[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 93 (Thursday, June 11, 2015)]
[House]
[Pages H4172-H4218]
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           IRS BUREAUCRACY REDUCTION AND JUDICIAL REVIEW ACT

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to the order of the 
House of June 10, 2015, as modified by the order of the House of today, 
I call up the bill (H.R. 1295) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to improve the process for making determinations with respect to 
whether organizations are exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(4) 
of such Code, with the Senate amendments thereto, and ask for its 
immediate consideration.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Curbelo of Florida). The Clerk will 
designate the Senate amendments.
  Senate amendments:

       Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the 
     following:

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Trade 
     Preferences Extension Act of 2015''.
       (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act 
     is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.

        TITLE I--EXTENSION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

Sec. 101. Short title.
Sec. 102. Findings.
Sec. 103. Extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act.
Sec. 104. Modifications of rules of origin for duty-free treatment for 
              articles of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries 
              under Generalized System of Preferences.
Sec. 105. Monitoring and review of eligibility under Generalized System 
              of Preferences.
Sec. 106. Promotion of the role of women in social and economic 
              development in sub-Saharan Africa.
Sec. 107. Biennial AGOA utilization strategies.
Sec. 108. Deepening and expanding trade and investment ties between 
              sub-Saharan Africa and the United States.
Sec. 109. Agricultural technical assistance for sub-Saharan Africa.
Sec. 110. Reports.
Sec. 111. Technical amendments.
Sec. 112. Definitions.

        TITLE II--EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES

Sec. 201. Extension of Generalized System of Preferences.
Sec. 202. Authority to designate certain cotton articles as eligible 
              articles only for least-developed beneficiary developing 
              countries under Generalized System of Preferences.
Sec. 203. Application of competitive need limitation and waiver under 
              Generalized System of Preferences with respect to 
              articles of beneficiary developing countries exported to 
              the United States during calendar year 2014.
Sec. 204. Travel goods.

 TITLE III--EXTENSION OF PREFERENTIAL DUTY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR HAITI

Sec. 301. Extension of preferential duty treatment program for Haiti.

          TITLE IV--TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES

Sec. 401. Tariff classification of recreational performance outerwear.
Sec. 402. Duty treatment of specialized athletic footwear.
Sec. 403. Effective date.

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 501. Report on contribution of trade preference programs to 
              reducing poverty and eliminating hunger.

                           TITLE VI--OFFSETS

Sec. 601. Customs user fees.
Sec. 602. Time for payment of corporate estimated taxes.
Sec. 603. Improved information reporting on unreported and 
              underreported financial accounts.

        TITLE I--EXTENSION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

     SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``AGOA Extension and 
     Enhancement Act of 2015''.

     SEC. 102. FINDINGS.

       Congress finds the following:
       (1) Since its enactment, the African Growth and Opportunity 
     Act has been the centerpiece of trade relations between the 
     United States and sub-Saharan Africa and has enhanced trade, 
     investment, job creation, and democratic institutions 
     throughout Africa.
       (2) Trade and investment, as facilitated by the African 
     Growth and Opportunity Act, promote economic growth, 
     development, poverty reduction, democracy, the rule of law, 
     and stability in sub-Saharan Africa.
       (3) Trade between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa 
     has more than tripled since the enactment of the African 
     Growth and Opportunity Act in 2000, and United States direct 
     investment in sub-Saharan Africa has grown almost six-fold.
       (4) It is in the interest of the United States to engage 
     and compete in emerging markets in sub-Saharan African 
     countries, to boost trade and investment between the United 
     States and sub-Saharan African countries, and to renew and 
     strengthen the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
       (5) The long-term economic security of the United States is 
     enhanced by strong economic and political ties with the 
     fastest-growing economies in the world, many of which are in 
     sub-Saharan Africa.
       (6) It is a goal of the United States to further integrate 
     sub-Saharan African countries into the global economy, 
     stimulate economic development in Africa, and diversify 
     sources of growth in sub-Saharan Africa.
       (7) To that end, implementation of the Agreement on Trade 
     Facilitation of the World Trade Organization would strengthen 
     regional integration efforts in sub-Saharan Africa and 
     contribute to economic growth in the region.
       (8) The elimination of barriers to trade and investment in 
     sub-Saharan Africa, including high tariffs, forced 
     localization requirements, restrictions on investment, and 
     customs barriers, will create opportunities for workers, 
     businesses, farmers, and ranchers in the United States and 
     sub-Saharan African countries.
       (9) The elimination of such barriers will improve 
     utilization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and 
     strengthen regional and global integration, accelerate 
     economic growth in

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     sub-Saharan Africa, and enhance the trade relationship 
     between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa.

     SEC. 103. EXTENSION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT.

       (a) In General.--Section 506B of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2466b) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2015'' 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.
       (b) African Growth and Opportunity Act.--
       (1) In general.--Section 112(g) of the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(g)) is amended by striking 
     ``September 30, 2015'' and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.
       (2) Extension of regional apparel article program.--Section 
     112(b)(3)(A) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 
     U.S.C. 3721(b)(3)(A)) is amended--
       (A) in clause (i), by striking ``11 succeeding'' and 
     inserting ``21 succeeding''; and
       (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``September 30, 2015'' 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.
       (3) Extension of third-country fabric program.--Section 
     112(c)(1) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 
     U.S.C. 3721(c)(1)) is amended--
       (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``September 30, 
     2015'' and inserting ``September 30, 2025'';
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``September 30, 2015'' 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2025''; and
       (C) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``September 30, 
     2015'' and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.

     SEC. 104. MODIFICATIONS OF RULES OF ORIGIN FOR DUTY-FREE 
                   TREATMENT FOR ARTICLES OF BENEFICIARY SUB-
                   SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES UNDER GENERALIZED 
                   SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.

       (a) In General.--Section 506A(b)(2) of the Trade Act of 
     1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(b)(2)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) the direct costs of processing operations performed 
     in one or more such beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries 
     or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries shall be 
     applied in determining such percentage.''.
       (b) Applicability to Articles Receiving Duty-free Treatment 
     Under Title V of Trade Act of 1974.--Section 506A(b) of the 
     Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(b)) is amended by adding 
     at the end the following:
       ``(3) Rules of origin under this title.--The exceptions set 
     forth in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) 
     shall also apply to any article described in section 
     503(a)(1) that is the growth, product, or manufacture of a 
     beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of any 
     determination to provide duty-free treatment with respect to 
     such article.''.
       (c) Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.--The 
     President may proclaim such modifications as may be necessary 
     to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) 
     to add the special tariff treatment symbol ``D'' in the 
     ``Special'' subcolumn of the HTS for each article classified 
     under a heading or subheading with the special tariff 
     treatment symbol ``A'' or ``A*'' in the ``Special'' subcolumn 
     of the HTS.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) 
     and (b) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act 
     and apply with respect to any article described in section 
     503(b)(1)(B) through (G) of the Trade Act of 1974 that is the 
     growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary sub-Saharan 
     African country and that is imported into the customs 
     territory of the United States on or after the date that is 
     30 days after such date of enactment.

     SEC. 105. MONITORING AND REVIEW OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER 
                   GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.

       (a) Continuing Compliance.--Section 506A(a)(3) of the Trade 
     Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``If the President'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(A) In general.--If the President''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) Notification.--The President may not terminate the 
     designation of a country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
     country under subparagraph (A) unless, at least 60 days 
     before the termination of such designation, the President 
     notifies Congress and notifies the country of the President's 
     intention to terminate such designation, together with the 
     considerations entering into the decision to terminate such 
     designation.''.
       (b) Withdrawal, Suspension, or Limitation of Preferential 
     Tariff Treatment.--Section 506A of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2466a) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
       ``(c) Withdrawal, Suspension, or Limitation of Preferential 
     Tariff Treatment.--
       ``(1) In general.--The President may withdraw, suspend, or 
     limit the application of duty-free treatment provided for any 
     article described in subsection (b)(1) of this section or 
     section 112 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act with 
     respect to a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country if the 
     President determines that withdrawing, suspending, or 
     limiting such duty-free treatment would be more effective in 
     promoting compliance by the country with the requirements 
     described in subsection (a)(1) than terminating the 
     designation of the country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan 
     African country for purposes of this section.
       ``(2) Notification.--The President may not withdraw, 
     suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment 
     under paragraph (1) unless, at least 60 days before such 
     withdrawal, suspension, or limitation, the President notifies 
     Congress and notifies the country of the President's 
     intention to withdraw, suspend, or limit such duty-free 
     treatment, together with the considerations entering into the 
     decision to terminate such designation.''.
       (c) Review and Public Comments on Eligibility 
     Requirements.--Section 506A of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2466a), as so amended, is further amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
       ``(d) Review and Public Comments on Eligibility 
     Requirements.--
       ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a)(2), the 
     President shall publish annually in the Federal Register a 
     notice of review and request for public comments on whether 
     beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries are meeting the 
     eligibility requirements set forth in section 104 of the 
     African Growth and Opportunity Act and the eligibility 
     criteria set forth in section 502 of this Act.
       ``(2) Public hearing.--The United States Trade 
     Representative shall, not later than 30 days after the date 
     on which the President publishes the notice of review and 
     request for public comments under paragraph (1)--
       ``(A) hold a public hearing on such review and request for 
     public comments; and
       ``(B) publish in the Federal Register, before such hearing 
     is held, notice of--
       ``(i) the time and place of such hearing; and
       ``(ii) the time and place at which such public comments 
     will be accepted.
       ``(3) Petition process.--
       ``(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this subsection, the President shall 
     establish a process to allow any interested person, at any 
     time, to file a petition with the Office of the United States 
     Trade Representative with respect to the compliance of any 
     country listed in section 107 of the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act with the eligibility requirements set forth 
     in section 104 of such Act and the eligibility criteria set 
     forth in section 502 of this Act.
       ``(B) Use of petitions.--The President shall take into 
     account all petitions filed pursuant to subparagraph (A) in 
     making determinations of compliance under subsections 
     (a)(3)(A) and (c) and in preparing any reports required by 
     this title as such reports apply with respect to beneficiary 
     sub-Saharan African countries.
       ``(4) Out-of-cycle reviews.--
       ``(A) In general.--The President may, at any time, initiate 
     an out-of-cycle review of whether a beneficiary sub-Saharan 
     African country is making continual progress in meeting the 
     requirements described in paragraph (1). The President shall 
     give due consideration to petitions received under paragraph 
     (3) in determining whether to initiate an out-of-cycle review 
     under this subparagraph.
       ``(B) Congressional notification.--Before initiating an 
     out-of-cycle review under subparagraph (A), the President 
     shall notify and consult with Congress.
       ``(C) Consequences of review.--If, pursuant to an out-of-
     cycle review conducted under subparagraph (A), the President 
     determines that a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country 
     does not meet the requirements set forth in section 104(a) of 
     the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703(a)), 
     the President shall, subject to the requirements of 
     subsections (a)(3)(B) and (c)(2), terminate the designation 
     of the country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country 
     or withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free 
     treatment with respect to articles from the country.
       ``(D) Reports.--After each out-of-cycle review conducted 
     under subparagraph (A) with respect to a country, the 
     President shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the review and any determination 
     of the President to terminate the designation of the country 
     as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country or withdraw, 
     suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment with 
     respect to articles from the country under subparagraph (C).
       ``(E) Initiation of out-of-cycle reviews for certain 
     countries.--Recognizing that concerns have been raised about 
     the compliance with section 104(a) of the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703(a)) of some beneficiary sub-
     Saharan African countries, the President shall initiate an 
     out-of-cycle review under subparagraph (A) with respect to 
     South Africa, the most developed of the beneficiary sub-
     Saharan African countries, and other beneficiary countries as 
     appropriate, not later than 30 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this subsection.''.

     SEC. 106. PROMOTION OF THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIAL AND 
                   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.

       (a) Statement of Policy.--Section 103 of the African Growth 
     and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3702) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (8), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
     semicolon;
       (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period and inserting 
     ``; and''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(10) promoting the role of women in social, political, 
     and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa.''.
       (b) Eligibility Requirements.--Section 104(a)(1)(A) of the 
     African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703(a)(1)(A)) 
     is amended by inserting ``for men and women'' after 
     ``rights''.

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     SEC. 107. BIENNIAL AGOA UTILIZATION STRATEGIES.

       (a) In General.--It is the sense of Congress that--
       (1) beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries should 
     develop utilization strategies on a biennial basis in order 
     to more effectively and strategically utilize benefits 
     available under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (in 
     this section referred to as ``AGOA utilization strategies'');
       (2) United States trade capacity building agencies should 
     work with, and provide appropriate resources to, such sub-
     Saharan African countries to assist in developing and 
     implementing biennial AGOA utilization strategies; and
       (3) as appropriate, and to encourage greater regional 
     integration, the United States Trade Representative should 
     consider requesting the Regional Economic Communities to 
     prepare biennial AGOA utilization strategies.
       (b) Contents.--It is further the sense of Congress that 
     biennial AGOA utilization strategies should identify 
     strategic needs and priorities to bolster utilization of 
     benefits available under the African Growth and Opportunity 
     Act. To that end, biennial AGOA utilization strategies 
     should--
       (1) review potential exports under the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act and identify opportunities and obstacles to 
     increased trade and investment and enhanced poverty reduction 
     efforts;
       (2) identify obstacles to regional integration that inhibit 
     utilization of benefits under the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act;
       (3) set out a plan to take advantage of opportunities and 
     address obstacles identified in paragraphs (1) and (2), 
     improve awareness of the African Growth and Opportunity Act 
     as a program that enhances exports to the United States, and 
     utilize United States Agency for International Development 
     regional trade hubs;
       (4) set out a strategy to promote small business and 
     entrepreneurship; and
       (5) eliminate obstacles to regional trade and promote 
     greater utilization of benefits under the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act and establish a plan to promote full regional 
     implementation of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the 
     World Trade Organization.
       (c) Publication.--It is further the sense of Congress 
     that--
       (1) each beneficiary sub-Saharan African country should 
     publish on an appropriate Internet website of such country 
     public versions of its AGOA utilization strategy; and
       (2) the United States Trade Representative should publish 
     on the Internet website of the Office of the United States 
     Trade Representative public versions of all AGOA utilization 
     strategies described in paragraph (1).

     SEC. 108. DEEPENING AND EXPANDING TRADE AND INVESTMENT TIES 
                   BETWEEN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND THE UNITED 
                   STATES.

       It is the policy of the United States to continue to--
       (1) seek to deepen and expand trade and investment ties 
     between sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, including 
     through the negotiation of accession by sub-Saharan African 
     countries to the World Trade Organization and the negotiation 
     of trade and investment framework agreements, bilateral 
     investment treaties, and free trade agreements, as such 
     agreements have the potential to catalyze greater trade and 
     investment, facilitate additional investment in sub-Saharan 
     Africa, further poverty reduction efforts, and promote 
     economic growth;
       (2) seek to negotiate agreements with individual sub-
     Saharan African countries as well as with the Regional 
     Economic Communities, as appropriate;
       (3) promote full implementation of commitments made under 
     the WTO Agreement (as such term is defined in section 2(9) of 
     the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(9)) because 
     such actions are likely to improve utilization of the African 
     Growth and Opportunity Act and promote trade and investment 
     and because regular review to ensure continued compliance 
     helps to maximize the benefits of the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act; and
       (4) promote the negotiation of trade agreements that cover 
     substantially all trade between parties to such agreements 
     and, if other countries seek to negotiate trade agreements 
     that do not cover substantially all trade, continue to object 
     in all appropriate forums.

     SEC. 109. AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUB-SAHARAN 
                   AFRICA.

       Section 13 of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 (19 U.S.C. 
     3701 note) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) by striking ``shall identify not fewer than 10 eligible 
     sub-Saharan African countries as having the greatest'' and 
     inserting ``, through the Secretary of Agriculture, shall 
     identify eligible sub-Saharan African countries that have''; 
     and
       (B) by striking ``and complying with sanitary and 
     phytosanitary rules of the United States'' and inserting ``, 
     complying with sanitary and phytosanitary rules of the United 
     States, and developing food safety standards'';
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) by striking ``20'' and inserting ``30''; and
       (B) by inserting after ``from those countries'' the 
     following: ``, particularly from businesses and sectors that 
     engage women farmers and entrepreneurs,''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Coordination.--The President shall take such measures 
     as are necessary to ensure adequate coordination of similar 
     activities of agencies of the United States Government 
     relating to agricultural technical assistance for sub-Saharan 
     Africa.''.

     SEC. 110. REPORTS.

       (a) Implementation Report.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the 
     President shall submit to Congress a report on the trade and 
     investment relationship between the United States and sub-
     Saharan African countries and on the implementation of this 
     title and the amendments made by this title.
       (2) Matters to be included.--The report required by 
     paragraph (1) shall include the following:
       (A) A description of the status of trade and investment 
     between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa, including 
     information on leading exports to the United States from sub-
     Saharan African countries.
       (B) Any changes in eligibility of sub-Saharan African 
     countries during the period covered by the report.
       (C) A detailed analysis of whether each such beneficiary 
     sub-Saharan African country is continuing to meet the 
     eligibility requirements set forth in section 104 of the 
     African Growth and Opportunity Act and the eligibility 
     criteria set forth in section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974.
       (D) A description of the status of regional integration 
     efforts in sub-Saharan Africa.
       (E) A summary of United States trade capacity building 
     efforts.
       (F) Any other initiatives related to enhancing the trade 
     and investment relationship between the United States and 
     sub-Saharan African countries.
       (b) Potential Trade Agreements Report.--Not later than 1 
     year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 5 
     years thereafter, the United States Trade Representative 
     shall submit to Congress a report that--
       (1) identifies sub-Saharan African countries that have a 
     expressed an interest in entering into a free trade agreement 
     with the United States;
       (2) evaluates the viability and progress of such sub-
     Saharan African countries and other sub-Saharan African 
     countries toward entering into a free trade agreement with 
     the United States; and
       (3) describes a plan for negotiating and concluding such 
     agreements, which includes the elements described in 
     subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section 116(b)(2) of the 
     African Growth and Opportunity Act.
       (c) Termination.--The reporting requirements of this 
     section shall cease to have any force or effect after 
     September 30, 2025.

     SEC. 111. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.

       Section 104 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 
     U.S.C. 3703), as amended by section 106, is further amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) In General.--''; 
     and
       (2) by striking subsection (b).

     SEC. 112. DEFINITIONS.

       In this title:
       (1) Beneficiary sub-saharan african country.--The term 
     ``beneficiary sub-Saharan African country'' means a 
     beneficiary sub-Saharan African country described in 
     subsection (e) of section 506A of the Trade Act of 1974 (as 
     redesignated by this Act).
       (2) Sub-saharan african country.--The term ``sub-Saharan 
     African country'' has the meaning given the term in section 
     107 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

        TITLE II--EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES

     SEC. 201. EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.

       (a) In General.--Section 505 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2465) is amended by striking ``July 31, 2013'' and 
     inserting ``December 31, 2017''.
       (b) Effective Date.--
       (1) In general.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
     apply to articles entered on or after the 30th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
       (2) Retroactive application for certain liquidations and 
     reliquidations.--
       (A) In general.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff 
     Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law 
     and subject to subparagraph (B), any entry of a covered 
     article to which duty-free treatment or other preferential 
     treatment under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2461 et seq.) would have applied if the entry had been made 
     on July 31, 2013, that was made--
       (i) after July 31, 2013, and
       (ii) before the effective date specified in paragraph (1),
     shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such entry 
     occurred on the effective date specified in paragraph (1).
       (B) Requests.--A liquidation or reliquidation may be made 
     under subparagraph (A) with respect to an entry only if a 
     request therefor is filed with U.S. Customs and Border 
     Protection not later than 180 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act that contains sufficient information to 
     enable U.S. Customs and Border Protection--
       (i) to locate the entry; or
       (ii) to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be located.
       (C) Payment of amounts owed.--Any amounts owed by the 
     United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of 
     an entry of a covered article under subparagraph (A) shall be 
     paid, without interest, not later than 90 days after the date 
     of the liquidation or reliquidation (as the case may be).
       (3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
       (A) Covered article.--The term ``covered article'' means an 
     article from a country that is a beneficiary developing 
     country under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2461 et seq.) as of the effective date specified in paragraph 
     (1).
       (B) Enter; entry.--The terms ``enter'' and ``entry'' 
     include a withdrawal from warehouse for consumption.

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     SEC. 202. AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN COTTON ARTICLES AS 
                   ELIGIBLE ARTICLES ONLY FOR LEAST-DEVELOPED 
                   BENEFICIARY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES UNDER 
                   GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.

       Section 503(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463(b)) 
     is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(5) Certain cotton articles.--Notwithstanding paragraph 
     (3), the President may designate as an eligible article or 
     articles under subsection (a)(1)(B) only for countries 
     designated as least-developed beneficiary developing 
     countries under section 502(a)(2) cotton articles 
     classifiable under subheading 5201.00.18, 5201.00.28, 
     5201.00.38, 5202.99.30, or 5203.00.30 of the Harmonized 
     Tariff Schedule of the United States.''.

