-NAPHTHALENE- SULFONIC
ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.68.. 7-Acetylamino-4-hydroxy-2-
naphthalenesulfonic acid,
monosodium salt (CAS No.
42360-29-2) (provided for
in subheading 2924.29.70).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2098. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHALENE-
DISULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.40.. 4-Benzoylamino-5- hydroxy-
2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic
acid (CAS No. 117-46-4)
(provided for in subheading
2924.29.75)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2099. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHALENE-
DISULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.42.. 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-
naphthalenedisulfonic acid,
monosodium salt (CAS No.
79873-39-5) (provided for
in subheading 2924.29.70).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2100. P-ETHYLPHENOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.31.21.. p-Ethylphenol (CAS No. 123-
07-9) (provided for in
subheading 2907.19.20)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2101. PANTERA.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
[[Page H7067]]
``9902.29.09.. (+/-)- Tetrahydrofurfuryl
(R)-2-[4-(6-
chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)
phenoxy] propanoate (CAS
No. 119738-06-6) (provided
for in subheading
2909.30.40) and any
mixtures containing the
same....................... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2102. 3-METHYL- CARBONYL- AMINOPHENYL-3'-METHYL-
CARBANILATE (PHENMEDIPHAM).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.31.22.. 3-Methyl- carbonyl-
aminophenyl-3'-methyl-
carbanilate (phenmedipham)
(CAS No. 13684-63-4)
(provided for in subheading
2924.29.47)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2103. 2-AMINO-P-CRESOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.93.. 2-Amino-p-cresol (CAS No. 95-
84-1) (provided for in
subheading 2922.29.10)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2104. 4-PHENOXYPYRIDINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.69.. 4-Phenoxypyridine (CAS No.
4783-86-2) (provided for in
subheading 2933.90.82)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2105. P-NITROBENZOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.70.. p-Nitrobenzoic acid (CAS No.
62-23-7) (provided for in
subheading 2916.39.45)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2106. P-TOLUENESULFONAMIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.95.. p-Toluenesulfonamide (CAS
No. 70-55-3) (provided for
in subheading 2935.00.95).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2107. TANNIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.32.71.. Tannic acid, containing by
weight 50 percent or more
of tannic acid (CAS No.
1401-55-4) (provided for in
subheading 3201.90.10)..... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2108. POLYMERS OF TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE,
HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE, AND VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.39.04.. Polymers of
tetrafluoroethylene
(provided for in subheading
3904.61.00),
hexafluoropropylene and
vinylidene fluoride
(provided for in subheading
3904.69.50)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2109. METHYL 2-[[[[[4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)-6-(2,2,2-
TRIFLUOROETHOXY)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]-
AMINO]CARBONYL]-AMINO]SULFONYL]-3-
METHYLBENZOATE (TRISULFURON METHYL).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.38.11.. Methyl 2-[[[[[4-
(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-
trifluoroethoxy)- 1,3,5-
triazin-2-yl]-
amino]carbonyl]-
amino]sulfonyl]-3-
methylbenzoate (trisulfuron
methyl) in mixture with
application adjurants. (CAS
No. 126535-15-7) (provided
for in subheading
3808.30.15)................ Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
99.''
