[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 2]
[House]
[Pages 2092-2121]
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       MISCELLANEOUS TRADE AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1999

  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill 
(H.R. 435) to make miscellaneous and technical changes to various trade 
laws, and for other purposes.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                                H.R. 435

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

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

       (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the 
     ``Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 
     1999''.
       (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act 
     is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title.

                TITLE I--MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS

Sec. 1001. Clerical amendments.
Sec. 1002. Obsolete references to GATT.
Sec. 1003. Tariff classification of 13-inch televisions.

   TITLE II--TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS; OTHER TRADE 
                               PROVISIONS

         Subtitle A--Temporary Duty Suspensions and Reductions

                          Chapter 1--Reference

Sec. 2001. Reference.

               Chapter 2--Duty Suspensions and Reductions

Sec. 2101. Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone.

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Sec. 2102. Racemic dl-menthol.
Sec. 2103. 2,4-Dichloro-5-hydrazinophenol monohydrochloride.
Sec. 2104. TAB.
Sec. 2105. Certain snowboard boots.
Sec. 2106. Ethofumesate singularly or in mixture with application 
              adjuvants.
Sec. 2107. 3-Methoxycarbonylaminophenyl-3'-methylcarbanilate 
              (phenmedipham).
Sec. 2108. 3-Ethoxycarbonylaminophenyl-N-phenylcarbamate (desmedipham).
Sec. 2109. 2-Amino-4-(4-aminobenzoylamino)benzenesulfonic acid, sodium 
              salt.
Sec. 2110. 5-Amino-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,3-xylenesul- fonamide.
Sec. 2111. 3-Amino-2'-(sulfatoethylsulfonyl) ethyl benzamide.
Sec. 2112. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monopotassium salt.
Sec. 2113. 2-Amino-5-nitrothiazole.
Sec. 2114. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2115. 6-Amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid.
Sec. 2116. 4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.
Sec. 2117. 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2118. 6-Amino-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt.
Sec. 2119. 2-Amino-p-cresol.
Sec. 2120. 6-Bromo-2,4-dinitroaniline.
Sec. 2121. 7-Acetylamino-4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 
              monosodium salt.
Sec. 2122. Tannic acid.
Sec. 2123. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt.
Sec. 2124. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monoammonium salt.
Sec. 2125. 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2126. 3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-
              yl)benzenesulfonic acid.
Sec. 2127. 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphtha- lenedisulfonic acid.
Sec. 2128. 4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-naphtha- lenedisulfonic acid, 
              monosodium salt.
Sec. 2129. Pigment Yellow 151.
Sec. 2130. Pigment Yellow 181.
Sec. 2131. Pigment Yellow 154.
Sec. 2132. Pigment Yellow 175.
Sec. 2133. Pigment Yellow 180.
Sec. 2134. Pigment Yellow 191.
Sec. 2135. Pigment Red 187.
Sec. 2136. Pigment Red 247.
Sec. 2137. Pigment Orange 72.
Sec. 2138. Pigment Yellow 16.
Sec. 2139. Pigment Red 185.
Sec. 2140. Pigment Red 208.
Sec. 2141. Pigment Red 188.
Sec. 2142. 2,6-Dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-ol acetate.
Sec. 2143. b-Bromo-b-nitrostyrene.
Sec. 2144. Textile machinery.
Sec. 2145. Deltamethrin.
Sec. 2146. Diclofop-methyl.
Sec. 2147. Resmethrin.
Sec. 2148. N-phenyl-N'-1,2,3-thiadiazol-5-ylurea.
Sec. 2149. (1R,3S)3[(1'RS)(1',2',2',2',-Tetrabromoethyl)]-2,2-
              dimethylcyclopro-panecarboxylic acid, (S)-a-cyano-3-
              phenoxybenzyl ester.
Sec. 2150. Pigment Yellow 109.
Sec. 2151. Pigment Yellow 110.
Sec. 2152. Pigment Red 177.
Sec. 2153. Textile printing machinery.
Sec. 2154. Substrates of synthetic quartz or synthetic fused silica.
Sec. 2155. 2-Methyl-4,6-bis[(octylthio)methyl]phenol.
Sec. 2156. 2-Methyl-4,6-bis[(octylthio)methyl]phenol; epoxidized 
              triglyceride.
Sec. 2157. 4-[[4,6-Bis(octylthio)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2,6-
              bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol.
Sec. 2158. (2-Benzothiazolylthio)butanedioic acid.
Sec. 2159. Calcium bis[monoethyl(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl) 
              phosphonate].
Sec. 2160. 4-Methyl-g-oxo-benzenebutanoic acid compounded with 4-
              ethylmorpholine (2:1).
Sec. 2161. Weaving machines.
Sec. 2162. Certain weaving machines.
Sec. 2163. DEMT.
Sec. 2164. Benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-alpha-methyl-.
Sec. 2165. 2H-3,1-Benzoxazin-2-one, 6-chloro-4-(cyclopropylethynyl)-
              1,4-dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-.
Sec. 2166. Tebufenozide.
Sec. 2167. Halofenozide.
Sec. 2168. Certain organic pigments and dyes.
Sec. 2169. 4-Hexylresorcinol.
Sec. 2170. Certain sensitizing dyes.
Sec. 2171. Skating boots for use in the manufacture of in-line roller 
              skates.
Sec. 2172. Dibutylnaphthalenesulfonic acid, sodium salt.
Sec. 2173. O-(6-Chloro-3-phenyl-4-pyridazinyl)-S-octylcarbonothioate.
Sec. 2174. 4-Cyclopropyl-6-methyl-2-phenylaminopyrimidine.
Sec. 2175. O,O-Dimethyl-S-[5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3(2H)-yl-
              methyl]-dithiophosphate.
Sec. 2176. Ethyl [2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethyl]carbamate.
Sec. 2177. [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-(4-
              chlorophenoxy)-2-chlorophenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-
              ylmethyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole.
Sec. 2178. 2,4-Dichloro-3,5-dinitrobenzotrifluoride.
Sec. 2179. 2-Chloro-N-[2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-N-ethyl-
              6-fluorobenzenemethanamine.
Sec. 2180. Chloroacetone.
Sec. 2181. Acetic acid, [(5-chloro-8-quinolinyl)oxy]-, 1-methylhexyl 
              ester.
Sec. 2182. Propanoic acid, 2-[4-[(5-chloro-3-fluoro-2-
              pyridinyl)oxy]phenoxy]-, 2-propynyl ester.
Sec. 2183. Mucochloric acid.
Sec. 2184. Certain rocket engines.
Sec. 2185. Pigment Red 144.
Sec. 2186. Pigment Orange 64.
Sec. 2187. Pigment Yellow 95.
Sec. 2188. Pigment Yellow 93.
Sec. 2189. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-Amino-4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1H-
              pyrimido[5,4-b] [1,4]thiazin-6-yl)ethyl]-2-
              thienyl]carbonyl]-l-glutamic acid, diethyl ester.
Sec. 2190. 4-Chloropyridine hydrochloride.
Sec. 2191. 4-Phenoxypyridine.
Sec. 2192. (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxylic acid.
Sec. 2193. 2-Amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-(1H)-quinazolinone.
Sec. 2194. 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4(1H)-quinazolinone.
Sec. 2195. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-amino-4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-1H-
              pyrimido[5,4-b][1,4]thiazin-6-yl)ethyl]-2-
              thienyl]carbonyl]-l-glutamic acid.
Sec. 2196. 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-quinazolinone 
              dihydrochloride.
Sec. 2197. 3-(Acetyloxy)-2-methylbenzoic acid.
Sec. 2198. [R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-butanetetrol-1,4-dimeth- anesulfonate.
Sec. 2199. 9-[2- [[Bis[ (pivaloyloxy) methoxy]phosphinyl] methoxy] 
              ethyl]adenine (also known as Adefovir Dipivoxil).
Sec. 2200. 9-[2-(R)-[[Bis[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy-methoxy]-
              phosphinoyl]methoxy]-propyl]adenine fumarate (1:1).
Sec. 2201. (R)-9-(2-Phosphonomethoxypropyl)adenine.
Sec. 2202. (R)-1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-methyl-.
Sec. 2203. 9-(2-Hydroxyethyl)adenine.
Sec. 2204. (R)-9H-Purine-9-ethanol, 6-amino-a-methyl-.
Sec. 2205. Chloromethyl-2-propyl carbonate.
Sec. 2206. (R)-1,2-Propanediol, 3-chloro-.
Sec. 2207. Oxirane, (S)-((triphenylmethoxy)methyl)-.
Sec. 2208. Chloromethyl pivalate.
Sec. 2209. Diethyl (((p-toluenesulfonyl)oxy)methyl)phosphonate.
Sec. 2210. Beta hydroxyalkylamide.
Sec. 2211. Grilamid tr90.
Sec. 2212. IN-W4280.
Sec. 2213. KL540.
Sec. 2214. Methyl thioglycolate.
Sec. 2215. DPX-E6758.
Sec. 2216. Ethylene, tetrafluoro copolymer with ethylene (ETFE).
Sec. 2217. 3-Mercapto-D-valine.
Sec. 2218. p-Ethylphenol.
Sec. 2219. Pantera.
Sec. 2220. p-Nitrobenzoic acid.
Sec. 2221. p-Toluenesulfonamide.
Sec. 2222. Polymers of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and 
              vinylidene fluoride.
Sec. 2223. Methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2- trifluoroethoxy)-
              1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]-3-
              methyl-benzoate (triflusulfuron methyl).
Sec. 2224. Certain manufacturing equipment.
Sec. 2225. Textured rolled glass sheets.
Sec. 2226. Certain HIV drug substances.
Sec. 2227. Rimsulfuron.
Sec. 2228. Carbamic acid (V-9069).
Sec. 2229. DPX-E9260.
Sec. 2230. Ziram.
Sec. 2231. Ferroboron.
Sec. 2232. Acetic acid, [[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-[(tetrahydro-3-oxo-
    1H,3H-[1,3,4] thiadiazolo[3,4-a]pyridazin-1-
    ylidene)amino]phenyl]- thio]-, methyl ester.
Sec. 2233. Pentyl[2-chloro-5-(cyclohex-1-ene-1,2-dicarboximido)-4-
              fluorophenoxy]acetate.
Sec. 2234. Bentazon (3-isopropyl)-1H-2,1,3-benzo-thiadiazin-4(3H)-one-
              2,2-dioxide).
Sec. 2235. Certain high-performance loudspeakers not mounted in their 
              enclosures.

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Sec. 2236. Parts for use in the manufacture of certain high-performance 
              loudspeakers.
Sec. 2237. 5-tert-Butyl-isophthalic acid.
Sec. 2238. Certain polymer.
Sec. 2239. 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-ethyl-2, 5-dihydro-5-oxo-4-pyridazine 
              carboxylic acid, potassium salt.

                       Chapter 3--Effective Date

Sec. 2301. Effective date.

                      Subtitle B--Trade Provisions

Sec. 2401. Extension of United States insular possession program.
Sec. 2402. Tariff treatment for certain components of scientific 
              instruments and apparatus.
Sec. 2403. Liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries.
Sec. 2404. Drawback and refund on packaging material.
Sec. 2405. Inclusion of commercial importation data from foreign-trade 
              zones under the National Customs Automation Program.
Sec. 2406. Large yachts imported for sale at United States boat shows.
Sec. 2407. Review of protests against decisions of Customs Service.
Sec. 2408. Entries of NAFTA-origin goods.
Sec. 2409. Treatment of international travel merchandise held at 
              customs-approved storage rooms.
Sec. 2410. Exception to 5-year reviews of countervailing duty or 
              antidumping duty orders.
Sec. 2411. Water resistant wool trousers.
Sec. 2412. Reimportation of certain goods.
Sec. 2413. Treatment of personal effects of participants in certain 
              world athletic events.
Sec. 2414. Reliquidation of certain entries of thermal transfer 
              multifunction machines.
Sec. 2415. Reliquidation of certain drawback entries and refund of 
              drawback payments.
Sec. 2416. Clarification of additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 91 of the 
              Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
Sec. 2417. Duty-free sales enterprises.
Sec. 2418. Customs user fees.
Sec. 2419. Duty drawback for methyl tertiary-butyl ether (``MTBE'').
Sec. 2420. Substitution of finished petroleum derivatives.
Sec. 2421. Duty on certain importations of mueslix cereals.
Sec. 2422. Expansion of Foreign Trade Zone No. 143.
Sec. 2423. Marking of certain silk products and containers.
Sec. 2424. Extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade 
              relations treatment) to the products of Mongolia.
Sec. 2425. Enhanced cargo inspection pilot program.
Sec. 2426. Payment of education costs of dependents of certain Customs 
              Service personnel.

         TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

Sec. 3001. Property subject to a liability treated in same manner as 
              assumption of liability.
                TITLE I--MISCELLANEOUS TRADE CORRECTIONS

     SEC. 1001. CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Trade Act of 1974.--(1) Section 233(a) of the Trade Act 
     of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293(a)) is amended--
       (A) by aligning the text of paragraph (2) that precedes 
     subparagraph (A) with the text of paragraph (1); and
       (B) by aligning the text of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of 
     paragraph (2) with the text of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of 
     paragraph (3).
       (2) Section 141(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2171(b)) is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ``Limitation on 
     appointments.--''; and
       (B) by aligning the text of paragraph (3) with the text of 
     paragraph (2).
       (3) The item relating to section 410 in the table of 
     contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is repealed.
       (4) Section 411 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2441), 
     and the item relating to section 411 in the table of contents 
     for that Act, are repealed.
       (5) Section 154(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2194(b)) is amended by striking ``For purposes of'' and all 
     that follows through ``90-day period'' and inserting ``For 
     purposes of sections 203(c) and 407(c)(2), the 90-day 
     period''.
       (6) Section 406(e)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2436(e)(2)) is amended by moving subparagraphs (B) and (C) 2 
     ems to the left.
       (7) Section 503(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2463(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended by striking subclause 
     (II) and inserting the following:

       ``(II) the direct costs of processing operations performed 
     in such beneficiary developing country or such member 
     countries,

     is not less than 35 percent of the appraised value of such 
     article at the time it is entered.''.
       (8) Section 802(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
     U.S.C. 2492(b)(1)(A)) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``481(e)'' and inserting ``489''; and
       (B) by inserting ``(22 U.S.C. 2291h)'' after ``1961''.
       (9) Section 804 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2494) 
     is amended by striking ``481(e)(1) of the Foreign Assistance 
     Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291(e)(1))'' and inserting ``489 of 
     the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2291h)''.
       (10) Section 805(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
     2495(2)) is amended by striking ``and'' after the semicolon.
       (11) The table of contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:

  ``TITLE VIII--TARIFF TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS OF, AND OTHER SANCTIONS 
 AGAINST, UNCOOPERATIVE MAJOR DRUG PRODUCING OR DRUG-TRANSIT COUNTRIES

``Sec. 801.  Short title.
``Sec. 802.  Tariff treatment of products of uncooperative major drug 
              producing or drug-transit countries.
``Sec. 803.  Sugar quota.
``Sec. 804.  Progress reports.
``Sec. 805.  Definitions.''.
       (b) Other Trade Laws.--(1) Section 13031 of the 
     Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 
     U.S.C. 58c) is amended--
       (A) in subsection (e) by aligning the text of paragraph (1) 
     with the text of paragraph (2); and
       (B) in subsection (f)(3)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``subsection (a)(1) 
     through (a)(8)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (8) 
     of subsection (a)''; and
       (ii) in subparagraph (C)(ii)(I) by striking ``paragraph 
     (A)(i)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A)(i)''.
       (2) Section 3(a) of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly 
     referred to as the ``Foreign Trade Zones Act'') (19 U.S.C. 
     81c(a)) is amended by striking the second period at the end 
     of the last sentence.
       (3) Section 9 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly 
     referred to as the ``Foreign Trade Zones Act'') (19 U.S.C. 
     81i) is amended by striking ``Post Office Department, the 
     Public Health Service, the Bureau of Immigration'' and 
     inserting ``United States Postal Service, the Public Health 
     Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service''.
       (4) The table of contents for the Trade Agreements Act of 
     1979 is amended--
       (A) in the item relating to section 411 by striking 
     ``Special Representative'' and inserting ``Trade 
     Representative''; and
       (B) by inserting after the items relating to subtitle D of 
     title IV the following:

  ``Subtitle E--Standards and Measures Under the North American Free 
                            Trade Agreement

            ``Chapter 1--Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures

``Sec. 461. General.
``Sec. 462. Inquiry point.
``Sec. 463. Chapter definitions.

                ``Chapter 2--Standards-related Measures

``Sec. 471. General.
``Sec. 472. Inquiry point.
``Sec. 473. Chapter definitions.

                   ``Chapter 3--Subtitle Definitions

``Sec. 481. Definitions.