     SEC. 203. APPLICATION OF COMPETITIVE NEED LIMITATION AND 
                   WAIVER UNDER GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES 
                   WITH RESPECT TO ARTICLES OF BENEFICIARY 
                   DEVELOPING COUNTRIES EXPORTED TO THE UNITED 
                   STATES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2014.

       (a) In General.--For purposes of applying and administering 
     subsections (c)(2) and (d) of section 503 of the Trade Act of 
     1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463) with respect to an article described in 
     subsection (b) of this section, subsections (c)(2) and (d) of 
     section 503 of such Act shall be applied and administered by 
     substituting ``October 1'' for ``July 1'' each place such 
     date appears.
       (b) Article Described.--An article described in this 
     subsection is an article of a beneficiary developing country 
     that is designated by the President as an eligible article 
     under subsection (a) of section 503 of the Trade Act of 1974 
     (19 U.S.C. 2463) and with respect to which a determination 
     described in subsection (c)(2)(A) of such section was made 
     with respect to exports (directly or indirectly) to the 
     United States of such eligible article during calendar year 
     2014 by the beneficiary developing country.

     SEC. 204. TRAVEL GOODS.

       Section 503(b)(1)(E) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2463(b)(1)(E)) is amended by striking ``handbags, luggage, 
     flat goods,''.

 TITLE III--EXTENSION OF PREFERENTIAL DUTY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR HAITI

     SEC. 301. EXTENSION OF PREFERENTIAL DUTY TREATMENT PROGRAM 
                   FOR HAITI.

       Section 213A of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act 
     (19 U.S.C. 2703a) is amended as follows:
       (1) Subsection (b) is amended as follows:
       (A) Paragraph (1) is amended--
       (i) in subparagraph (B)(v)(I), by amending item (cc) to 
     read as follows:
       ``(cc) 60 percent or more during the 1-year period 
     beginning on December 20, 2017, and each of the 7 succeeding 
     1-year periods.''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (C)--

       (I) in the table, by striking ``succeeding 11 1-year 
     periods'' and inserting ``16 succeeding 1-year periods''; and
       (II) by striking ``December 19, 2018'' and inserting 
     ``December 19, 2025''.

       (B) Paragraph (2) is amended--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``11 succeeding 1-
     year periods'' and inserting ``16 succeeding 1-year 
     periods''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ``11 succeeding 
     1-year periods'' and inserting ``16 succeeding 1-year 
     periods''.
       (2) Subsection (h) is amended by striking ``September 30, 
     2020'' and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.

          TITLE IV--TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES

     SEC. 401. TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF RECREATIONAL PERFORMANCE 
                   OUTERWEAR.

       (a) Amendments to Additional U.S. Notes.--The Additional 
     U.S. Notes to chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
     the United States are amended--
       (1) in Additional U.S. Note 2--
       (A) by striking ``For the purposes of subheadings'' and all 
     that follows through ``6211.20.15'' and inserting ``For 
     purposes of this chapter'';
       (B) by striking ``garments classifiable in those 
     subheadings'' and inserting ``a garment''; and
       (C) by striking ``D 3600-81'' and inserting ``D 3779-81''; 
     and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new notes:
       ``3. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the term 
     `recreational performance outerwear' means trousers 
     (including, but not limited to, paddling pants, ski or 
     snowboard pants, and ski or snowboard pants intended for sale 
     as parts of ski-suits), coveralls and bib overalls, and 
     jackets (including, but not limited to, full zip jackets, 
     paddling jackets, ski jackets, and ski jackets intended for 
     sale as parts of ski-suits), windbreakers, and similar 
     articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets) composed of 
     fabrics of cotton, wool, hemp, bamboo, silk, or manmade 
     fiber, or a combination of such fibers, that are either water 
     resistant or treated with plastics, or both, with critically 
     sealed seams, and with 5 or more of the following features:
       ``(i) Insulation for cold weather protection.
       ``(ii) Pockets, at least one of which has a zippered, hook 
     and loop, or other type of closure.
       ``(iii) Elastic, drawcord, or other means of tightening 
     around the waist or leg hems, including hidden leg sleeves 
     with a means of tightening at the ankle for trousers and 
     tightening around the waist or bottom hem for jackets.
       ``(iv) Venting, not including grommet(s).
       ``(v) Articulated elbows or knees.
       ``(vi) Reinforcement in one of the following areas: the 
     elbows, shoulders, seat, knees, ankles, or cuffs.
       ``(vii) Weatherproof closure at the waist or front.
       ``(viii) Multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar.
       ``(ix) Adjustable powder skirt, inner protective skirt, or 
     adjustable inner protective cuff at sleeve hem.
       ``(x) Construction at the arm gusset that utilizes fabric, 
     design, or patterning to allow radial arm movement.
       ``(xi) Odor control technology.
     The term `recreational performance outerwear' does not 
     include occupational outerwear.
       ``(b) For purposes of this Note, the following terms have 
     the following meanings:
       ``(i) The term `treated with plastics' refers to textile 
     fabrics impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with 
     plastics, as described in Note 2 to chapter 59.
       ``(ii) The term `sealed seams' means seams that have been 
     covered by means of taping, gluing, bonding, cementing, 
     fusing, welding, or a similar process so that water cannot 
     pass through the seams when tested in accordance with the 
     current version of AATCC Test Method 35.
       ``(iii) The term `critically sealed seams' means--
       ``(A) for jackets, windbreakers, and similar articles 
     (including padded, sleeveless jackets), sealed seams that are 
     sealed at the front and back yokes, or at the shoulders, arm 
     holes, or both, where applicable; and
       ``(B) for trousers, overalls and bib overalls and similar 
     articles, sealed seams that are sealed at the front (up to 
     the zipper or other means of closure) and back rise.
       ``(iv) The term `insulation for cold weather protection' 
     means insulation with either synthetic fill, down, a 
     laminated thermal backing, or other lining for thermal 
     protection from cold weather.
       ``(v) The term `venting' refers to closeable or permanent 
     constructed openings in a garment (excluding front, primary 
     zipper closures and grommet(s)) to allow increased expulsion 
     of built-up heat during outdoor activities. In a jacket, such 
     openings are often positioned on the underarm seam of a 
     garment but may also be placed along other seams in the front 
     or back of a garment. In trousers, such openings are often 
     positioned on the inner or outer leg seams of a garment but 
     may also be placed along other seams in the front or back of 
     a garment.
       ``(vi) The term `articulated elbows or knees' refers to the 
     construction of a sleeve (or pant leg) to allow improved 
     mobility at the elbow (or knee) through the use of extra 
     seams, darts, gussets, or other means.
       ``(vii) The term `reinforcement' refers to the use of a 
     double layer of fabric or section(s) of fabric that is 
     abrasion-resistant or otherwise more durable than the face 
     fabric of the garment.
       ``(viii) The term `weatherproof closure' means a closure 
     (including, but not limited to, laminated or coated zippers, 
     storm flaps, or other weatherproof construction) that has 
     been reinforced or engineered in a manner to reduce the 
     penetration or absorption of moisture or air through an 
     opening in the garment.
       ``(ix) The term `multi-adjustable hood or adjustable 
     collar' means, in the case of a hood, a hood into which is 
     incorporated two or more draw cords, adjustment tabs, or 
     elastics, or, in the case of a collar, a collar into which is 
     incorporated at least one draw cord, adjustment tab, elastic, 
     or similar component, to allow volume adjustments around a 
     helmet, or the crown of the head, neck, or face.
       ``(x) The terms `adjustable powder skirt' and `inner 
     protective skirt' refer to a partial lower inner lining with 
     means of tightening around the waist for additional 
     protection from the elements.
       ``(xi) The term `arm gusset' means construction at the arm 
     of a gusset that utilizes an extra fabric piece in the 
     underarm, usually diamond- or triangular-shaped, designed, or 
     patterned to allow radial arm movement.
       ``(xii) The term `radial arm movement' refers to 
     unrestricted, 180-degree range of motion for the arm while 
     wearing performance outerwear.
       ``(xiii) The term `odor control technology' means the 
     incorporation into a fabric or garment of materials, 
     including, but not limited to, activated carbon, silver, 
     copper, or any combination thereof, capable of adsorbing, 
     absorbing, or reacting with human odors, or effective in 
     reducing the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
       ``(xiv) The term `occupational outerwear' means outerwear 
     garments, including uniforms, designed or marketed for use in 
     the workplace or at a worksite to provide durable protection 
     from cold or inclement weather and/or workplace hazards, such 
     as fire, electrical, abrasion, or chemical hazards, or 
     impacts, cuts, punctures, or similar hazards.
       ``(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(i) of this Note, for 
     purposes of this chapter, Notes 1 and 2(a)(1) to chapter 59 
     and Note 1(c) to chapter 60 shall be disregarded in 
     classifying goods as `recreational performance outerwear'.
       ``(d) For purposes of this chapter, the importer of record 
     shall maintain internal import records that specify upon 
     entry whether garments claimed as recreational performance 
     outerwear have an outer surface that is water resistant, 
     treated with plastics, or a combination thereof, and shall 
     further enumerate the specific features that make the 
     garments eligible to be classified as recreational 
     performance outerwear.''.
       (b) Tariff Classifications.--Chapter 62 of the Harmonized 
     Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:
       (1) By striking subheading 6201.11.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6201.11 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6201.11.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


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``      6201.11           Of wool or fine    ..................  ..................  .......................
                          animal hair:
        6201.11.05         Recreational      41 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                            performance       16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            outerwear......                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                  16.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)
        6201.11.10         Other...........  41 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                                              16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                  16.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)

       (2) By striking subheadings 6201.12.10 and 6201.12.20 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.12.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.12.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6201.12.05       Recreational         9.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.12.10         Containing 15      4.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                             percent or more                         CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             by weight of                            MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                             down and                                PE, SG)
                             waterfowl                               3.9% (AU)
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         6201.12.20         Other............  9.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)

       (3) By striking subheadings 6201.13.10 through 6201.13.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.13.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.13.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``      6201.13.05       Recreational        27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.13.10         Containing 15     4.4%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   60%
                            percent or more                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            by weight of                          MA, MX, OM, P,
                            down and                              PA, PE, SG)
                            waterfowl                             3.9% (AU)
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.13.30          Containing 36    49.7 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                             percent or       19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             more by weight                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                             of wool or                           PA, PE, SG)
                             fine animal                          8% (AU)
                             hair..........

[[Page H4177]]

 
        6201.13.40          Other..........  27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)

       (4) By striking subheadings 6201.19.10 and 6201.19.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.19.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.19.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6201.19.05       Recreational         2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                           performance                               CL, CO, E*, IL,
                           outerwear.........                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.19.10         Containing 70      Free                 ...................  35%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             silk or silk
                             waste...........
         6201.19.90         Other............  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (5) By striking subheadings 6201.91.10 and 6201.91.20 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.91.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.91.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


[[Page H4178]]



``      6201.91.05       Recreational        49.7 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   58.5%
                          performance         19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 19.8 cents/kg +
                                                                  7.8% (OM)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.91.10         Padded,           8.5%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   58.5%
                            sleeveless                            CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            jackets........                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  7.6% (AU)
                                                                 3.4% (OM)
        6201.91.20         Other...........  49.7 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                                              19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 19.8 cents/kg +
                                                                  7.8% (OM)

       (6) By striking subheadings 6201.92.10 through 6201.92.20 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.92.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.92.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6201.92.05       Recreational         9.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.92.10         Containing 15      4.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                             percent or more                         CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             by weight of                            MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                             down and                                PE, SG)
                             waterfowl                               3.9% (AU)
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.92.15          Water resistant.  6.2%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    37.5%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     5.5% (AU)
         6201.92.20          Other...........  9.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)

       (7) By striking subheadings 6201.93.10 through 6201.93.35 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.93.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.93.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``      6201.93.05       Recreational        27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................

[[Page H4179]]

 
        6201.93.10         Containing 15     4.4%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   60%
                            percent or more                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            by weight of                          MA, MX, OM, P,
                            down and                              PA, PE, SG)
                            waterfowl                             3.9% (AU)
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.93.20          Padded,          14.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   76%
                             sleeveless                           CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             jackets.......                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............     Other:           ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.93.25           Containing 36   49.5 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                              percent or      19.6%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                              more by                             MA, MX, OM, P,
                              weight of                           PA, PE, SG)
                              wool or fine                        8% (AU)
                              animal hair..
        ...............      Other:          ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.93.30            Water          7.1%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   65%
                               resistant...                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  6.3% (AU)
        6201.93.35            Other........  27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)

       (8) By striking subheadings 6201.99.10 and 6201.99.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.99.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.99.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6201.99.05       Recreational         4.2%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    35%
                           performance                               CO, E*, IL, JO,
                           outerwear.........                        KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                    3.7% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.99.10         Containing 70      Free                 ...................  35%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             silk or silk
                             waste...........
         6201.99.90         Other............  4.2%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CO, E*, IL, JO,                           .
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                    3.7% (AU)

       (9) By striking subheading 6202.11.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6202.11 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6202.11.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):

[[Page H4180]]



``      6202.11          Of wool or fine     ..................  ..................  .......................
                          animal hair:
        6202.11.05         Recreational      41 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
                            performance       16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            outerwear......                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                  16.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)
        6202.11.10         Other...........  41 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                                              16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                  16.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)

       (10) By striking subheadings 6202.12.10 and 6202.12.20 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.12.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.12.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6202.12.05       Recreational         8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.12.10         Containing 15      4.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                             percent or more                         CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             by weight of                            MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                             down and                                PE, SG)
                             waterfowl                              3.9% (AU)
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         6202.12.20         Other............  8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    8% (AU)

       (11) By striking subheadings 6202.13.10 through 6202.13.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.13.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.13.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``      6202.13.05       Recreational        27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.13.10         Containing 15     4.4%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   60%
                            percent or more                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            by weight of                          MA, MX, OM, P,
                            down and                              PA, PE, SG)
                            waterfowl                            3.9% (AU)
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.13.30          Containing 36    43.5 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
                             percent or       19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             more by weight                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                             of wool or                           PA, PE, SG)
                             fine animal                          8% (AU)
                             hair..........

[[Page H4181]]

 
        6202.13.40          Other..........  27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)

       (12) By striking subheadings 6202.19.10 and 6202.19.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.19.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.19.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6202.19.05       Recreational         2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                           performance                               CL, CO, E*, IL,
                           outerwear.........                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.19.10         Containing 70      Free                 ...................  35%
                             percent or more
                             by weight or
                             silk or silk
                             waste...........
         6202.19.90         Other............  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (13) By striking subheadings 6202.91.10 and 6202.91.20 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.91.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.91.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


[[Page H4182]]



``      6202.91.05       Recreational        36 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   58.5%
                          performance         16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 14.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.91.10         Padded,           14%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,   58.5%
                            sleeveless                            CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            jackets........                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 5.6% (OM)
        6202.91.20         Other...........  36 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                                              16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 14.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)

       (14) By striking subheadings 6202.92.10 through 6202.92.20 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.92.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.92.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):

``       6202.92.05       Recreational         8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.92.10         Containing 15      4.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                             percent or more                         CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             by weight of                            MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                             down and                                PE, SG)
                             waterfowl                              3.9% (AU)
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.92.15          Water resistant.  6.2%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    37.5%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    5.5% (AU)
         6202.92.20          Other...........  8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    8% (AU)

       (15) By striking subheadings 6202.93.10 through 6202.93.50 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.93.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.93.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``      6202.93.05       Recreational        27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................

[[Page H4183]]

 
        6202.93.10         Containing 15     4.4%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   60%
                            percent or more                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            by weight of                          MA, MX, OM, P,
                            down and                              PA, PE, SG)
                            waterfowl                             3.9% (AU)
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.93.20          Padded,          14.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   76%
                             sleeveless                           CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             jackets.......                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............     Other:           ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.93.40           Containing 36   43.4 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
                              percent or      19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                              more by                             MA, MX, OM, P,
                              weight of                           PA, PE, SG)
                              wool or fine                        8% (AU)
                              animal hair..
        ...............      Other:          ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.93.45            Water          7.1%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   65%
                               resistant...                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  6.3% (AU)
        6202.93.50            Other........  27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)

       (16) By striking subheadings 6202.99.10 and 6202.99.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.99.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.99.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


[[Page H4184]]



``       6202.99.05       Recreational         2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                           performance                               CL, CO, E*, IL,
                           outerwear.........                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.99.10         Containing 70      Free                 ...................  35%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             silk or silk
                             waste...........
         6202.99.90         Other............  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (17) By striking subheadings 6203.41 and 6203.41.05, and 
     the superior text to subheading 6203.41.05, and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6203.41 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6203.41 (as in effect on the day 
     before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``      6203.41          Of wool or fine     ..................  ..................  .......................
                          animal hair:
        6203.41.05         Recreational      41.9 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                            performance       16.3%               CO,IL, JO,KR,
                            outerwear......                       MA,MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                  SG)
                                                                 8% (AU)
                                                                 16.7 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)
        ...............    Trousers,         ..................  ..................  .......................
                            breeches and
                            shorts:
        6203.41.10          Trousers and     7.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                             breeches,                            CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                             containing                           MA, MX, P, PA,
                             elastomeric                          PE, SG)
                             fiber, water                         6.8% (AU)
                             resistant,                          3% (OM)
                             without belt
                             loops,
                             weighing more
                             than 9 kg per
                             dozen.........

       (18) By striking subheadings 6203.42.10 through 6203.42.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6203.42.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6203.42.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):

``       6203.42.05       Recreational         16.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, MA,
                           outerwear.........                        MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.6% (KR)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6203.42.10         Containing 15      Free                 ...................  60%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down and
                             waterfowl
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         6203.42.20          Bib and brace     10.3%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                              overalls.......                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         6203.42.40          Other...........  16.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, MA,                           .
                                                                     MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.6% (KR)

       (19) By striking subheadings 6203.43.10 through 6203.43.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6203.43.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6203.43.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


[[Page H4185]]



``      6203.43.05       Recreational        27.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, MA,
                          outerwear........                       MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 11.1% (KR)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6203.43.10         Containing 15     Free                ..................  60%
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down and
                            waterfowl
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        ...............     Bib and brace    ..................  ..................  .......................
                             overalls:
        6203.43.15           Water           7.1%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   65%
                              resistant....                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  6.3% (AU)
        6203.43.20           Other.........  14.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   76%
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............     Other:           ..................  ..................  .......................
        6203.43.25           Certified hand- 12.2%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   76%
                              loomed and                          CO, IL, JO, KR,
                              folklore                            MA, MX, OM, P,
                              products.....                       PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............      Other:          ..................  ..................  .......................
        6203.43.30            Containing 36  49.6 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                               percent or     19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                               more by                            MA, MX, OM, P,
                               weight of                          PA, PE, SG)
                               wool or fine                       8% (AU)
                               animal hair.
        ...............       Other:         ..................  ..................  .......................
        6203.43.35             Water         7.1%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   65%
                                resistant                         CO, IL, JO, MA,
                                trousers or                       MX, OM, P, PA,
                                breeches...                       PE, SG)
                                                                  6.3% (AU)
                                                                 2.8% (KR)
        6203.43.40             Other.......  27.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, MA,                              .
                                                                  MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 11.1% (KR)

       (20) By striking subheadings 6203.49 through 6203.49.80 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6203.49 having the same degree of indentation as 
     the article description for subheading 6203.49 (as in effect 
     on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6203.49          Of other textile     ...................  ...................  ...................
                           materials:
         6203.49.05         Recreational       2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             performance                             CL, CO, E*, IL,
                             outerwear.......                        JO, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                    1.1% (KR)
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         ...............     Of artificial     ...................  ...................  ...................
                              fibers:

[[Page H4186]]

 
         6203.49.10           Bib and brace    8.5%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                               overalls......                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     7.6% (AU)
         ...............      Trousers,        ...................  ...................  ...................
                               breeches and
                               shorts:
         6203.49.15            Certified hand- 12.2%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                                loomed and                           CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                folklore                             MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                products.....                        PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         6203.49.20            Other.........  27.9%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         6203.49.40          Containing 70     Free                 ...................  35%
                              percent or more
                              by weight of
                              silk or silk
                              waste..........
         6203.49.80          Other...........  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                    1.1% (KR)

       (21) By striking subheadings 6204.61.10 and 6204.61.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6204.61.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6204.61.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):

[[Page H4187]]



``       6204.61.05       Recreational         13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     5.4% (OM)
                                                                    8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.61.10         Trousers and       7.6%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                             breeches,                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             containing                              MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                             elastomeric                             SG)
                             fiber, water                            3% (OM)
                             resistant,                             6.8% (AU)
                             without belt
                             loops, weighing
                             more than 6 kg
                             per dozen.......
         6204.61.90         Other............  13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%                ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     5.4% (OM)
                                                                    8% (AU)