SEC. 2110. SUSPENSION OF DUTY ON CERTAIN MANUFACTURING
EQUIPMENT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new subheadings:
``9902.84.79.. Calendaring or other rolling
machines for rubber to be
used in the production of
radial tires designed for
off-the-highway use with a
rim measuring 86 cm or more
in diameter provided for in
subheading 4011.20.10 or
subheading 4011.91.50 or
subheading 4011.99.40,
numerically controlled, or
parts thereof (provided for
in subheading 8420.10.90,
8420.91.90 (part) or
8420.99.90 (part)) and
material holding devices or
similar attachments thereto Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2000
9902.84.81.... Shearing machines used to
cut metallic tissue to be
used in the production of
radial tires designed for
off-the-highway use with a
rim measuring 86 cm or more
in diameter provided for in
subheading 4011.20.10 or
subheading 4011.91.50 or
subheading 4011.99.40,
numerically controlled
(provided for in subheading
8462.31.00 or subheading
8466.94.85 (part))......... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2000
9902.84.83.... Machine tools for working
wire of iron or steel to be
used in the production of
radial tires designed for
off-the-highway use with a
rim measuring 86 cm or more
in diameter provided for in
subheading 4011.20.10 or
subheading 4011.91.50 or
subheading 4011.99.40,
numerically controlled, or
parts thereof (provided for
in subheading 8463.30.00 or
8466.94.85 (part))......... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2000
9902.84.85.... Extruders to be used in the
production of radial tires
designed for off-the-
highway use with a rim
measuring 86 cm or more in
diameter provided for in
subheading 4011.20.10 or
subheading 4011.91.50 or
subheading 4011.99.40,
numerically controlled, or
parts thereof (provided for
in subheading 8477.20.00 or
8477.90.85 (part))......... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2000
9902.84.87.... Machinery for molding,
retreading, or otherwise
forming uncured,
unvulcanized rubber to be
used in the production of
radial tires designed for
off-the-highway use with a
rim measuring 86 cm or more
in diameter provided for in
subheading 4011.20.10 or
subheading 4011.91.50 or
subheading 4011.99.40,
numerically controlled, or
parts thereof (provided for
in subheading 8477.51.00 or
8477.90.85 (part))......... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2000
9902.84.89.... Sector mold press machines
to be used in the
production of radial tires
designed for off-the-
highway use with a rim
measuring 86 cm or more in
diameter provided for in
subheading 4011.20.10 or
subheading 4011.91.50 or
subheading 4011.99.40,
numerically controlled, or
parts thereof (provided for
in subheading 8477.51.00 or
subheading 8477.90.85
(part)).................... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2000
9902.84.91.... Sawing machines to be used
in the production of radial
tires designed for off-the-
highway use with a rim
measuring 86 cm or more in
diameter provided for in
subheading 4011.20.10 or
subheading 4011.91.50 or
subheading 4011.99.40,
numerically controlled, or
parts thereof (provided for
in subheading 8465.91.00 or
subheading 8466.92.50
(part)).................... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2000.''
SEC. 2111. SE2SI SPRAY GRANULATED (HOE S 4291).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in
numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.39.07.. A saturated polyester in
primary form (provided for
in subheading 3907.99.00).. Free No change No change On or before 12/31/
2002.''
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SEC. 2112. PERSONAL EFFECTS OF PARTICIPANTS IN CERTAIN WORLD
ATHLETIC EVENTS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:
``9902.98.08.. Any of the following
articles not intended for
sale or distribution to the
public: personal effects of
aliens who are participants
in, officials of, or
accredited members of
delegations to, the 1999
International Special
Olympics, the 1999 Women's
World Cup Soccer, the 2001
International Special
Olympics, the 2002 Salt
Lake City Winter Olympics,
and the 2002 Winter
Paralympic Games, and of
persons who are immediate
family members of or
servants to any of the
foregoing persons;
equipment and materials
imported in connection with
the foregoing events by or
on behalf of the foregoing
persons or the organizing
committees of such events;
articles to be used in
exhibitions depicting the
culture of a country
participating in any such
event; and, if consistent
with the foregoing, such
other articles as the
Secretary of Treasury may
allow...................... Free No change Free On or before 1/1/
2003.''
(b) Taxes and Fees Not To Apply.--The articles described in
heading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (as added by subsection (a)) shall be free of
taxes and fees which may be otherwise applicable.
(c) No Exemption From Customs Inspections.--The articles
described in heading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (as added by subsection (a))
shall not be free or otherwise exempt or excluded from
routine or other inspections as may be required by the
Customs Service.
SEC. 2112. 2113. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the
amendments made by this title apply with respect to goods
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or
after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
Subtitle B--Other Trade Provisions
SEC. 2501. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN TRADE BENEFITS OF INSULAR
POSSESSIONS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CERTAIN
FINE JEWELRY .
(a) In General.--The additional U.S. notes to chapter 71 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are
amended by adding at the end the following new note:
``3. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision in additional
U.S. note 5 to chapter 91, any article of jewelry provided
for in heading 7113 which is the product of the Virgin
Islands, Guam, or American Samoa (including any such article
which contains any foreign component) shall be eligible for
the benefits provided in paragraph (h) of additional U.S.
note 5 to chapter 91, subject to the provisions and
limitations of that note and of paragraphs (b), (c), and (d)
of this note.
``(b) Nothing provided for in this note shall result in an
increase or a decrease in the aggregate amount referred to in
paragraph (h)(iii) of, or quantitative limitation otherwise
established pursuant to the requirements of, additional U.S.
note 5 to chapter 91.