        ``Subtitle F--International Standard-Setting Activities

``Sec. 491. Notice of United States participation in international 
              standard-setting activities.
``Sec. 492. Equivalence determinations.
``Sec. 493. Definitions.''.
       (5)(A) Section 3(a)(9) of the Miscellaneous Trade and 
     Technical Corrections Act of 1996 is amended by striking 
     ``631(a)'' and ``1631(a)'' and inserting ``631'' and 
     ``1631'', respectively.
       (B) Section 50(c)(2) of such Act is amended by striking 
     ``applied to entry'' and inserting ``applied to such entry''.
       (6) Section 8 of the Act of August 5, 1935 (19 U.S.C. 1708) 
     is repealed.
       (7) Section 584(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1584(a)) is amended--
       (A) in the last sentence of paragraph (2), by striking 
     ``102(17) and 102(15), respectively, of the Controlled 
     Substances Act'' and inserting ``102(18) and 102(16), 
     respectively, of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 
     802(18) and 802(16))''; and
       (B) in paragraph (3)--
       (i) by striking ``or which consists of any spirits,'' and 
     all that follows through ``be not shown,''; and
       (ii) by striking ``, and, if any manifested merchandise'' 
     and all that follows through the end and inserting a period.
       (8) Section 621(4)(A) of the North American Free Trade 
     Agreement Implementation Act, as amended by section 21(d)(12) 
     of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Amendments Act of 
     1996, is amended by striking ``disclosure within 30 days'' 
     and inserting ``disclosure, or within 30 days''.
       (9) Section 558(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1558(b)) is amended by striking ``(c)'' each place it appears 
     and inserting ``(h)''.
       (10) Section 441 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1441) 
     is amended by striking paragraph (6).
       (11) General note 3(a)(ii) to the Harmonized Tariff 
     Schedule of the United States is amended by striking 
     ``general most-favored-nation (MFN)'' and by inserting in 
     lieu

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     thereof ``general or normal trade relations (NTR)''.

     SEC. 1002. OBSOLETE REFERENCES TO GATT.

       (a) Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act 
     of 1990.--(1) Section 488(b) of the Forest Resources 
     Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 
     620(b)) is amended--
       (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ``General Agreement on 
     Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``GATT 1994 (as defined in 
     section 2(1)(B) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)'' ; and
       (B) in paragraph (5) by striking ``General Agreement on 
     Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``WTO Agreement and the 
     multilateral trade agreements (as such terms are defined in 
     paragraphs (9) and (4), respectively, of section 2 of the 
     Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
       (2) Section 491(g) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 620c(g)) is 
     amended by striking ``Contracting Parties to the General 
     Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``Dispute 
     Settlement Body of the World Trade Organization (as the term 
     `World Trade Organization' is defined in section 2(8) of the 
     Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
       (b) International Financial Institutions Act.--Section 
     1403(b) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 
     U.S.C. 262n-2(b)) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1)(A) by striking ``General Agreement on 
     Tariffs and Trade or Article 10'' and all that follows 
     through ``Trade'' and inserting ``GATT 1994 as defined in 
     section 2(1)(B) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, or 
     Article 3.1(a) of the Agreement on Subsidies and 
     Countervailing Measures referred to in section 101(d)(12) of 
     that Act''; and
       (2) in paragraph (2)(B) by striking ``Article 6'' and all 
     that follows through ``Trade'' and inserting ``Article 15 of 
     the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures 
     referred to in subparagraph (A)''.
       (c) Bretton Woods Agreements Act.--Section 49(a)(3) of the 
     Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. 286gg(a)(3)) is 
     amended by striking ``GATT Secretariat'' and inserting 
     ``Secretariat of the World Trade Organization (as the term 
     `World Trade Organization' is defined in section 2(8) of the 
     Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.
       (d) Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967.--Section 8(a)(4) of 
     the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1978(a)(4)) 
     is amended by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and 
     Trade'' and inserting ``World Trade Organization (as defined 
     in section 2(8) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act) or the 
     multilateral trade agreements (as defined in section 2(4) of 
     that Act)''.
       (e) United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992.--Section 
     102(3) of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22 
     U.S.C. 5712(3)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``contracting party to the General 
     Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' and inserting ``WTO member 
     country (as defined in section 2(10) of the Uruguay Round 
     Agreements Act)''; and
       (2) by striking ``latter organization'' and inserting 
     ``World Trade Organization (as defined in section 2(8) of 
     that Act)''.
       (f) NOAA Fleet Modernization Act.--Section 607(b)(8) of the 
     NOAA Fleet Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891e(b)(8)) is 
     amended by striking ``Agreement on Interpretation'' and all 
     that follows through ``trade negotiations'' and inserting 
     ``Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred 
     to in section 101(d)(12) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, 
     or any other export subsidy prohibited by that agreement''.
       (g) Energy Policy Act of 1992.--(1) Section 1011(b) of the 
     Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 2296b(b)) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' 
     and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in 
     section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and
       (B) by striking ``United States-Canada Free Trade 
     Agreement'' and inserting ``North American Free Trade 
     Agreement''.
       (2) Section 1017(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2296b-6(c)) is 
     amended--
       (A) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' 
     and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in 
     section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''; and
       (B) by striking ``United States-Canada Free Trade 
     Agreement'' and inserting ``North American Free Trade 
     Agreement''.
       (h) Energy Policy Conservation Act.--Section 400AA(a)(3) of 
     the Energy Policy Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6374(a)(3)) is 
     amended in subparagraphs (F) and (G) by striking ``General 
     Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' each place it appears and 
     inserting ``multilateral trade agreements as defined in 
     section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act''.
       (i) Title 49, United States Code.--Section 50103 of title 
     49, United States Code, is amended in subsections (c)(2) and 
     (e)(2) by striking ``General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade'' 
     and inserting ``multilateral trade agreements (as defined in 
     section 2(4) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act)''.

     SEC. 1003. TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF 13-INCH TELEVISIONS.

       (a) In General.--Each of the following subheadings of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by 
     striking ``33.02 cm'' in the article description and 
     inserting ``34.29 cm'':
       (1) Subheading 8528.12.12.
       (2) Subheading 8528.12.20.
       (3) Subheading 8528.12.62.
       (4) Subheading 8528.12.68.
       (5) Subheading 8528.12.76.
       (6) Subheading 8528.12.84.
       (7) Subheading 8528.21.16.
       (8) Subheading 8528.21.24.
       (9) Subheading 8528.21.55.
       (10) Subheading 8528.21.65.
       (11) Subheading 8528.21.75.
       (12) Subheading 8528.21.85.
       (13) Subheading 8528.30.62.
       (14) Subheading 8528.30.66.
       (15) Subheading 8540.11.24.
       (16) Subheading 8540.11.44.
       (b) Effective Date.--
       (1) In general.--The amendments made by this section apply 
     to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
     consumption, on or after the date that is 15 days after the 
     date of enactment of this Act.
       (2) Retroactive application.--Notwithstanding section 514 
     of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, upon 
     proper request filed with the Customs Service not later than 
     180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, any entry, 
     or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, of an article 
     described in a subheading listed in paragraphs (1) through 
     (16) of subsection (a)--
       (A) that was made on or after January 1, 1995, and before 
     the date that is 15 days after the date of enactment of this 
     Act,
       (B) with respect to which there would have been no duty or 
     a lesser duty if the amendments made by subsection (a) 
     applied to such entry, and
       (C) that is--
       (i) unliquidated,
       (ii) under protest, or
       (iii) otherwise not final,

     shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though such amendment 
     applied to such entry.
      TITLE II--TEMPORARY DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS; OTHER 
                            TRADE PROVISIONS
         Subtitle A--Temporary Duty Suspensions and Reductions

                          CHAPTER 1--REFERENCE

     SEC. 2001. REFERENCE.

       Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this 
     subtitle an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an 
     amendment to, or repeal of, a chapter, subchapter, note, 
     additional U.S. note, heading, subheading, or other 
     provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a 
     chapter, subchapter, note, additional U.S. note, heading, 
     subheading, or other provision of the Harmonized Tariff 
     Schedule of the United States (19 U.S.C. 3007).

               CHAPTER 2--DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND REDUCTIONS

     SEC. 2101. DIIODOMETHYL-P-TOLYLSULFONE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.90      Diiodomethyl-p-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         tolylsulfone (CAS                                                  31/2001
                         No. 20018-09-1)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2930.90.10).
 

     SEC. 2102. RACEMIC DL-MENTHOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2096]]



``      9902.29.06      Racemic dl-menthol  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (intermediate (E)                                                  31/2001
                         for use in
                         producing
                         menthol) (CAS No.
                         15356-70-4)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2906.11.00).
 

     SEC. 2103. 2,4-DICHLORO-5-HYDRAZINOPHENOL MONOHY- 
                   DROCHLORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.28      2,4-Dichloro-5-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydrazinophenol                                                    31/2001          ''.
                         monohy
                         drochloride (CAS
                         No. 189573-21-5)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2928.00.25).

     SEC. 2104. TAB.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.95      Phosphinic acid,    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [3-(acetyloxy)-3-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         cyanopropyl]methy
                         l-, butyl ester
                         (CAS No. 167004-
                         78-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2931.00.90).

     SEC. 2105. CERTAIN SNOWBOARD BOOTS.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.64.04      Snowboard boots     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         with uppers of                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         textile materials
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         6404.11.90).

     SEC. 2106. ETHOFUMESATE SINGULARLY OR IN MIXTURE WITH 
                   APPLICATION ADJUVANTS.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.31.12      2-Ethoxy-2,3-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dihydro-3,3-                                                       31/2001          ''.
                         dimethyl-5-
                         benzofuranyl-
                         methanesulfonate
                         (ethofumesate)
                         singularly or in
                         mixture with
                         application
                         adjuvants (CAS
                         No. 26225-79-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2932.99.08 or
                         3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2107. 3-METHOXYCARBONYLAMINOPHENYL-3'-METHYL-CARBANILATE 
                   (PHENMEDIPHAM).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.31.13      3-                  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Methoxycarbonylam                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         ino- phenyl-3-
                         methylcarbanilate
                         (phenmedipham)
                         (CAS No. 13684-63-
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.29.47).

     SEC. 2108. 3-ETHOXYCARBONYLAMINOPHENYL-N-PHENYL-CARBAMATE 
                   (DESMEDIPHAM).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.31.14      3-                  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Ethoxycarbonylami                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         no-phenyl-N-
                         phenylcarbamate
                         (desmedipham)
                         (CAS No. 13684-56-
                         5) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.29.41).

     SEC. 2109. 2-AMINO-4-(4-AMINOBENZOYLAMINO)BENZENE-SULFONIC 
                   ACID, SODIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.30.91      2-Amino-4-(4-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         aminobenzoyl-                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         amino)
                         benzenesulfonic
                         acid, sodium salt
                         (CAS No. 167614-
                         37-1) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2930.90.29).

     SEC. 2110. 5-AMINO-N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2,3-XYLENESUL- 
                   FONAMIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.30.31      5-Amino-N-(2-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydroxyethyl)-2,3-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         xylenesulfonamide
                         (CAS No. 25797-78-
                         8) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2935.00.95).

     SEC. 2111. 3-AMINO-2'-(SULFATOETHYLSULFONYL) ETHYL BENZAMIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2097]]



``      9902.30.90      3-Amino-2-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (sulfatoethylsulf                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         onyl) ethyl
                         benzamide (CAS
                         No. 121315-20-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2930.90.29).

     SEC. 2112. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, 
                   MONOPOTASSIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.30.92      4-Chloro-3-         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid,
                         monopotassium
                         salt (CAS No.
                         6671-49-4)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2904.90.47).

     SEC. 2113. 2-AMINO-5-NITROTHIAZOLE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.46      2-Amino-5-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrothiazole                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 121-66-
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2934.10.90).

     SEC. 2114. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.30.04      4-Chloro-3-         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid (CAS No.
                         121-18-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2904.90.47).

     SEC. 2115. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.21      6-Amino-1,3-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         naphthalenedisulf                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         onic acid (CAS
                         No. 118-33-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2921.45.90).

     SEC. 2116. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM 
                   SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.24      4-Chloro-3-         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid,
                         monosodium salt
                         (CAS No. 17691-19-
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2904.90.40).

     SEC. 2117. 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.23      2-Methyl-5-         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid (CAS No.
                         121-03-9)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2904.90.20).

     SEC. 2118. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID, DISODIUM 
                   SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.45      6-Amino-1,3-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         naphthalenedisulf                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         onic acid,
                         disodium salt
                         (CAS No. 50976-35-
                         7) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2921.45.90).

     SEC. 2119. 2-AMINO-P-CRESOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.20      2-Amino-p-cresol    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 95-84-1)                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2922.29.10).

     SEC. 2120. 6-BROMO-2,4-DINITROANILINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.43      6-Bromo-2,4-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dinitroaniline                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 1817-73-
                         8) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2921.42.90).

     SEC. 2121. 7-ACETYLAMINO-4-HYDROXY-2-NAPHTHALENE-SULFONIC 
                   ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2098]]



``      9902.29.29      7-Acetylamino-4-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydroxy-2-                                                         31/2001          ''.
                         naphthalenesulfon
                         ic acid,
                         monosodium salt
                         (CAS No. 42360-29-
                         2) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.29.70).

     SEC. 2122. TANNIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.01      Tannic acid (CAS    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         No. 1401-55-4)                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3201.90.10).

     SEC. 2123. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM 
                   SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.53      2-Amino-5-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid,
                         monosodium salt
                         (CAS No. 30693-53-
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2921.42.90).

     SEC. 2124. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOAMMONIUM 
                   SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.44      2-Amino-5-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid,
                         monoammonium salt
                         (CAS No. 4346-51-
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2921.42.90).

     SEC. 2125. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.54      2-Amino-5-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrobenzenesulfo                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         nic acid (CAS No.
                         96-75-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2921.42.90).

     SEC. 2126. 3-(4,5-DIHYDRO-3-METHYL-5-OXO-1H-PYRAZOL-1-
                   YL)BENZENESULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.19      3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         methyl-5-oxo-1H-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         pyrazol-1-
                         yl)benzenesulfoni
                         c acid (CAS No.
                         119-17-5)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.19.43).

     SEC. 2127. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHA- 
                   LENEDISULFONIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.65      4-Benzoylamino-5-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydroxy-2,7-                                                       31/2001          ''.
                         naphthalenedisulf
                         onic acid (CAS
                         No. 117-46-4)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2924.29.75).

     SEC. 2128. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5-HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHA- 
                   LENEDISULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.72      4-Benzoylamino-5-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydroxy-2,7-                                                       31/2001          ''.
                         naphthalenedisulf
                         onic acid,
                         monosodium salt
                         (CAS No. 79873-39-
                         5) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.29.70).

     SEC. 2129. PIGMENT YELLOW 151.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.04      Pigment Yellow 151  6.4%         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 031837-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         42-0) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3204.17.90).

     SEC. 2130. PIGMENT YELLOW 181.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.17      Pigment Yellow 181  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 074441-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         05-7) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2131. PIGMENT YELLOW 154.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2099]]



``      9902.32.18      Pigment Yellow 154  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 068134-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         22-5) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2132. PIGMENT YELLOW 175.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.19      Pigment Yellow 175  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 035636-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         63-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2133. PIGMENT YELLOW 180.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.20      Pigment Yellow 180  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 77804-81-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         0) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2134. PIGMENT YELLOW 191.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.21      Pigment Yellow 191  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 129423-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         54-7) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2135. PIGMENT RED 187.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following heading:

``      9902.32.22      Pigment Red 187     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 59487-23-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2136. PIGMENT RED 247.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.23      Pigment Red 247     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 43035-18-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         3) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2137. PIGMENT ORANGE 72.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.24      Pigment Orange 72   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 78245-94-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         0) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.60).

     SEC. 2138. PIGMENT YELLOW 16.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.25      Pigment Yellow 16   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 5979-28-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         2) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2139. PIGMENT RED 185.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following heading:


``      9902.32.26      Pigment Red 185     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 51920-12-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         8) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2140. PIGMENT RED 208.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.27      Pigment Red 208     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 31778-10-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         6) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2141. PIGMENT RED 188.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.28      Pigment Red 188     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 61847-48-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         1) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2142. 2,6-DIMETHYL-M-DIOXAN-4-OL ACETATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2100]]



``      9902.32.94      2,6-Dimethyl-m-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dioxan-4-ol                                                        31/2001          ''.
                         acetate (CAS No.
                         000828-00-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2932.99.90).

     SEC. 2143. B-BROMO-B-NITROSTYRENE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.92      b-Bromo-b-          Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         nitrostyrene (CAS                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         No. 7166-19-0)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2904.90.47).

     SEC. 2144. TEXTILE MACHINERY.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.84.43      Ink-jet textile     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         printing                                                           31/2001          ''.
                         machinery
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8443.51.10).

     SEC. 2145. DELTAMETHRIN.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.30.18      (S)-a-Cyano-3-      Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         phenoxybenzyl                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-
                         dibromovinyl)-2,2-
                         dimethylcycloprop
                         anecarboxylate
                         (deltamethrin) in
                         bulk or in forms
                         or packings for
                         retail sale (CAS
                         No. 52918-63-5)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2926.90.30 or
                         3808.10.25).