       (22) By striking subheadings 6204.62.10 through 6204.62.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6204.62.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6204.62.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6204.62.05       Recreational         16.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, MA,
                           outerwear.........                        MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.6% (KR)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.62.10         Containing 15      Free                 ...................  60%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down and
                             waterfowl
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.62.20          Bib and brace     8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                              overalls.......                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............     Other:            ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.62.30           Certified hand-  7.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    37.5%
                               loomed and                            CO, E, IL, JO, KR,
                               folklore                              MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                               products......                        PE, SG)
                                                                     6.3% (AU)
         6204.62.40           Other..........  16.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, MA,                           .
                                                                     MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.6% (KR)

       (23) By striking subheadings 6204.63.10 through 6204.63.35 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6204.63.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6204.63.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


[[Page H4188]]



``       6204.63.05       Recreational         28.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, MA,
                           outerwear.........                        MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.4% (KR)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.63.10         Containing 15      Free                 ...................  60%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down and
                             waterfowl
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         ...............     Bib and brace     ...................  ...................  ...................
                              overalls:
         6204.63.12           Water resistant  7.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    65%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     6.3% (AU)
         6204.63.15           Other..........  14.9%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         6204.63.20          Certified hand-   11.3%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                              loomed and                             CO, E, IL, JO, KR,
                              folklore                               MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                              products.......                        PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............     Other:            ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.63.25           Containing 36    13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                               percent or                            CO, IL, JO, KR,
                               more by weight                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                               of wool or                            PE, SG)
                               fine animal                           8% (AU)
                               hair..........
         ...............      Other:           ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.63.30            Water           7.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    65%
                                resistant                            CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                trousers or                          MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                breeches.....                        PE, SG)
                                                                     6.3% (AU)
         6204.63.35            Other.........  28.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, MA,                           .
                                                                     MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.4% (KR)

       (24) By striking subheadings 6204.69 through 6204.69.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6204.69 having the same degree of indentation as 
     the article description for subheading 6204.69 (as in effect 
     on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):

``       6204.69          Of other textile     ...................  ...................  ...................
                           materials:
         6204.69.05         Recreational       2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             performance                             CL, CO, E*, IL,
                             outerwear.......                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         ...............     Of artificial     ...................  ...................  ...................
                              fibers:
         6204.69.10           Bib and brace    13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                               overalls......                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)

[[Page H4189]]

 
         ...............      Trousers,        ...................  ...................  ...................
                               breeches and
                               shorts:
         6204.69.20            Containing 36   13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                                percent or                           CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                more by                              MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                weight of                            PE, SG)
                                wool or fine                         8% (AU)
                                animal hair..
         6204.69.25            Other.........  28.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............     Of silk or silk   ...................  ...................  ...................
                              waste:
         6204.69.40           Containing 70    1.1%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    65%
                               percent or                            CL, CO, E, IL, J,
                               more by weight                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                               of silk or                            OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
                               silk waste....
         6204.69.60           Other..........  7.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    65%
                                                                     CO, E*, IL, JO,
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                     6.3% (AU)
         6204.69.90          Other...........  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (25) By striking subheadings 6210.40.30 and 6210.40.50 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6210.40.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6210.40.30 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


[[Page H4190]]



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

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


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

       (27) By striking subheading 6211.32.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6211.32 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6211.32.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


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``       6211.32          Of cotton:           ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.32.05         Recreational       8.1%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    90%
                             performance                             CL, CO, IL, JO,
                             outerwear.......                        KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
         6211.32.10         Other............  8.1%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, IL, JO,                           .
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)

       (28) By striking subheading 6211.33.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6211.33 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6211.33.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6211.33          Of man-made fibers:  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.33.05         Recreational       16%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    76%
                             performance                             CL, CO, IL, JO,
                             outerwear.......                        KR, MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     6.4% (OM)
         6211.33.10         Other............  16%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    76%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, IL, JO,                           .
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     6.4% (OM)

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


``       6211.39.05       Recreational         2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                           performance                               CL, CO, E*, IL,
                           outerwear.........                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............  Other:.............  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.39.10         Of wool or fine    12%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    58.5%
                             animal hair.....                        CL, CO, IL, JO,
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     4.8% (OM)
         6211.39.20         Containing 70      0.5%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             percent or more                         CL, CO, E, IL, JO,
                             by weight of                            KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                             silk or silk                            PA, PE, SG)
                             waste...........
         6211.39.90         Other............  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (30) By striking subheading 6211.42.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6211.42 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6211.42.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6211.42          Of cotton:           ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.42.05         Recreational       8.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                             performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             outerwear.......                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     7.2% (AU)

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         6211.42.10         Other............  8.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     7.2% (AU)

       (31) By striking subheading 6211.43.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6211.43 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6211.43.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6211.43          Of man-made fibers:  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.43.05         Recreational       16%                  Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                             performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             outerwear.......                        MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    6.4% (OM)
         6211.43.10         Other............  16%                  Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    6.4% (OM)

       (32) By striking subheadings 6211.49.10 through 6211.49.90 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6211.49.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6211.49.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):

``       6211.49.05       Recreational         7.3%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    35%
                           performance                               CO, E, IL, JO, MA,
                           outerwear.........                        MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     6.5% (AU)
                                                                    2.9% (KR)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.49.10         Containing 70      1.2%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             percent or more                         CL, CO, E, IL, JO,
                             by weight of                            KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                             silk or silk                            PA, PE, SG)
                             waste...........
         6211.49.41         Of wool or fine    12%                  Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                             animal hair.....                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                    4.8% (OM)
                                                                    8% (AU)
         6211.49.90         Other............  7.3%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CO, E, IL, JO, MA,                        .
                                                                     MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     6.5% (AU)
                                                                    2.9% (KR)

     SEC. 402. DUTY TREATMENT OF SPECIALIZED ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR.

       (a) Definition of Specialized Athletic Footwear.--The 
     Additional U.S. Notes to chapter 64 of the Harmonized Tariff 
     Schedule of the United States are amended by adding at the 
     end the following:
       ``6. For the purposes of this chapter, the term 
     `specialized athletic footwear' includes footwear (other than 
     footwear described in Subheading Note 1 or Additional U.S. 
     Note 2) that is designed to be worn chiefly for sports or 
     athletic purposes, hiking shoes, trekking shoes, and trail 
     running shoes, the foregoing valued over $24/pair and which 
     provides protection against water that is imparted by the use 
     of a coated or laminated textile fabric.''.
       (b) Duty Treatment for Specialized Athletic Footwear.--
     Chapter 64 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
     States is amended as follows:
       (1) By inserting after subheading 6402.91.40 the following 
     new subheading, with the article description for subheading 
     6402.91.42 having the same degree of indentation as the 
     article description for subheading 6402.91.40:


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``       6402.91.42       Specialized          20%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                           athletic footwear                         CL, D, E, IL, JO,                         .
                           (except footwear                          KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                           with waterproof                           PA, PE, R, SG)
                           molded bottoms,                             ................
                           including bottoms
                           comprising an
                           outer sole and all
                           or part of the
                           upper and except
                           footwear with
                           insulation that
                           provides
                           protection against
                           cold weather),
                           whose height from
                           the bottom of the
                           outer sole to the
                           top of the upper
                           does not exceed
                           15.34 cm..........

       (2) By inserting immediately preceding subheading 
     6402.99.33 the following new subheading, with the article 
     description for subheading 6402.99.32 having the same degree 
     of indentation as the article description for subheading 
     6402.99.33:


``       6402.99.32       Specialized          20%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                           athletic footwear.                        CL, D, IL, JO, MA,                        .
                                                                     MX, P)
                                                                    1% (PA)
                                                                    6% (OM)
                                                                    6% (PE)
                                                                    12% (CO)
                                                                    20% (KR)

       (c) Staged Rate Reductions.--The staged reductions in 
     special rates of duty proclaimed for subheading 6402.99.90 of 
     the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States before 
     the date of the enactment of this Act shall be applied to 
     subheading 6402.99.32 of such Schedule, as added by 
     subsection (b)(2), beginning in calendar year 2016.

     SEC. 403. EFFECTIVE DATE.

       This title and the amendments made by this title shall--
       (1) take effect on the 15th day after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act; and
       (2) apply to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse 
     for consumption, on or after such 15th day.

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     SEC. 501. REPORT ON CONTRIBUTION OF TRADE PREFERENCE PROGRAMS 
                   TO REDUCING POVERTY AND ELIMINATING HUNGER.

       Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report 
     assessing the contribution of the trade preference programs 
     of the United States, including the Generalized System of 
     Preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2461 et seq.), the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 
     U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), and the Caribbean Basin Economic 
     Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.), to the reduction of 
     poverty and the elimination of hunger.

                           TITLE VI--OFFSETS

     SEC. 601. CUSTOMS USER FEES.

       (a) In General.--Section 13031(j)(3)(A) of the Consolidated 
     Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 
     58c(j)(3)(A)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2024'' 
     and inserting ``July 7, 2025''.
       (b) Rate for Merchandise Processing Fees.--Section 503 of 
     the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation 
     Act (Public Law 112-41; 125 Stat. 460) is amended by striking 
     ``June 30, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2025''.

     SEC. 602. TIME FOR PAYMENT OF CORPORATE ESTIMATED TAXES.

       Notwithstanding section 6655 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986, in the case of a corporation with assets of not less 
     than $1,000,000,000 (determined as of the end of the 
     preceding taxable year)--
       (1) the amount of any required installment of corporate 
     estimated tax which is otherwise due in July, August, or 
     September of 2020 shall be increased by 5.25 percent of such 
     amount (determined without regard to any increase in such 
     amount not contained in such Code); and
       (2) the amount of the next required installment after an 
     installment referred to in paragraph (1) shall be 
     appropriately reduced to reflect the amount of the increase 
     by reason of such paragraph.

     SEC. 603. IMPROVED INFORMATION REPORTING ON UNREPORTED AND 
                   UNDERREPORTED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS.

       (a) Elimination of Minimum Interest Requirement.--
       (1) In general.--Section 6049(a) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``aggregating $10 or 
     more'' each place it appears.
       (2) Conforming amendments.--Subparagraph (C) of section 
     6049(d)(5) of such Code is amended--
       (A) by striking ``which involves the payment of $10 or more 
     of interest'', and
       (B) by striking ``in the case of transactions involving $10 
     or more'' in the heading.
       (3) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to returns filed after December 31, 2015.
       (b) Reporting of Non-Interest Bearing Deposits.--
       (1) In general.--Subpart B of part III of subchapter A of 
     chapter 61 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by 
     inserting after section 6049 the following new section:

     ``SEC. 6049A. RETURNS REGARDING NON-INTEREST BEARING 
                   DEPOSITS.

       ``(a) Requirement of Reporting.--Every person who holds a 
     reportable deposit during any calendar year shall make a 
     return according to the forms or regulations prescribed by 
     the Secretary, setting forth the name and address of the 
     person for whom such deposit was held.
       ``(b) Reportable Deposit.--For purposes of this section--
       ``(1) In general.--The term `reportable deposit' means--
       ``(A) any amount on deposit with--
       ``(i) a person carrying on a banking business,
       ``(ii) a mutual savings bank, a savings and loan 
     association, a building and loan association, a cooperative 
     bank, a homestead association, a credit union, an industrial 
     loan association or bank, or any similar organization,
       ``(iii) a broker (as defined in section 6045(c)), or
       ``(iv) any other person provided in regulations prescribed 
     by the Secretary, or
       ``(B) to the extent provided by the Secretary in 
     regulations, any amount held by an insurance company, an 
     investment company (as defined in section 3 of the Investment 
     Company Act of 1940), or held in other pooled funds or 
     trusts.
       ``(2) Exceptions.--Such term shall not include--
       ``(A) any amount with respect to which a report is made 
     under section 6049,
       ``(B) any amount on deposit with or held by a natural 
     person,
       ``(C) except to the extent provided in regulations, any 
     amount--
       ``(i) held with respect to a person described in section 
     6049(b)(4),
       ``(ii) with respect to which section 6049(b)(5) would apply 
     if a payment were made with respect to such amount, or
       ``(iii) on deposit with or held by a person described in 
     section 6049(b)(2)(C), or
       ``(D) any amount for which the Secretary determines there 
     is already sufficient reporting.
       ``(c) Statements To Be Furnished to Persons With Respect to 
     Whom Information Is Required.--
       ``(1) In general.--Every person required to make a return 
     under subsection (a) shall furnish to each person whose name 
     is required to be set forth in such return a written 
     statement showing--
       ``(A) the name, address, and phone number of the 
     information contact of the person required to make such 
     return, and
       ``(B) the reportable account with respect to which such 
     return was made.
       ``(2) Time and form of statement.--The written statement 
     under paragraph (1)--
       ``(A) shall be furnished at a time and in a manner similar 
     to the time and manner that statements are required to be 
     filed under section 6049(c)(2), and
       ``(B) shall be in such form as the Secretary may prescribe 
     by regulations.
       ``(d) Person.--For purposes of this section, the term 
     `person', when referring to the person for whom a deposit is 
     held, includes any governmental unit and any agency or 
     instrumentality thereof and any international organization 
     and any agency or instrumentality thereof.''.
       (2) Assessable penalties.--
       (A) Failure to file return.--Subparagraph (B) of section 
     6724(d)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``or'' at the 
     end of clause (xxiv), by striking ``and'' at the end of 
     clause (xxv) and inserting ``or'', and by inserting after 
     clause (xxv) the following new clause:
       ``(xxvi) section 6049A(a) (relating to returns regarding 
     non-interest bearing deposits), and''.
       (B) Failure to file payee statement.--Paragraph (2) of 
     section 6724(d) of such Code is amended by striking ``or'' at 
     the end of subparagraph (GG), by striking the period at the 
     end of subparagraph (HH) and inserting ``, or'', and by 
     inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new 
     subparagraph:
       ``(II) section 6049A(c) (relating to returns regarding non-
     interest bearing deposits).''.
       (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of section for subpart B 
     of part III of subchapter A of

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     chapter 61 of such Code is amended by inserting after the 
     item relating to section 6049 the following new item:

``Sec. 6049A. Returns regarding non-interest bearing deposits.''.
       (4) Effective date.--The amendments made by this subsection 
     shall apply to returns filed after December 31, 2015.

       Amend the title so as to read: ``An Act to extend the 
     African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of 
     Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for 
     Haiti, and for other purposes.''.


                Motion Offered by Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I have a motion at the desk.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the motion.
  The text of the motion is as follows:

       Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin moves that the House concur in the 
     Senate amendment to the title of H.R. 1295 and concur in the 
     Senate amendment to the text of H.R. 1295 with amendment No. 
     1 submitted for printing in the Congressional Record.

  The text of the House amendment to the Senate amendments to the text 
is as follows:

       In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the 
     amendment of the Senate to the text of the bill, insert the 
     following:

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Trade 
     Preferences Extension Act of 2015''.
       (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act 
     is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.

        TITLE I--EXTENSION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

Sec. 101. Short title.
Sec. 102. Findings.
Sec. 103. Extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act.
Sec. 104. Modifications of rules of origin for duty-free treatment for 
              articles of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries 
              under Generalized System of Preferences.
Sec. 105. Monitoring and review of eligibility under Generalized System 
              of Preferences.
Sec. 106. Promotion of the role of women in social and economic 
              development in sub-Saharan Africa.
Sec. 107. Biennial AGOA utilization strategies.
Sec. 108. Deepening and expanding trade and investment ties between 
              sub-Saharan Africa and the United States.
Sec. 109. Agricultural technical assistance for sub-Saharan Africa.
Sec. 110. Reports.
Sec. 111. Technical amendments.
Sec. 112. Definitions.

        TITLE II--EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES

Sec. 201. Extension of Generalized System of Preferences.
Sec. 202. Authority to designate certain cotton articles as eligible 
              articles only for least-developed beneficiary developing 
              countries under Generalized System of Preferences.
Sec. 203. Application of competitive need limitation and waiver under 
              Generalized System of Preferences with respect to 
              articles of beneficiary developing countries exported to 
              the United States during calendar year 2014.
Sec. 204. Eligibility of certain luggage and travel articles for duty-
              free treatment under the Generalized System of 
              Preferences.

 TITLE III--EXTENSION OF PREFERENTIAL DUTY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR HAITI

Sec. 301. Extension of preferential duty treatment program for Haiti.

          TITLE IV--TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES

Sec. 401. Tariff classification of recreational performance outerwear.
Sec. 402. Duty treatment of protective active footwear.
Sec. 403. Effective date.

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 501. Report on contribution of trade preference programs to 
              reducing poverty and eliminating hunger.

                           TITLE VI--OFFSETS

Sec. 601. Customs user fees.
Sec. 602. Time for payment of corporate estimated taxes.
Sec. 603. Elimination of modification of the Medicare sequester for 
              fiscal year 2024.
Sec. 604. Payee statement required to claim certain education tax 
              benefits.
Sec. 605. Special rule for educational institutions unable to collect 
              TINs of individuals with respect to higher education 
              tuition and related expenses.
Sec. 606. Penalty for failure to file correct information returns and 
              provide payee statements.

        TITLE I--EXTENSION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

     SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``AGOA Extension and 
     Enhancement Act of 2015''.

     SEC. 102. FINDINGS.

       Congress finds the following:
       (1) Since its enactment, the African Growth and Opportunity 
     Act has been the centerpiece of trade relations between the 
     United States and sub-Saharan Africa and has enhanced trade, 
     investment, job creation, and democratic institutions 
     throughout Africa.
       (2) Trade and investment, as facilitated by the African 
     Growth and Opportunity Act, promote economic growth, 
     development, poverty reduction, democracy, the rule of law, 
     and stability in sub-Saharan Africa.
       (3) Trade between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa 
     has more than tripled since the enactment of the African 
     Growth and Opportunity Act in 2000, and United States direct 
     investment in sub-Saharan Africa has grown almost six-fold.
       (4) It is in the interest of the United States to engage 
     and compete in emerging markets in sub-Saharan African 
     countries, to boost trade and investment between the United 
     States and sub-Saharan African countries, and to renew and 
     strengthen the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
       (5) The long-term economic security of the United States is 
     enhanced by strong economic and political ties with the 
     fastest-growing economies in the world, many of which are in 
     sub-Saharan Africa.
       (6) It is a goal of the United States to further integrate 
     sub-Saharan African countries into the global economy, 
     stimulate economic development in Africa, and diversify 
     sources of growth in sub-Saharan Africa.
       (7) To that end, implementation of the Agreement on Trade 
     Facilitation of the World Trade Organization would strengthen 
     regional integration efforts in sub-Saharan Africa and 
     contribute to economic growth in the region.
       (8) The elimination of barriers to trade and investment in 
     sub-Saharan Africa, including high tariffs, forced 
     localization requirements, restrictions on investment, and 
     customs barriers, will create opportunities for workers, 
     businesses, farmers, and ranchers in the United States and 
     sub-Saharan African countries.
       (9) The elimination of such barriers will improve 
     utilization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and 
     strengthen regional and global integration, accelerate 
     economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa, and enhance the trade 
     relationship between the United States and sub-Saharan 
     Africa.

     SEC. 103. EXTENSION OF AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT.

       (a) In General.--Section 506B of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2466b) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2015'' 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.
       (b) African Growth and Opportunity Act.--
       (1) In general.--Section 112(g) of the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(g)) is amended by striking 
     ``September 30, 2015'' and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.
       (2) Extension of regional apparel article program.--Section 
     112(b)(3)(A) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 
     U.S.C. 3721(b)(3)(A)) is amended--
       (A) in clause (i), by striking ``11 succeeding'' and 
     inserting ``21 succeeding''; and
       (B) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ``September 30, 2015'' 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.
       (3) Extension of third-country fabric program.--Section 
     112(c)(1) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 
     U.S.C. 3721(c)(1)) is amended--
       (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``September 30, 
     2015'' and inserting ``September 30, 2025'';
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``September 30, 2015'' 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2025''; and
       (C) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``September 30, 
     2015'' and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.

     SEC. 104. MODIFICATIONS OF RULES OF ORIGIN FOR DUTY-FREE 
                   TREATMENT FOR ARTICLES OF BENEFICIARY SUB-
                   SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES UNDER GENERALIZED 
                   SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.

       (a) In General.--Section 506A(b)(2) of the Trade Act of 
     1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(b)(2)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end;
       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; and''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(C) the direct costs of processing operations performed 
     in one or more such beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries 
     or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries shall be 
     applied in determining such percentage.''.
       (b) Applicability to Articles Receiving Duty-free Treatment 
     Under Title V of Trade Act of 1974.--Section 506A(b) of the 
     Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(b)) is amended by adding 
     at the end the following:
       ``(3) Rules of origin under this title.--The exceptions set 
     forth in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (2) 
     shall also apply to any article described in section 
     503(a)(1) that is the growth, product, or manufacture of a 
     beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of any 
     determination to provide duty-free treatment with respect to 
     such article.''.
       (c) Modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.--The 
     President may proclaim such modifications as may be necessary 
     to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) 
     to add the special tariff

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     treatment symbol ``D'' in the ``Special'' subcolumn of the 
     HTS for each article classified under a heading or subheading 
     with the special tariff treatment symbol ``A'' or ``A*'' in 
     the ``Special'' subcolumn of the HTS.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) 
     and (b) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act 
     and apply with respect to any article described in section 
     503(b)(1)(B) through (G) of the Trade Act of 1974 that is the 
     growth, product, or manufacture of a beneficiary sub-Saharan 
     African country and that is imported into the customs 
     territory of the United States on or after the date that is 
     30 days after such date of enactment.