``(c) Nothing provided for in this note shall be construed
to permit a reduction in the amount available to watch
producers under paragraph (h)(iv) of additional U.S. note 5
to chapter 91.
``(d) The Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the
Interior shall issue such regulations, not inconsistent with
the provisions of this note and additional U.S. note 5 to
chapter 91, as they determine necessary to carry out their
respective duties under this note. Such regulations shall not
be inconsistent with substantial transformation requirements
established by the United States Customs Service but may
define the circumstances under which articles of jewelry
shall be deemed to be `units' for purposes of the benefits,
provisions, and limitations of additional U.S. note 5 to
chapter 91.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Additional U.S. note 5 to
chapter 91 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States is amended--
(1) in subdivision (a), by inserting after ``chapter'' the
following: ``and any article of jewelry provided for in
heading 7113 (under the terms of additional U.S. note 3 to
chapter 71)''; and
(2) in subdivision (b), by inserting after ``watches)'' the
following: ``and any article of jewelry provided for in
heading 7113''.
SEC. 2502. TARIFF TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENTS OF
SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS.
(a) In General.--U.S. Note 6 of subchapter X of chapter 98
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended in subdivision (a) by adding at the end the following
new sentence: ``The term `instruments and apparatus' under
subheading 9810.00.60 includes separable components of an
instrument or apparatus listed in this subdivision that are
imported for assembly in the United States in such instrument
or apparatus where the instrument or apparatus, due to its
size, cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state.''.
(b) Application of Domestic Equivalency Test to
Components.--U.S. Note 6 of subchapter X of chapter 98 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended--
(1) by redesignating subdivisions (d) through (f) as
subdivisions (e) through (g), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subdivision (c) the following:
``(d)(i) If the Secretary of Commerce determines under this
U.S. note that an instrument or apparatus of equivalent
scientific value to the instrument or apparatus which, due to
its size cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state,
is being manufactured in the United States, the Secretary
shall report the findings to the Secretary of the Treasury
and to the applicant institution and all components of the
instrument or apparatus shall remain dutiable.
``(ii) If the Secretary of Commerce determines that the
instrument or apparatus is not being manufactured in the
United States, the Secretary is authorized to determine
further whether any component of the instrument or apparatus
is being manufactured in the United States and shall report
the findings to the Secretary of the Treasury and to the
applicant institution, and any component found to be
domestically available shall remain dutiable.
``(iii) Any decision by the Secretary of the Treasury which
allows for duty-free entry of a component of an instrument or
apparatus which, due to its size cannot be feasibly imported
in its assembled state, shall be effective for a specified
maximum period, to be determined in consultation with the
Secretary of Commerce, taking into account both the
scientific needs of the importing institution and the
potential for development of comparable domestic
manufacturing capacity.''.
(c) Modifications of Regulations.--The Secretary of the
Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce shall make such
modifications to their joint regulations as are necessary to
carry out the amendments made by this section.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section
shall take effect beginning 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2503. LIQUIDATION OR RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN ENTRIES.
(a) Liquidation or Reliquidation of Entries.--
Notwithstanding sections 514 and 520 of the Tariff Act of
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514 and 1520), or any other provision of
law, the United States Customs Service shall, not later than
90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
liquidate or reliquidate those entries made at Los Angeles,
California, and New Orleans, Louisiana, which are listed in
subsection (c), in accordance with the final decision of the
International Trade Administration of the Department of
Commerce for shipments entered between October 1, 1984, and
December 14, 1987 (case number A-274-001).
(b) Payment of Amounts Owed.--Any amounts owed by the
United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of
an entry under subsection (a) shall be paid by the Customs
Service within 90 days after such liquidation or
reliquidation.
(c) Entry List.--The entries referred to in subsection (a)
are the following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Entry Number Date of Entry Port
------------------------------------------------------------------------
322 00298563.................... 12/11/86.......... Los Angeles,
California
322 00300567.................... 12/11/86.......... Los Angeles,
California
86-2909242..................... 9/2/86........... New Orleans,
Louisiana
87-05457388.................... 1/9/87........... New Orleans,
Louisiana
------------------------------------------------------------------------
SEC. 2504. FINISHED PETROLEUM DERIVATIVES DRAWBACK.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall convene a working group
of interested parties and, not later than March 31, 1999,
publish regulations and, if necessary, submit legislation to
the Congress, to modify and simplify the processing of
finished petroleum derivatives drawback claims.
