[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 7, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1238-S1240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. THURMOND:
  S. 2204. To suspend temporarily the duty on high molecular, very high 
molecular, homopolymer, natural color, virgin polymerized powders; to 
the Committee on Finance.
  S. 2205. To suspend temporarily the duty on Cyclooctene (COE); to the 
Committee on Finance.
  S. 2206. To suspend temporarily the duty on Cyclohexadecadlenel,9 
(CHDD); to the Committee on Finance.
  S. 2207. To suspend temporarily the duty on Cyclohexadec-8-en-1-one 
(CHD); to the Committee on Finance.
  S. 2208. To suspend temporarily the duty on Neo Heliopan MA (Menthyl 
Anthranilate); to the Committee on Finance.
  S. 2209. To suspend temporarily the duty on 2,6 dichlorotoluene; to 
the Committee on Finance.
  S. 2210. To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-bromo-2-
fluoroacetanilide; to the Committee on Finance.
  S. 2211. To suspend temporarily the duty on propiophenone; to the 
Committee on Finance.
  S. 2212. To suspend temporarily the duty on metachlorobenzaldehyde; 
to the Committee on Finance.


      bills to suspend the duty on certain chemicals used in the 
                         manufacturing industry

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I rise today to introduce nine bills 
which will suspend the duties imposed on certain chemicals that are 
important components for a wide array of applications. Currently, these 
chemicals are imported for use in the United States because there are 
no known domestic producers or readily available substitutes. 
Therefore, suspending the duties on these chemicals would not adversely 
affect domestic industries.
  This bill would temporarily suspend the duty on meta-
chlorobenzaldehyde; propiophenone; 4-bromo-2-

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fluoroacetanilide; 2, 6-dichlorotoluene; menthyl anthranilate; 
cyclooctene; cyclohexadeca-1, 9-diene; cyclohexadec-8-en-1-one; and 
high molecular weight polymerized powders, which are used as 
intermediate chemicals in the manufacturing of a number of products 
including, but not limited to, fragrances, agricultural inputs, 
pharmaceuticals, water filters elements, surgical orthopedic hip and 
knee implants, and fibers used to make bullet-proof vests.
  Mr. President, suspending the duty on these chemicals will benefit 
the consumer by stabilizing the costs of manufacturing the end-use 
products. Further, these suspensions will allow domestic producers to 
maintain or improve their ability to compete internationally. I hope 
the Senate will consider these measures expeditiously.
  I ask unanimous consent that the text of these bills be printed in 
the Record.
  There being no objection, the bills were ordered to be printed in the 
Record, as follows:

                                S. 2204

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. HIGH MOLECULAR, VERY HIGH MOLECULAR, HOMOPOLYMER, 
                   NATURAL COLOR, VIRGIN POLYMERIZED POWDERS.

       (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:
       

``      9902.38.00       High molecular, very      Free                 Free                 No change            On or before 12/31/2002
                          high molecular, or                                                                                                          ''
                          ultra high molecular                                                                                                         .
                          weight, homopolymer,
                          natural color, virgin
                          polymerized powders
                          with a specific gravity
                          of < 940 g/liter and
                          molecular weight of
                          500,000-6,000,000 (as
                          defined by ASTM D4020)
                          containing a maximum
                          nominal 500 ppm calcium
                          stearate with low bulk
                          densities (200-350 g/l)
                          and/or complying with
                          ASTM F648, Types 1,2,
                          and ISO 5834, Types 1,
                          2, and/or extremely
                          fine or coarse particle
                          sizes (<70 or >250
                          microns) and/or special
                          dissolution properties.
                          (CAS No. 9002-88-4)
                          (provided for in
                          subheading 3901.20.00).

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of enactment of this Act.
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                                S. 2205

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. CYCLOOCTENE (COE).

       (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:
       

``      9902.28.11       Cyclooctene (COE)         Free                 Free                 No change            On or before 12/31/2003
                          (provided for in                                                                                                            ''
                          subheading 2902.90.80).                                                                                                      .

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
                                  ____
                                  

                                S. 2206

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. CYCLOHEXADECADLENEL,9 (CHDD).

       (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:
       

``      9902.28.12       Cyclohexadecadlenel,9     Free                 Free                 No change            On or before 12/31/2003
                          (CHDD) (provided for in                                                                                                     ''
                          subheading 2902.90.80).                                                                                                      .

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
                                  ____
                                  

                                S. 2207

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. CYCLOHEXADEC-8-EN-1-ONE (CHD).

       (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:
       

``      9902.28.13       Cyclohexadec-8-en-1-one   Free                 Free                 No change            On or before 12/31/2003
                          (CHD) (provided for in                                                                                                      ''
                          subheading 2914.29.00).                                                                                                      .

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
                                  ____
                                  

                                S. 2208

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. NEO HELIOPAN MA (MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE).

       (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:
       

``      9902.08.10       Neo Heliopan MA (Menthyl  Free                 Free                 No change            On or before 12/31/2003
                          Anthranilate) (CAS No.                                                                                                      ''
                          134-09.8) (provided for                                                                                                      .
                          in subheading
                          2922.49.27)............

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
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                                S. 2209

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. 2,6 DICHLOROTOLUENE.

       (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:

       

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``      9902.28.08        2,6 Dichlorotoluene      Free                 No change            No change            On or before 12/31/2003
                          (CAS No. 118-69-4)                                                                                                          ''
                          (provided for in                                                                                                             .
                          subheading 2903.69.70).

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
                                  ____
                                  

                                S. 2210

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. 4-BROMO-2-FLUOROACETANILIDE.

       (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:

       

``      9902.28.08        4-Bromo-2-               Free                 No change            No change            On or before 12/31/2003
                          Fluoroacetanilide (CAS                                                                                                      ''
                          No. 326-66-9) (provided                                                                                                      .
                          for in subheading
                          2924.21.50)............

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
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                                S. 2211

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. PROPIOPHENONE.

       (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:

       

``      9902.28.08        Propiophenone (CAS No.   Free                 No change            No change            On or before 12/31/2003
                          93-55-0) (provided for                                                                                                      ''
                          in subheading                                                                                                                .
                          2914.39.90)............

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
                                  ____
                                  

                                S. 2212

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. META-CHLOROBENZALDEHYDE.

       (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:

       

``      9902.28.08        Meta-Chlorobenzaldehyde  Free                 No change            No change            On or before 12/31/2003
                          (CAS No. 587-04-2)                                                                                                          ''
                          (provided for in                                                                                                             .
                          subheading 2913.00.40).

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.

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