     SEC. 2146. DICLOFOP-METHYL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 
     9902.30.16 and inserting the following:

``      9902.30.16      Methyl 2-[4-(2,4-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dichlorophenoxy)p                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         henoxy]
                         propionate
                         (diclofop-methyl)
                         in bulk or in
                         forms or packages
                         for retail sale
                         containing no
                         other pesticide
                         products (CAS No.
                         51338-27-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2918.90.20 or
                         3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2147. RESMETHRIN.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.29      ([5-(Phenylmethyl)- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         3-furanyl] methyl                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-
                         methyl-1-
                         propenyl)
                         cyclopropanecarbo
                         xylate
                         (resmethrin) (CAS
                         No. 10453-86-8)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2932.19.10).

     SEC. 2148. N-PHENYL-N'-1,2,3-THIADIAZOL-5-YLUREA.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 
     9902.30.17 and inserting the following:

``      9902.30.17      N-phenyl-N-1,2,3-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         thiadiazol-5-                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         ylurea
                         (thidiazuron) in
                         bulk or in forms
                         or packages for
                         retail sale (CAS
                         No. 51707-55-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.90.15 or
                         3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2149. (1R,3S)3[(1'RS)(1',2',2',2',-TETRABROMOETHYL)]-
                   2,2-DIMETHYLCYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLIC ACID, (S)-A-
                   CYANO-3-PHENOXYBENZYL ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.30.19      (1R,3S)3[(1RS)(1,2  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ,2,2,-                                                             31/2001          ''.
                         Tetrabromoethyl)]-
                         2,2-
                         dimethylcycloprop
                         anecarboxylic
                         acid, (S)-a-cyano-
                         3-phenoxybenzyl
                         ester in bulk or
                         in forms or
                         packages for
                         retail sale (CAS
                         No. 66841-25-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2926.90.30 or
                         3808.10.25).

     SEC. 2150. PIGMENT YELLOW 109.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2101]]



``      9902.32.00      Pigment Yellow 109  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 106276-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         79-3) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2151. PIGMENT YELLOW 110.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.05      Pigment Yellow 110  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 106276-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         80-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2152. PIGMENT RED 177.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.30.58      Pigment Red 177     Free           No change      No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 4051-63-                                                  31/2001
                         2) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).
 

     SEC. 2153. TEXTILE PRINTING MACHINERY.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.84.20      Textile printing    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                        machinery                                                          31/2001           ''.
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        8443.59.10).

     SEC. 2154. SUBSTRATES OF SYNTHETIC QUARTZ OR SYNTHETIC FUSED 
                   SILICA.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.70.06      Substrates of       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                        synthetic quartz                                                   31/2001
                        or synthetic
                        fused silica
                        imported in bulk
                        or in forms or
                        packages for
                        retail sale
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        7006.00.40).
 

     SEC. 2155. 2-METHYL-4,6-BIS[(OCTYLTHIO)METHYL]PHENOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.14      2-Methyl-4,6-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         bis[(octylthio)                                                    31/2001
                         methyl]phenol
                         (CAS No. 110553-
                         27-0) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2930.90.29).
 

     SEC. 2156. 2-METHYL-4,6-BIS[(OCTYLTHIO)METHYL]PHENOL; 
                   EPOXIDIZED TRIGLYCERIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.38.12       2-Methyl-4,6-      Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         bis[(octylthio)                                                    31/2001
                         methyl]phenol;
                         epoxidized
                         triglyceride
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3812.30.60).
 

     SEC. 2157. 4-[[4,6-BIS(OCTYLTHIO)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]AMINO] -
                   2,6-BIS(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)PHENOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.30       4-[[4,6-           Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Bis(octylthio)-                                                    31/2001
                         1,3,5-triazin-2-
                         yl]amino]-2,6-
                         bis(1,1-
                         dimethylethyl)phe
                         nol (CAS No. 991-
                         84-4) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.69.60).
 

     SEC. 2158. (2-BENZOTHIAZOLYLTHIO)BUTANEDIOIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.31      (2-                 Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Benzothiazolylthi                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         o)butane-dioic
                         acid (CAS No.
                         95154-01-1)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.20.40).

     SEC. 2159. CALCIUM BIS[MONOETHYL(3,5-DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-
                   HYDROXYBENZYL) PHOSPHONATE].

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.16      Calcium             Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         bis[monoethyl(3,5-                                                 31/2001
                         di-tert-butyl-4-
                         hydroxybenzyl)
                         phosphonate] (CAS
                         No. 65140-91-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2931.00.30).
 

     SEC. 2160. 4-METHYL-G-OXO-BENZENEBUTANOIC ACID COMPOUNDED 
                   WITH 4-ETHYLMORPHOLINE (2:1).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2102]]



``      9902.38.26      4-Methyl-g-oxo-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         benzenebutanoic                                                    31/2001          ''.
                         acid compounded
                         with 4-
                         ethylmorpholine
                         (2:1) (CAS No.
                         171054-89-0)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3824.90.28).

     SEC. 2161. WEAVING MACHINES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.84.46      Weaving machines    3.3%         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (looms),                                                           31/2001          ''.
                         shuttleless type,
                         for weaving
                         fabrics of a
                         width exceeding
                         30 cm but not
                         exceeding 4.9 m
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8446.30.50),
                         entered without
                         off-loom or large
                         loom take-ups,
                         drop wires,
                         heddles, reeds,
                         harness frames,
                         or beams.

     SEC. 2162. CERTAIN WEAVING MACHINES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.84.10      Power weaving       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         machines (looms),                                                  31/2001           '.
                         shuttle type, for
                         weaving fabrics
                         of a width
                         exceeding 30 cm
                         but not exceeding
                         4.9m (provided
                         for in subheading
                         8446.21.50), if
                         entered without
                         off-loom or large
                         loom take-ups,
                         drop wires,
                         heddles, reeds,
                         harness frames or
                         beams.

     SEC. 2163. DEMT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 
     9902.32.12 and inserting the following:

``      9902.32.12      N,N-Diethyl-m-      Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         toluidine (DEMT)                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 91-67-8)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2921.43.80).

     SEC. 2164. BENZENEPROPANAL, 4-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)-ALPHA-
                   METHYL-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.57      Benzenepropanal, 4- 6%           No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (1,1-                                                              31/2001          ''.
                         dimethylethyl)-
                         alpha-methyl-
                         (CAS No. 80-54-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2912.29.60).

     SEC. 2165. 2H-3,1-BENZOXAZIN-2-ONE, 6-CHLORO-4-(CYCLO-
                   PROPYLETHYNYL)-1,4-DIHYDRO-4-
                   (TRIFLUOROMETHYL)-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.56      2H-3,1-Benzoxazin-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         2-one, 6-chloro-4-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         (cyclopropylethyn
                         yl)-1,4-dihydro-4-
                         (trifluoromethyl)-
                          (CAS No. 154598-
                         52-4) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2934.90.30).

     SEC. 2166. TEBUFENOZIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.32      N-tert-Butyl-N'-(4- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ethylbenzoyl)-3,5-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         Dimethylbenzoylhy
                         drazide
                         (Tebufenozide)
                         (CAS No. 112410-
                         23-8) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2928.00.25).

     SEC. 2167. HALOFENOZIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.36      Benzoic acid, 4-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         chloro-2-benzoyl-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         2-(1,1-
                         dimethylethyl)
                         hydrazide
                         (Halofenozide)
                         (CAS No. 112226-
                         61-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2928.00.25).

     SEC. 2168. CERTAIN ORGANIC PIGMENTS AND DYES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2103]]



``      9902.32.07      Organic             Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         luminescent                                                        31/2001          ''.
                         pigments and dyes
                         for security
                         applications
                         excluding
                         daylight
                         fluorescent
                         pigments and dyes
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3204.90.00).

     SEC. 2169. 4-HEXYLRESORCINOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.07      4-Hexylresorcinol   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 136-77-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         6) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2907.29.90).

     SEC. 2170. CERTAIN SENSITIZING DYES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.37      Polymethine photo-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         sensitizing dyes                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheadings
                         2933.19.30,
                         2933.19.90,
                         2933.90.24,
                         2934.10.90,
                         2934.20.40,
                         2934.90.20, and
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2171. SKATING BOOTS FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF IN-
                   LINE ROLLER SKATES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.64.05      Boots for use in    Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/   '
                        the manufacture                                                      31/2001          '.
                        of in-line roller
                        skates (provided
                        for in
                        subheadings
                        6402.19.90,
                        6403.19.40,
                        6403.19.70, and
                        6404.11.90).

     SEC. 2172. DIBUTYLNAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, SODIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.34.02      Surface active      Free        No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         preparation                                                       31/2001           ''.
                         containing 30
                         percent or more
                         by weight of
                         dibutylnaphthalen
                         esulfonic acid,
                         sodium salt (CAS
                         No. 25638-17-9)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         3402.90.30).

     SEC. 2173. O-(6-CHLORO-3-PHENYL-4-PYRIDAZINYL)-S-
                   OCTYLCARBONOTHIOATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.38.08      O-(6-Chloro-3-      Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         phenyl-4-                                                          31/2001          ''.
                         pyridazinyl)-S-
                         octyl-
                         carbonothioate
                         (CAS No. 55512-33-
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2174. 4-CYCLOPROPYL-6-METHYL-2-PHENYLAMINOPY-RIMIDINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.50      4-Cyclopropyl-6-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         methyl-2-                                                          31/2001          ''.
                         phenylaminopyrimi
                         dine (CAS No.
                         121552-61-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.59.15).

     SEC. 2175. O,O-DIMETHYL-S-[5-METHOXY-2-OXO-1,3,4-THIADI-AZOL-
                   3(2H)-YL-METHYL]DITHIOPHOSPHATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.51      O,O-Dimethyl-S-[5-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         methoxy-2-oxo-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         1,3,4-thiadiazol-
                         3(2H)-yl-
                         methyl]dithiophos
                         phate (CAS No.
                         950-37-8)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2176. ETHYL [2-(4-PHENOXY-PHENOXY) ETHYL] CARBAMATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.52      Ethyl [2-(4-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         phenoxyphenoxy)-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         ethyl]carbamate
                         (CAS No. 79127-80-
                         3) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2924.10.80).

     SEC. 2177. [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/[(2R,4R)/(2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-(4-
                   CHLORO-PHENOXY)-2-CHLOROPHENYL]-4-METHYL-1,3-
                   DIOXOLAN-2-YLMETHYL]-1H-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2104]]



``      9902.29.74      [(2S,4R)/(2R,4S)]/  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [(2R,4R)/                                                          31/2001          ''.
                         (2S,4S)]-1-[2-[4-
                         (4-Chloro-
                         phenoxy)-2-
                         chlorophenyl]-4-
                         methyl-1,3-
                         dioxolan-2-yl-
                         methyl]-1H-1,2,4-
                         triazole (CAS No.
                         119446-68-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.90.12).

     SEC. 2178. 2,4-DICHLORO-3,5-DINITROBENZOTRIFLUORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.12      2,4-Dichloro-3,5-   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dinitrobenzotrifl                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         uoride (CAS No.
                         29091-09-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2910.90.20).

     SEC. 2179. 2-CHLORO-N-[2,6-DINITRO-4-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL) 
                   PHENYL]-N-ETHYL-6-FLUOROBENZENEMETHANAMINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.15      2-Chloro-N-[2,6-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         dinitro-4-                                                         31/2001          ''.
                         (trifluoromethyl)
                         phenyl]-N-ethyl-6-
                         fluorobenzenemeth
                         anamine (CAS No.
                         62924-70-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2921.49.45).

     SEC. 2180. CHLOROACETONE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.11      Chloroacetone (CAS  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         No. 78-95-5)                                                       31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2914.19.00).

     SEC. 2181. ACETIC ACID, [(5-CHLORO-8-QUINOLINYL)OXY]-, 1-
                   METHYLHEXYL ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.60      Acetic acid, [(5-   Free         No change        No change        On or before
                         chloro-8-                                                         12/31/2001        ''.
                         quinolinyl)oxy]-,
                         1-methylhexyl
                         ester (CAS No.
                         99607-70-2)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.40.30).

     SEC. 2182. PROPANOIC ACID, 2-[4-[(5-CHLORO-3-FLUORO-2-
                   PYRIDINYL)OXY]PHENOXY]-, 2-PROPYNYL ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.19      Propanoic acid, 2-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [4-[(5-chloro-3-                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         fluoro-2-
                         pyridinyl)oxy]phe
                         noxy]-, 2-
                         propynyl ester
                         (CAS No. 105512-
                         06-9) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.39.25).

     SEC. 2183. MUCOCHLORIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.18      Mucochloric acid    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 87-56-9)                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2918.30.90).

     SEC. 2184. CERTAIN ROCKET ENGINES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.84.12      Dual thrust         Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         chamber rocket                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         engines each
                         having a maximum
                         static sea level
                         thrust exceeding
                         3,550 kN and
                         nozzle exit
                         diameter
                         exceeding 127 cm
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8412.10.00).

     SEC. 2185. PIGMENT RED 144.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.11      Pigment Red 144     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 5280-78-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2186. PIGMENT ORANGE 64.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.09      Pigment Orange 64   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 72102-84-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         2) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.60).


[[Page 2105]]

     SEC. 2187. PIGMENT YELLOW 95.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.08      Pigment Yellow 95   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 5280-80-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         8) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).

     SEC. 2188. PIGMENT YELLOW 93.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.13      Pigment Yellow 93   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 5580-57-                                                  31/2001
                         4) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         3204.17.04).
 

     SEC. 2189. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-AMINO-4,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-4-OXO-1H-
                   PYRIMIDO[5,4-B] [1,4]THIAZIN-6-YL)ETHYL]-2-
                   THIENYL]CARBONYL]-L-GLUTAMIC ACID, DIETHYL 
                   ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.33      (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Amino-4,6,7,8-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         tetrahydro-4-oxo-
                         1H-pyrimido[5,4-
                         b] [1,4]thiazin-6-
                         yl)ethyl]-2-
                         thienyl]carbonyl]-
                         L-glutamic acid,
                         diethyl ester
                         (CAS No. 177575-
                         19-8) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2190. 4-CHLOROPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.34      4-Chloropyridine    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         hydrochloride                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 7379-35-
                         3) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.39.61).

     SEC. 2191. 4-PHENOXYPYRIDINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.35      4-Phenoxypyridine   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (CAS No. 4783-86-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         2) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.39.61).

     SEC. 2192. (3S)-2,2-DIMETHYL-3-THIOMORPHOLINE CARBOXYLIC 
                   ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.36      (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-  Free         No Change        No Change        On or before 12/   ''
                         3-thiomorpholine                                                   31/2001            .
                         carboxylic acid
                         (CAS No. 84915-43-
                         5) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2193. 2-AMINO-5-BROMO-6-METHYL-4-(1H)-QUINAZOLI-NONE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.37      2-Amino-5-bromo-6-  Free         No Change        No Change        On or before 12/   ''
                         methyl-4-(1H)-                                                     31/2001            .
                         quinazolinone
                         (CAS No. 147149-
                         89-1) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.70).

     SEC. 2194. 2-AMINO-6-METHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYLTHIO)-4(1H)-
                   QUINAZOLINONE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.38      2-Amino-6-methyl-5- Free         No Change        No Change        On or before 12/   ''
                         (4-pyridinylthio)-                                                 31/2001            .
                         4(1H)-
                         quinazolinone
                         (CAS No. 147149-
                         76-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.70).

     SEC. 2195. (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-AMINO-4,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-4-OXO-1H-
                   PYRIMIDO[5,4-B][1,4]THIAZIN-6-YL)ETHYL]-2-
                   THIENYL]CARBONYL]-L-GLUTAMIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.39      (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Amino-4,6,7,8-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         tetrahydro-4-oxo-
                         1H-pyrimido[5,4-
                         b][1,4]thiazin-6-
                         yl)ethyl]-2-
                         thienyl]carbonyl]-
                         L-glutamic acid
                         (CAS No. 177575-
                         17-6) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2934.90.90).

     SEC. 2196. 2-AMINO-6-METHYL-5-(4-PYRIDINYLTHIO)-4-(1H)-
                   QUINAZOLINONE DIHYDROCHLORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.40      2-Amino-6-methyl-5- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (4-pyridinylthio)-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                         4-(1H)-
                         quinazolinone
                         dihydrochloride
                         (CAS No. 152946-
                         68-4) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.70).


[[Page 2106]]

     SEC. 2197. 3-(ACETYLOXY)-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.41      3-(Acetyloxy)-2-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         methylbenzoic                                                      31/2001          ''.
                         acid (CAS No.
                         168899-58-9)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2918.29.65).