SEC. 2505. DRAWBACK AND REFUND OF PACKAGING MATERIAL.
(a) In General.--Section 313(q) of the Tariff Act of 1930
(19 U.S.C. 1313(q)) is further amended--
(1) by striking ``Packaging material'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--Packaging material''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
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``(2) Additional eligibility.--Packaging material produced
in the United States, which is used by the manufacturer or
any other person on or for articles which are exported or
destroyed under subsection (a) or (b), shall be eligible
under such subsection for refund, as drawback, of 99 percent
of any duty, tax, or fee imposed on the importation of such
material used to manufacture or produce the packaging
material.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section
applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2506. INCLUSION OF COMMERCIAL IMPORTATION DATA FROM
FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES UNDER THE NATIONAL CUSTOMS
AUTOMATION PROGRAM.
Section 411 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1411) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Foreign-Trade Zones.--Not later than January 1, 1999,
the Secretary shall provide for the inclusion of commercial
importation data from foreign-trade zones under the
Program.''.
SEC. 2507. LARGE YACHTS IMPORTED FOR SALE AT UNITED STATES
BOAT SHOWS.
(a) In General.--The Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304 et
seq.) is amended by inserting after section 484a the
following:
``SEC. 484B. DEFERRAL OF DUTY ON LARGE YACHTS IMPORTED FOR
SALE AT UNITED STATES BOAT SHOWS.
``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, any vessel meeting the definition of a large yacht as
provided in subsection (b) and which is otherwise dutiable
may be imported without the payment of duty if imported with
the intention to offer for sale at a boat show in the United
States. Payment of duty shall be deferred, in accordance with
this section, until such large yacht is sold.
``(b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term `large
yacht' means a vessel that exceeds 79 feet in length, is used
primarily for recreation or pleasure, and has been previously
sold by a manufacturer or dealer to a retail consumer.
``(c) Deferral of Duty.--At the time of importation of any
large yacht, if such large yacht is imported for sale at a
boat show in the United States and is otherwise dutiable,
duties shall not be assessed and collected if the importer of
record--
``(1) certifies to the Customs Service that the large yacht
is imported pursuant to this section for sale at a boat show
in the United States; and
``(2) posts a bond, which shall have a duration of 6 months
after the date of importation, in an amount equal to twice
the amount of duty on the large yacht that would otherwise be
imposed under subheading 8903.91.00 or 8903.92.00 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
``(d) Procedures Upon Sale.--
``(1) Deposit of duty.--If any large yacht (which has been
imported for sale at a boat show in the United States with
the deferral of duties as provided in this section) is sold
within the 6-month period after importation--
``(A) entry shall be completed and duty (calculated at the
applicable rates provided for under subheading 8903.91.00 or
8903.92.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States and based upon the value of the large yacht at the
time of importation) shall be deposited with the Customs
Service; and
``(B) the bond posted as required by subsection (c)(2)
shall be returned to the importer.
``(e) Procedures Upon Expiration of Bond Period.--
``(1) In general.--If the large yacht entered with deferral
of duties is neither sold nor exported within the 6-month
period after importation--
``(A) entry shall be completed and duty (calculated at the
applicable rates provided for under subheading 8903.91.00 or
8903.92.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States and based upon the value of the large yacht at the
time of importation) shall be deposited with the Customs
Service; and
``(B) the bond posted as required by subsection (c)(2)
shall be returned to the importer.
``(2) Additional requirements.--No extensions of the bond
period shall be allowed. Any large yacht exported in
compliance with the bond period may not be reentered for
purposes of sale at a boat show in the United States (in
order to receive duty deferral benefits) for a period of 3
months after such exportation.
``(f) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Treasury is
authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a)
shall apply with respect to any large yacht imported into the
United States after the date that is 15 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2508. REVIEW OF PROTESTS AGAINST DECISIONS OF CUSTOMS
SERVICE.
Section 515(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1515(a)) is amended by inserting after the third sentence the
following: ``Within 30 days from the date an application for
further review is filed, the appropriate customs officer
shall allow or deny the application and, if allowed, the
protest shall be forwarded to the customs officer who will be
conducting the further review.''.
SEC. 2509. ENTRIES OF NAFTA-ORIGIN GOODS.
(a) Refund of Merchandise Processing Fees.--Section 520(d)
of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1520(d)) is amended in
the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ``(including
any merchandise processing fees)'' after ``excess duties''.