     SEC. 105. MONITORING AND REVIEW OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER 
                   GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.

       (a) Continuing Compliance.--Section 506A(a)(3) of the Trade 
     Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``If the President'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(A) In general.--If the President''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(B) Notification.--The President may not terminate the 
     designation of a country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African 
     country under subparagraph (A) unless, at least 60 days 
     before the termination of such designation, the President 
     notifies Congress and notifies the country of the President's 
     intention to terminate such designation, together with the 
     considerations entering into the decision to terminate such 
     designation.''.
       (b) Withdrawal, Suspension, or Limitation of Preferential 
     Tariff Treatment.--Section 506A of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2466a) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
       ``(c) Withdrawal, Suspension, or Limitation of Preferential 
     Tariff Treatment.--
       ``(1) In general.--The President may withdraw, suspend, or 
     limit the application of duty-free treatment provided for any 
     article described in subsection (b)(1) of this section or 
     section 112 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act with 
     respect to a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country if the 
     President determines that withdrawing, suspending, or 
     limiting such duty-free treatment would be more effective in 
     promoting compliance by the country with the requirements 
     described in subsection (a)(1) than terminating the 
     designation of the country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan 
     African country for purposes of this section.
       ``(2) Notification.--The President may not withdraw, 
     suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment 
     under paragraph (1) unless, at least 60 days before such 
     withdrawal, suspension, or limitation, the President notifies 
     Congress and notifies the country of the President's 
     intention to withdraw, suspend, or limit such duty-free 
     treatment, together with the considerations entering into the 
     decision to terminate such designation.''.
       (c) Review and Public Comments on Eligibility 
     Requirements.--Section 506A of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2466a), as so amended, is further amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
       ``(d) Review and Public Comments on Eligibility 
     Requirements.--
       ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a)(2), the 
     President shall publish annually in the Federal Register a 
     notice of review and request for public comments on whether 
     beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries are meeting the 
     eligibility requirements set forth in section 104 of the 
     African Growth and Opportunity Act and the eligibility 
     criteria set forth in section 502 of this Act.
       ``(2) Public hearing.--The United States Trade 
     Representative shall, not later than 30 days after the date 
     on which the President publishes the notice of review and 
     request for public comments under paragraph (1)--
       ``(A) hold a public hearing on such review and request for 
     public comments; and
       ``(B) publish in the Federal Register, before such hearing 
     is held, notice of--
       ``(i) the time and place of such hearing; and
       ``(ii) the time and place at which such public comments 
     will be accepted.
       ``(3) Petition process.--
       ``(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this subsection, the President shall 
     establish a process to allow any interested person, at any 
     time, to file a petition with the Office of the United States 
     Trade Representative with respect to the compliance of any 
     country listed in section 107 of the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act with the eligibility requirements set forth 
     in section 104 of such Act and the eligibility criteria set 
     forth in section 502 of this Act.
       ``(B) Use of petitions.--The President shall take into 
     account all petitions filed pursuant to subparagraph (A) in 
     making determinations of compliance under subsections 
     (a)(3)(A) and (c) and in preparing any reports required by 
     this title as such reports apply with respect to beneficiary 
     sub-Saharan African countries.
       ``(4) Out-of-cycle reviews.--
       ``(A) In general.--The President may, at any time, initiate 
     an out-of-cycle review of whether a beneficiary sub-Saharan 
     African country is making continual progress in meeting the 
     requirements described in paragraph (1). The President shall 
     give due consideration to petitions received under paragraph 
     (3) in determining whether to initiate an out-of-cycle review 
     under this subparagraph.
       ``(B) Congressional notification.--Before initiating an 
     out-of-cycle review under subparagraph (A), the President 
     shall notify and consult with Congress.
       ``(C) Consequences of review.--If, pursuant to an out-of-
     cycle review conducted under subparagraph (A), the President 
     determines that a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country 
     does not meet the requirements set forth in section 104(a) of 
     the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703(a)), 
     the President shall, subject to the requirements of 
     subsections (a)(3)(B) and (c)(2), terminate the designation 
     of the country as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country 
     or withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free 
     treatment with respect to articles from the country.
       ``(D) Reports.--After each out-of-cycle review conducted 
     under subparagraph (A) with respect to a country, the 
     President shall submit to the Committee on Finance of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of 
     Representatives a report on the review and any determination 
     of the President to terminate the designation of the country 
     as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country or withdraw, 
     suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment with 
     respect to articles from the country under subparagraph (C).
       ``(E) Initiation of out-of-cycle reviews for certain 
     countries.--Recognizing that concerns have been raised about 
     the compliance with section 104(a) of the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703(a)) of some beneficiary sub-
     Saharan African countries, the President shall initiate an 
     out-of-cycle review under subparagraph (A) with respect to 
     South Africa, the most developed of the beneficiary sub-
     Saharan African countries, and other beneficiary countries as 
     appropriate, not later than 30 days after the date of the 
     enactment of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015.''.

     SEC. 106. PROMOTION OF THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIAL AND 
                   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.

       (a) Statement of Policy.--Section 103 of the African Growth 
     and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3702) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (8), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a 
     semicolon;
       (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period and inserting 
     ``; and''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(10) promoting the role of women in social, political, 
     and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa.''.
       (b) Eligibility Requirements.--Section 104(a)(1)(A) of the 
     African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3703(a)(1)(A)) 
     is amended by inserting ``for men and women'' after 
     ``rights''.

     SEC. 107. BIENNIAL AGOA UTILIZATION STRATEGIES.

       (a) In General.--It is the sense of Congress that--
       (1) beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries should 
     develop utilization strategies on a biennial basis in order 
     to more effectively and strategically utilize benefits 
     available under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (in 
     this section referred to as ``AGOA utilization strategies'');
       (2) United States trade capacity building agencies should 
     work with, and provide appropriate resources to, such sub-
     Saharan African countries to assist in developing and 
     implementing biennial AGOA utilization strategies; and
       (3) as appropriate, and to encourage greater regional 
     integration, the United States Trade Representative should 
     consider requesting the Regional Economic Communities to 
     prepare biennial AGOA utilization strategies.
       (b) Contents.--It is further the sense of Congress that 
     biennial AGOA utilization strategies should identify 
     strategic needs and priorities to bolster utilization of 
     benefits available under the African Growth and Opportunity 
     Act. To that end, biennial AGOA utilization strategies 
     should--
       (1) review potential exports under the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act and identify opportunities and obstacles to 
     increased trade and investment and enhanced poverty reduction 
     efforts;
       (2) identify obstacles to regional integration that inhibit 
     utilization of benefits under the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act;
       (3) set out a plan to take advantage of opportunities and 
     address obstacles identified in paragraphs (1) and (2), 
     improve awareness of the African Growth and Opportunity Act 
     as a program that enhances exports to the United States, and 
     utilize United States Agency for International Development 
     regional trade hubs;
       (4) set out a strategy to promote small business and 
     entrepreneurship; and
       (5) eliminate obstacles to regional trade and promote 
     greater utilization of benefits under the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act and establish a plan to promote full regional 
     implementation of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the 
     World Trade Organization.
       (c) Publication.--It is further the sense of Congress 
     that--
       (1) each beneficiary sub-Saharan African country should 
     publish on an appropriate Internet website of such country 
     public versions of its AGOA utilization strategy; and
       (2) the United States Trade Representative should publish 
     on the Internet website of the

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     Office of the United States Trade Representative public 
     versions of all AGOA utilization strategies described in 
     paragraph (1).

     SEC. 108. DEEPENING AND EXPANDING TRADE AND INVESTMENT TIES 
                   BETWEEN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND THE UNITED 
                   STATES.

       It is the policy of the United States to continue to--
       (1) seek to deepen and expand trade and investment ties 
     between sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, including 
     through the negotiation of accession by sub-Saharan African 
     countries to the World Trade Organization and the negotiation 
     of trade and investment framework agreements, bilateral 
     investment treaties, and free trade agreements, as such 
     agreements have the potential to catalyze greater trade and 
     investment, facilitate additional investment in sub-Saharan 
     Africa, further poverty reduction efforts, and promote 
     economic growth;
       (2) seek to negotiate agreements with individual sub-
     Saharan African countries as well as with the Regional 
     Economic Communities, as appropriate;
       (3) promote full implementation of commitments made under 
     the WTO Agreement (as such term is defined in section 2(9) of 
     the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(9)) because 
     such actions are likely to improve utilization of the African 
     Growth and Opportunity Act and promote trade and investment 
     and because regular review to ensure continued compliance 
     helps to maximize the benefits of the African Growth and 
     Opportunity Act; and
       (4) promote the negotiation of trade agreements that cover 
     substantially all trade between parties to such agreements 
     and, if other countries seek to negotiate trade agreements 
     that do not cover substantially all trade, continue to object 
     in all appropriate forums.

     SEC. 109. AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUB-SAHARAN 
                   AFRICA.

       Section 13 of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 (19 U.S.C. 
     3701 note) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) by striking ``shall identify not fewer than 10 eligible 
     sub-Saharan African countries as having the greatest'' and 
     inserting ``, through the Secretary of Agriculture, shall 
     identify eligible sub-Saharan African countries that have''; 
     and
       (B) by striking ``and complying with sanitary and 
     phytosanitary rules of the United States'' and inserting ``, 
     complying with sanitary and phytosanitary rules of the United 
     States, and developing food safety standards'';
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) by striking ``20'' and inserting ``30''; and
       (B) by inserting after ``from those countries'' the 
     following: ``, particularly from businesses and sectors that 
     engage women farmers and entrepreneurs,''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Coordination.--The President shall take such measures 
     as are necessary to ensure adequate coordination of similar 
     activities of agencies of the United States Government 
     relating to agricultural technical assistance for sub-Saharan 
     Africa.''.

     SEC. 110. REPORTS.

       (a) Implementation Report.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter, the 
     President shall submit to Congress a report on the trade and 
     investment relationship between the United States and sub-
     Saharan African countries and on the implementation of this 
     title and the amendments made by this title.
       (2) Matters to be included.--The report required by 
     paragraph (1) shall include the following:
       (A) A description of the status of trade and investment 
     between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa, including 
     information on leading exports to the United States from sub-
     Saharan African countries.
       (B) Any changes in eligibility of sub-Saharan African 
     countries during the period covered by the report.
       (C) A detailed analysis of whether each such beneficiary 
     sub-Saharan African country is continuing to meet the 
     eligibility requirements set forth in section 104 of the 
     African Growth and Opportunity Act and the eligibility 
     criteria set forth in section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974.
       (D) A description of the status of regional integration 
     efforts in sub-Saharan Africa.
       (E) A summary of United States trade capacity building 
     efforts.
       (F) Any other initiatives related to enhancing the trade 
     and investment relationship between the United States and 
     sub-Saharan African countries.
       (b) Potential Trade Agreements Report.--Not later than 1 
     year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 5 
     years thereafter, the United States Trade Representative 
     shall submit to Congress a report that--
       (1) identifies sub-Saharan African countries that have a 
     expressed an interest in entering into a free trade agreement 
     with the United States;
       (2) evaluates the viability and progress of such sub-
     Saharan African countries and other sub-Saharan African 
     countries toward entering into a free trade agreement with 
     the United States; and
       (3) describes a plan for negotiating and concluding such 
     agreements, which includes the elements described in 
     subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section 116(b)(2) of the 
     African Growth and Opportunity Act.
       (c) Termination.--The reporting requirements of this 
     section shall cease to have any force or effect after 
     September 30, 2025.

     SEC. 111. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.

       Section 104 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 
     U.S.C. 3703), as amended by section 106, is further amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) In General.--''; 
     and
       (2) by striking subsection (b).

     SEC. 112. DEFINITIONS.

       In this title:
       (1) Beneficiary sub-saharan african country.--The term 
     ``beneficiary sub-Saharan African country'' means a 
     beneficiary sub-Saharan African country described in 
     subsection (e) of section 506A of the Trade Act of 1974 (as 
     redesignated by this Act).
       (2) Sub-saharan african country.--The term ``sub-Saharan 
     African country'' has the meaning given the term in section 
     107 of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

        TITLE II--EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES

     SEC. 201. EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.

       (a) In General.--Section 505 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2465) is amended by striking ``July 31, 2013'' and 
     inserting ``December 31, 2017''.
       (b) Effective Date.--
       (1) In general.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
     apply to articles entered on or after the 30th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.
       (2) Retroactive application for certain liquidations and 
     reliquidations.--
       (A) In general.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff 
     Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law 
     and subject to subparagraph (B), any entry of a covered 
     article to which duty-free treatment or other preferential 
     treatment under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2461 et seq.) would have applied if the entry had been made 
     on July 31, 2013, that was made--
       (i) after July 31, 2013, and
       (ii) before the effective date specified in paragraph (1),
     shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such entry 
     occurred on the effective date specified in paragraph (1).
       (B) Requests.--A liquidation or reliquidation may be made 
     under subparagraph (A) with respect to an entry only if a 
     request therefor is filed with U.S. Customs and Border 
     Protection not later than 180 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act that contains sufficient information to 
     enable U.S. Customs and Border Protection--
       (i) to locate the entry; or
       (ii) to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be located.
       (C) Payment of amounts owed.--Any amounts owed by the 
     United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of 
     an entry of a covered article under subparagraph (A) shall be 
     paid, without interest, not later than 90 days after the date 
     of the liquidation or reliquidation (as the case may be).
       (3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
       (A) Covered article.--The term ``covered article'' means an 
     article from a country that is a beneficiary developing 
     country under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2461 et seq.) as of the effective date specified in paragraph 
     (1).
       (B) Enter; entry.--The terms ``enter'' and ``entry'' 
     include a withdrawal from warehouse for consumption.

     SEC. 202. AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN COTTON ARTICLES AS 
                   ELIGIBLE ARTICLES ONLY FOR LEAST-DEVELOPED 
                   BENEFICIARY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES UNDER 
                   GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.

       Section 503(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463(b)) 
     is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(5) Certain cotton articles.--Notwithstanding paragraph 
     (3), the President may designate as an eligible article or 
     articles under subsection (a)(1)(B) only for countries 
     designated as least-developed beneficiary developing 
     countries under section 502(a)(2) cotton articles 
     classifiable under subheading 5201.00.18, 5201.00.28, 
     5201.00.38, 5202.99.30, or 5203.00.30 of the Harmonized 
     Tariff Schedule of the United States.''.

     SEC. 203. APPLICATION OF COMPETITIVE NEED LIMITATION AND 
                   WAIVER UNDER GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES 
                   WITH RESPECT TO ARTICLES OF BENEFICIARY 
                   DEVELOPING COUNTRIES EXPORTED TO THE UNITED 
                   STATES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2014.

       (a) In General.--For purposes of applying and administering 
     subsections (c)(2) and (d) of section 503 of the Trade Act of 
     1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463) with respect to an article described in 
     subsection (b) of this section, subsections (c)(2) and (d) of 
     section 503 of such Act shall be applied and administered by 
     substituting ``October 1'' for ``July 1'' each place such 
     date appears.
       (b) Article Described.--An article described in this 
     subsection is an article of a beneficiary developing country 
     that is designated by the President as an eligible article 
     under subsection (a) of section 503 of the Trade Act of 1974 
     (19 U.S.C. 2463) and with respect to which a determination 
     described in subsection (c)(2)(A) of such section was made 
     with respect to exports (directly or indirectly) to the 
     United States of such eligible article during calendar year 
     2014 by the beneficiary developing country.

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     SEC. 204. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN LUGGAGE AND TRAVEL ARTICLES 
                   FOR DUTY-FREE TREATMENT UNDER THE GENERALIZED 
                   SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES.

       Section 503(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2463(b)(1)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (4)'' and 
     inserting ``paragraphs (4) and (5)'';
       (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``Footwear'' and 
     inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (5), footwear''; 
     and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(5) Certain luggage and travel articles.--Notwithstanding 
     subparagraph (A) or (E) of paragraph (1), the President may 
     designate the following as eligible articles under subsection 
     (a):
       ``(A) Articles classifiable under subheading 4202.11.00, 
     4202.12.40, 4202.21.60, 4202.21.90, 4202.22.15, 4202.22.45, 
     4202.31.60, 4202.32.40, 4202.32.80, 4202.92.15, 4202.92.20, 
     4202.92.45, or 4202.99.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 
     of the United States.
       ``(B) Articles classifiable under statistical reporting 
     number 4202.12.2020, 4202.12.2050, 4202.12.8030, 
     4202.12.8070, 4202.22.8050, 4202.32.9550, 4202.32.9560, 
     4202.91.0030, 4202.91.0090, 4202.92.3020, 4202.92.3031, 
     4202.92.3091, 4202.92.9026, or 4202.92.9060 of the Harmonized 
     Tariff Schedule of the United States, as such statistical 
     reporting numbers are in effect on the date of the enactment 
     of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015.''.

 TITLE III--EXTENSION OF PREFERENTIAL DUTY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR HAITI

     SEC. 301. EXTENSION OF PREFERENTIAL DUTY TREATMENT PROGRAM 
                   FOR HAITI.

       Section 213A of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act 
     (19 U.S.C. 2703a) is amended as follows:
       (1) Subsection (b) is amended as follows:
       (A) Paragraph (1) is amended--
       (i) in subparagraph (B)(v)(I), by amending item (cc) to 
     read as follows:
       ``(cc) 60 percent or more during the 1-year period 
     beginning on December 20, 2017, and each of the 7 succeeding 
     1-year periods.''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (C)--

       (I) in the table, by striking ``succeeding 11 1-year 
     periods'' and inserting ``16 succeeding 1-year periods''; and
       (II) by striking ``December 19, 2018'' and inserting 
     ``December 19, 2025''.

       (B) Paragraph (2) is amended--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``11 succeeding 1-
     year periods'' and inserting ``16 succeeding 1-year 
     periods''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking ``11 succeeding 
     1-year periods'' and inserting ``16 succeeding 1-year 
     periods''.
       (2) Subsection (h) is amended by striking ``September 30, 
     2020'' and inserting ``September 30, 2025''.

          TITLE IV--TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES

     SEC. 401. TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF RECREATIONAL PERFORMANCE 
                   OUTERWEAR.