     SEC. 2198. [R-(R*,R*)]-1,2,3,4-BUTANETETROL-1,4-DIMETH- 
                   ANESULFONATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.32.42      [R-(R*,R*)]-        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         1,2,3,4-                                                           31/2001          ''.
                         Butanetetrol-1,4-
                         dimethanesulfonat
                         e (CAS No. 1947-
                         62-2) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2905.49.50).

     SEC. 2199. 9-[2- [[BIS[(PIVALOYLOXY) METHOXY]PHOS- 
                   PHINYL]METHOXY] ETHYL]ADENINE (ALSO KNOWN AS 
                   ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.01      9-[2-               Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [[Bis[(pivaloylox                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         y)-
                         methoxy]phosphiny
                         l]- methoxy]
                         ethyl]adenine
                         (also known as
                         Adefovir
                         Dipivoxil) (CAS
                         No. 142340-99-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2200. 9-[2-(R)-[[BIS[(ISOPROPOXYCARBONYL)OXY- METHOXY]-
                   PHOSPHINOYL]METHOXY]-PROPYL]ADENINE FUMARATE 
                   (1:1).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.02      9-[2-(R)-           Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         [[Bis[(isopropoxy-                                                 31/2001          ''.
                          carbonyl)oxymeth
                         oxy]-
                         phosphinoyl]metho
                         xy]-
                         propyl]adenine
                         fumarate (1:1)
                         (CAS No. 202138-
                         50-9) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2201. (R)-9-(2-PHOSPHONOMETHOXYPROPYL)ADE- NINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.03      (R)-9-(2-Phosphono- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                          methoxypropyl)ad                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         enine (CAS No.
                         147127-20-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2202. (R)-1,3-DIOXOLAN-2-ONE, 4-METHYL-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.04      (R)-1,3-Dioxolan-2- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         one, 4-methyl-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 16606-55-
                         6) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2920.90.50).

     SEC. 2203. 9-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)ADENINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.05      9-(2-               Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Hydroxyethyl)aden                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         ine (CAS No. 707-
                         99-3) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2204. (R)-9H-PURINE-9-ETHANOL, 6-AMINO-A-METHYL-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.06      (R)-9H-Purine-9-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ethanol, 6-amino-                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         a-methyl- (CAS
                         No. 14047-28-0)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.59.95).

     SEC. 2205. CHLOROMETHYL-2-PROPYL CARBONATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.07      Chloromethyl-2-     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         propyl carbonate                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         (CAS No. 35180-01-
                         9) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2920.90.50).

     SEC. 2206. (R)-1,2-PROPANEDIOL, 3-CHLORO-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.08      (R)-1,2-            Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Propanediol, 3-                                                    31/2001          ''.
                         chloro- (CAS No.
                         57090-45-6)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2905.50.60).


[[Page 2107]]

     SEC. 2207. OXIRANE, (S)-((TRIPHENYLMETHOXY)METHYL)-.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.09      Oxirane, (S)-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ((triphenylmethox                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         y)methyl)- (CAS
                         No. 129940-50-7)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2910.90.20).

     SEC. 2208. CHLOROMETHYL PIVALATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.10      Chloromethyl        Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         pivalate (CAS No.                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         18997-19-8)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2915.90.50).

     SEC. 2209. DIETHYL (((P-TOLUENESULFONYL)OXY)- 
                   METHYL)PHOSPHONATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.11      Diethyl (((p-       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         toluenesulfonyl)o                                                  31/2001          ''.
                         xy)-
                         methyl)phosphonat
                         e (CAS No. 31618-
                         90-3) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         2931.00.30).

     SEC. 2210. BETA HYDROXYALKYLAMIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.38.25      N,N,N',N'-Tetrakis- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         (2-hydroxyethyl)-                                                  31/2001           '.
                         hexane diamide
                         (beta
                         hydroxyalkylamide
                         ) (CAS No. 6334-
                         25-4) (provided
                         for in subheading
                         3824.90.90).

     SEC. 2211. GRILAMID TR90.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.39.12      Dodecanedioic       Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        acid, polymer                                                        31/2001          ''
                        with 4,41-                                                                             .
                        methylenebis (2-
                        methylcyclohexana
                        mine) (CAS No.
                        163800-66-6)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        3908.90.70).

     SEC. 2212. IN-W4280.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.32.51      2,4-Dichloro-5-     Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        hydroxy-                                                             31/2001          ''
                        phenylhydrazine                                                                        .
                        (CAS No. 39807-21-
                        1) (provided for
                        in subheading
                        2928.00.25).

     SEC. 2213. KL540.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.32.54      Methyl 4-           Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        trifluoromethoxyp                                                    31/2001          ''
                        henyl-N-                                                                               .
                        (chlorocarbonyl)
                        carbamate (CAS
                        No. 173903-15-6)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        2924.29.70).

     SEC. 2214. METHYL THIOGLYCOLATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.32.55      Methyl              Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        thioglycolate                                                        31/2001          ''
                        (CAS No. 2365-48-                                                                      .
                        2) (provided for
                        in subheading
                        2930.90.90).

     SEC. 2215. DPX-E6758.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.33.59      Phenyl (4,6-        Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        dimethoxy-                                                           31/2001          ''
                        pyrimidin-2-yl)                                                                        .
                        carbamate (CAS
                        No. 89392-03-0)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        2933.59.70).

     SEC. 2216. ETHYLENE, TETRAFLUORO COPOLYMER WITH ETHYLENE 
                   (ETFE).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

[[Page 2108]]



``     9902.29.68      Ethylene-           3.3%         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        tetrafluoro                                                          31/2001          ''
                        ethylene                                                                               .
                        copolymer (ETFE)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        3904.69.50).

     SEC. 2217. 3-MERCAPTO-D-VALINE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.32.66      3-Mercapto-D-       Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/  ''
                        valine (CAS No.                                                      31/2001           .
                        52-67-5)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        2930.90.45).

     SEC. 2218. P-ETHYLPHENOL.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.31.21         p-Ethylphenol (CAS  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                           No. 123-07-9)                                                      31/2001         ''
                           (provided for in                                                                    .
                           subheading
                           2907.19.20).

     SEC. 2219. PANTERA.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.09       (+/-)-              Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                          Tetrahydrofurfury                                                  31/2001          ''
                          l (R)-2[4-(6-                                                                        .
                          chloroquinoxalin-
                          2-yloxy)phenoxy]
                          propanoate (CAS
                          No. 119738-06-6)
                          (provided for in
                          subheading
                          2909.30.40) and
                          any mixtures
                          containing such
                          compound
                          (provided for in
                          subheading
                          3808.30).

     SEC. 2220. P-NITROBENZOIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.32.70      p-Nitrobenzoic      Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        acid (CAS No. 62-                                                    31/2001          ''
                        23-7) (provided                                                                        .
                        for in subheading
                        2916.39.45).

     SEC. 2221. P-TOLUENESULFONAMIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.32.95      p-                  Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        Toluenesulfonamid                                                    31/2001
                        e (CAS No. 70-55-
                        3) (provided for
                        in subheading
                        2935.00.95).
 

     SEC. 2222. POLYMERS OF TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE, 
                   HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE, AND VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.39.04      Polymers of         Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        tetrafluoroethyle                                                    31/2001          ''
                        ne (provided for                                                                       .
                        in subheading
                        3904.61.00),
                        hexafluoropropyle
                        ne and vinylidene
                        fluoride
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        3904.69.50).

     SEC. 2223. METHYL 2-[[[[[4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)-6-(2,2,2- TRI- 
                   FLUOROETHOXY)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]AMINO]- 
                   CARBONYL]AMINO]SULFONYL]-3-METHYL- BENZOATE 
                   (TRIFLUSULFURON METHYL).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.38.11       Methyl 2-[[[[[4-    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                          (dimethylamino)-6-                                                 31/2001          ''
                          (2,2,2-                                                                              .
                          trifluoroethoxy)-
                          1,3,5-triazin-2-
                          yl]amino]carbonyl
                          ]-
                          amino]sulfonyl]-3-
                          methylbenzoate
                          (triflusulfuron
                          methyl) in
                          mixture with
                          application
                          adjuvants. (CAS
                          No. 126535-15-7)
                          (provided for in
                          subheading
                          3808.30.15).

     SEC. 2224. CERTAIN MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new headings:

[[Page 2109]]



``     9902.39.07      A polymer of the    Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/    
                        following                                                            31/2001            
                        monomers: 1,4-                                                                          
                        benzenedicarboxyl                                                                       
                        ic acid, dimethyl                                                                       
                        ester (dimethyl                                                                         
                        terephthalate)                                                                          
                        (CAS No. 120-61-                                                                        
                        6); 1,3-                                                                                
                        Benzenedicarboxyl                                                                       
                        ic acid, 5-sulfo-                                                                       
                        , 1,3-dimethyl                                                                          
                        ester, sodium                                                                           
                        salt (sodium                                                                            
                        dimethyl                                                                                
                        sulfoisophthalate                                                                       
                        ) (CAS No. 3965-                                                                        
                        55-7); 1,2-                                                                             
                        ethanediol                                                                              
                        (ethylene glycol)                                                                       
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8420.10.90,
                         8420.91.90 or
                         8420.99.90) and
                         material holding
                         devices or
                         similar
                         attachments
                         thereto.
        9902.84.81      Shearing machines   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         to be used to cut                                                  31/2001
                         metallic tissue
                         for use in the
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8462.31.00 or
                         subheading
                         8466.94.85).
        9902.84.83      Machine tools for   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         working wire of                                                    31/2001
                         iron or steel to
                         be used in the
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8463.30.00 or
                         8466.94.85).
        9902.84.85      Extruders to be     Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         used in the                                                        31/2001
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8477.20.00 or
                         8477.90.85).
        9902.84.87      Machinery for       Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         molding,                                                           31/2001
                         retreading, or
                         otherwise forming
                         uncured,
                         unvulcanized
                         rubber to be used
                         in the production
                         of radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8477.51.00 or
                         8477.90.85).
        9902.84.89      Sector mold press   Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         machines to be                                                     31/2001
                         used in the
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8477.51.00 or
                         subheading
                         8477.90.85).

[[Page 2110]]

 
        9902.84.91      Sawing machines to  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/    '
                         be used in the                                                     31/2001           '.
                         production of
                         radial tires
                         designed for off-
                         the-highway use
                         and with a rim
                         measuring 86 cm
                         or more in
                         diameter
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         4011.20.10 or
                         subheading
                         4011.91.50 or
                         subheading
                         4011.99.40),
                         numerically
                         controlled, or
                         parts thereof
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8465.91.00 or
                         subheading
                         8466.92.50).

     SEC. 2225. TEXTURED ROLLED GLASS SHEETS.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by striking heading 
     9902.70.03 and inserting the following:

``     9902.70.03      Rolled glass in     Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        sheets, yellow-                                                      31/2001          ''
                        green in color,                                                                        .
                        not finished or
                        edged-worked,
                        textured on one
                        surface, suitable
                        for incorporation
                        in cooking
                        stoves, ranges,
                        or ovens
                        described in
                        subheadings
                        8516.60.40
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        7003.12.00 or
                        7003.19.00).

     SEC. 2226. CERTAIN HIV DRUG SUBSTANCES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new headings:

``      9902.32.43      (S)-N-tert-Butyl-   Free        No change        No change        On or before  6/
                         1,2,3,4-                                                          30/99
                         tetrahydro-3-
                         isoquinoline
                         carboxamide
                         hydrochloride
                         salt (CAS No.
                         149057-17-0)(prov
                         ided for in
                         subheading
                         2933.40.60).
        9902.32.44      (S)-N-tert-Butyl-   Free        No change        No change        On or before  6/
                         1,2,3,4-                                                          30/99
                         tetrahydro-3-
                         isoquinoline
                         carboxamide
                         sulfate salt (CAS
                         No. 186537-30-
                         4)(provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.40.60).
        9902.32.45      (3S)-1,2,3,4-       Free        No change        No change        On or before  6/
                         Tetrahydroisoquin                                                 30/99             ''.
                         oline-3-
                         carboxylic acid
                         (CAS No. 74163-81-
                         8)(provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.40.60).

     SEC. 2227. RIMSULFURON.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.60      N-[[(4,6-Dimethoxy- 7.3%        No change        No change        On or before  12/
                         2-                                                                31/99             ''.
                         pyrimidinyl)amino
                         ] carbonyl]-3-
                         (ethylsulfonyl)-2-
                         pyridinesulfonami
                         de (CAS No.
                         122931-48-0)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2935.00.75).

       (b) Rate for 2000.--Heading 9902.33.60, as added by 
     subsection (a), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``7.3%'' and inserting ``Free''; and
       (2) by striking ``12/31/99'' and inserting ``12/31/2000''.
       (c) Effective Date for Adjustment.--The amendments made by 
     subsection (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1999.

     SEC. 2228. CARBAMIC ACID (V-9069).

       (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.61      ((3-                8.3%         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         ((Dimethylamino)c                                                  31/99
                         arbonyl)-2-
                         pyridinyl)sulfony
                         l) carbamic acid,
                         phenyl ester (CAS
                         No. 112006-94-7)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2935.00.75).
 

       (b) Rate Adjustment for 2000.--Heading 9902.33.61, as added 
     by subsection (a), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``8.3%'' and inserting ``7.6%''; and
       (2) by striking ``12/31/99'' and inserting ``12/31/2000''.
       (c) Effective Date for Adjustment.--The amendments made by 
     subsection (b) apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, after December 31, 1999.

     SEC. 2229. DPX-E9260.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.33.63      3-(Ethylsulfonyl)-  6%           No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        2-                                                                   31/99
                        pyridinesulfonami
                        de (CAS No.
                        117671-01-9)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        2935.00.75).
 


[[Page 2111]]

       (b) Rate Adjustment.--Heading 9902.33.63, as added by 
     subsection (a), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``6%'' and inserting ``5.3%''; and
       (2) by striking ``12/31/99'' and inserting ``12/31/2000''.
       (c) Effective Dates.--
       (1) In general.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
     consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of 
     enactment of this Act.
       (2) Adjustment.--The amendments made by subsection (b) 
     apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
     consumption, after December 31, 1999.

     SEC. 2230. ZIRAM.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``   9902.38.28    Ziram (provided   Free              No change         No change         On or before 12/   ''
                    for in                                                                  31/2001            .
                    subheading
                    3808.20.28).

     SEC. 2231. FERROBORON.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``   9902.72.02    Ferroboron to be  Free              No change         No change         On or before 12/
                    used for                                                                31/2001
                    manufacturing
                    amorphous metal
                    strip (provided
                    for in
                    subheading
                    7202.99.50).
 

     SEC. 2232. ACETIC ACID, [[2-CHLORO-4-FLUORO-5-[(TETRA- HYDRO-
                   3-OXO-1H,3H-[1,3,4]THIADIAZOLO[3,4-A]PYRIDAZIN-
                   1-YLIDENE)AMINO]PHENYL]- THIO]-, METHYL ESTER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.29.66      Acetic acid, [[2-   Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        chloro-4-fluoro-5-                                                   31/2001
                        [(tetrahydro-3-
                        oxo-1H,3H-
                        [1,3,4]thiadiazol
                        o- [3,4-
                        a]pyridazin-1-
                        ylidene)amino]phe
                        nyl]thio]-,
                        methyl ester (CAS
                        No. 117337-19-6)
                        (provided for in
                        subheading
                        2934.90.15).
 

     SEC. 2233. PENTYL[2-CHLORO-5-(CYCLOHEX-1-ENE-1,2-DI- 
                   CARBOXIMIDO)-4-FLUOROPHENOXY]ACETATE.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.66      Pentyl[2-chloro-5-  Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         (cyclohex-1-ene-                                                   31/2001
                         1,2-
                         dicarboximido)-4-
                         fluorophenoxy]ace
                         tate (CAS No.
                         87546-18-7)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2925.19.40).
 

     SEC. 2234. BENTAZON (3-ISOPROPYL)-1H-2,1,3-BENZO-THIADIAZIN-
                   4(3H)-ONE-2,2-DIOXIDE).

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.29.67      Bentazon (3-        5.0%         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         Isopropyl)-1H-                                                     31/2001          ''.
                         2,1,3-
                         benzothiadiazin-
                         4(3H)-one-2,2-
                         dioxide) (CAS No.
                         50723-80-3)
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         2934.90.11).

     SEC. 2235. CERTAIN HIGH-PERFORMANCE LOUDSPEAKERS NOT MOUNTED 
                   IN THEIR ENCLOSURES.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.85.20      Loudspeakers not    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         mounted in their                                                   31/2001          ''.
                         enclosures
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8518.29.80), the
                         foregoing which
                         meet a
                         performance
                         standard of not
                         more than 1.5 dB
                         for the average
                         level of 3 or
                         more octave
                         bands, when such
                         loudspeakers are
                         tested in a
                         reverberant
                         chamber.

     SEC. 2236. PARTS FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CERTAIN HIGH-
                   PERFORMANCE LOUDSPEAKERS.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.85.21      Parts for use in    Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         the manufacture                                                    31/2001          ''.
                         of loudspeakers
                         of a type
                         described in
                         subheading
                         9902.85.20
                         (provided for in
                         subheading
                         8518.90.80).