(b) Protest Against Decision of Customs Service Relating to
NAFTA Claims.--Section 514(a)(7) of such Act (19 U.S.C.
1514(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``section 520(c)'' and
inserting ``subsection (c) or (d) of section 520''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section
apply with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2510. TREATMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MERCHANDISE HELD
AT CUSTOMS-APPROVED STORAGE ROOMS.
(a) In General.--Section 557(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1557(a)(1)) is amended in the first sentence
by inserting ``(including international travel merchandise)''
after ``Any merchandise subject to duty''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section
applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2511. EXCEPTION TO 5-YEAR REVIEWS OF COUNTERVAILING DUTY
OR ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDERS.
Section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1675(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(7) Exclusions from computations.--(A) Subject to
subparagraph (B), there shall be excluded from the
computation of the 5-year period described in paragraph (1)
and the periods described in paragraph (6) any period during
which the importation of the subject merchandise is
prohibited on account of the imposition, under the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act or other
provision of law, of sanctions by the United States against
the country in which the subject merchandise originates.
``(B) Subparagraph (A) shall apply only with respect to
subject merchandise which originates in a country that is not
a WTO member.''.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Illinois (Mr. Crane) and the gentleman from California (Mr. Matsui)
each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane).
General Leave
Mr. CRANE. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members
may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their
remarks and include extraneous matter on H.R. 4342.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Illinois?
There was no objection.
Mr. CRANE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
I rise in strong support of H.R. 4342, a bill to make technical
corrections and miscellaneous amendments to trade laws.
H.R. 4342 is a package of miscellaneous trade provisions and other
technical and clerical corrections that were introduced originally as
separate bills. Collecting these highly technical miscellaneous bills
into a single legislative package is an enormous task undertaken in
each Congress. Given these difficulties, we have worked on developing
and applying a set of consistent, transparent guidelines for handling
miscellaneous trade proposals.
The provisions in H.R. 4342 fall into two titles. The first title
makes clerical corrections to trade laws. The second title of H.R. 4342
contains two subtitles. The first subtitle contains 112
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various duty suspensions and tariff reductions. A large portion of the
provisions in this section would temporarily suspend the duty on a
variety of anti- HIV/AIDS and anti-cancer drugs. Other provisions
temporarily suspend the duties on a wide array of chemicals, including
many which are environmentally friendly substitutes for those
containing toxic heavy metals.
Another notable provision would provide for duty-free treatment to
all participants and individuals associated with the 1999 International
Special Olympics, the 1999 Women's World Cup Soccer, which,
incidentally, will be held in my home State of Illinois, the 2001
International Special Olympics, the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter
Olympics, and the 2002 Winter Para-Olympic Games.
The package of trade bills has been thoroughly evaluated and
commented on by all concerned parties, including the U.S. Customs
Service, the Department of Commerce, the International Trade
Commission, the United States Trade Representative, and the general
public, including firms which may have an interest in a tariff
suspension on a product they produce domestically, including those from
Youngstown, Ohio.
The provisions that remain in the bill are completely
noncontroversial and revenue neutral, and many will enable U.S. firms
to produce goods more competitively and cost efficiently. Accordingly,
I urge my colleagues to support this package.
Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4342, the Miscellaneous
Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1998, which I cosponsored with
the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane). This bill was favorably
reported out of the Committee on Ways and Means on a voice vote.
H.R. 4342 is a bipartisan bill. It consolidates 112 tariff and 11
trade bills introduced this Congress by Members on both sides of the
aisle, as well as proposals from the administration and technical
corrections to various trade statutes.
Most of the provisions suspend duties temporarily on imports of
specific products, such as drugs to fight AIDS and cancer for which
there is no domestic production. These duty suspensions will reduce
costs for imported raw material used in manufacturing products
domestically. Other provisions correct errors or improve the operations
of various customs or other trade laws.
The bill allows the duty-free entry of equipment and personal effects
for participants in the 1999 Special Olympics, the Women's World Cup,
and the 2002 Winter Olympics. In addition, H.R. 4342 will bring U.S.
law into conformity with an international agreement on duty-free
importation of large scientific instruments.
This package of tariff and trade bills has been thoroughly reviewed
and evaluated by all interested parties to ensure that none of the
provisions are controversial. The committee solicited comments from the
private sector, the views of the U.S. Customs Service, the Department
of Commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative and, of course, the
International Trade Commission. These agencies' review ensures that no
domestic producers or other private sector interests will be adversely
affected. Only provisions which were determined by the CBO to be
revenue neutral were included in the bill.