       (a) Amendments to Additional U.S. Notes.--The Additional 
     U.S. Notes to chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
     the United States are amended--
       (1) in Additional U.S. Note 2--
       (A) by striking ``For the purposes of subheadings'' and all 
     that follows through ``6211.20.15'' and inserting ``For 
     purposes of this chapter'';
       (B) by striking ``garments classifiable in those 
     subheadings'' and inserting ``a garment''; and
       (C) by striking ``D 3600-81'' and inserting ``D 3779-81''; 
     and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new notes:
       ``3. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the term 
     `recreational performance outerwear' means trousers 
     (including, but not limited to, paddling pants, ski or 
     snowboard pants, and ski or snowboard pants intended for sale 
     as parts of ski-suits), coveralls and bib overalls, and 
     jackets (including, but not limited to, full zip jackets, 
     paddling jackets, ski jackets, and ski jackets intended for 
     sale as parts of ski-suits), windbreakers, and similar 
     articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets) composed of 
     fabrics of cotton, wool, hemp, bamboo, silk, or manmade 
     fiber, or a combination of such fibers, that are either water 
     resistant or treated with plastics, or both, with critically 
     sealed seams, and with 5 or more of the following features:
       ``(i) Insulation for cold weather protection.
       ``(ii) Pockets, at least one of which has a zippered, hook 
     and loop, or other type of closure.
       ``(iii) Elastic, drawcord, or other means of tightening 
     around the waist or leg hems, including hidden leg sleeves 
     with a means of tightening at the ankle for trousers and 
     tightening around the waist or bottom hem for jackets.
       ``(iv) Venting, not including grommet(s).
       ``(v) Articulated elbows or knees.
       ``(vi) Reinforcement in one of the following areas: the 
     elbows, shoulders, seat, knees, ankles, or cuffs.
       ``(vii) Weatherproof closure at the waist or front.
       ``(viii) Multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar.
       ``(ix) Adjustable powder skirt, inner protective skirt, or 
     adjustable inner protective cuff at sleeve hem.
       ``(x) Construction at the arm gusset that utilizes fabric, 
     design, or patterning to allow radial arm movement.
       ``(xi) Odor control technology.
     The term `recreational performance outerwear' does not 
     include occupational outerwear.
       ``(b) For purposes of this Note, the following terms have 
     the following meanings:
       ``(i) The term `treated with plastics' refers to textile 
     fabrics impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with 
     plastics, as described in Note 2 to chapter 59.
       ``(ii) The term `sealed seams' means seams that have been 
     covered by means of taping, gluing, bonding, cementing, 
     fusing, welding, or a similar process so that water cannot 
     pass through the seams when tested in accordance with the 
     current version of AATCC Test Method 35.
       ``(iii) The term `critically sealed seams' means--
       ``(A) for jackets, windbreakers, and similar articles 
     (including padded, sleeveless jackets), sealed seams that are 
     sealed at the front and back yokes, or at the shoulders, arm 
     holes, or both, where applicable; and
       ``(B) for trousers, overalls and bib overalls and similar 
     articles, sealed seams that are sealed at the front (up to 
     the zipper or other means of closure) and back rise.
       ``(iv) The term `insulation for cold weather protection' 
     means insulation with either synthetic fill, down, a 
     laminated thermal backing, or other lining for thermal 
     protection from cold weather.
       ``(v) The term `venting' refers to closeable or permanent 
     constructed openings in a garment (excluding front, primary 
     zipper closures and grommet(s)) to allow increased expulsion 
     of built-up heat during outdoor activities. In a jacket, such 
     openings are often positioned on the underarm seam of a 
     garment but may also be placed along other seams in the front 
     or back of a garment. In trousers, such openings are often 
     positioned on the inner or outer leg seams of a garment but 
     may also be placed along other seams in the front or back of 
     a garment.
       ``(vi) The term `articulated elbows or knees' refers to the 
     construction of a sleeve (or pant leg) to allow improved 
     mobility at the elbow (or knee) through the use of extra 
     seams, darts, gussets, or other means.
       ``(vii) The term `reinforcement' refers to the use of a 
     double layer of fabric or section(s) of fabric that is 
     abrasion-resistant or otherwise more durable than the face 
     fabric of the garment.
       ``(viii) The term `weatherproof closure' means a closure 
     (including, but not limited to, laminated or coated zippers, 
     storm flaps, or other weatherproof construction) that has 
     been reinforced or engineered in a manner to reduce the 
     penetration or absorption of moisture or air through an 
     opening in the garment.
       ``(ix) The term `multi-adjustable hood or adjustable 
     collar' means, in the case of a hood, a hood into which is 
     incorporated two or more draw cords, adjustment tabs, or 
     elastics, or, in the case of a collar, a collar into which is 
     incorporated at least one draw cord, adjustment tab, elastic, 
     or similar component, to allow volume adjustments around a 
     helmet, or the crown of the head, neck, or face.
       ``(x) The terms `adjustable powder skirt' and `inner 
     protective skirt' refer to a partial lower inner lining with 
     means of tightening around the waist for additional 
     protection from the elements.
       ``(xi) The term `arm gusset' means construction at the arm 
     of a gusset that utilizes an extra fabric piece in the 
     underarm, usually diamond- or triangular-shaped, designed, or 
     patterned to allow radial arm movement.
       ``(xii) The term `radial arm movement' refers to 
     unrestricted, 180-degree range of motion for the arm while 
     wearing performance outerwear.
       ``(xiii) The term `odor control technology' means the 
     incorporation into a fabric or garment of materials, 
     including, but not limited to, activated carbon, silver, 
     copper, or any combination thereof, capable of adsorbing, 
     absorbing, or reacting with human odors, or effective in 
     reducing the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
       ``(xiv) The term `occupational outerwear' means outerwear 
     garments, including uniforms, designed or marketed for use in 
     the workplace or at a worksite to provide durable protection 
     from cold or inclement weather and/or workplace hazards, such 
     as fire, electrical, abrasion, or chemical hazards, or 
     impacts, cuts, punctures, or similar hazards.
       ``(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(i) of this Note, for 
     purposes of this chapter, Notes 1 and 2(a)(1) to chapter 59 
     and Note 1(c) to chapter 60 shall be disregarded in 
     classifying goods as `recreational performance outerwear'.
       ``(d) For purposes of this chapter, the importer of record 
     shall maintain internal import records that specify upon 
     entry whether garments claimed as recreational performance 
     outerwear have an outer surface that is water resistant, 
     treated with plastics, or a combination thereof, and shall 
     further enumerate the specific features that make the 
     garments eligible to be classified as recreational 
     performance outerwear.''.
       (b) Tariff Classifications.--Chapter 62 of the Harmonized 
     Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:
       (1) By striking subheading 6201.11.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6201.11 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6201.11.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


[[Page H4198]]



``      6201.11           Of wool or fine    ..................  ..................  .......................
                          animal hair:
        6201.11.05         Recreational      41 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                            performance       16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            outerwear......                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                  16.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)
        6201.11.10         Other...........  41 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                                              16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                  16.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)

       (2) By striking subheadings 6201.12.10 and 6201.12.20 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.12.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.12.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6201.12.05       Recreational         9.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.12.10         Containing 15      4.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                             percent or more                         CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             by weight of                            MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                             down and                                PE, SG)
                             waterfowl                               3.9% (AU)
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         6201.12.20         Other............  9.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)

       (3) By striking subheadings 6201.13.10 through 6201.13.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.13.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.13.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``      6201.13.05       Recreational        27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.13.10         Containing 15     4.4%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   60%
                            percent or more                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            by weight of                          MA, MX, OM, P,
                            down and                              PA, PE, SG)
                            waterfowl                             3.9% (AU)
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.13.30          Containing 36    49.7 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                             percent or       19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             more by weight                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                             of wool or                           PA, PE, SG)
                             fine animal                          8% (AU)
                             hair..........
        6201.13.40          Other..........  27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)

       (4) By striking subheadings 6201.19.10 and 6201.19.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.19.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.19.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6201.19.05       Recreational         2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                           performance                               CL, CO, E*, IL,
                           outerwear.........                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.19.10         Containing 70      Free                 ...................  35%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             silk or silk
                             waste...........

[[Page H4199]]

 
         6201.19.90         Other............  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (5) By striking subheadings 6201.91.10 and 6201.91.20 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.91.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.91.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``      6201.91.05       Recreational        49.7 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   58.5%
                          performance         19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 19.8 cents/kg +
                                                                  7.8% (OM)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.91.10         Padded,           8.5%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   58.5%
                            sleeveless                            CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            jackets........                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  7.6% (AU)
                                                                 3.4% (OM)
        6201.91.20         Other...........  49.7 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                                              19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 19.8 cents/kg +
                                                                  7.8% (OM)

       (6) By striking subheadings 6201.92.10 through 6201.92.20 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.92.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.92.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6201.92.05       Recreational         9.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.92.10         Containing 15      4.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                             percent or more                         CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             by weight of                            MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                             down and                                PE, SG)
                             waterfowl                               3.9% (AU)
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.92.15          Water resistant.  6.2%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    37.5%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     5.5% (AU)
         6201.92.20          Other...........  9.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)

       (7) By striking subheadings 6201.93.10 through 6201.93.35 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.93.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.93.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


[[Page H4200]]



``      6201.93.05       Recreational        27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.93.10         Containing 15     4.4%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   60%
                            percent or more                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            by weight of                          MA, MX, OM, P,
                            down and                              PA, PE, SG)
                            waterfowl                             3.9% (AU)
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.93.20          Padded,          14.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   76%
                             sleeveless                           CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             jackets.......                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............     Other:           ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.93.25           Containing 36   49.5 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                              percent or      19.6%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                              more by                             MA, MX, OM, P,
                              weight of                           PA, PE, SG)
                              wool or fine                        8% (AU)
                              animal hair..
        ...............      Other:          ..................  ..................  .......................
        6201.93.30            Water          7.1%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   65%
                               resistant...                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  6.3% (AU)
        6201.93.35            Other........  27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)

       (8) By striking subheadings 6201.99.10 and 6201.99.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6201.99.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6201.99.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6201.99.05       Recreational         4.2%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    35%
                           performance                               CO, E*, IL, JO,
                           outerwear.........                        KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                    3.7% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6201.99.10         Containing 70      Free                 ...................  35%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             silk or silk
                             waste...........
         6201.99.90         Other............  4.2%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CO, E*, IL, JO,                           .
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                    3.7% (AU)

       (9) By striking subheading 6202.11.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6202.11 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6202.11.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``      6202.11          Of wool or fine     ..................  ..................  .......................
                          animal hair:
        6202.11.05         Recreational      41 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
                            performance       16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            outerwear......                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                  16.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)
        6202.11.10         Other...........  41 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                                              16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                  16.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)

       (10) By striking subheadings 6202.12.10 and 6202.12.20 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.12.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.12.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


[[Page H4201]]



``       6202.12.05       Recreational         8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.12.10         Containing 15      4.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                             percent or more                         CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             by weight of                            MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                             down and                                PE, SG)
                             waterfowl                              3.9% (AU)
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         6202.12.20         Other............  8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    8% (AU)

       (11) By striking subheadings 6202.13.10 through 6202.13.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.13.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.13.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``      6202.13.05       Recreational        27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.13.10         Containing 15     4.4%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   60%
                            percent or more                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            by weight of                          MA, MX, OM, P,
                            down and                              PA, PE, SG)
                            waterfowl                            3.9% (AU)
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.13.30          Containing 36    43.5 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
                             percent or       19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             more by weight                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                             of wool or                           PA, PE, SG)
                             fine animal                          8% (AU)
                             hair..........
        6202.13.40          Other..........  27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)

       (12) By striking subheadings 6202.19.10 and 6202.19.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.19.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.19.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6202.19.05       Recreational         2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                           performance                               CL, CO, E*, IL,
                           outerwear.........                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.19.10         Containing 70      Free                 ...................  35%
                             percent or more
                             by weight or
                             silk or silk
                             waste...........
         6202.19.90         Other............  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (13) By striking subheadings 6202.91.10 and 6202.91.20 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.91.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.91.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``      6202.91.05       Recreational        36 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   58.5%
                          performance         16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 14.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................

[[Page H4202]]

 
        6202.91.10         Padded,           14%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,   58.5%
                            sleeveless                            CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            jackets........                       MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 5.6% (OM)
        6202.91.20         Other...........  36 cents/kg +       Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                                              16.3%               CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 14.4 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)

       (14) By striking subheadings 6202.92.10 through 6202.92.20 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.92.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.92.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6202.92.05       Recreational         8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.92.10         Containing 15      4.4%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    60%
                             percent or more                         CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             by weight of                            MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                             down and                                PE, SG)
                             waterfowl                              3.9% (AU)
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.92.15          Water resistant.  6.2%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    37.5%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    5.5% (AU)
         6202.92.20          Other...........  8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                    8% (AU)

       (15) By striking subheadings 6202.93.10 through 6202.93.50 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.93.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.93.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):

[[Page H4203]]



``      6202.93.05       Recreational        27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                          outerwear........                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.93.10         Containing 15     4.4%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   60%
                            percent or more                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                            by weight of                          MA, MX, OM, P,
                            down and                              PA, PE, SG)
                            waterfowl                             3.9% (AU)
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.93.20          Padded,          14.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   76%
                             sleeveless                           CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             jackets.......                       MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............     Other:           ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.93.40           Containing 36   43.4 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   46.3 cents/kg + 58.5%
                              percent or      19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                              more by                             MA, MX, OM, P,
                              weight of                           PA, PE, SG)
                              wool or fine                        8% (AU)
                              animal hair..
        ...............      Other:          ..................  ..................  .......................
        6202.93.45            Water          7.1%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   65%
                               resistant...                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  6.3% (AU)
        6202.93.50            Other........  27.7%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)

       (16) By striking subheadings 6202.99.10 and 6202.99.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6202.99.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6202.99.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6202.99.05       Recreational         2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                           performance                               CL, CO, E*, IL,
                           outerwear.........                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6202.99.10         Containing 70      Free                 ...................  35%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             silk or silk
                             waste...........
         6202.99.90         Other............  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (17) By striking subheadings 6203.41 and 6203.41.05, and 
     the superior text to subheading 6203.41.05, and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6203.41 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6203.41 (as in effect on the day 
     before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``      6203.41          Of wool or fine     ..................  ..................  .......................
                          animal hair:
        6203.41.05         Recreational      41.9 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                            performance       16.3%               CO,IL, JO,KR,
                            outerwear......                       MA,MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                  SG)
                                                                 8% (AU)
                                                                 16.7 cents/kg +
                                                                  6.5% (OM)
        ...............    Trousers,         ..................  ..................  .......................
                            breeches and
                            shorts:
        6203.41.10          Trousers and     7.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%    ''
                             breeches,                            CO, IL, JO, KR,                              .
                             containing                           MA, MX, P, PA,
                             elastomeric                          PE, SG)
                             fiber, water                         6.8% (AU)
                             resistant,                          3% (OM)
                             without belt
                             loops,
                             weighing more
                             than 9 kg per
                             dozen.........

       (18) By striking subheadings 6203.42.10 through 6203.42.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6203.42.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6203.42.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


[[Page H4204]]



``       6203.42.05       Recreational         16.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, MA,
                           outerwear.........                        MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.6% (KR)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6203.42.10         Containing 15      Free                 ...................  60%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down and
                             waterfowl
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         6203.42.20          Bib and brace     10.3%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                              overalls.......                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         6203.42.40          Other...........  16.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, MA,                           .
                                                                     MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.6% (KR)

       (19) By striking subheadings 6203.43.10 through 6203.43.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6203.43.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6203.43.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``      6203.43.05       Recreational        27.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%
                          performance                             CO, IL, JO, MA,
                          outerwear........                       MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 11.1% (KR)
        ...............  Other:              ..................  ..................  .......................
        6203.43.10         Containing 15     Free                ..................  60%
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down and
                            waterfowl
                            plumage and of
                            which down
                            comprises 35
                            percent or more
                            by weight;
                            containing 10
                            percent or more
                            by weight of
                            down...........
        ...............    Other:            ..................  ..................  .......................
        ...............     Bib and brace    ..................  ..................  .......................
                             overalls:
        6203.43.15           Water           7.1%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   65%
                              resistant....                       CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  6.3% (AU)
        6203.43.20           Other.........  14.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   76%
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                  MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                  PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............     Other:           ..................  ..................  .......................
        6203.43.25           Certified hand- 12.2%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   76%
                              loomed and                          CO, IL, JO, KR,
                              folklore                            MA, MX, OM, P,
                              products.....                       PA, PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
        ...............      Other:          ..................  ..................  .......................
        6203.43.30            Containing 36  49.6 cents/kg +     Free (BH, CA, CL,   52.9 cents/kg + 58.5%
                               percent or     19.7%               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                               more by                            MA, MX, OM, P,
                               weight of                          PA, PE, SG)
                               wool or fine                       8% (AU)
                               animal hair.
        ...............       Other:         ..................  ..................  .......................
        6203.43.35             Water         7.1%                Free (BH, CA, CL,   65%
                                resistant                         CO, IL, JO, MA,
                                trousers or                       MX, OM, P, PA,
                                breeches...                       PE, SG)
                                                                  6.3% (AU)
                                                                 2.8% (KR)
        6203.43.40             Other.......  27.9%               Free (BH, CA, CL,   90%                      ''
                                                                  CO, IL, JO, MA,                              .
                                                                  MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                  PE, SG)
                                                                  8% (AU)
                                                                 11.1% (KR)

       (20) By striking subheadings 6203.49 through 6203.49.80 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6203.49 having the same degree of indentation as 
     the article description for subheading 6203.49 (as in effect 
     on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


[[Page H4205]]



``       6203.49          Of other textile     ...................  ...................  ...................
                           materials:
         6203.49.05         Recreational       2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             performance                             CL, CO, E*, IL,
                             outerwear.......                        JO, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                    1.1% (KR)
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         ...............     Of artificial     ...................  ...................  ...................
                              fibers:
         6203.49.10           Bib and brace    8.5%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                               overalls......                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     7.6% (AU)
         ...............      Trousers,        ...................  ...................  ...................
                               breeches and
                               shorts:
         6203.49.15            Certified hand- 12.2%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                                loomed and                           CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                folklore                             MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                products.....                        PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         6203.49.20            Other.........  27.9%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         6203.49.40          Containing 70     Free                 ...................  35%
                              percent or more
                              by weight of
                              silk or silk
                              waste..........
         6203.49.80          Other...........  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                    1.1% (KR)

       (21) By striking subheadings 6204.61.10 and 6204.61.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6204.61.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6204.61.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6204.61.05       Recreational         13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                           outerwear.........                        MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     5.4% (OM)
                                                                    8% (AU)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.61.10         Trousers and       7.6%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                             breeches,                               CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             containing                              MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                             elastomeric                             SG)
                             fiber, water                            3% (OM)
                             resistant,                             6.8% (AU)
                             without belt
                             loops, weighing
                             more than 6 kg
                             per dozen.......
         6204.61.90         Other............  13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%                ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     5.4% (OM)
                                                                    8% (AU)

       (22) By striking subheadings 6204.62.10 through 6204.62.40 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6204.62.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6204.62.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6204.62.05       Recreational         16.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, MA,
                           outerwear.........                        MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.6% (KR)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.62.10         Containing 15      Free                 ...................  60%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down and
                             waterfowl
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.62.20          Bib and brace     8.9%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                              overalls.......                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............     Other:            ...................  ...................  ...................

[[Page H4206]]

 
         6204.62.30           Certified hand-  7.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    37.5%
                               loomed and                            CO, E, IL, JO, KR,
                               folklore                              MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                               products......                        PE, SG)
                                                                     6.3% (AU)
         6204.62.40           Other..........  16.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, MA,                           .
                                                                     MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.6% (KR)

       (23) By striking subheadings 6204.63.10 through 6204.63.35 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6204.63.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6204.63.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6204.63.05       Recreational         28.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                           performance                               CO, IL, JO, MA,
                           outerwear.........                        MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.4% (KR)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.63.10         Containing 15      Free                 ...................  60%
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down and
                             waterfowl
                             plumage and of
                             which down
                             comprises 35
                             percent or more
                             by weight;
                             containing 10
                             percent or more
                             by weight of
                             down............
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         ...............     Bib and brace     ...................  ...................  ...................
                              overalls:
         6204.63.12           Water resistant  7.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    65%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     6.3% (AU)
         6204.63.15           Other..........  14.9%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         6204.63.20          Certified hand-   11.3%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                              loomed and                             CO, E, IL, JO, KR,
                              folklore                               MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                              products.......                        PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............     Other:            ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.63.25           Containing 36    13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                               percent or                            CO, IL, JO, KR,
                               more by weight                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                               of wool or                            PE, SG)
                               fine animal                           8% (AU)
                               hair..........
         ...............      Other:           ...................  ...................  ...................
         6204.63.30            Water           7.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    65%
                                resistant                            CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                trousers or                          MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                breeches.....                        PE, SG)
                                                                     6.3% (AU)
         6204.63.35            Other.........  28.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, MA,                           .
                                                                     MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    11.4% (KR)

       (24) By striking subheadings 6204.69 through 6204.69.90 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6204.69 having the same degree of indentation as 
     the article description for subheading 6204.69 (as in effect 
     on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act):

[[Page H4207]]



``       6204.69          Of other textile     ...................  ...................  ...................
                           materials:
         6204.69.05         Recreational       2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             performance                             CL, CO, E*, IL,
                             outerwear.......                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............    Other:             ...................  ...................  ...................
         ...............     Of artificial     ...................  ...................  ...................
                              fibers:
         6204.69.10           Bib and brace    13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    76%
                               overalls......                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............      Trousers,        ...................  ...................  ...................
                               breeches and
                               shorts:
         6204.69.20            Containing 36   13.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                                percent or                           CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                more by                              MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                weight of                            PE, SG)
                                wool or fine                         8% (AU)
                                animal hair..
         6204.69.25            Other.........  28.6%                Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
         ...............     Of silk or silk   ...................  ...................  ...................
                              waste:
         6204.69.40           Containing 70    1.1%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    65%
                               percent or                            CL, CO, E, IL, J,
                               more by weight                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                               of silk or                            OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
                               silk waste....
         6204.69.60           Other..........  7.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    65%
                                                                     CO, E*, IL, JO,
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
                                                                     6.3% (AU)
         6204.69.90          Other...........  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (25) By striking subheadings 6210.40.30 and 6210.40.50 and 
     inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6210.40.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6210.40.30 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


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

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


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


[[Page H4208]]

       (27) By striking subheading 6211.32.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6211.32 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6211.32.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6211.32          Of cotton:           ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.32.05         Recreational       8.1%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    90%
                             performance                             CL, CO, IL, JO,
                             outerwear.......                        KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)
         6211.32.10         Other............  8.1%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, IL, JO,                           .
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                                                                     PA, PE, SG)

       (28) By striking subheading 6211.33.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6211.33 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6211.33.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6211.33          Of man-made fibers:  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.33.05         Recreational       16%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    76%
                             performance                             CL, CO, IL, JO,
                             outerwear.......                        KR, MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     6.4% (OM)
         6211.33.10         Other............  16%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    76%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, IL, JO,                           .
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     6.4% (OM)

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


``       6211.39.05       Recreational         2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                           performance                               CL, CO, E*, IL,
                           outerwear.........                        JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)
         ...............  Other:.............  ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.39.10         Of wool or fine    12%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    58.5%
                             animal hair.....                        CL, CO, IL, JO,
                                                                     KR, MA, MX, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     4.8% (OM)
         6211.39.20         Containing 70      0.5%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             percent or more                         CL, CO, E, IL, JO,
                             by weight of                            KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                             silk or silk                            PA, PE, SG)
                             waste...........
         6211.39.90         Other............  2.8%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CL, CO, E*, IL,                           .
                                                                     JO, KR, MA, MX,
                                                                     OM, P, PA, PE, SG)

       (30) By striking subheading 6211.42.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6211.42 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6211.42.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6211.42          Of cotton:           ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.42.05         Recreational       8.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                             performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             outerwear.......                        MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     7.2% (AU)
         6211.42.10         Other............  8.1%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, OM, P, PA,
                                                                     PE, SG)
                                                                     7.2% (AU)

       (31) By striking subheading 6211.43.00 and inserting the 
     following, with the article description for subheading 
     6211.43 having the same degree of indentation as the article 
     description for subheading 6211.43.00 (as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act):


``       6211.43          Of man-made fibers:  ...................  ...................  ...................