     SEC. 2237. 5-TERT-BUTYL-ISOPHTHALIC ACID.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

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``    9902.33.12        5-tert-Butyl-iso- Free             No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         phthalic acid                                                        31/2001         ''
                         (CAS No. 2359-                                                                        .
                         09-3) (provided
                         for in
                         subheading
                         2917.39.70).

     SEC. 2238. CERTAIN POLYMER.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:
         

``     9902.39.07      A polymer of the    Free         No change         No change         On or before 12/
                        following                                                            31/2001
                        monomers: 1,4-
                        benzenedicarboxyl
                        ic acid, dimethyl
                        ester (dimethyl
                        terephthalate)
                        (CAS No. 120-61-
                        6); 1,3-
                        Benzenedicarboxyl
                        ic acid, 5-sulfo-
                        , 1,3-dimethyl
                        ester, sodium
                        salt (sodium
                        dimethyl
                        sulfoisophthalate
                        ) (CAS No. 3965-
                        55-7); 1,2-
                        ethanediol
                        (ethylene glycol)
                        (CAS No. 107-21-
                        1); and 1,2-
                        propanediol
                        (propylene
                        glycol) (CAS No.
                        57-55-6); with
                        terminal units
                        from 2-(2-
                        hydroxyethoxy)
                        ethanesulfonic
                        acid, sodium salt
                        (CAS No. 53211-00-
                        0) (provided for
                        in subheading
                        3907.99.00).
 

     SEC. 2239. 2-(4-CHLOROPHENYL)-3-ETHYL-2, 5-DIHYDRO-5-OXO-4-
                   PYRIDAZINE CARBOXYLIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT.

       Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting in 
     numerical sequence the following new heading:

``      9902.33.16      2-(4-Chlorophenyl)- Free         No change        No change        On or before 12/
                         3-ethyl-2, 5-                                                      31/2001
                         dihydro-5-oxo-4-
                         pyridazine
                         carboxylic acid,
                         potassium salt
                         (CAS No. 82697-71-
                         0) (provided for
                         in subheading
                         2933.90.79).
 

                       CHAPTER 3--EFFECTIVE DATE

     SEC. 2301. EFFECTIVE DATE.

       Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the 
     amendments made by this subtitle apply to goods entered, or 
     withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after the date that 
     is 15 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
                   Subtitle B--Other Trade Provisions

     SEC. 2401. EXTENSION OF UNITED STATES INSULAR POSSESSION 
                   PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--The additional U.S. notes to chapter 71 of 
     the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are 
     amended by adding at the end the following new note:
       ``3.(a) Notwithstanding any provision in additional U.S. 
     note 5 to chapter 91, any article of jewelry provided for in 
     heading 7113 which is the product of the Virgin Islands, 
     Guam, or American Samoa (including any such article which 
     contains any foreign component) shall be eligible for the 
     benefits provided in paragraph (h) of additional U.S. note 5 
     to chapter 91, subject to the provisions and limitations of 
     that note and of paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this note.
       ``(b) Nothing in this note shall result in an increase or a 
     decrease in the aggregate amount referred to in paragraph 
     (h)(iii) of, or the quantitative limitation otherwise 
     established pursuant to the requirements of, additional U.S. 
     note 5 to chapter 91.
       ``(c) Nothing in this note shall be construed to permit a 
     reduction in the amount available to watch producers under 
     paragraph (h)(iv) of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91.
       ``(d) The Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the 
     Interior shall issue such regulations, not inconsistent with 
     the provisions of this note and additional U.S. note 5 to 
     chapter 91, as the Secretaries determine necessary to carry 
     out their respective duties under this note. Such regulations 
     shall not be inconsistent with substantial transformation 
     requirements but may define the circumstances under which 
     articles of jewelry shall be deemed to be `units' for 
     purposes of the benefits, provisions, and limitations of 
     additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 91.
       ``(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during 
     the 2-year period beginning 45 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this note, any article of jewelry provided for 
     in heading 7113 that is assembled in the Virgin Islands, 
     Guam, or American Samoa shall be treated as a product of the 
     Virgin Islands, Guam, or American Samoa for purposes of this 
     note and General Note 3(a)(iv) of this Schedule.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--General Note 3(a)(iv)(A) of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by 
     inserting ``and additional U.S. note 3(e) of chapter 71,'' 
     after ``Tax Reform Act of 1986,''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     take effect 45 days after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.

     SEC. 2402. TARIFF TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENTS OF 
                   SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS.

       (a) In General.--U.S. note 6 of subchapter X of chapter 98 
     of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
     amended in subdivision (a) by adding at the end the following 
     new sentence: ``The term `instruments and apparatus' under 
     subheading 9810.00.60 includes separable components of an 
     instrument or apparatus listed in this subdivision that are 
     imported for assembly in the United States in such instrument 
     or apparatus where the instrument or apparatus, due to its 
     size, cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state.''.
       (b) Application of Domestic Equivalency Test to 
     Components.--U.S. note 6 of subchapter X of chapter 98 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subdivisions (d) through (f) as 
     subdivisions (e) through (g), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after subdivision (c) the following:
       ``(d)(i) If the Secretary of Commerce determines under this 
     U.S. note that an instrument or apparatus is being 
     manufactured in the United States that is of equivalent 
     scientific value to a foreign-origin instrument or apparatus 
     for which application is made (but which, due to its size, 
     cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state), the 
     Secretary shall report the findings to the Secretary of the 
     Treasury and to the applicant institution, and all components 
     of such foreign-origin instrument or apparatus shall remain 
     dutiable.
       ``(ii) If the Secretary of Commerce determines that the 
     instrument or apparatus for which application is made is not 
     being manufactured in the United States, the Secretary is 
     authorized to determine further whether any component of such 
     instrument or apparatus of a type that may be purchased, 
     obtained, or imported separately is being manufactured in the 
     United States and shall report the findings to the Secretary 
     of the Treasury and to the applicant institution, and any 
     component found to be domestically available shall remain 
     dutiable.
       ``(iii) Any decision by the Secretary of the Treasury which 
     allows for duty-free entry of a component of an instrument or 
     apparatus which, due to its size cannot be feasibly imported 
     in its assembled state, shall be effective for a specified 
     maximum period, to be determined in consultation with the 
     Secretary of Commerce, taking into account both the 
     scientific needs of the importing institution and the 
     potential for development of comparable domestic 
     manufacturing capacity.''.
       (c) Modifications of Regulations.--The Secretary of the 
     Treasury and the Secretary

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     of Commerce shall make such modifications to their joint 
     regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendments made 
     by this section.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect beginning 120 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2403. LIQUIDATION OR RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN ENTRIES.

       (a) Liquidation or Reliquidation of Entries.--
     Notwithstanding sections 514 and 520 of the Tariff Act of 
     1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514 and 1520), or any other provision of 
     law, the United States Customs Service shall, not later than 
     90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
     liquidate or reliquidate those entries made at Los Angeles, 
     California, and New Orleans, Louisiana, which are listed in 
     subsection (c), in accordance with the final decision of the 
     International Trade Administration of the Department of 
     Commerce for shipments entered between October 1, 1984, and 
     December 14, 1987 (case number A-274-001).
       (b) Payment of Amounts Owed.--Any amounts owed by the 
     United States pursuant to the liquidation or reliquidation of 
     an entry under subsection (a) shall be paid by the Customs 
     Service within 90 days after such liquidation or 
     reliquidation.
       (c) Entry List.--The entries referred to in subsection (a) 
     are the following:

 
  Entry number    Date of entry                    Port
 
  322 00298563      12/11/86             Los Angeles, California
------------------------------------------------------------------------
  322 00300567      12/11/86             Los Angeles, California
------------------------------------------------------------------------
   86-2909242        9/2/86               New Orleans, Louisiana
------------------------------------------------------------------------
  87-05457388        1/9/87               New Orleans, Louisiana
 

     SEC. 2404. DRAWBACK AND REFUND ON PACKAGING MATERIAL.

       (a) In General.--Section 313(q) of the Tariff Act of 1930 
     (19 U.S.C. 1313(q)) is further amended--
       (1) by striking ``Packaging material'' and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) In general.--Packaging material''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Additional eligibility.--Packaging material produced 
     in the United States, which is used by the manufacturer or 
     any other person on or for articles which are exported or 
     destroyed under subsection (a) or (b), shall be eligible 
     under such subsection for refund, as drawback, of 99 percent 
     of any duty, tax, or fee imposed on the importation of such 
     material used to manufacture or produce the packaging 
     material.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2405. INCLUSION OF COMMERCIAL IMPORTATION DATA FROM 
                   FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES UNDER THE NATIONAL CUSTOMS 
                   AUTOMATION PROGRAM.

       Section 411 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1411) is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Foreign-Trade Zones.--Not later than January 1, 2000, 
     the Secretary shall provide for the inclusion of commercial 
     importation data from foreign-trade zones under the 
     Program.''.

     SEC. 2406. LARGE YACHTS IMPORTED FOR SALE AT UNITED STATES 
                   BOAT SHOWS.

       (a) In General.--The Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1304 et 
     seq.) is amended by inserting after section 484a the 
     following:

     ``SEC. 484B. DEFERRAL OF DUTY ON LARGE YACHTS IMPORTED FOR 
                   SALE AT UNITED STATES BOAT SHOWS.

       ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     law, any vessel meeting the definition of a large yacht as 
     provided in subsection (b) and which is otherwise dutiable 
     may be imported without the payment of duty if imported with 
     the intention to offer for sale at a boat show in the United 
     States. Payment of duty shall be deferred, in accordance with 
     this section, until such large yacht is sold.
       ``(b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term `large 
     yacht' means a vessel that exceeds 79 feet in length, is used 
     primarily for recreation or pleasure, and has been previously 
     sold by a manufacturer or dealer to a retail consumer.
       ``(c) Deferral of Duty.--At the time of importation of any 
     large yacht, if such large yacht is imported for sale at a 
     boat show in the United States and is otherwise dutiable, 
     duties shall not be assessed and collected if the importer of 
     record--
       ``(1) certifies to the Customs Service that the large yacht 
     is imported pursuant to this section for sale at a boat show 
     in the United States; and
       ``(2) posts a bond, which shall have a duration of 6 months 
     after the date of importation, in an amount equal to twice 
     the amount of duty on the large yacht that would otherwise be 
     imposed under subheading 8903.91.00 or 8903.92.00 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
       ``(d) Procedures Upon Sale.--
       ``(1) Deposit of duty.--If any large yacht (which has been 
     imported for sale at a boat show in the United States with 
     the deferral of duties as provided in this section) is sold 
     within the 6-month period after importation--
       ``(A) entry shall be completed and duty (calculated at the 
     applicable rates provided for under subheading 8903.91.00 or 
     8903.92.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
     States and based upon the value of the large yacht at the 
     time of importation) shall be deposited with the Customs 
     Service; and
       ``(B) the bond posted as required by subsection (c)(2) 
     shall be returned to the importer.
       ``(e) Procedures Upon Expiration of Bond Period.--
       ``(1) In general.--If the large yacht entered with deferral 
     of duties is neither sold nor exported within the 6-month 
     period after importation--
       ``(A) entry shall be completed and duty (calculated at the 
     applicable rates provided for under subheading 8903.91.00 or 
     8903.92.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
     States and based upon the value of the large yacht at the 
     time of importation) shall be deposited with the Customs 
     Service; and
       ``(B) the bond posted as required by subsection (c)(2) 
     shall be returned to the importer.
       ``(2) Additional requirements.--No extensions of the bond 
     period shall be allowed. Any large yacht exported in 
     compliance with the bond period may not be reentered for 
     purposes of sale at a boat show in the United States (in 
     order to receive duty deferral benefits) for a period of 3 
     months after such exportation.
       ``(f) Regulations.--The Secretary of the Treasury is 
     authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be 
     necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     shall apply with respect to any large yacht imported into the 
     United States after the date that is 15 days after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2407. REVIEW OF PROTESTS AGAINST DECISIONS OF CUSTOMS 
                   SERVICE.

       Section 515(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1515(a)) is amended by inserting after the third sentence the 
     following: ``Within 30 days from the date an application for 
     further review is filed, the appropriate customs officer 
     shall allow or deny the application and, if allowed, the 
     protest shall be forwarded to the customs officer who will be 
     conducting the further review.''.

     SEC. 2408. ENTRIES OF NAFTA-ORIGIN GOODS.

       (a) Refund of Merchandise Processing Fees.--Section 520(d) 
     of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1520(d)) is amended in 
     the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ``(including 
     any merchandise processing fees)'' after ``excess duties''.
       (b) Protest Against Decision of Customs Service Relating to 
     NAFTA Claims.--Section 514(a)(7) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 
     1514(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``section 520(c)'' and 
     inserting ``subsection (c) or (d) of section 520''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     apply with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
     warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 2409. TREATMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MERCHANDISE HELD 
                   AT CUSTOMS-APPROVED STORAGE ROOMS.

       Section 557(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1557(a)(1)) is amended in the first sentence by inserting 
     ``(including international travel merchandise)'' after ``Any 
     merchandise subject to duty''.

     SEC. 2410. EXCEPTION TO 5-YEAR REVIEWS OF COUNTERVAILING DUTY 
                   OR ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDERS.

       Section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1675(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(7) Exclusions from computations.--
       ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), there shall 
     be excluded from the computation of the 5-year period 
     described in paragraph (1) and the periods described in 
     paragraph (6) any period during which the importation of the 
     subject merchandise is prohibited on account of the 
     imposition, under the International Emergency Economic Powers 
     Act or other provision of law, of sanctions by the United 
     States against the country in which the subject merchandise 
     originates.
       ``(B) Application of exclusion.--Subparagraph (A) shall 
     apply only with respect to subject merchandise which 
     originates in a country that is not a WTO member.''.

     SEC. 2411. WATER RESISTANT WOOL TROUSERS.

       Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or 
     any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with 
     the Customs Service within 180 days after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from warehouse 
     for consumption--
       (1) that was made after December 31, 1988, and before 
     January 1, 1995; and
       (2) that would have been classifiable under subheading 
     6203.41.05 or 6204.61.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
     the United States and would have had a lower rate of duty, if 
     such entry or withdrawal had been made on January 1, 1995,

     shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if such entry or 
     withdrawal had been made on January 1, 1995.


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     SEC. 2412. REIMPORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 98 is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

``         9801.00.26           Articles,            Free                                  Free
                                 previously
                                 imported, with
                                 respect to which
                                 the duty was paid
                                 upon such previous
                                 importation, if
                                 (1) exported
                                 within 3 years
                                 after the date of
                                 such previous
                                 importation, (2)
                                 sold for
                                 exportation and
                                 exported to
                                 individuals for
                                 personal use, (3)
                                 reimported without
                                 having been
                                 advanced in value
                                 or improved in
                                 condition by any
                                 process of
                                 manufacture or
                                 other means while
                                 abroad, (4)
                                 reimported as
                                 personal returns
                                 from those
                                 individuals,
                                 whether or not
                                 consolidated with
                                 other personal
                                 returns prior to
                                 reimportation, and
                                 (5) reimported by
                                 or for the account
                                 of the person who
                                 exported them from
                                 the United States
                                 within 1 year of
                                 such exportation.
                                                                                                              ''

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     applies to goods described in heading 9801.00.26 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as added by 
     subsection (a)) that are reimported into the United States on 
     or after the date that is 15 days after the date of enactment 
     of this Act.

     SEC. 2413. TREATMENT OF PERSONAL EFFECTS OF PARTICIPANTS IN 
                   CERTAIN WORLD ATHLETIC EVENTS.

       (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by 
     inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

``     9902.98.08      Any of the          Free         No change         Free              On or before 12/
                        following                                                            31/2002
                        articles not
                        intended for sale
                        or distribution
                        to the public:
                        personal effects
                        of aliens who are
                        participants in,
                        officials of, or
                        accredited
                        members of
                        delegations to,
                        the 1999
                        International
                        Special Olympics,
                        the 1999 Women's
                        World Cup Soccer,
                        the 2001
                        International
                        Special Olympics,
                        the 2002 Salt
                        Lake City Winter
                        Olympics, and the
                        2002 Winter
                        Paralympic Games,
                        and of persons
                        who are immediate
                        family members of
                        or servants to
                        any of the
                        foregoing
                        persons;
                        equipment and
                        materials
                        imported in
                        connection with
                        the foregoing
                        events by or on
                        behalf of the
                        foregoing persons
                        or the organizing
                        committees of
                        such events;
                        articles to be
                        used in
                        exhibitions
                        depicting the
                        culture of a
                        country
                        participating in
                        any such event;
                        and, if
                        consistent with
                        the foregoing,
                        such other
                        articles as the
                        Secretary of
                        Treasury may
                        allow.
 