H.R. 4342 will improve the cost competitiveness of domestic companies
by removing tariffs which have no protective effect on inputs they need
for manufacturing, and will reduce costs for consumers of important
drugs.
Madam Speaker, I would like to again commend the gentleman from
Illinois for shepherding this bill through the subcommittee, the full
committee, and now on the floor of the House. I urge my colleagues to
vote for 4342.
Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from the Virgin
Islands (Ms. Christian-Green). H.R. 4342 includes a bill she
introduced, which was H.R. 2498, to extend the production incentive
certificate program to fine jewelry produced in the insular
possessions.
Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN. Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for yielding
me this time.
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 4342, which makes
miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade laws. I want to
thank the sponsors of this bill, the gentleman from California (Mr.
Matsui) and the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane).
And I also want to thank the chairman and ranking member of the
Committee on Ways and Means, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Archer) and
the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel), for including my bill to
extend certain trade benefits of the U.S. Insular Areas under the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule to certain fine jewelry.
Madam Speaker, this is a very proud day for me, and a momentous day
for the people of the Virgin Islands, whom I represent. It is a proud
day because the passage of H.R. 4342 will mean that we will be one step
closer to breathing life into an industry which at one time provided
nearly 1,000 direct jobs for my constituents on Saint Croix and several
thousand more indirect jobs. It would also breathe life into an economy
which has been teetering on the brink of death for nearly 10 years.
Since 1989, when Hurricane Hugo, the first of three major storms, hit
our islands, our economy has been severely wounded. Even today, as this
country is experiencing an economic boom, the economy of the Virgin
Islands continues to decline.
All sectors of the Virgin Islands' economy are in trouble. Tourism,
which makes up almost 70 percent of our economy, continues to suffer
from the effects of these storms as well as from a lack of affordable
airline fares and other factors. As a result, we are experiencing an
unemployment rate which has more than doubled in the past 5 years.
Enactment of my jewelry wage credits bill will mean the creation of
good, well-paying jobs for the Virgin Islands, utilizing an already
existing labor force and their skills. As a recent editorial in the
Virgin Islands Daily News noted, passage of H.R. 4342, which includes
my jewelry bill, and I quote, ``Will go a long way towards improving
our stagnant economy.''
Madam Speaker, I want to thank attorney Peter Heibert for his
invaluable assistance, and attorney Brian Modeste on my own staff for
his diligence on this bill.
I ask my colleagues to help me bring hope back to my district. I ask
for a vote of ``yes'' on H.R. 4342.
Mr. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume
to add that the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands has done a
tremendous job on making sure the provisions she sought were in the
legislation. We appreciate her efforts there.
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr.
Doggett), whose bill, H.R. 3375, to reduce duty temporarily on
synthetic quartz substrates, is included in our legislation. And I want
to congratulate him as well for his efforts to get this in there.
Mr. DOGGETT. Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for yielding me this
time, and certainly thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane) also,
and rise in support of H.R. 4342.
One of this bill's sections does, as the gentleman from California
(Mr. Matsui) just noted, incorporate in its entirety a bill that I
filed in March, H.R. 3375, to reduce tariffs on imports of synthetic
quartz substrates.
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These substrates are used by DuPont Photomasks based down in central
Texas to manufacture photomasks.
Now, photomasks are not the kind you wear on Halloween. Rather, they
are a very important form that provide the master patterns that are
used to transfer circuit images onto silicon wafers to make chips,
which are in turn a very vital component of many everyday products from
cell phones to medical equipment.
For many years now, the central Texas high-tech workers at DuPont
Photomasks and other of the companies along the Silicon Trail there in
central Texas have produced the building blocks for America's
industries into the 21st century. Every day over 300 workers go over to
the DuPont plant.
They are improving the semiconductor manufacturing process. They are
involving the students and faculty at the University of Texas with some
important educational opportunities and
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staying right on the frontier, with their research projects, of the
technological frontier that is so important to America's future.
Our government should be encouraging and supporting this creative
industry and the people who have transformed central Texas into a high-
tech center for ingenuity and growth.
This tariff reduction is necessary because our tariff rates on these
substrates imports have placed the DuPont facility and its central
Texas workers at a competitive disadvantage compared to Asian photomask
manufacturers. There are no manufacturers of these substrates here in
the United States, and our current tariff of almost 5 percent adds
hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary costs to the DuPont
manufacturing process. This bill will remove an unnecessary cost that
has hurt our ability to compete on the world market.