[[Page H4209]]

 
         6211.43.05         Recreational       16%                  Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%
                             performance                             CO, IL, JO, KR,
                             outerwear.......                        MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    6.4% (OM)
         6211.43.10         Other............  16%                  Free (BH, CA, CL,    90%                  ''
                                                                     CO, IL, JO, KR,                           .
                                                                     MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     8% (AU)
                                                                    6.4% (OM)

       (32) By striking subheadings 6211.49.10 through 6211.49.90 
     and inserting the following, with the article description for 
     subheading 6211.49.05 having the same degree of indentation 
     as the article description for subheading 6211.49.10 (as in 
     effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act):


``       6211.49.05       Recreational         7.3%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    35%
                           performance                               CO, E, IL, JO, MA,
                           outerwear.........                        MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     6.5% (AU)
                                                                    2.9% (KR)
         ...............  Other:               ...................  ...................  ...................
         6211.49.10         Containing 70      1.2%                 Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%
                             percent or more                         CL, CO, E, IL, JO,
                             by weight of                            KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                             silk or silk                            PA, PE, SG)
                             waste...........
         6211.49.41         Of wool or fine    12%                  Free (BH, CA, CL,    58.5%
                             animal hair.....                        CO, IL, JO, KR,
                                                                     MA, MX, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                    4.8% (OM)
                                                                    8% (AU)
         6211.49.90         Other............  7.3%                 Free (BH, CA, CL,    35%                  ''
                                                                     CO, E, IL, JO, MA,                        .
                                                                     MX, OM, P, PA, PE,
                                                                     SG)
                                                                     6.5% (AU)
                                                                    2.9% (KR)

     SEC. 402. DUTY TREATMENT OF PROTECTIVE ACTIVE FOOTWEAR.

       (a) Definition of Protective Active Footwear.--The 
     Additional U.S. Notes to chapter 64 of the Harmonized Tariff 
     Schedule of the United States are amended by adding at the 
     end the following:
       ``6. For the purposes of subheadings 6402.91.42 and 
     6402.99.32, the term `protective active footwear' means 
     footwear (other than footwear described in Subheading Note 1) 
     that is designed for outdoor activities, such as hiking 
     shoes, trekking shoes, running shoes, and trail running 
     shoes, the foregoing valued over $24/pair and which provides 
     protection against water that is imparted by the use of a 
     coated or laminated textile fabric.''.
       (b) Duty Treatment for Protective Active Footwear.--Chapter 
     64 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
     amended as follows:
       (1) By inserting after subheading 6402.91.40 the following 
     new subheading, with the article description for subheading 
     6402.91.42 having the same degree of indentation as the 
     article description for subheading 6402.91.40:


``       6402.91.42        Protective active   20%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                           footwear (except                          CL, D, E, IL, JO,                         .
                           footwear with                             KR, MA, MX, OM, P,
                           waterproof molded                         PA, PE, R, SG)
                           bottoms, including                          ................
                           bottoms comprising
                           an outer sole and
                           all or part of the
                           upper and except
                           footwear with
                           insulation that
                           provides
                           protection against
                           cold weather),
                           whose height from
                           the bottom of the
                           outer sole to the
                           top of the upper
                           does not exceed
                           15.34 cm..........

       (2) By inserting immediately preceding subheading 
     6402.99.33 the following new subheading, with the article 
     description for subheading 6402.99.32 having the same degree 
     of indentation as the article description for subheading 
     6402.99.33:


``       6402.99.32        Protective active   20%                  Free (AU, BH, CA,    35%                  ''
                           footwear..........                        CL, D, IL, JO, MA,                        .
                                                                     MX, P)
                                                                    1% (PA)
                                                                    6% (OM)
                                                                    6% (PE)
                                                                    12% (CO)
                                                                    20% (KR)

       (c) Staged Rate Reductions.--The staged reductions in 
     special rates of duty proclaimed for subheading 6402.99.90 of 
     the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States before 
     the date of the enactment of this Act shall be applied to 
     subheading 6402.99.32 of such Schedule, as added by 
     subsection (b)(2), beginning in calendar year 2016.

     SEC. 403. EFFECTIVE DATE.

       This title and the amendments made by this title shall--
       (1) take effect on the 15th day after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act; and
       (2) apply to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse 
     for consumption, on or after such 15th day.

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     SEC. 501. REPORT ON CONTRIBUTION OF TRADE PREFERENCE PROGRAMS 
                   TO REDUCING POVERTY AND ELIMINATING HUNGER.

       Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report 
     assessing

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     the contribution of the trade preference programs of the 
     United States, including the Generalized System of 
     Preferences under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2461 et seq.), the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 
     U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), and the Caribbean Basin Economic 
     Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.), to the reduction of 
     poverty and the elimination of hunger.

                           TITLE VI--OFFSETS

     SEC. 601. CUSTOMS USER FEES.

       (a) In General.--Section 13031(j)(3)(A) of the Consolidated 
     Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 
     58c(j)(3)(A)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2024'' 
     and inserting ``July 7, 2025''.
       (b) Rate for Merchandise Processing Fees.--Section 503 of 
     the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation 
     Act (Public Law 112-41; 125 Stat. 460) is amended by striking 
     ``June 30, 2021'' and inserting ``June 30, 2025''.

     SEC. 602. TIME FOR PAYMENT OF CORPORATE ESTIMATED TAXES.

       Notwithstanding section 6655 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986, in the case of a corporation with assets of not less 
     than $1,000,000,000 (determined as of the end of the 
     preceding taxable year)--
       (1) the amount of any required installment of corporate 
     estimated tax which is otherwise due in July, August, or 
     September of 2020 shall be increased by 5.25 percent of such 
     amount (determined without regard to any increase in such 
     amount not contained in such Code); and
       (2) the amount of the next required installment after an 
     installment referred to in paragraph (1) shall be 
     appropriately reduced to reflect the amount of the increase 
     by reason of such paragraph.

     SEC. 603. ELIMINATION OF MODIFICATION OF THE MEDICARE 
                   SEQUESTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024.

       (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), section 
     251A(6)(D)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
     Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901a(6)(D)(ii)) is amended by 
     striking ``0.25 percent'' and inserting ``0.0 percent''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     shall not take effect unless the Trade Act of 2015 is enacted 
     and if the Trade Act of 2015 is enacted after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, such amendment shall be executed as if 
     this Act had been enacted after the date of the enactment of 
     such other Act

     SEC. 604. PAYEE STATEMENT REQUIRED TO CLAIM CERTAIN EDUCATION 
                   TAX BENEFITS.

       (a) American Opportunity Credit, Hope Scholarship Credit, 
     and Lifetime Learning Credit.--
       (1) In general.--Section 25A(g) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following 
     new paragraph:
       ``(8) Payee statement requirement.--Except as otherwise 
     provided by the Secretary, no credit shall be allowed under 
     this section unless the taxpayer receives a statement 
     furnished under section 6050S(d) which contains all of the 
     information required by paragraph (2) thereof.''.
       (2) Statement received by dependent.--Section 25A(g)(3) of 
     such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of 
     subparagraph (A), by striking the period at the end of 
     subparagraph (B) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at 
     the end the following:
       ``(C) a statement described in paragraph (8) and received 
     by such individual shall be treated as received by the 
     taxpayer.''.
       (b) Deduction for Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses.--
     Section 222(d) of such Code is amended by redesignating 
     paragraph (6) as paragraph (7) and by inserting after 
     paragraph (5) the following new paragraph:
       ``(6) Payee statement requirement.--
       ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided by the 
     Secretary, no deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) 
     unless the taxpayer receives a statement furnished under 
     section 6050S(d) which contains all of the information 
     required by paragraph (2) thereof.
       ``(B) Statement received by dependent.--The receipt of the 
     statement referred to in subparagraph (A) by an individual 
     described in subsection (c)(3) shall be treated for purposes 
     of subparagraph (A) as received by the taxpayer.''.
       (c) Information Required to Be Provided on Payee 
     Statement.--Section 6050S(d)(2) of such Code is amended to 
     read as follows:
       ``(2) the information required by subsection (b)(2).''.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 605. SPECIAL RULE FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UNABLE TO 
                   COLLECT TINS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH RESPECT TO 
                   HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION AND RELATED EXPENSES.

       (a) In General.--Section 6724 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(f) Special Rule for Returns of Educational Institutions 
     Related to Higher Education Tuition and Related Expenses.--No 
     penalty shall be imposed under section 6721 or 6722 solely by 
     reason of failing to provide the TIN of an individual on a 
     return or statement required by section 6050S(a)(1) if the 
     eligible educational institution required to make such return 
     contemporaneously makes a true and accurate certification 
     under penalty of perjury (and in such form and manner as may 
     be prescribed by the Secretary) that it has complied with 
     standards promulgated by the Secretary for obtaining such 
     individual's TIN.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to returns required to be made, and statements 
     required to be furnished, after December 31, 2015.

     SEC. 606. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE CORRECT INFORMATION 
                   RETURNS AND PROVIDE PAYEE STATEMENTS.

       (a) In General.--Section 6721(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended--
       (1) by striking ``$100'' and inserting ``$250'', and
       (2) by striking ``$1,500,000'' and inserting 
     ``$3,000,000''.
       (b) Reduction Where Correction in Specified Period.--
       (1) Correction within 30 days.--Section 6721(b)(1) of such 
     Code is amended--
       (A) by striking ``$30'' and inserting ``$50'',
       (B) by striking ``$100'' and inserting ``$250'', and
       (C) by striking ``$250,000'' and inserting ``$500,000''.
       (2) Failures corrected on or before august 1.--Section 
     6721(b)(2) of such Code is amended--
       (A) by striking ``$60'' and inserting ``$100'',
       (B) by striking ``$100'' (prior to amendment by 
     subparagraph (A)) and inserting ``$250'', and
       (C) by striking ``$500,000'' and inserting ``$1,500,000''.
       (c) Lower Limitation for Persons With Gross Receipts of Not 
     More Than $5,000,000.--Section 6721(d)(1) of such Code is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)--
       (A) by striking ``$500,000'' and inserting ``$1,000,000'', 
     and
       (B) by striking ``$1,500,000'' and inserting 
     ``$3,000,000'',
       (2) in subparagraph (B)--
       (A) by striking ``$75,000'' and inserting ``$175,000'', and
       (B) by striking ``$250,000'' and inserting ``$500,000'', 
     and
       (3) in subparagraph (C)--
       (A) by striking ``$200,000'' and inserting ``$500,000'', 
     and
       (B) by striking ``$500,000'' (prior to amendment by 
     subparagraph (A)) and inserting ``$1,500,000''.
       (d) Penalty in Case of Intentional Disregard.--Section 
     6721(e) of such Code is amended--
       (1) by striking ``$250'' in paragraph (2) and inserting 
     ``$500'', and
       (2) by striking ``$1,500,000'' in paragraph (3)(A) and 
     inserting ``$3,000,000''.
       (e) Failure to Furnish Correct Payee Statements.--
       (1) In general.--Section 6722(a)(1) of such Code is 
     amended--
       (A) by striking ``$100'' and inserting ``$250'', and
       (B) by striking ``$1,500,000'' and inserting 
     ``$3,000,000''.
       (2) Reduction where correction in specified period.--
       (A) Correction within 30 days.--Section 6722(b)(1) of such 
     Code is amended--
       (i) by striking ``$30'' and inserting ``$50'',
       (ii) by striking ``$100'' and inserting ``$250'', and
       (iii) by striking ``$250,000'' and inserting ``$500,000''.
       (B) Failures corrected on or before august 1.--Section 
     6722(b)(2) of such Code is amended--
       (i) by striking ``$60'' and inserting ``$100'',
       (ii) by striking ``$100'' (prior to amendment by clause 
     (i)) and inserting ``$250'', and
       (iii) by striking ``$500,000'' and inserting 
     ``$1,500,000''.
       (3) Lower limitation for persons with gross receipts of not 
     more than $5,000,000.--Section 6722(d)(1) of such Code is 
     amended--
       (A) in subparagraph (A)--
       (i) by striking ``$500,000'' and inserting ``$1,000,000'', 
     and
       (ii) by striking ``$1,500,000'' and inserting 
     ``$3,000,000'',
       (B) in subparagraph (B)--
       (i) by striking ``$75,000'' and inserting ``$175,000'', and
       (ii) by striking ``$250,000'' and inserting ``$500,000'', 
     and
       (C) in subparagraph (C)--
       (i) by striking ``$200,000'' and inserting ``$500,000'', 
     and
       (ii) by striking ``$500,000'' (prior to amendment by 
     subparagraph (A)) and inserting ``$1,500,000''.
       (4) Penalty in case of intentional disregard.--Section 
     6722(e) of such Code is amended--
       (A) by striking ``$250'' in paragraph (2) and inserting 
     ``$500'', and
       (B) by striking ``$1,500,000'' in paragraph (3)(A) and 
     inserting ``$3,000,000''.
       (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply with respect to returns and statements required 
     to be filed after December 31, 2015.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of 
Wednesday, June 10, 2015, as modified by the order of the House of 
today, the motion shall be debatable for 1 hour, equally divided and 
controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Ways and Means.
  The gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Ryan) and the gentleman from New 
York (Mr. Rangel) each will control 30 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Wisconsin.

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                              {time}  1230


                             General Leave

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all 
Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend 
their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 1295, the Trade 
Preferences Extension Act of 2015, currently under consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Wisconsin?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in favor of the Trade Preferences Extension 
Act. This bill will strengthen America by promoting free enterprise all 
around the world. First, we extend the African Growth and Opportunity 
Act for 10 years. AGOA allows African countries to sell their goods in 
America duty free. This program is a very essential program. It 
strengthens ties between our countries because when America grows, they 
grow too.
  I also want to thank Congressman Rangel for his work on this. He is 
the champion of AGOA. He is one of the primary authors of AGOA, and he 
is the person who has done so much work throughout his career--having 
been chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, a leader in the 
committee--to help forge better ties between the nations of Africa and 
our country and to help the rising tide lift all of the boats, so I 
want to thank him for his leadership on this issue.
  Second, we renew the Generalized System of Preferences through 
December 2017. GSP lowers duties on thousands of products around the 
developing world. We make a few changes in the bill, and I want to 
articulate those changes.
  We make eligible for GSP things like purses, briefcases, and 
backpacks, but only after they receive extensive review and only if 
they are found to be nonimport sensitive. This is a trade bill, so 
there are lots of things like this in trade bills.
  The purpose of all of this is to give American consumers access to 
better products at better prices, to help grow the economies of America 
and the countries we are trading with in the developing world.
  We create a new tariff line for recreational performance outerwear, 
outerwear that is not made here, but that we buy that is needlessly 
more expensive for consumers. We lower duties on things like hiking and 
running shoes.
  I also want to thank Congressman Blumenauer and Congressman Reichert 
for their work on performance outerwear and footwear. I also want to 
thank Congressman Smith and Congressman Crenshaw from Florida for their 
work on luggage. All of these programs have strong bipartisan support 
and say to the developing world: free enterprise, free enterprise is 
the way to go. That is the key to success. That is the key to upward 
mobility.
  Third, we extend the HOPE and the HELP programs for products in Haiti 
for 10 years. These programs build up Haiti through trade and 
investment. That is the best kind of foreign aid and support you can 
have: more economic growth, more trade, more investment. They can 
create more opportunity and bring our countries closer together. That 
is why it is critical that we continue these programs.
  Finally, I would like to say a word about the offsets in this bill. 
This bill will eliminate the Medicare sequester extension that was in 
the TAA bill, and in exchange it will set up stronger tax compliance 
laws. We have reached a bipartisan compromise here. This fixes the 
concerns that Members on both sides of the aisle, particularly on the 
Republican side, the Doctors Caucus as we call it, had about the 
Medicare sequester, and it removes the Medicare sequester.
  These are commonsense programs that are fully paid for. I urge all of 
my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support the legislation. It 
passed with a huge bipartisan margin over in the Senate, and I hope and 
expect that it will do so, as well, here.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. RANGEL. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker and Members, this is more than just a trade bill. I want 
to thank Chairman Ryan for making certain that this did not come 
anywhere near the controversies that surround us in the trade area, 
which he could have done; but he made certain that this extension of 
AGOA, the support for Haiti, and also the GSP would not be surrounded 
with controversy but would move seamlessly.
  I want to thank, also, Ed Royce of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
for being so cooperative in each stage of the way. It is a moving 
period for me because there hasn't been this type of cooperation 
between the House and the Senate or Republicans and Democrats in a long 
time, and it feels extremely good. I want to thank you for this and to 
realize that it is not just African countries, it is expansion of what 
I think our great country is all about, that it is not really just to 
exercise the economic power that we have, but to explore the potential 
that other countries have, especially in Africa that has been bypassed 
for so many, many decades.
  I want to thank Jim McDermott, who was one of the original authors; 
Phil Crane, who was the chairman of the committee; and, of course, 
then-Speaker Gingrich, who was the first witness that we had for this 
bill. With roots like that, it probably carried over so that we can 
have this extension so that investors and importers of Africa and the 
African people themselves will be able to have a better idea of not 
where they are today, but where they can go with the cooperation of 
developing countries so that we will have the true meaning of peace, 
and that is through prosperity.
  As far as Haiti is concerned, again, we have found throughout the 
world a general compassion for all of the things that we would want for 
other people that we enjoy ourselves, and by extending this through 
2025, it gives them a better handle on what they can do in the future.
  GSP has been with us since the 1970s, and we hope that developing 
countries can graduate into being full-fledged partners.
  Again, as I said earlier, there has been no one like Dr. Jim 
McDermott, who brought his experiences from the Peace Corps, having 
served in these countries and feeling in the marrow of his bones what 
we had to do. I have already given my appreciation, but he just walked 
in at the right time, as he usually does, and I would like to thank him 
publicly once again.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Senate AGOA Extension and 
Enhancement Act of 2015.
  Today is a proud day for those of us who are deeply concerned about 
doing what we can to promote growth in developing countries. We are 
preparing to vote on a bipartisan bill that would extend preferences 
not only for African countries, but for Haiti, and developing countries 
more generally. I want to thank Chairman Ryan for working so closely 
with us on this bill, which has been a high priority for me this 
Congress.


                                  AGOA

  Let me talk about AGOA first. There is widespread enthusiasm about 
Africa these days. We know it's a continent that's poised for explosive 
growth. I am hopeful that growth will materialize. And that our 
program, the African Growth and Opportunity Act, will help fuel that 
growth.
  In this country, our philosophy of trade and development has been to 
give poor countries a leg up on access to our market. That creates an 
incentive for importers to source from those countries, and it also 
builds relationships among our countries.
  Some advanced economies have taken a different approach. They've 
forced developing countries, especially in Africa, to agree to 
substandard trade agreements instead of one-way preferences. One of the 
participants in the AGOA Forum last summer told us privately how much 
he appreciates the fact that the United States doesn't take that 
approach--that we don't view Africa as a continent full of natural 
resources to be exploited, but rather that it's our responsibility as a 
wealthy nation to provide a path for poor countries to develop.
  We have seen countries participate in our preference programs, and 
then come to us asking to do free trade agreements. That's what 
happened with CAFTA/DR a decade ago. We are more than willing to do 
that--When they're ready and willing. And I think in the next 10 years, 
we're going to see quite a few countries in sub-Saharan Africa decide 
that entering into a two-way trade agreement with the United States is 
something they want to do, something they think will benefit them as 
well as us. The bill we're considering today pushes USTR to figure out 
a way to make that happen, without forcing anybody into doing a deal 
with us.

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  I'm excited to see where sub-Saharan Africa is headed, and for our 
country to do its part to help move those countries up the path of 
development.
  But we should be clear--I we also benefit from this program, even if 
the preferences don't go both ways. Our businesses are able to source 
inputs from African countries without paying duty, and that in turn 
makes us more competitive, whether it's selling the finished product 
domestically, or exporting it to a third country.
  I want to thank Congresswoman Karen Bass for her tireless work to 
make this renewal happen. She is an advocate not just for Africa, but 
for policies that will promote real change in Africa. I know in the 
coming months we will be looking at ways to improve trade capacity 
building in Africa, and I am committed to working with her and our 
colleagues on Foreign Affairs to find a way to get that done.