       (b) Taxes and Fees Not To Apply.--The articles described in 
     heading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
     United States (as added by subsection (a)) shall be free of 
     taxes and fees which may be otherwise applicable.
       (c) No Exemption From Customs Inspections.--The articles 
     described in heading 9902.98.08 of the Harmonized Tariff 
     Schedule of the United States (as added by subsection (a)) 
     shall not be free or otherwise exempt or excluded from 
     routine or other inspections as may be required by the 
     Customs Service.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     applies to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for 
     consumption on or after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.

     SEC. 2414. RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN ENTRIES OF THERMAL 
                   TRANSFER MULTIFUNCTION MACHINES.

       (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 the provisions of subsection (b), the United 
     States Customs Service shall, not later than 180 days after 
     the receipt of the request described in subsection (b), 
     liquidate or reliquidate each entry described in subsection 
     (d) containing any merchandise which, at the time of the 
     original liquidation, was classified under subheading 
     8517.21.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
     States (relating to indirect electrostatic copiers) or 
     subheading 9009.12.00 of such Schedule (relating to indirect 
     electrostatic copiers), at the rate of duty that would have 
     been applicable to such merchandise if the merchandise had 
     been liquidated or reliquidated under subheading 8471.60.65 
     of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
     (relating to other automated data processing (ADP) thermal 
     transfer printer units) on the date of entry.
       (b) Requests.--Reliquidation may be made under subsection 
     (a) with respect to an entry described in subsection (d) only 
     if a request therefor is filed with the Customs Service 
     within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and 
     the request contains sufficient information to enable the 
     Customs Service to locate the entry or 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 under subsection (a) shall be paid not later than 
     180 days after the date of such liquidation or reliquidation.
       (d) Affected Entries.--The entries referred to in 
     subsection (a), filed at the port of Los Angeles, are as 
     follows:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Date of entry            Entry number            Liquidation date
------------------------------------------------------------------------
       01/17/97              112-9638417-3                 02/21/97
       01/10/97              112-9637684-9                 03/07/97
       01/03/97              112-9636723-6                 04/18/97
       01/10/97              112-9637686-4                 03/07/97
       02/21/97              112-9642157-9                 09/12/97
       02/14/97              112-9641619-9                 06/06/97
       02/14/97              112-9641693-4                 06/06/97
       02/21/97              112-9642156-1                 09/12/97
       02/28/97              112-9643326-9                 09/12/97

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       03/18/97              112-9645336-6                 09/19/97
       03/21/97              112-9645682-3                 09/19/97
       03/21/97              112-9645681-5                 09/19/97
       03/21/97              112-9645698-9                 09/19/97
       03/14/97              112-9645041-2                 09/19/97
       03/20/97              112-9646075-9                 09/19/97
       04/04/97              112-9647309-1                 09/19/97
       04/04/97              112-9647312-5                 09/19/97
       04/04/97              112-9647316-6                 09/19/97
       04/11/97              112-9300151-5                 10/31/97
       04/11/97              112-9300287-7                 09/26/97
       04/11/97              112-9300308-1                 02/20/98
       04/10/97              112-9300356-0                 09/26/97
       04/16/97              112-9301387-4                 09/26/97
       04/22/97              112-9301602-6                 09/26/97
       04/18/97              112-9301627-3                 09/26/97
       04/25/97              112-9301615-8                 09/26/97
       04/25/97              112-9302445-9                 10/31/97
       04/25/97              112-9302298-2                 09/26/97
       04/04/97              112-9302371-7                 09/26/97
       05/30/97              112-9306718-5                 09/26/97
       05/19/97              112-9304958-9                 09/26/97
       05/16/97              112-9305030-6                 09/26/97
       05/09/97              112-9303707-1                 09/26/97
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     SEC. 2415. RELIQUIDATION OF CERTAIN DRAWBACK ENTRIES AND 
                   REFUND OF DRAWBACK PAYMENTS.

       (a) In General.--Notwithstanding sections 514 and 520 of 
     the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision of law, the 
     Customs Service shall, not later than 180 days after the date 
     of enactment of this Act, liquidate or reliquidate the 
     entries described in subsection (b) and any amounts owed by 
     the United States pursuant to the liquidation or 
     reliquidation shall be refunded with interest, subject to the 
     provisions of Treasury Decision 86-126(M) and Customs Service 
     Ruling No. 224697, dated November 17, 1994.
       (b) Entries Described.--The entries described in this 
     subsection are the following:

 
 
 
Entry number:                        Date of entry:
  855218319........................  July 18, 1985
  855218429........................  August 15, 1985
  855218649........................  September 13, 1985
  866000134........................  October 4, 1985
  866000257........................  November 14, 1985
  866000299........................  December 9, 1985
  866000451........................  January 14, 1986
  866001052........................  February 13, 1986
  866001133........................  March 7, 1986
  866001269........................  April 9, 1986
  866001366........................  May 9, 1986
  866001463........................  June 6, 1986
  866001573........................  July 7, 1986
  866001586........................  July 7, 1986
  866001599........................  July 7, 1986
  866001913........................  August 8, 1986
  866002255........................  September 10, 1986
  866002297........................  September 23, 1986
  03200000010......................  October 3, 1986
  03200000028......................  November 13, 1986
  03200000036......................  November 26, 1986.
 

     SEC. 2416. CLARIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL U.S. NOTE 4 TO CHAPTER 
                   91 OF THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE 
                   UNITED STATES.

       Additional U.S. note 4 of chapter 91 of the Harmonized 
     Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended in the matter 
     preceding subdivision (a), by striking the comma after 
     ``stamping'' and inserting ``(including by means of indelible 
     ink),''.

     SEC. 2417. DUTY-FREE SALES ENTERPRISES.

       Section 555(b)(2) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
     1555(b)(2)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end 
     and inserting ``; or''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(C) a port of entry, as established under section 1 of 
     the Act of August 24, 1912 (37 Stat. 434), or within 25 
     statute miles of a staffed port of entry if reasonable 
     assurance can be provided that duty-free merchandise sold by 
     the enterprise will be exported by individuals departing from 
     the customs territory through an international airport 
     located within the customs territory.''.

     SEC. 2418. CUSTOMS USER FEES.

       (a) Additional Preclearance Activities.--Section 
     13031(f)(3)(A)(iii) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget 
     Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)(3)(A)(iii)) is 
     amended to read as follows:
       ``(iii) to the extent funds remain available after making 
     reimbursements under clause (ii), in providing salaries for 
     up to 50 full-time equivalent inspectional positions to 
     provide preclearance services.''.
       (b) Collection of Fees for Passengers Aboard Commercial 
     Vessels.--Section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget 
     Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (5) to read as 
     follows:
       ``(5)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), for the arrival of 
     each passenger aboard a commercial vessel or commercial 
     aircraft from a place outside the United States (other than a 
     place referred to in subsection (b)(1)(A)(i) of this 
     section), $5.
       ``(B) For the arrival of each passenger aboard a commercial 
     vessel from a place referred to in subsection (b)(1)(A)(i) of 
     this section, $1.75''; and
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking ``(A) No fee'' and 
     inserting ``(A) Except as provided in subsection (a)(5)(B) of 
     this section, no fee''.
       (c) Use of Merchandise Processing Fees for Automated 
     Commercial Systems.--Section 13031(f) of the Consolidated 
     Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(f)) 
     is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(6) Of the amounts collected in fiscal year 1999 under 
     paragraphs (9) and (10) of subsection (a), $50,000,000 shall 
     be available to the Customs Service, subject to 
     appropriations Acts, for automated commercial systems. 
     Amounts made available under this paragraph shall remain 
     available until expended.''.
       (d) Advisory Committee.--Section 13031 of the Consolidated 
     Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c) is 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(k) Advisory Committee.--The Commissioner of Customs 
     shall establish an advisory committee whose membership shall 
     consist of representatives from the airline, cruise ship, and 
     other transportation industries who may be subject to fees 
     under subsection (a). The advisory committee shall not be 
     subject to termination under section 14 of the Federal 
     Advisory Committee Act. The advisory committee shall meet on 
     a periodic basis and shall advise the Commissioner on issues 
     related to the performance of the inspectional services of 
     the United States Customs Service. Such advice shall include, 
     but not be limited to, such issues as the time periods during 
     which such services should be performed, the proper number 
     and deployment of inspection officers, the level of fees, and 
     the appropriateness of any proposed fee. The Commissioner 
     shall give consideration to the views of the advisory 
     committee in the exercise of his or her duties.''.
       (e) National Customs Automation Test Regarding 
     Reconciliation.--Section 505(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
     U.S.C. 1505(c)) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following: ``For the period beginning on October 1, 1998, and 
     ending on the date on which the `Revised National Customs 
     Automation Test Regarding Reconciliation' of the Customs 
     Service is terminated, or October 1, 2000, whichever occurs 
     earlier, the Secretary may prescribe an alternative mid-point 
     interest accounting methodology, which may be employed by the 
     importer, based upon aggregate data in lieu of accounting for 
     such interest from each deposit data provided in this 
     subsection.''.
       (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act.

     SEC. 2419. DUTY DRAWBACK FOR METHYL TERTIARY-BUTYL ETHER 
                   (``MTBE'').

       (a) In General.--Section 313(p)(3)(A)(i)(I) of the Tariff 
     Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(3)(A)(i)(I)) is amended by 
     striking ``and 2902'' and inserting ``2902, and 2909.19.14''.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, 
     and shall apply to drawback claims filed on and after such 
     date.

     SEC. 2420. SUBSTITUTION OF FINISHED PETROLEUM DERIVATIVES.

       (a) In General.--Section 313(p)(1) of the Tariff Act of 
     1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(1)) is amended in the matter 
     following subparagraph (C) by striking ``the amount of the 
     duties paid on, or attributable to, such qualified article 
     shall be refunded as drawback to the drawback claimant.'' and 
     inserting ``drawback shall be allowed as described in 
     paragraph (4).''.
       (b) Requirements.--Section 313(p)(2) of such Act (19 U.S.C. 
     1313(p)(2)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)--
       (A) in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), by striking ``the 
     qualified article'' each place it appears and inserting ``a 
     qualified article''; and
       (B) in clause (iv), by striking ``an imported' and 
     inserting ``a''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ``transferor,'' after 
     ``importer,''.
       (c) Qualified Article Defined, Etc.--Section 313(p)(3) of 
     such Act (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(3)) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)--
       (A) in clause (i)(II), by striking ``liquids, pastes, 
     powders, granules, and flakes'' and inserting ``the primary 
     forms provided under Note 6 to chapter 39 of the Harmonized 
     Tariff Schedule of the United States''; and
       (B) in clause (ii)--
       (i) in subclause (I) by striking ``or'' at the end;
       (ii) in subclause (II) by striking the period and inserting 
     ``, or''; and
       (iii) by adding after subclause (II) the following:

       ``(III) an article of the same kind and quality as 
     described in subparagraph (B), or any combination thereof, 
     that is transferred, as so certified in a certificate of 
     delivery or certificate of manufacture and delivery in a 
     quantity not greater than the quantity of articles purchased 
     or exchanged.

     The transferred merchandise described in subclause (III), 
     regardless of its origin, so designated on the certificate of 
     delivery or certificate of manufacture and delivery shall be 
     the qualified article for purposes of this section. A party 
     who issues a certificate of delivery, or certificate of 
     manufacture and delivery, shall also certify to the 
     Commissioner of Customs that it has not, and will not, issue 
     such certificates for a quantity greater than the amount 
     eligible for drawback and that appropriate records will be 
     maintained to demonstrate that fact.'';

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       (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``exported article'' 
     and inserting ``article, including an imported, manufactured, 
     substituted, or exported article,''; and
       (3) in the first sentence of subparagraph (C), by striking 
     ``such article.'' and inserting ``either the qualified 
     article or the exported article.''.
       (d) Limitation on Drawback.--Section 313(p)(4)(B) of such 
     Act (19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(4)(B)) is amended by inserting before 
     the period at the end the following: ``had the claim 
     qualified for drawback under subsection (j)''.
       (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect as if included in the amendment made by 
     section 632(a)(6) of the North American Free Trade Agreement 
     Implementation Act. For purposes of section 632(b) of that 
     Act, the 3-year requirement set forth in section 313(r) of 
     the Tariff Act of 1930 shall not apply to any drawback claim 
     filed within 6 months after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act for which that 3-year period would have expired.

     SEC. 2421. DUTY ON CERTAIN IMPORTATIONS OF MUESLIX CEREALS.

       (a) Before January 1, 1996.--Notwithstanding section 514 of 
     the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other 
     provision of law, upon proper request filed with the Customs 
     Service before the 90th day after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from warehouse for 
     consumption made after December 31, 1991, and before January 
     1, 1996, of mueslix cereal, which was classified under the 
     special column rate applicable for Canada in subheading 
     2008.92.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United 
     States--
       (1) shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if the special 
     column rate applicable for Canada in subheading 1904.10.00 of 
     such Schedule applied at the time of such entry or 
     withdrawal; and
       (2) any excess duties paid as a result of such liquidation 
     or reliquidation shall be refunded, including interest at the 
     appropriate applicable rate.
       (b) After December 31, 1995.--Notwithstanding section 514 
     of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other 
     provision of law, upon proper request filed with the Customs 
     Service before the 90th day after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act, any entry or withdrawal from warehouse for 
     consumption made after December 31, 1995, and before January 
     1, 1998, of mueslix cereal, which was classified in 
     subheading 1904.20.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of 
     the United States and to which the column 1 special rate of 
     duty applicable for goods of special column rate applicable 
     for Canada applied--
       (1) shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if the column 1 
     special rate of duty applicable for goods of Canada in 
     subheading 1904.10.00 of such Schedule applied to such 
     mueslix cereal at the time of such entry or withdrawal; and
       (2) any excess duties paid as a result of such liquidation 
     or reliquidation shall be refunded, including interest at the 
     appropriate applicable rate.

     SEC. 2422. EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE NO. 143.

       (a) Expansion of Foreign Trade Zone.--The Foreign Trade 
     Zones Board shall expand Foreign Trade Zone No. 143 to 
     include areas in the vicinity of the Chico Municipal Airport 
     in accordance with the application submitted by the 
     Sacramento-Yolo Port District of Sacramento, California, to 
     the Board on March 11, 1997.
       (b) Other Requirements Not Affected.--The expansion of 
     Foreign Trade Zone No. 143 under subsection (a) shall not 
     relieve the Port of Sacramento of any requirement under the 
     Foreign Trade Zones Act, or under regulations of the Foreign 
     Trade Zones Board, relating to such expansion.

     SEC. 2423. MARKING OF CERTAIN SILK PRODUCTS AND CONTAINERS.

       (a) In General.--Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
     U.S.C. 1304) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsections (h), (i), (j), and (k) as 
     subsections (i), (j), (k), and (l), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(h) Marking of Certain Silk Products.--The marking 
     requirements of subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply 
     either to--
       ``(1) articles provided for in subheading 6214.10.10 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, as in effect 
     on January 1, 1997; or
       ``(2) articles provided for in heading 5007 of the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as in effect 
     on January 1, 1997.''.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 304(j) of such Act, as 
     redesignated by subsection (a)(1) of this section, is amended 
     by striking ``subsection (h)'' and inserting ``subsection 
     (i)''.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     apply to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for 
     consumption, on or after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.

     SEC. 2424. EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT (NORMAL 
                   TRADE RELATIONS TREATMENT) TO THE PRODUCTS OF 
                   MONGOLIA.

       (a) Findings.--The Congress finds that Mongolia--
       (1) has received normal trade relations treatment since 
     1991 and has been found to be in full compliance with the 
     freedom of emigration requirements under title IV of the 
     Trade Act of 1974;
       (2) has emerged from nearly 70 years of communism and 
     dependence on the former Soviet Union, approving a new 
     constitution in 1992 which has established a modern 
     parliamentary democracy charged with guaranteeing fundamental 
     human rights, freedom of expression, and an independent 
     judiciary;
       (3) has held 4 national elections under the new 
     constitution, 2 presidential and 2 parliamentary, thereby 
     solidifying the nation's transition to democracy;
       (4) has undertaken significant market-based economic 
     reforms, including privatization, the reduction of government 
     subsidies, the elimination of most price controls and 
     virtually all import tariffs, and the closing of insolvent 
     banks;
       (5) has concluded a bilateral trade treaty with the United 
     States in 1991, and a bilateral investment treaty in 1994;
       (6) has acceded to the Agreement Establishing the World 
     Trade Organization, and extension of unconditional normal 
     trade relations treatment to the products of Mongolia would 
     enable the United States to avail itself of all rights under 
     the World Trade Organization with respect to Mongolia; and
       (7) has demonstrated a strong desire to build friendly 
     relationships and to cooperate fully with the United States 
     on trade matters.
       (b) Termination of Application of Title IV of the Trade Act 
     of 1974 to Mongolia.--
       (1) Presidential determinations and extensions of 
     nondiscriminatory treatment.--Notwithstanding any provision 
     of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et 
     seq.), the President may--
       (A) determine that such title should no longer apply to 
     Mongolia; and
       (B) after making a determination under subparagraph (A) 
     with respect to Mongolia, proclaim the extension of 
     nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations 
     treatment) to the products of that country.
       (2) Termination of application of title iv.--On or after 
     the effective date of the extension under paragraph (1)(B) of 
     nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of Mongolia, 
     title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 shall cease to apply to 
     that country.