Together with the other tariff reductions that are contained in this
bill, they represent at least a modest but very positive statement
about the benefits of expanding international commerce. These are
benefits both for the United States economy and the American worker.
I believe that our economic future lies in removing more barriers to
trade. This is a good step forward. I urge prompt approval of this
legislation and the principle that underlies it.
Mr. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, last but not least, I yield 3 minutes to
the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Traficant) who will vote for this bill.
Mr. TRAFICANT. Madam Speaker, I am going to vote for the bill but I
wanted to respond to the full employment statement of the gentleman
from Illinois (Chairman Crane) and I want to read some of the new jobs
that have been created in the Dictionary of Labor Statistics: gizzard
skin remover; corncob pipe assembler; fur blower; burger broiler;
hotcake chef; ticket taker; jelly roller; cream puff specialist; manure
handler; hardness inspector; brassiere cup molder cutter; and pantyhose
crotch closure machine operator.
There is also, I would say to the gentleman from Illinois, a
pantyhose crotch closure machine operator supervisor. I would venture
to say there is a pantyhose crotch closure machine operator foreman.
I want to make a point here. I do not believe America is at full
employment. I believe America is at absolutely peak underemployment,
and many families need three, four jobs just to pay their bills. So as
we keep watching the up and down Viagra motions of Wall Street, keep in
mind not everything that looks so rosy smells so good when you hold it
to your nosey on this trade business.
Now, I do not know all the details of this trade business, but I do
have confidence in the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane) and the
gentleman from California (Mr. Matsui), and I will support these
technical corrections. But I want to say this again: Individual
bankruptcy is at an all-time high; credit car debt, all-time high. The
American people are under the gun.
We just have seen a strike at General Motors. Thank God it was not a
national strike. How many of these plants will move offshore? I am
scared to death, as every Member is, because they surely could move
offshore under these trade laws and make more profits without our
American workers.
But let me tell my colleagues something. The people who pay the taxes
to keep this freight on track are the American workers. No workers, no
consumers. No workers, no consumers, no tax. No tax, big problems.
So, with that, I am going to make the pitch here for tax. Let us keep
American workers. Our tax problems will work out. I will support these
technical corrections, but I do not want to hear any more about this
full employment.
I have heard enough about panty hose crotch closers, I say to the
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane), and I think it is time he comes
clean.
Mr. CRANE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
I would simply remind my distinguished colleague the gentleman from
Ohio (Mr. Traficant) that I have seven daughters, and so these are
issues of concern I think to any father.
But let me remind my distinguished colleague also of the
consideration of the H-1(b) visa vote forthcoming that would permit
entry into this country with special visas of 65,000 skilled, skilled,
workers because we cannot find them in our own labor force here in the
United States. And I would urge that he look at Congress Daily, where
it says, ``Business groups, especially high-tech companies, want to
increase the current annual allotment of 65,000 H-1(b) visas per year
to address what they say is a shortage of computer workers.''
And so we can have our honest disagreements on this. But I am so
appreciative that the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Traficant) is,
nonetheless, supporting this bill we have under consideration today.
Mr. SHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 4342, the
Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1998. This bill
has many provisions within it which will help small companies
throughout the United States. In particular, one provision within this
bill will directly help many of my constituents. The provision which I
am speaking about this afternoon will allow duty deferral of large
yachts imported for sale at U.S. boat shows. The change will put the
onus of paying the duty on the end purchaser of the boat and not the
importer. Current law requires importers of used boats intended for
resale to pay the duty in advance--this acts as a significant barrier
to imports.
In my district of West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, this provision
will help spur the economy by allowing more and bigger yachts into the
shows without having to pay the duty up front. This will lead to,
increased sales of such large boats, which can pump tens of thousands
of dollars into local economies because of related expenditures such as
the cost of a supporting crew, docking fees, boat repairs, and
supplies. The changing of this requirement will also allow importers to
reduce the cost of starting new shows and enable small companies to
participate in the current shows.
In addition to the duty free entry of large yachts, this bill also
contains provisions which will allow duty free entry of certain
chemicals that are integral to fighting cancer and AIDS. For these
reasons I urge a yes vote on H.R. 4342.
Mr. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. CRANE. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Emerson). The question is on the motion
offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane) that the House
suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4342, as amended.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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