[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 54 (Thursday, April 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E811]
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INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF 
   THE UNITED STATES TO CLARIFY THE ARTICLE DESCRIPTION RELATING TO 
                   CERTAIN MONOCHROME GLASS ENVELOPES

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                        HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2005

  Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer legislation that 
would amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and 
clarify the article description relating to certain monochrome glass 
envelopes. These components are incorporated into monochrome cathode 
ray tubes used in computer monitors, terminals, medical imaging 
monitors, and avionic displays. A company in the 16th Congressional 
District of Illinois, which I am proud to represent, manufactures these 
monochrome cathode ray tubes.
  There are no remaining manufacturers of monochrome glass envelopes in 
the United States; and therefore, no rationale of retaining the current 
5.2 percent duty on these components. The small manufacturer who needs 
this component in their final product is unnecessarily harmed by the 
import duty. U.S. manufacturers are struggling to survive, and we must 
end policies that make it more difficult for our manufacturers to 
compete and succeed in the international market.
  Once again, I anticipate no adverse impact on any domestic producer 
or industry should this legislation be enacted. I know the permanent 
removal of this duty would be beneficial to some good, hard working 
people in Loves Park, Illinois. I urge my colleagues to support 
inclusion of this legislation into the Miscellaneous Tariff Correction 
bill to be moved later this year.

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