     SEC. 2425. ENHANCED CARGO INSPECTION PILOT PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--The Commissioner of the Customs Service is 
     authorized to establish a pilot program for fiscal year 1999 
     to provide 24-hour cargo inspection service on a fee-for-
     service basis at an international airport described in 
     subsection (b). The Commissioner may extend the pilot program 
     for fiscal years after fiscal year 1999 if the Commissioner 
     determines that the extension is warranted.
       (b) Airport Described.--The international airport described 
     in this subsection is a multi-modal international airport 
     that--
       (1) is located near a seaport; and
       (2) serviced more than 185,000 tons of air cargo in 1997.

     SEC. 2426. PAYMENT OF EDUCATION COSTS OF DEPENDENTS OF 
                   CERTAIN CUSTOMS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

       Notwithstanding section 2164 of title 10, United States 
     Code, the Department of Defense shall permit the dependent 
     children of deceased United States Customs Aviation Group 
     Supervisor Pedro J. Rodriquez attending the Antilles 
     Consolidated School System at Ford Buchanan, Puerto Rico, to 
     complete their primary and secondary education at this school 
     system without cost to such children or any parent, relative, 
     or guardian of such children. The United States Customs 
     Service shall reimburse the Department of Defense for 
     reasonable education expenses to cover these costs.
         TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

     SEC. 3001. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A LIABILITY TREATED IN SAME 
                   MANNER AS ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.

       (a) Repeal of Property Subject to a Liability Test.--
       (1) Section 357.--Section 357(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 (relating to assumption of liability) is amended 
     by striking ``, or acquires from the taxpayer property 
     subject to a liability''.
       (2) Section 358.--Section 358(d)(1) of such Code (relating 
     to assumption of liability) is amended by striking ``or 
     acquired from the taxpayer property subject to a liability''.
       (3) Section 368.--
       (A) Section 368(a)(1)(C) of such Code is amended by 
     striking ``, or the fact that property acquired is subject to 
     a liability,''.
       (B) The last sentence of section 368(a)(2)(B) of such Code 
     is amended by striking ``, and the amount of any liability to 
     which any property acquired from the acquiring corporation is 
     subject,''.
       (b) Clarification of Assumption of Liability.--
       (1) In general.--Section 357 of the Internal Revenue Code 
     of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(d) Determination of Amount of Liability Assumed.--
       ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this section, section 
     358(d), section 362(d), section 368(a)(1)(C), and section 
     368(a)(2)(B), except as provided in regulations--

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       ``(A) a recourse liability (or portion thereof) shall be 
     treated as having been assumed if, as determined on the basis 
     of all facts and circumstances, the transferee has agreed to, 
     and is expected to, satisfy such liability (or portion), 
     whether or not the transferor has been relieved of such 
     liability; and
       ``(B) except to the extent provided in paragraph (2), a 
     nonrecourse liability shall be treated as having been assumed 
     by the transferee of any asset subject to such liability.
       ``(2) Exception for nonrecourse liability.--The amount of 
     the nonrecourse liability treated as described in paragraph 
     (1)(B) shall be reduced by the lesser of--
       ``(A) the amount of such liability which an owner of other 
     assets not transferred to the transferee and also subject to 
     such liability has agreed with the transferee to, and is 
     expected to, satisfy, or
       ``(B) the fair market value of such other assets 
     (determined without regard to section 7701(g)).
       ``(3) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such 
     regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of 
     this subsection and section 362(d). The Secretary may also 
     prescribe regulations which provide that the manner in which 
     a liability is treated as assumed under this subsection is 
     applied, where appropriate, elsewhere in this title.''
       (2) Limitation on basis increase attributable to assumption 
     of liability.--Section 362 of such Code is amended by adding 
     at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(d) Limitation on Basis Increase Attributable to 
     Assumption of Liability.--
       ``(1) In general.--In no event shall the basis of any 
     property be increased under subsection (a) or (b) above the 
     fair market value of such property (determined without regard 
     to section 7701(g)) by reason of any gain recognized to the 
     transferor as a result of the assumption of a liability.
       ``(2) Treatment of gain not subject to tax.--Except as 
     provided in regulations, if--
       ``(A) gain is recognized to the transferor as a result of 
     an assumption of a nonrecourse liability by a transferee 
     which is also secured by assets not transferred to such 
     transferee; and
       ``(B) no person is subject to tax under this title on such 
     gain,

     then, for purposes of determining basis under subsections (a) 
     and (b), the amount of gain recognized by the transferor as a 
     result of the assumption of the liability shall be determined 
     as if the liability assumed by the transferee equaled such 
     transferee's ratable portion of such liability determined on 
     the basis of the relative fair market values (determined 
     without regard to section 7701(g)) of all of the assets 
     subject to such liability.''.
       (c) Application to Provisions Other Than Subchapter C.--
       (1) Section 584.--Section 584(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 is amended--
       (A) by striking ``, and the fact that any property 
     transferred by the common trust fund is subject to a 
     liability,'' in subparagraph (A); and
       (B) by striking clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) and 
     inserting:
       ``(ii) Assumed liabilities.--For purposes of clause (i), 
     the term `assumed liabilities' means any liability of the 
     common trust fund assumed by any regulated investment company 
     in connection with the transfer referred to in paragraph 
     (1)(A).
       ``(C) Assumption.--For purposes of this paragraph, in 
     determining the amount of any liability assumed, the rules of 
     section 357(d) shall apply.''
       (2) Section 1031.--The last sentence of section 1031(d) of 
     such Code is amended--
       (A) by striking ``assumed a liability of the taxpayer or 
     acquired from the taxpayer property subject to a liability'' 
     and inserting ``assumed (as determined under section 357(d)) 
     a liability of the taxpayer''; and
       (B) by striking ``or acquisition (in the amount of the 
     liability)''.
       (d) Conforming Amendments.--
       (1) Section 351(h)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     is amended by striking ``, or acquires property subject to a 
     liability,''.
       (2) Section 357 of such Code is amended by striking ``or 
     acquisition'' each place it appears in subsection (a) or (b).
       (3) Section 357(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``or acquired''.
       (4) Section 357(c)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``, plus the amount of the liabilities to which the property 
     is subject,''.
       (5) Section 357(c)(3) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``or to which the property transferred is subject''.
       (6) Section 358(d)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
     ``or acquisition (in the amount of the liability)''.
       (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall apply to transfers after October 18, 1998.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Shimkus). Pursuant to the rule, the 
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane) and the gentleman from New York 
(Mr. McNulty) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane).


                             General Leave

  Mr. CRANE. 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. 435.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Illinois?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, today I join my colleagues in reintroducing the 
Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1999.
  We introduced this legislation on January 19, 1999, as H.R. 326. This 
legislation is a package of miscellaneous trade provisions and other 
technical and clerical corrections to the trade laws. This package 
introduced today contains a revenue provision which was not contained 
in H.R. 326.
  This bill, including the revenue provision, is essentially identical 
to H.R. 4856 that the House passed in the 105th Congress on October 20, 
1998, and which received broad support in both the House and the Senate 
in the last Congress. Unfortunately, the Senate failed to act on H.R. 
4856 on the last day before Congress adjourned because of issues 
totally unrelated to the substance of the bill.
  This bill contains over 140 provisions temporarily suspending or 
reducing duties on a wide variety of products. A number of the duty 
suspensions relate to different chemicals to make anti-HIV, anti-AIDS 
and anti-cancer drugs.
  In each instance, there was either no domestic production of the 
product involved or the domestic producers supported the measure. By 
suspending or reducing these duties, we can enable U.S. companies that 
use these products to be more competitive and function more cost 
efficiently. This would help create jobs for American workers as well 
as reduce costs for consumers.
  This bill also contains a number of technical trade corrections and 
miscellaneous trade provisions that receive broad bipartisan support. 
One technical trade provision would correct outdated references in the 
trade laws. Other provisions would extend trade benefits to jewelry 
makers in the insular possessions of the United States, provide duty-
free treatment to participants and individuals associated with world 
athletic events, including the 1999 Women's World Cup Soccer, which, 
incidentally, will be held in our home State of Illinois, Mr. Speaker.
  Other provisions refer to a wide variety of trade issues, including 
Customs preclearance activities and Customs user fees. This package of 
trade bills had been thoroughly evaluated and commented on by all 
concerned parties, including the U.S. Customs Service, the Department 
of Commerce, the International Trade Commission, the United States 
Trade Representative, and firms which may be affected by a tariff 
suspension on a product they produce domestically. The provisions that 
remain in the bill are completely uncontroversial.
  Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to support this package and pass 
this legislation.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane) has very 
thoroughly explained the provisions of the bill and we have thoroughly 
reviewed it on our side of the aisle to ensure that it does not 
adversely affect U.S. consumers or U.S. industry. We support the bill.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to our distinguished 
colleague, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ramstad).
  Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I thank my distinguished chairman, the 
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane) for yielding me time.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the bill before us today. 
This critical legislation contains two very important provisions to 
lower prices for consumers and increase trade to and from Minnesota, as 
well as the rest of the Nation.
  The first provision is based on H.R. 411, which I introduced, to 
correct an error in the tariff classification code for 13-inch 
televisions which is driving

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up costs considerably for consumers. Despite the fact that a reduced 
tariff rate which was implemented in 1995 was supposed to apply to 
traditional 13-inch monitors, manufacturers and importers were notified 
in 1997 that Customs would begin reclassifying them at the higher duty 
rate for televisions of 19 inches and larger due to a simple error.
  As a strong free trader, I thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. 
Crane) for including this important provision to correct this error and 
lower prices for consumers by reducing import duties. This means $28 
million in savings to consumers, Mr. Speaker.
  The second provision, based on legislation the gentleman from 
Illinois (Mr. Crane) and I introduced last year, would allow the 
Customs Service to access funds in the user fee accounts and enhance 
inspector staffing and equipment at preclearance service locations in 
foreign countries. This is important because if Customs eliminates 
these positions, preclearance for passengers to the United States will 
slow, travel will be disrupted in the tourism industry, and many states 
will suffer.
  Allowing the preclearance services to continue means a great deal to 
many employers in my district, the Third District of Minnesota, 
including the Mall of America. By the way, Mr. Speaker, the Mall of 
America attracts more visitors each year than Disney World, Graceland, 
and the Grand Canyon combined. Just a little plug, Mr. Speaker.
  The Customs Service has said there are insufficient resources in its 
salaries and expenses account to fund the enhanced preclearance 
positions. So this bill gives access to that account without any 
additional cost to taxpayers.
  Commissioner Banks testified before the Committee on Ways and Means 
in support of the bill, and the airline industry supports it as well. 
So I appreciate strong support of the body on both sides for this 
important legislation.
  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to our distinguished 
colleague from our home State of Illinois (Mr. Weller).
  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank the chairman, the gentleman 
from Illinois (Mr. Crane), my friend and the chairman of the 
Subcommittee on Trade, for the opportunity to address this legislation. 
I also want to thank the chairman and the ranking member for their 
leadership in bringing this important legislation before the House 
today.
  Mr. Speaker, this trade bill before us I would like to note includes 
two important provisions from H.R. 4190 and H.R. 4191, legislation I 
introduced last year, which suspends duties on the importation of 
pharmaceuticals which inhibit cancer and the spread of HIV and AIDS. 
This is compassionate legislation, intended to help reduce the cost of 
treating AIDS and cancer for thousands of American families.
  Every year thousands of American men, women and children fall victim 
to these deadly diseases. 1997, the last year for which we have 
national statistics, almost 17,000 new cases of HIV and AIDS were added 
to the epidemic, making the total number of victims almost 600,000 
nationwide.
  The average cost of treating someone with HIV or AIDS is 
approximately $17,500 and lifetime costs of almost $100,000. 
Additionally, this cost suspends the duties on important cancer 
inhibitors. We have made great strides in identifying new carcinogens 
and reducing the number of new cancer victims. However, well over four 
million new cases are identified every year at an astronomical 
emotional as well as financial cost to our families as well as our 
Nation.
  The average cost of treating breast cancer alone is $37,000, not to 
mention the lost cost in emotion as well as wages and lost 
productivity.
  This is compassionate legislation. I very much want to commend my 
friend, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane), for his leadership in 
including this important legislation to help the victims of HIV and 
AIDS and cancer. Here in this very simple free trade act we can help 
the victims of HIV and cancer and lay the groundwork that will help 
this Nation, particularly the Nation's medical community, stem this 
insipid tide.
  I want to thank the chairman for including this compassionate 
initiative today. This is an important step forward. I ask for 
bipartisan support for this measure.
  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I have no requests for time, and I reserve 
the balance of my time.
  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to commend my colleague on the other side of the 
aisle. As I told him before we started our colloquy here, that we have 
been blessed by enjoying probably the greatest degree of collegiality 
on trade issues of anything that comes before this floor. So I salute 
the gentleman from New York (Mr. McNulty).
  Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. 
Shaw), our distinguished colleague on the Committee on Ways and Means.
  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman, the gentleman from 
Illinois (Mr. Crane), for yielding this time to me.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to speak briefly on H.R. 435. While it is a bill 
that is on the floor under suspension of the rules, which simply means 
that it is not controversial, that does not mean that it is not vitally 
important to many workers throughout this country.
  While H.R. 435 contains many worthy provisions, I am particularly 
pleased that two sections, which I drafted, were included in this 
legislation. These two sections concern renewing the Customs user fee 
and language that would benefit domestic boat shows, respectively. As 
my colleagues may recall, in 1997, the Customs user fee expired and 
thereby caused a possible diminution in Customs inspectors at Florida 
ports where the fee was being collected.
  To avoid disruption of the cruise ship industry, Congress passed a 
bill I introduced, H.R. 3034, which preserved Customs inspections in 
Florida for fiscal year 1998, but 1998 only. Now that we are well into 
a new fiscal year, Customs inspectors serving Florida cruise ships are 
again in jeopardy. Passage of H.R. 435 today will ensure that Customs 
inspectors at Florida ports are preserved and it will also allow the 
cruise ship industry to schedule new cruises without being impeded by a 
shortage of manpower at Customs.
  While this legislation is good news for Florida, I am especially 
pleased that an agreement has been reached to reduce the price of the 
Customs user fee to $1.75. As my colleagues may recall, at one time the 
fee was as high as $6.50. At this new level, few can consider the 
Customs fee burdensome or unreasonable in any respect.
  The cruise ship business is an important component of Florida's 
tourism industry. If Florida were to lose Customs inspectors, it would 
cause grievous harm to my State's economy. Enactment of the bill under 
consideration today will preserve job layoffs, disruptions and 
financial losses in this vital industry.
  I am also pleased that the amended text of H.R. 2770, a bill that I 
introduced in the last Congress, was included in this bill. This 
legislation would defer the duty on large yachts imported for sale at 
boat shows in the United States. Boat shows are important generators of 
economic activities and this legislation will promote greater commerce 
in the yachting industry.
  Mr. Speaker, I would urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. 435.
  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to my dear friend, the 
gentleman from California (Mr. Becerra), a fellow member of the 
Subcommittee on Trade.
  Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding the 5 
minutes. I do not believe I will need the full amount of time.
  Mr. Speaker, let me begin by first congratulating the chairman, the 
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane), and also of course the chairman of 
the full committee, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Archer), along with 
both the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel) and the gentleman from 
Michigan (Mr.

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Levin), the two ranking members, of course, of the full committee and 
the subcommittee, for H.R. 325.
  I, too, rise in support of this bill and urge all of my colleagues to 
vote for it. I am in support of this bill most specifically for a 
particular reason, something that a number of us have been concerned 
about for a number of years, and that is trying to find the best ways 
to tackle the problems of AIDS and HIV that we have in this country.
  There is a provision, or there are several provisions in this bill, 
which will temporarily suspend duties and lower tariffs from drug 
compounds manufactured abroad and imported into the United States that 
are essential to the treatment of HIV and AIDS and, as well, cancer.
  In order for these compounds to have made it onto this bill, it had 
to be shown to an interagency panel that their importation, the 
importation of these drugs, with these reduced tariffs, or suspended 
duties, would not adversely affect American companies that also produce 
some of these same types of chemicals and compounds.
  Particularly in the early stages of development, it is vitally 
important that certain drug compounds are not thwarted by duties which 
would drive up the overall costs of development and distribution, 
without providing any industry protective benefit. It is important to 
remember, we are talking about these early stages of development. It is 
important that we allow some of these companies to produce, test some 
of these drugs, which ultimately may have beneficial effects as we now 
find with regard to HIV and AIDS and also with cancer.