                                 HAITI

  We're also extending the Haiti programs through 2025. Some provisions 
in the Haiti program begin to expire this year. We know from our own 
conversations with the Administration that the Haitians, perhaps more 
than any other country, need a long-term extension of the program in 
order to attract investment. We hear that some factories in Haiti are 
at capacity--which is wonderful--but that for Haitian-owned businesses 
to be able to attract the capital to expand, the preferences have to be 
extended across a longer horizon so that investors will feel satisfied 
that they can recoup their investment. By extending preferences through 
2025, we do that. We must recognize my friend, Senator Bill Nelson, who 
has been a champion for the people of Haiti and has been instrumental 
in crafting these provisions and getting them done.


                                  GSP

  Finally, we renew the Generalized System of Preferences, which 
expired almost two years ago. GSP has been the foundation of our trade 
and development program since 1975. This program provides preferences 
to a wide range of countries, across the development spectrum.
  We've been fortunate to see countries become more and more developed, 
to the point where we are able to graduate them from the program and 
let them compete without needing the duty-free preference. I think it's 
unfortunate that we can't extend the program for a longer period of 
time, but the fact is, the program is so successful that finding 
offsets to pay for it has been a challenge. But it is my hope that GSP 
does not lapse again, and that next time, we're able to renew it ahead 
of time.
  One thing I need to mention is the Senate inclusion of a provision 
that authorizes the President to review whether some goods should be 
made eligible for duty-free treatment under GSP. This is known as ``GSP 
Update.'' We know that some domestic groups feel that some of those 
items are sensitive and should not be designated duty-free. So while we 
are supporting the inclusion of GSP Update in this bill, if and when 
the time comes to consider these goods for GSP, we urge the President 
to take into account the concerns that have been raised. I'll provide 
the clerk with a list of the items that domestic groups have flagged, 
so that it can be entered into the record.


                              OUTDOOR Act

  We are also including provisions that will allow us to keep track of 
imports of recreational clothing. These aren't preferences, but the 
Senate included them, and we have House Members who support the 
provision.
  My colleagues who have advocated for this bill have noted that we 
need to do more to promote enjoyment of the great outdoors, and their 
goal is, eventually, to see if it's possible to remove duties on at 
least some of these goods.
  But to enjoy the great outdoors, there must be great outdoors to 
enjoy, not just here, but around the world. My friend Mr. Doggett has 
for many years advocated including a criterion in GSP that would 
require beneficiaries to take steps to protect the environment. If 
there is an effort to make any of these goods duty-free at some point 
in the future, it would be my hope that those efforts would be paired 
with the kind of GSP criterion Mr. Doggett has advocated.


                               CONCLUSION

  Looking at the bigger picture, there is so much support for these 
programs that a similar bill passed almost unanimously in the Senate 
last month. And I imagine the same will happen here today. I look 
forward to a time when we won't need preference packages at all, when 
the poorest of nations will have reached a level of development and 
productive capacity that they can compete with any other country. We 
are not there, but programs like the ones we're extending today will 
help them get there.

 Supplemental Rangel Statement on HR 1295--Potentially Sensitive Items 
             for GSP, by Harmonized Tariff Schedule Number

       4202.12.40
       4202.12.60
       4202.12.80
       4202.22.40
       4202.22.45
       4202.22.60
       4202.22.80
       4202.32.40
       4202.32.80
       4202.32.95
       4202.92.08
       4202.92.15
       4202.92.20
       4202.92.30
       4202.92.90

  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I will just add a couple responses before I 
yield to the chairman of the Trade Subcommittee.
  I appreciate the gentleman's kind words. This is a bipartisan bill, 
and there is a time sensitivity here. It is very important, 
particularly for African nations in AGOA, that this gets done very 
quickly so that the proper signals are sent to the investors, to the 
factories, to the employers so that people can keep their jobs. That is 
one of the many reasons why we wanted to honor the commitment with the 
gentlewoman from California, with the gentleman from New York, to keep 
this distinct and separate and to get it moving through. So it is our 
intention that this gets moved through here, and then it is off and 
done.
  I just want to thank my colleagues on the other side of the aisle for 
their indulgence. This is one of those kind of rare, these days, 
moments of bipartisan support where this is good, and this is something 
that we should all be pleased that we are seeing done. It elevates our 
principles. It forges our ties with other countries. And in the time 
sensitive nature of this, I am glad that we could come together and get 
this done like we are.
  I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Tiberi), the 
chairman of the Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and 
Means.
  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I, too, want to add my congratulations to 
the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, Mr. Ryan, for the 
bipartisan nature of the work on this bill. Without his leadership, it 
wouldn't have happened. I also appreciate the leadership of the ranking 
member of the Trade Subcommittee, Mr. Rangel, who has been an advocate 
for this for a long, long time; Ranking Member Levin; the gentleman 
from Washington State, as it has been pointed out, and his leadership 
as well; the gentlewoman from California; Chairman Royce from 
California; as well as Mr. Young of Indiana, who has been a strong 
advocate of getting this done, and getting this done quickly, as the 
chairman said. The entire process of developing a long-term extension 
and enhancement of AGOA reflects the strong bipartisan commitment that 
has always surrounded this issue and the bipartisan commitment of our 
chairman.
  AGOA has been a clear success of economic development and in national 
security terms as well. In the last 15 years since it was enacted, it 
has become the cornerstone of our relationship with Africa. Since AGOA 
was enacted, trade has tripled and investment has grown almost sixfold. 
By one estimate, AGOA supports well over a million direct and indirect 
jobs in sub-Saharan Africa and about 100,000 jobs in the United States 
of America. We know the countries that participate in AGOA have higher 
average incomes per person and higher good governance scores, including 
on the rule of law and political stability criteria, than sub-Saharan 
African countries that do not participate in the program.
  The bill we are considering today will extend AGOA for 10 years, the 
longest extension that Congress has ever considered for this program. 
It also strengthens the program by simplifying certain rules of origin, 
encouraging greater regional integration, building additional 
flexibility, improving certainty and predictability, and expanding 
transparency and participation in the AGOA review process.
  For all its successes, we have also heard concerns about conditions 
in sub-Saharan Africa, including very significant concerns in South 
Africa, on issues that affect the agriculture industry, like in my 
State, poultry and pork. We have worked to correct that. The bill 
provides new mechanisms for addressing these concerns, including a 
petition process and an out-of-cycle review.
  The bill also renews the General System of Preferences program 
through

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2017 and provides retroactive relief to eligible products that were 
imported during the GSP's lapse. GSP promotes economic development by 
providing duty-free treatment for approximately 5,000 nonsensitive 
products from 126 developing countries. Employers in my district use 
this so they can grow their business and create more American jobs.
  Finally, Mr. Speaker, the bill ensures that Haiti will continue to 
benefit from the HELP and HOPE programs by extending those preferences 
through 2025. This will encourage continued investment in Haiti and 
support its economic development and recovery efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to support this.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from 
Washington (Mr. McDermott), one of the authors of the original AGOA, 
and the people in South Africa as well as the United States are deeply 
indebted.
  (Mr. McDERMOTT asked and was given permission to revise and extend 
his remarks.)
  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to be here today and to 
congratulate Charlie.
  Most people don't remember 1995. That is when we did a bill called 
NAFTA, and tucked away in NAFTA was the beginning, the seeds of this 
particular bill. It didn't pass until 2000 when Newt Gingrich was 
Speaker. Newt Gingrich ought to get at least a little bit of an 
acknowledgment for his part in all of this.
  Our goal then was to set up a proposal in trade that would allow for 
sustainable development in Africa. The last 15 years we have really 
achieved that goal, and that is why we are reauthorizing it today. This 
10-year extension gives businesses an opportunity to actually plan.
  What we have done over the last few years have been very short 
extensions, which has been very hard for the business community to make 
plans when they don't know whether it is going to be here at the next 
session.
  One company in particular came in and told me that they want to 
create a vertically integrated process for producing clothing in 
Africa, everything from growing the seeds to spinning the yarn to 
producing the fabric. Now, this will require a major investment on 
their part. This long-term renewal of AGOA will provide that business 
with the certainty needed to make investments. When they go to the 
bank, the question is: How long is this actually going to last? They 
now can say ``10 years'' when they go to get the money to do this.
  Once again, I am very proud and pleased to have been a part of this, 
and I think it shows that we can work together on things like trade.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from 
Nebraska (Mr. Smith), a distinguished Member of the Committee on Ways 
and Means.

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  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. I thank the Chairman for yielding and for 
working to bring these issues to the floor.
  This bill includes a number of critical reauthorizations, including 
AGOA, the Generalized System of Preferences, and trade with Haiti. It 
is an important first step as we address trade today and tomorrow.
  I also want to thank the chairman for working with me and a number of 
other Members to ensure the inclusion of provisions in this bill to 
modernize the treatment of travel goods, performance outerwear, and 
footwear.
  The GSP UPDATE Act, included in this bill, would allow the 
International Trade Commission to consider whether travel goods such as 
suitcases and backpacks are import sensitive. If, and only if, the ITC 
determines they are not, they would become eligible for duty-free 
treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences.
  Such a determination would be constructive for us, as well as our 
trade partners. This would mean increasing stability and economic 
growth in the developing world. It would also mean greater 
opportunities for retailers and consumers here in our country as we 
expand the availability of products.
  Again, I thank the chairman for this provision's inclusion, and I 
urge passage.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, after 45 years in the House, I would be less 
than honest to say that there is certain legislation that I have 
concern with in terms of what happens after I leave this Congress, but 
I am so pleased to say that the gentlewoman from California has taken 
this little baby and nursed it to make certain that she would be the 
mother of the extension and that it will continue to grow.
  I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Bass).
  Ms. BASS. I rise today in support of H.R. 1891, the AGOA Extension 
and Enhancement Act of 2015.
  I am delighted to be here to speak in favor of an extraordinarily 
important bill, of which AGOA is part, and to be joined by my 
distinguished colleague, Ranking Member Rangel. I do have to say that 
it is quite appropriate that we are voting on this bill today, as it is 
Mr. Rangel's birthday. As one of the original authors of AGOA, we 
extend this birthday present to him because I know that it will pass 
with bipartisan support.
  I also want to acknowledge the work of one of the other original 
authors, Mr. McDermott, for the longtime support of the nations in 
Africa and to acknowledge several Ambassadors that are here in the 
gallery from Lesotho, South Africa; Niger; and Gabon.
  I also want to thank the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, 
Mr. Ryan. I appreciate his timing. He made a commitment as soon as he 
took over as chair. He received numerous delegations from the 
continent. He made that commitment. He followed through on it, in 
particular, the timing, because it was so important that the chair and 
ranking member and chair of the subcommittee, Mr. Tiberi, that we did 
this soon so that we didn't wait until AGOA was near expiration.
  We did that a couple of years ago with third-country fabric, and we 
found that many jobs on the continent were lost. I want to thank him 
for his leadership and following through.
  The importance of reauthorizing AGOA--and by doing so, strengthening 
trade and investment between the United States and the nations of 
Africa--is clear. Since its enactment in 2001, AGOA has helped to 
significantly increase African exports to the United States and led to 
jobs both on the African Continent and here at home.
  AGOA has generated approximately 100,000 jobs in the U.S. and 350,000 
direct jobs and 1 million indirect jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa. A 
byproduct of this trade is the increase of U.S. exports.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.
  Mr. RANGEL. I yield the gentlewoman an additional 30 seconds.
  Ms. BASS. Over the past decade, numerous countries on the continent 
of Africa have consistently been cited by international financial 
institutions as the fastest growing economies in the world.
  Without question, I am pleased to have been part of this important 
process. I also look forward to continuing my work with my fellow 
Members of Congress and the administration in strengthening trade and 
investment relations between our country and home to the world's 
fastest growing economies and newest and most dynamic trade and 
investment frontier, Africa.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the 
gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Emmer), one of our newer Members who has 
taken a particular interest in the issue of trade. It matters greatly 
to the jobs in his district in Minnesota.
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise in full support of the 
legislation that I am holding in my hand right now, the trade promotion 
authority bill.
  Tomorrow, the House will be voting on the passage of TPA, which is a 
vital step in ensuring America's future success as a nation. Whenever I 
get asked why--Why is it important? Why is American trade important?--I 
say it is not just important to Minnesota, it is important to the 
entire country, but I will use my State as the starter.
  The State of Minnesota is still home to 18 Fortune 500 companies, and 
the two main drivers of our private economy--our success--are 
agriculture and manufacturing.
  American trade is important. It is important to ensure that our 
superior workforce, our quality companies and products, have full and 
fair access to other markets around the world.
  Let me be clear, TPA is not a trade deal in itself; rather, TPA is 
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that authorizes the President to enter into an agreement only after 
Congress and the American people have given their approval.
  It contains 150 objectives that Congress mandates the U.S. Trade 
Representative must adhere to during negotiations. It has a provision 
that allows the House to withdraw TPA at any time during its 6-year 
authorization, effectively stopping any bad agreement in its tracks. It 
requires that any deal must be public for a minimum of 60 days before 
any vote or considerations taken by Congress.
  I want to thank Chairmen Ryan and Tiberi for their work on this 
important legislation. It is time for America to lead again, which is 
why I urge my colleagues to support the passage of trade promotion 
authority.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the 
gentleman from Florida (Mr. Crenshaw), chairman of the Appropriations 
subcommittee that brought this matter of luggage to our attention in 
the first place.
  Mr. CRENSHAW. I rise in support of passage of H.R. 1295, the Trade 
Preferences Extension Act, and I want to thank Chairman Ryan and 
Chairman Tiberi for their hard work and dedication in getting this 
important piece of legislation to the floor.
  This bill contains many beneficial trade programs that have furthered 
our Nation's foreign policy and national security goals. Specifically, 
this bill renews the Generalized System of Preferences program and 
includes legislation that I authored, along with Mr. Smith of Nebraska, 
on a commonsense and helpful update to the GSP program.
  The GSP program helps many designated beneficiary developing 
countries around the world. Stable countries with employed and 
productive citizens lead to a safe global environment that deters wars, 
terrorist groups, and violent uprisings and further allows our allies 
to develop their own economies, health care, and educational systems.
  The GSP UPDATE, which would add travel goods to the list of items 
eligible for review, would specifically benefit our ally the 
Philippines, which has suffered multiple devastating weather events. It 
will also help Cambodia, one of the poorest countries in the world.
  Goods are not eligible for the GSP program if they are ``import 
sensitive'' or compete with U.S. goods. This is decided by the 
International Trade Commission. Therefore, having travel and luggage 
items placed on the GSP-eligible list does not automatically give them 
preferential trade status.
  The overall GSP program is a win-win for the U.S. and our allies 
around the world. Through this program, we are able to help countries 
develop their economies with little cost to the United States 
Government.
  I want to thank Chairman Ryan for all of his hard work. I urge 
passage of this bill, the Trade Preferences Extension Act.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from 
Wisconsin (Mr. Kind), one of the House's most active supporters of free 
trade and fair trade and who has made an outstanding contribution to 
this legislation.
  Mr. KIND. I thank my friend for yielding.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this legislation. It is a 
bill that came out of the Senate 99-1, with wide bipartisan support; 
and why not? It has worked well for us in the past. It will work well 
for us in the future.
  This is our opportunity to meaningfully engage the African nations 
when it comes to trade preferences to make sure that we maintain a 
healthy and strong relationship with a vibrant and growing area of the 
world, along with some other developing nations, and Haiti, for 
instance, that Mr. Rangel has been particularly focused on, too. I 
would encourage my colleagues to support it.
  This also fixes a problem that we have had in regard to the trade 
agenda that we are trying to move forward on this week. There was some 
concern about how the Trade Adjustment Assistance bill was going to be 
paid for, what offsets were being used. That now is being fixed in this 
bill as well through a bipartisan agreement.
  I commend the chair of the Ways and Means committee and the 
Republican leadership for their willingness to compromise on this 
issue, to make sure that this does not become a hurdle or a roadblock 
to advancing our trade agenda as a nation. So that is in the bill. I 
think Members of Congress need confidence that that offset has been 
fixed and paid for.
  It is my understanding that the Senate plans on moving quickly, 
expeditiously, in order to take up this amended version and pass it on 
their side, so no Member should be under any illusion that there is a 
problem for the pay-for right now with Trade Adjustment Assistance.
  Overall, the basis of this bill is something that has worked and 
benefited us in the past. It is the reason why there was overwhelming 
bipartisan support in the Senate. We should have overwhelming 
bipartisan support on the floor of the House today.
  I commend the leadership of the committee, Ranking Member Rangel and 
the work that he has put in, and I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this 
underlying legislation.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  I want to take this time to thank the chairman for changing the pay-
for for the TAA. I just wondered, after that very difficult and complex 
negotiation, why in the world they would tie that up with TPA. That 
means that those votes now, it is my understanding, procedurally, it 
would be one vote, and you won't have a chance to vote for TPA and TAA 
separately.
  I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Could you rephrase the question? I didn't 
catch it all.
  Mr. RANGEL. It is my understanding that the TAA complex pay-for has 
been taken care of under your leadership under the bill that is before 
us. My question was: Why in the world would you tie that up with TPA?
  When you accomplish one problem, it seems like you complicated that 
by not allowing the House to have two separate votes on two entirely 
separate issues.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Will the gentleman yield?
  Mr. RANGEL. I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. The bills came over from the other body 
together--both policies, TAA and TPA, in the same bill; that is why 
these are not separate bills, but they are separate votes.
  As the gentleman knows from his years of experience here, we can 
always choose to divide the question on a particular bill. We have 
chosen to divide the question on that forthcoming bill between TPA and 
TAA.
  The issue before us right here is not just preferences, which is 
important for all the reasons we specified, but it also fixes the pay-
for problem that, on both sides of the aisle, Members had concerns 
with.
  The bill coming over from the Senate has both issues together. We are 
simply dividing the question and having votes on each policy 
separately.
  Mr. RANGEL. Reclaiming my time, I am glad to hear that.
  I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer), and 
I thank him publicly for the great work that he has put into this 
issue, as well as all the important issues.
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy and his 
leadership. It was my intention to engage in a colloquy with the 
chairman in a few minutes, but I wanted to make a couple of 
observations, if I could, about the subject at hand.
  As Mr. Rangel knows from his years of effort, one of our 
responsibilities in terms of promoting free and fair trade is to be 
able to focus attention on some of the poorest countries around the 
world.

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  I appreciate your work, what the committee is doing--in the past and 
moving forward--to be able to deal with some of the anomalies where 
some of the worst, heaviest tariff burdens are on some of the poorest 
of countries, and our being able to extend to less-developed countries 
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of tariff relief, to be able to promote their indigenous activities.
  Trade is cheaper than aid, and it helps them strengthen their 
economies, strengthen their societies, and I really appreciate tireless 
efforts to extend those opportunities to others.
  I think we have got a long way to go in terms of being able to deal 
with some of the poorest of countries. We have got trade promotion 
authority we may be talking about with a dozen countries. But there are 
other poor countries around the world that we need to work with to be 
able to pull into opportunities for them to grow their economies, for 
them to be able to trade with us, to be able to strengthen civil 
society, and partnerships.
  So I wanted to thank you for your years of effort in this. I wanted 
to express my appreciation for the underlying bill.
  I look forward to chatting a little further with the chairman when 
one of our partners surfaces.
  Mr. RANGEL. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. 
Meeks), my friend and distinguished member of the Foreign Affairs 
Committee, one of the most knowledgeable persons in the House on the 
issue of trade.
  Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Mr. Rangel.
  I stand in support of this bipartisan legislation, which passed the 
Senate by a vote of 99-1. It includes preferences that are critical to 
so many economies in the developing world: the African Growth and 
Opportunity Act, or AGOA, a core of close economic partnerships between 
the United States and a host of African nations; the Generalized System 
of Preferences, tariff preferences which help developing countries 
compete and build their economies worldwide; the Haiti HOPE and HELP 
programs, which provide duty-free treatment for certain Haitians to 
help Haitians build a 21st century economy.
  And I know that my constituents have been calling for the passage of 
these provisions for many, many months.
  As I have traveled to many affected nations, they too have 
experienced and expressed the serious and dire consequences that they 
could suffer without these benefits.
  This is not just about helping other nations. The fact is, right here 
in the United States, exports grow as a result of increased trade with 
these nations that results from extending preferences in trade and 
investment flows--critical to my district and districts all across the 
United States. It is critically important.
  And I compliment, also, Chairman Ryan, for putting this together in a 
way that we can pass it in a bipartisan way, because this is an 
important aspect of also making sure that we are secure because, as we 
help these nations on their feet and put them in part of the global 
economy, we are making sure that we are giving hope and opportunity to 
all.
  So I heartily support, and ask everyone to support this bipartisan 
bill, which passed, again, 99-1 in the Senate. Collectively, we are 
going to make this place a better place.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  I want to thank Mr. Meeks, the gentleman who just left. He has been a 
great leader on this issue, on trade.
  Let me explain to those who are watching who aren't steeped in the 
intricacies of the trade law: what this bill is, the bill with respect 
to Haiti, the African Growth and Opportunity Act, GSP, it is trade, not 
aid. It is combining the need in America for high-quality, lower-cost 
goods that are not made in America with the need for economic growth 
and jobs in developing countries. It is a win-win.
  Take Africa, for example. People are getting opportunity. People are 
getting jobs. People are getting out of poverty, and they are making 
products that Americans need, that Americans don't make right here. And 
we are getting high-quality, lower-priced products as a result of it.
  So that means, for the hard-working taxpayer in Wisconsin, for the 
hard-working taxpayer in New York and throughout America, they are 
stretching their dollar more. That means their paycheck goes farther. 
That means that they are buying shoes for their kids or blankets at 
home or towels, or luggage. They can buy more of it. It doesn't cost as 
much.
  That means their take-home pay can go to that and even more things 
because it gives them more take-home pay. That is why it is good for 
us.
  And why it is good for people in the developing world is it is 
helping them build an economy. It is helping them attract manufacturers 
and exporters who create jobs and opportunity.
  So, as a component of our foreign policy, it is so important. You 
have heard it a million times: we believe in trade, not aid. You teach 
a man how to fish instead of feeding him a fish. We all know the 
parables we can get into. That is what this is.
  This says, let's work together to grow your economy, to be 
independent, to be self-sufficient, to help people get more opportunity 
to pull themselves out of poverty. That is in the interest of the human 
person involved, but it is also in the interest of our countries, so 
that we can help the developing world get into the First World, so that 
we can help the developing world raise their living standards.
  And by the way, just from a brass tacks, material standpoint, having 
the developing world grow, having people enter the middle class in 
other countries means more customers for our products. It means more 
trade for us.
  But, from an international standpoint, from a foreign policy 
standpoint, it means these countries are more secure. They are more 
safe. They are more prosperous. And they enter the world from a 
developing nation to the developed world. That is good for everybody. 
That is good for all.
  That is why this is one of the more important components of our 
foreign policy as a country and our economic policy, in general.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, how much time do we have remaining?
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Graves of Louisiana). The gentleman from 
New York has 13\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Wisconsin 
has 13\1/2\ minutes remaining.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the 
gentleman from Florida (Mr. Curbelo).
  Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for 
yielding. And I just want to take a moment to recognize the chairman, 
the ranking member, the subcommittee chairman and ranking member, for 
their work on this critical legislation.

  South Florida, where I hail from, is home to thousands of Haitian 
Americans, and I know that they will soon be expressing their gratitude 
to this House, to this Congress, for passing this important bipartisan 
legislation.
  This legislation is going to provide opportunity, hope for the people 
of the continent of Africa, but also for the people of Haiti. And in 
south Florida, we have a very special bond with Haiti. We know how much 
that country needs American involvement, opportunity.
  And the relatives of so many Haitians who live in south Florida will 
be beaming with pride and gratitude when they get the news that this 
House has passed this critical legislation.
  As Chairman Ryan says, this is not just trade legislation. This is 
foreign policy. This is foreign aid, but the aid that really helps 
people prosper, the aid that allows companies, governments to provide 
opportunity for their citizens.
  This will also provide opportunity for our citizens. The more markets 
that we help create for our products, American businesses and American 
families will thrive.
  For a long time, people have been complaining that the economic 
recovery has been weak; that it has left the people at the bottom 
behind. This is our opportunity to change that, to create more markets 
for American exports, to give people hope and opportunity, so that the 
United States can continue being that country, Mr. Speaker, where 
anyone who comes and wants to succeed and wants to work hard will have 
that opportunity. This is how we do it, and we also do it by working 
together.
  All of us in this House want to strengthen Medicare, and today we 
have taken another important step toward strengthening Medicare. How? 
By working together. This is exactly what the American people sent us 
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  For too long, Members of this House have refused to cooperate, have 
refused to find common ground. Well, we are doing that today, and I am 
so proud to be able to come to the floor of the House to congratulate 
our leaders for their fine work, and to offer my strong support of this 
important bipartisan legislation.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my 
time.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the 
gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Boustany), a senior member of the Ways 
and Means Committee and the chairman of the Human Resources 
Subcommittee.
  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding time.
  This is a really important bipartisan bill. I want to thank Mr. 
Rangel for his work and, of course, Chairman Ryan.
  This bill is important because it is part of our soft power. This is 
about how America exerts soft power in these regions. It is about 
helping to build trade capacity in the long run to get us to expanded 
commercial relations in areas of need.
  This bill encourages the adoption and implementation of WTO 
agreements, including the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, which 
eliminates red tape at the border, something that we have worked very 
hard to do and something that will benefit American companies in the 
long run, as well as our trading partners.
  This encourages the development by AGOA beneficiaries of utilizing 
strategies to improve the effectiveness and use of the program to make 
this program more effective. It commits the United States to working 
with AGOA beneficiaries to develop and implement these kinds of 
strategies. It outlines a path for deepening and expanding trade and 
investment ties, all good for American national security, good for the 
American economy, good for job creation.
  The Generalized System of Preferences program--extends this program 
until December 31, 2017. It provides retroactive relief to eligible 
products that were imported during the lapse of the program, and it 
implements U.S.-WTO commitments by making duty-free certain cotton 
articles eligible from least-developed beneficiary developing 
countries. All good policy.
  With regard to Haiti--and my colleague spoke earlier about this--this 
extends the HOPE and HELP programs for products from Haiti until 
September 30, 2025; encourages foreign investment and job creation by 
extending trade preferences to reinvigorate the apparel industry and 
attract new and expanded foreign direct investment; and reaffirms U.S. 
foreign policy and national security interests by promoting trade and 
long-term investments in Haiti, as it does with the other countries in 
Africa through the AGOA program.
  We also correct the program that we had earlier dealing with the 
Medicare sequester, supplementing the entire package with a different 
pay-for. I think that is more acceptable.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.
  Mr RYAN of Wisconsin. I yield the gentleman an additional 1 minute.
  Mr. BOUSTANY. So this is really about achieving America's goals. This 
is about improving our economy. It is about growing jobs. It is about 
economic connectedness. It is about helping countries that have 
struggled and building newer relations and stronger commercial 
relationships with those countries.
  This, ultimately, is about doing what America does best and extending 
our values worldwide.
  I urge the support of this bill. It is a good bill. A lot of thought 
went into it on both sides of the aisle.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may 
consume to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer) for the purposes 
of a colloquy.
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. I appreciate the chairman's courtesy, as I have 
appreciated the opportunity to be working with you on the package that 
is coming forward. I know we are not quite there yet. I look forward to 
continuing this effort.
  But I would like to engage in an issue that is critical to Mr. 
Reichert, my colleague from the Northwest, to our consumers, and to 
important jobs in our district.
  Today, Mr. Speaker, the innovative footwear industry must face an 
unreasonable reality at our borders. Two identical looking running 
shoes are imported. One must pay a significantly higher tariff for a 
single reason: it contains a waterproof liner. Waterproof means a lot 
in the Pacific Northwest, for Mr. Reichert and I.
  This bill puts an end to an outmoded tariff code that charges 
extremely high tariffs for no good reason.

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  I appreciate the chairman and the staff working with my team, with 
Mr. Reichert to try to get this right for tariff relief for outdoor 
enthusiasts and business around the country, but there is another issue 
at work here.
  Mr. Reichert and I have been lead sponsors of the U.S. OUTDOOR Act 
that defines and creates tariff classification unique and specific to 
recreational performance outerwear and eliminates import duties on 
those apparel products. The Preference bill achieves one of these goals 
of the OUTDOOR Act by creating new definitions and tariff 
classifications for recreational performance outerwear.
  Again, I appreciate your efforts, Mr. Chairman, and those of your 
staff to include the provision. It provides recognition that these are 
distinct, unique products that will help the industry better track the 
imports of recreational performance outerwear and sets the stage for 
tariff relief.
  However, due to a drafting error, I understand that the duty rates 
assigned are incorrect and, in most cases, will raise the tariffs on 
those products and, as a result, on small- and medium-sized outdoor 
businesses, if they are not corrected. In addition, I understand the 
agreed-to language on the definitions of recreational performance 
outerwear and the list of tariff lines should be included.
  Mr. Chairman, I understand that there is a commitment from you and 
your staff to apply the correct duty rates and make the necessary 
changes to the definition in the conference report on the Customs 
reauthorization bill. I further understand that there is a very tight 
window here that we both know to get this done. The new classifications 
will come into effect in 15 days, after the Preference bill is signed 
into law.
  I would appreciate your acknowledgement that I understand the 
commitment correctly and that we will be able to get it done within 
this timeframe.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Reclaiming my time, first, I wanted to just 
note for the record that the footwear provision lowers duty on outdoor 
activity shoes, athletic footwear, such as gym shoes, just to make sure 
we can clarify that.
  I thank the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer) and also the 
gentleman from Washington (Mr. Reichert), who is involved in this 
issue, for their leadership on recreational performance outerwear and 
footwear.
  The provisions we included in this bill will lower costs for American 
consumers. It will expand opportunities for U.S. businesses in these 
key product areas. I share both your interest in ensuring that the 
recreational performance outerwear provisions in this bill do, in fact, 
achieve their intended results in a revenue-neutral fashion. We have 
already been working with you on these provisions, and we commit to 
continue to do so in the conference discussions on the Customs Trade 
Facilitation and Enforcement Act. So I want to commit to you to making 
a good-faith effort to work through these highly technical provisions 
and to do it in a very quick timeframe.
  We anticipate a very quick and relatively brief conference so that we 
can get these issues resolved in a very quick and timely fashion.
  I yield to the gentleman from Oregon.
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. I appreciate that very much. And I hope that there is 
one area that we might be able to engage in some activity in the 
future.
  According to a 2007 report by the ITC, there is no commercially 
viable production of recreational performance outerwear in the United 
States, yet these products still face tariffs averaging 14 percent, and 
some go up to almost 30 percent. So I look forward to

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continuing to work with you to achieve the next goal of the OUTDOOR 
Act, which would be duty elimination.
  As was discussed before, there is no viable domestic production, very 
high rates. There are not many opportunities to pursue tariff relief 
anymore because we have been moving in that direction, and I think that 
is important. But I look forward to working with you to find the 
appropriate offset, to deal with revenue neutrality, and enact tariff 
relief on those products as soon as we can.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I thank the gentleman for his interest. I 
share his interest, and I appreciate his indulgence.
  With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, once again, I want to thank Chairman Ryan. 
He epitomizes what can happen when we find a cause that is good for our 
country and good for the rest of the world.
  I thank Speaker Boehner, who allowed this meaningful leadership 
agreement to move forward; Congressman Nunes, who enthusiastically 
supported the extension of AGOA; my dear and long-time friend from 
Utah, Senator Hatch, who managed to keep the bill as clean as possible 
during this journey with the other house; Senator Bill Nelson, who is a 
longtime friend and supporter of the extension of the trade agreement 
that we have with Haiti; and also the African Diplomatic Corps. They 
certainly did gain the confidence of Republicans and Democrats as they 
shared their problems and their ability to overcome some of the 
objections that Members had.
  But most of all, and I know that Chairman Ryan joins me in thanking 
the staff on both sides of the aisle. We can come up with the great 
ideas, as we normally do, but it takes the staff to put them in the 
position and put the legislation in place so that we can move forward 
with it. So on behalf of the chairman and all of the Members that have 
played a part in the historic extension of this legislation, I want to 
thank the staff members that made it possible to bring us to this point 
that we can pass this important piece of legislation.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, how much time remains on my side?
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Wisconsin has 2 minutes 
remaining.
  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  I thank the gentleman from New York. This is an issue that he has 
been passionate about for a long time that he, along with other leaders 
here, championed.
  I, too, want to thank the staff for working very well with each other 
on this issue. We know that this is a win-win.
  To our colleagues who haven't been paying attention to this, this 
bill makes a big difference. It makes a big difference. It makes a big 
difference for our constituents, for consumers at home, and it makes a 
big difference for people who are aspiring to live a dream, who are 
aspiring to get themselves out of poverty, who are aspiring to make a 
good life for themselves and their children.
  This is something that we should all be proud of, and I am very 
pleased that we have the kind of bipartisan coalition that we have on 
this issue. So that is why I urge a ``yes'' vote.
  I am also pleased we were able to fix the other issues, such as 
sequester, in this bill. And I think, for all of those reasons, we 
should vote ``yes'' on this.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired.
  Pursuant to the order of the House of Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the 
previous question is ordered.
  The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Wisconsin 
(Mr. Ryan).
  The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that 
the ayes appeared to have it.
  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
  The yeas and nays were ordered.
  The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 397, 
nays 32, not voting 4, as follows:

                             [Roll No. 345]

                               YEAS--397

     Abraham
     Adams
     Aderholt
     Aguilar
     Allen
     Amodei
     Ashford
     Barletta
     Barr
     Barton
     Bass
     Beatty
     Becerra
     Benishek
     Bera
     Beyer
     Bilirakis
     Bishop (GA)
     Bishop (MI)
     Bishop (UT)
     Black
     Blackburn
     Blum
     Blumenauer
     Bonamici
     Bost
     Boustany
     Boyle, Brendan F.
     Brady (PA)
     Brady (TX)
     Brooks (IN)
     Brown (FL)
     Brownley (CA)
     Buchanan
     Bucshon
     Burgess
     Bustos
     Butterfield
     Byrne
     Calvert
     Capps
     Capuano
     Cardenas
     Carney
     Carson (IN)
     Carter (GA)
     Carter (TX)
     Cartwright
     Castor (FL)
     Castro (TX)
     Chabot
     Chaffetz
     Chu, Judy
     Cicilline
     Clark (MA)
     Clarke (NY)
     Clay
     Cleaver
     Clyburn
     Coffman
     Cohen
     Cole
     Collins (GA)
     Collins (NY)
     Comstock
     Conaway
     Connolly
     Cook
     Cooper
     Costa
     Costello (PA)
     Courtney
     Cramer
     Crawford
     Crenshaw
     Crowley
     Cuellar
     Culberson
     Cummings
     Curbelo (FL)
     Davis (CA)
     Davis, Danny
     Davis, Rodney
     DeFazio
     DeGette
     Delaney
     DeLauro
     DelBene
     Denham
     Dent
     DeSantis
     DeSaulnier
     DesJarlais
     Deutch
     Diaz-Balart
     Dingell
     Doggett
     Dold
     Donovan
     Doyle, Michael F.
     Duckworth
     Edwards
     Ellison
     Ellmers (NC)
     Emmer (MN)
     Engel
     Eshoo
     Esty
     Farenthold
     Farr
     Fattah
     Fincher
     Fitzpatrick
     Fleischmann
     Fleming
     Flores
     Forbes
     Fortenberry
     Foster
     Foxx
     Frankel (FL)
     Franks (AZ)
     Frelinghuysen
     Fudge
     Gabbard
     Gallego
     Garamendi
     Gibbs
     Gibson
     Gohmert
     Goodlatte
     Graham
     Granger
     Graves (GA)
     Graves (LA)
     Graves (MO)
     Grayson
     Green, Al
     Green, Gene
     Griffith
     Grijalva
     Grothman
     Guinta
     Guthrie
     Gutierrez
     Hahn
     Hanna
     Hardy
     Harper
     Harris
     Hartzler
     Hastings
     Heck (NV)
     Heck (WA)
     Hensarling
     Herrera Beutler
     Hice, Jody B.
     Higgins
     Hill
     Himes
     Hinojosa
     Holding
     Honda
     Hoyer
     Hudson
     Huelskamp
     Huffman
     Huizenga (MI)
     Hultgren
     Hurd (TX)
     Hurt (VA)
     Israel
     Issa
     Jackson Lee
     Jeffries
     Jenkins (KS)
     Jenkins (WV)
     Johnson (GA)
     Johnson (OH)
     Johnson, E. B.
     Johnson, Sam
     Jolly
     Joyce
     Kaptur
     Katko
     Keating
     Kelly (IL)
     Kelly (MS)
     Kelly (PA)
     Kennedy
     Kildee
     Kilmer
     Kind
     King (IA)
     King (NY)
     Kinzinger (IL)
     Kirkpatrick
     Kline
     Knight
     Kuster
     LaMalfa
     Lamborn
     Lance
     Langevin
     Larsen (WA)
     Larson (CT)
     Latta
     Lawrence
     Lee
     Levin
     Lewis
     Lieu, Ted
     Lipinski
     LoBiondo
     Loebsack
     Lofgren
     Long
     Love
     Lowenthal
     Lowey
     Lucas
     Luetkemeyer
     Lujan Grisham (NM)
     Lujan, Ben Ray (NM)
     Lynch
     MacArthur
     Maloney, Carolyn
     Maloney, Sean
     Marchant
     Marino
     Matsui
     McCarthy
     McCaul
     McClintock
     McCollum
     McDermott
     McGovern
     McHenry
     McKinley
     McMorris Rodgers
     McNerney
     McSally
     Meadows
     Meehan
     Meeks
     Meng
     Messer
     Mica
     Miller (FL)
     Miller (MI)
     Moolenaar
     Moore
     Moulton
     Mullin
     Mulvaney
     Murphy (FL)
     Murphy (PA)
     Nadler
     Napolitano
     Neal
     Neugebauer
     Newhouse
     Noem
     Nolan
     Norcross
     Nunes
     O'Rourke
     Olson
     Palazzo
     Pallone
     Pascrell
     Paulsen
     Payne
     Pearce
     Pelosi
     Perlmutter
     Perry
     Peters
     Pingree
     Pittenger
     Pitts
     Pocan
     Poliquin
     Polis
     Pompeo
     Price (NC)
     Price, Tom
     Quigley
     Rangel
     Ratcliffe
     Reed
     Reichert
     Renacci
     Ribble
     Rice (NY)
     Rice (SC)
     Richmond
     Rigell
     Roby
     Roe (TN)
     Rogers (AL)
     Rogers (KY)
     Rokita
     Rooney (FL)
     Ros-Lehtinen
     Roskam
     Ross
     Rothfus
     Rouzer
     Roybal-Allard
     Royce
     Ruiz
     Ruppersberger
     Rush
     Ryan (OH)
     Ryan (WI)
     Sanchez, Linda T.
     Sanchez, Loretta
     Sanford
     Sarbanes
     Scalise
     Schakowsky
     Schiff
     Schrader
     Scott (VA)
     Scott, Austin
     Scott, David
     Sensenbrenner
     Serrano
     Sessions
     Sewell (AL)
     Sherman
     Shimkus
     Shuster
     Simpson
     Sinema
     Sires
     Slaughter
     Smith (MO)
     Smith (NE)
     Smith (NJ)
     Smith (TX)
     Smith (WA)
     Speier
     Stefanik
     Stewart
     Stivers
     Swalwell (CA)
     Takai
     Takano
     Thompson (MS)
     Thompson (PA)
     Thornberry
     Tiberi
     Tipton
     Titus
     Tonko
     Torres
     Trott
     Tsongas
     Turner
     Upton
     Valadao
     Van Hollen
     Vargas
     Veasey
     Vela
     Velazquez
     Visclosky
     Wagner
     Walberg
     Walden
     Walker
     Walorski
     Walters, Mimi
     Walz
     Wasserman Schultz
     Waters, Maxine
     Watson Coleman
     Webster (FL)
     Welch
     Wenstrup
     Westerman
     Whitfield
     Williams
     Wilson (FL)
     Wilson (SC)
     Wittman
     Womack
     Woodall
     Yarmuth
     Yoder
     Young (AK)
     Young (IA)
     Young (IN)
     Zeldin
     Zinke

                                NAYS--32

     Amash
     Babin
     Brat
     Bridenstine
     Brooks (AL)
     Buck
     Duffy
     Duncan (SC)
     Duncan (TN)
     Garrett
     Gosar
     Hunter
     Jones
     Jordan
     Labrador
     Loudermilk
     Lummis
     Massie
     Mooney (WV)
     Nugent
     Palmer
     Peterson
     Poe (TX)
     Posey
     Rohrabacher
     Russell

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     Salmon
     Schweikert
     Stutzman
     Weber (TX)
     Westmoreland
     Yoho

                             NOT VOTING--4

     Clawson (FL)
     Conyers
     Gowdy
     Thompson (CA)

                              {time}  1355

  Messrs. BRAT, MOONEY of West Virginia, BROOKS of Alabama, PETERSON, 
SCHWEIKERT, ROHRABACHER, WEBER of Texas, YOHO, and POE of Texas changed 
their vote from ``yea'' to ``nay.''
  Messrs. KING of New York, GRAVES of Missouri, Ms. DeGETTE, Messrs. 
RUPPERSBERGER, LIPINSKI, MURPHY of Pennsylvania, RUSH, YOUNG of Alaska, 
and JOHNSON of Georgia changed their vote from ``nay'' to ``yea.''
  So the motion to concur was agreed to.
  The result of the vote was announced as above recorded.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
  Stated for:
  Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, on H.R. 1295, I mistakenly voted ``no.'' I 
would like to vote ``yes'' on rollcall 345, the Motion to Concur in the 
Senate amendments with a House amendment to H.R. 1295.

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