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  The temporary suspension of these duties on these products will allow 
for the most cost-effective production of these drugs by keeping 
testing and development costs low. Remember, it is very expensive to 
come up with some of these drugs, we often do not know if they will 
work, and it is difficult to persuade someone to invest time and money 
in a project like this. If we can help by reducing the tariffs at least 
temporarily, what we do is provide an incentive to make it possible for 
some of these drugs to ultimately make it not just past research but 
into the hands of those who need them most.
  In the end, who benefits? It is not just those who are ill with AIDS, 
or those who are infected with the HIV virus, or those who may actually 
have cancer. It is all of us. We all get the benefits of lower costs 
for medical treatment for someone who might otherwise become infected 
by the HIV virus, we all benefit if we are able to prevent cancer from 
occurring.
  H.R. 326 includes several compounds that are effective in the 
treatment of AIDS and HIV, of cancer, and we are not even certain that 
they may not be helpful in other areas as well. So, to allow us to be 
able to bring these drugs in and to not adversely affect American 
companies is a benefit for all.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 
326. We should do everything in our power to assist in the development 
of new drugs to combat the twin enemies of HIV/AIDS and of cancer and 
to get those drugs into hands of those who need them the most.
  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to inject just one thought here from a 
colleague of ours, the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Bereuter) who was 
unable to make it over here to make a presentation on behalf of the 
provision in this bill, and it is the one that extends 
nondiscriminatory trade treatment, normal trade relations, to Mongolia, 
and I would simply like to commend him for his position on it.
  In addition to that, we have another colleague from Utah (Mr. Cook), 
who I do not think is here yet. He is trying to run to get here to the 
floor before we have to yield back our time. But he wanted to come over 
here and speak very briefly on the provisions in the bill that provide 
duty free treatment to all participants and individuals associated with 
the 1999 International Special Olympics. I mentioned earlier the 1999 
Women's World Cup Soccer which is going to be held in our home State of 
Illinois, and also the 2001 International Special Olympics, and the 
2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics and the 2002 Winter Para-Olympics 
games.
  Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from Utah has arrived.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Cook).
  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Illinois (Mr. Crane) 
for yielding this time to me.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Miscellaneous Trade and 
Technical Corrections Act. I commend the members of the Committee on 
Ways and Means for their persistence in working to pass this important 
legislation. I am grateful that it also includes provisions of my bill, 
H.R. 103.
  In the next few years the U.S. will host several international 
events, including Women's World Cup Soccer and the International 
Special Olympics. My State of Utah will welcome thousands of athletes 
for the 2002 Winter Games and the Para-Olympics. The provision waives 
custom duties on equipment and personal effects so that athletes can 
more readily attend. This bill is similar to House passed legislation 
that, although necessary and noncontroversial, got caught in the end of 
session's rush last year. It is imperative that action be taken today 
as the Women's World Cup Soccer events will begin this spring.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
  Mrs. CHRISTIAN-CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong 
support of H.R. 435 and I want to once again thank Ways & Means 
Committee Chairman Bill Archer, Trade Subcommittee Chairman Phil Crane 
and the gentleman from Michigan, Mr. Levin, for bringing this bill to 
the floor today.
  I also want to thank my colleague the Ranking Democrat on the Ways 
and Means Committee, Mr. Rangel of New York, and Mr. Jefferson of 
Louisiana for their support, as well.
  Mr. Speaker my district is one of those areas of this country that 
still has not experienced the economic boon that is taking place in 
many of our rural areas and cities. We have one of the lowest average 
incomes in the United States, and one of the highest unemployment 
rates. Our local government is straining under the weight of being the 
employer of first and last resort.
  We must build up our private sector, attract investment, create jobs 
and alleviate the burden of our public sector, or we will be crawling 
into the 21st century.
  Mr. Speaker, the section of the bill before us today, which would 
extend preferences for watches to include certain fine jewelry may seem 
small to you and my other colleagues, but it is a bright ray of hope, 
and an important shot in the arm of our economy and for us.
  My constituents were hopeful and expectant when this House passed a 
similar bill on the final day of the 105th Congress, but we were to 
late to get it through the other body.
  I ask my colleagues here and across the rotunda to support us, and 
pass this piece of legislation which is so important to my district and 
to other constituencies across this Nation.
  Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on 
Asia and the Pacific, this Member rises in strong support of H.R. 435, 
which includes authorization of the extension of nondiscriminatory 
treatment or normal trade relations to the products of Mongolia.
  Indeed, this Member introduced the original legislation authorizing 
this designation on the very first day of the 105th Congress. While 
this body passed legislation granting permanent normal trade relations 
status for Mongolia in the waning days of the 105th Congress, 
unfortunately it was not taken up by the Senate. This Member is very 
encouraged that authorizing normal trade relations for Mongolia is one 
of this body's first actions.
  Mr. Speaker, in 1952 the United States denied Mongolia and twenty 
other communist countries and territories under communist rule normal 
trade relations. Normal trade relations with Mongolia were restored in 
November 1991, when the President waived the provisions of the Jackson-
Vanik trade legislation. In 1996, the President of the United States 
made the first determination that Mongolia was in full-compliance with 
the human rights objectives of the Jackson-Vanik trade legislation and 
the President has renewed that determination each year since, and most 
recently on July 1, 1998.
  Since 1990, there have been five free and fair elections in Mongolia 
which have coincided with significant reforms of the government and the 
economy. Approximately one

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and a half years ago, the Economist magazine heralded Mongolia's 
dramatic economic reforms of the last several years by calling 
Mongolians ``those free-trading Mongolians.'' Unfortunately, however, 
these dramatic economic and political reforms in Mongolia have recently 
begun to suffer from factional fighting in that country and the 
emergence of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP). Most 
recently, the MPRP has begun to attack the ambitious privatization and 
private sector development plans of the Democratic coalition in 
Mongolia and a high level Ministry official was assassinated.
  The World Bank estimates that Mongolia must have a 5% growth rate to 
create new jobs for its entrants into the work force. Yet, with the 
Asian financial crisis to its east and Russia's collapse on its west, 
Mongolia will find it very difficult to meet its economic goals and 
stay on its reform path. The United States can play a fundamental 
helpful role by granting Mongolia normal trade relations and, 
therefore, reasonable access to our markets. The United States 
currently provides a modest amount of aid to Mongolia that will be 
necessary in the short term. However, by granting Mongolia reasonable 
access to our markets and promoting trade with our two countries, this 
legislation is building the foundation so we can hopefully graduate 
Mongolia from U.S. assistance in the future.
  This Member only regrets that this legislation was not approved last 
Congress. In light of the very difficult political and economic 
challenges facing the people of Mongolia, passage of this legislation 
comes at a very critical time. Mongolians who favor a continuation of 
democracy, a market-oriented economy, and trade liberalization deserve 
a strong statement of congressional support like permanent normal trade 
relations for Mongolia. That support and this action is in our mutual 
best interests.
  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following letter from the 
International Electronics Manufacturers and Consumers of America.

         International Electronics Manufacturers and Consumers of 
           America,
                                 Washington, DC, February 8, 1999.
     Hon. John Boehner,
     House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Chairman: On behalf of the International 
     Electronics Manufacturers and Consumers of America 
     (``IEMCA''), I am writing to support enactment of legislation 
     to correct the tariff classification of 13-inch televisions 
     and television products. This legislation is contained in 
     H.R. 435.
       IEMCA is a trade association founded in 1987 and located in 
     Washington, D.C. IEMCA's principal members are leading 
     manufacturers of consumer electronics, optical, 
     telecommunications, and computer products. IEMCA's associate 
     members are leading electronics retailers. The U.S. 
     investment of IEMCA's members and their direct suppliers 
     exceeds $75 billion, their annual U.S. sales exceed $100 
     billion, and they employ over 300,000 American workers.
       IEMCA believes that enactment of legislation is necessary 
     to correct an error that was made in transposing into the 
     Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (``HTSUS'') a 
     tariff concession made by the United States in the Uruguay 
     Round Market Access Trade Negotiations conducted under the 
     auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 
     (``Uruguay Round'').
       For more than 15 years, the widely-accepted industry 
     definition of ``13-inch televisions,'' and the ``13-inch 
     cathode ray tubes'' (``CRTs'') they use, has referred to 
     receivers and CRTs with a video display diagonal that is 
     between 13 and 13.75 inches. Such CRTs and television 
     receivers incorporating them have been, and continue to be, 
     uniformly invoiced, advertised, sold, and referred to as 
     ``13-inch CRTs'' and ``13-inch televisions.'' This industry 
     definition of ``13-inch televisions'' was reflected in 
     subheading 8528.10.6020 of the 1994 HTSUS (in effect at the 
     time of the Uruguay Round), which provided for televisions 
     with a video display diagonal exceeding 33 cm (12.99 inches) 
     but not exceeding 35 cm (13.78 inches). The range set forth 
     in subheading 8528.10.6020 of the 1994 HTSUS is slightly 
     larger than the range of 13 inches to 13.75 inches, in order 
     to account for slight manufacturing variances. (See 
     subheading 8528.10.6020 of the 1996 HTSUS.)
       The industry standard has been--and still is--necessary in 
     order to ensure compliance with the ``rounding down 
     regulations'' of the Federal Trade Commission (``FTC''). (See 
     16 C.F.R. Section 410.1 (1998).) These regulations provide 
     that a television with a video display diagonal measuring 
     more than a particular number of whole inches, but less than 
     the next highest number of whole inches, can be advertised in 
     the U.S. as having a screen of the lower, but not the higher, 
     number of whole inches.
       The FTC's rounding down regulations clearly make it 
     unlawful to assert that a television is a 13-inch television 
     if the video display diagonal is anything less than 13 
     inches, and consequently, in order to be safe, 13-inch 
     televisions are designed to have video display diagonals of 
     slightly larger than 13 inches. In fact, nearly all ``13-
     inch'' televisions produced today have a video display 
     diagonal measuring more than 13 inches (33.02 cm) but less 
     than 13.5 inches (34.29 cm). Accordingly, IEMCA supports H.R. 
     435, which extends the Uruguay Round tariff concession to 
     televisions and television products which have a video 
     display diagonal within this range.
       During the GATT Uruguay Round, the U.S. agreed to phase 
     down duties on all 13-inch television products. By 1999, 
     duties on 13-inch picture tubes were to be cut from 15 to 7.5 
     percent and on all other 13-inch television products from 
     between 5 and 3.9 to zero percent in response to a request 
     made by members of the Association of the Southeast Asian 
     Nations (``ASEAN''). ASEAN members made this request because 
     as shown in the table below, almost half of U.S. imports of 
     13-inch televisions come from ASEAN countries:

            IMPORT QUANTITIES OF 13-INCH TELEVISION RECEIVERS
                              [1,000 units]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        1995    1996         Total
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mexico...............................   1,522   1,963      3,485 (48.9%)
ASEAN................................   1,588   1,473      3,061 (43.0%)
All other............................     395     182         577 (8.1%)
                                      ----------------------------------
      Total..........................   3,505   3,618     7,123 (100.0%)
----------------------------------------------------------------------       Malaysia's Minister of International Trade and Industry 
     (Rafidah Aziz) recently confirmed in a letter to the U.S. 
     Trade Representative, Ambassador Barshefsky, that when they 
     negotiated the tariff concession for 13-inch televisions with 
     the U.S. during the Uruguay Round, Malaysia and the other 
     ASEAN countries used ``the widely accepted industry 
     definition of 13-inch televisions to include sets with 
     screens measuring 13 to 13.5 inches.''
       The U.S. Uruguay Round offer of a 5-year staged reduction 
     in tariffs also used the accepted industry definition of ``13 
     inches.'' The U.S. offer was memorialized in its submission 
     to the GATT secretariat dated January 13, 1994, as follows:
       Color video recording or reproducing apparatus 
     incorporating a television tuner, 13 inches and below.
       Color television monitors 13 inches and below.
       However, when the staged tariff rate reduction agreement 
     for 13-inch television products was implemented, the widely-
     accepted industry definition of ``13 inches'' was not used. 
     Instead, the GATT Uruguay Round implementing law converted 
     this range to 33.02 centimeters, or exactly 13 inches. As a 
     result, the use of 33.02 centimeters in the HTSUS is contrary 
     to the intent of the U.S. as reflected in its tariff offer 
     and denies the ASEAN countries the market access tariff 
     concession obtained through the Uruguay Round.
       Before enactment of the GATT Uruguay Round implementing 
     law, the Customs Service treated televisions whose video 
     display diagonal was fractionally larger than 13 inches as 
     13-inch televisions. In early 1997, Customs began to impose 
     pre-Uruguay round duties on the huge volume of 13-inch 
     television products whose diagonal measurement exceeded 33.02 
     centimeters.
       The simplest way to correct the error is to change 
     references to ``33.02 cm'' appearing in the affected HTSUS 
     subheadings to ``34.29 cm,'' the metric equivalent of 13.5 
     inches. H.R. 435 would achieve this result.
       No 13-inch CRTs are produced in North America and no 13-
     inch televisions have been assembled in the U.S. in this 
     decade. These facts are confirmed by the USITC. (See Industry 
     & Trade Summary--Television Picture Tubes and Other Cathode-
     Ray Tubes. USITC Pub. No. 2877 at 4 (1995); Industry & Trade 
     Summary--Television Receivers and Video Monitors, USITC Pub. 
     No. 2445 (ET-1) at 2 (1992).)
       There is no known opposition to this legislation.
       For the foregoing reasons, IEMCA strongly supports prompt 
     enactment of H.R. 435.
           Respectfully submitted,
                                                      Keith Smith,
                                               Executive Director.

  Mr. ARCHER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to provide background for and 
an explanation of the tax provision contained in H.R. 435.

 Clarify Definition of ``Subject to'' Liabilities Under Section 357(c)


                              present law

       Present law provides that the transferor of property 
     recognizes no gain or loss if the property is exchanged 
     solely for qualified stock in a controlled corporation (sec. 
     351). The assumption by the controlled corporation of a 
     liability of the transferor (or the acquisition of property 
     ``subject to'' a liability) generally will not cause the 
     transferor to recognize gain. However, under section 357(c), 
     the transferor does recognize gain to the extent that the sum 
     of the assumed liabilities, together with the liabilities to 
     which the transferred property is subject, exceeds the 
     transferor's basis in the transferred property. If the 
     transferred property is ``subject to'' a liability, Treasury 
     regulations indicate that the amount of the liability is 
     included in the calculation regardless

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     of whether the underlying liability is assumed by the 
     controlled corporation. Treas. Reg. sec. 1.357-2(a). Similar 
     rules apply to reorganizations described in section 
     368(a)(1)(D).
       The gain recognition rule of section 357(c) is applied 
     separately to each transferor in a section 351 exchange.
       The basis of the property in the hands of the controlled 
     corporation equals the transferor's basis in such property, 
     increased by the amount of gain recognized by the transferor, 
     including section 357(c) gain.


                           reasons for change

       The tax treatment under present law is unclear in 
     situations involving the transfer of certain liabilities. As 
     a result, the Committee is concerned that some taxpayers may 
     be structuring transactions to take advantage of the 
     uncertainty. For example, where more than one asset secures a 
     single liability, some taxpayers might take the position 
     that, on a transfer of the assets to different subsidiaries, 
     each subsidiary counts the entire liability in determining 
     the basis of the asset. This interpretation arguably might 
     result in the duplication of tax basis or in assets having a 
     tax basis in excess of their value, resulting in excessive 
     depreciation deductions and mismeasurement of income. The 
     provision is intended to eliminate the uncertainty, and to 
     better reflect the underlying economics of these corporate 
     transfers.


                        explanation of provision

       Under the provision, the distinction between the assumption 
     of a liability and the acquisition of an asset subject to a 
     liability generally is eliminated. First, except as provided 
     in Treasury regulations, a recourse liability (or any portion 
     thereof) is treated as having been assumed if, as determined 
     on the basis of all facts and circumstances, the transferee 
     has agreed to, and is expected to satisfy the liability or 
     portion thereof (whether or not the transferor has been 
     relieved of the liability). Thus, where more than one person 
     agrees to satisfy a liability or portion thereof, only one 
     would be expected to satisfy such liability or portion 
     thereof. Second, except as provided in Treasury regulations, 
     a nonrecourse liability (or any portion thereof) is treated 
     as having been assumed by the transferee of any asset that is 
     subject to the liability. However, this amount is reduced in 
     cases where an owner of other assets subject to the same 
     nonrecourse liability agrees with the transferee to, and is 
     expected to, satisfy the liability (up to the fair market 
     value of the other assets, determined without regard to 
     section 7701(g)).
       In determining whether any person has agreed to and is 
     expected to satisfy a lability, all facts and circumstances 
     are to be considered. In any case where the transferee does 
     agree to satisfy a liability, the transferee also will be 
     expected to satisfy the liability in the absence of facts 
     indicating the contrary.
       In determining any increase to the basis of property 
     transferred to the transferee as a result of gain recognized 
     because of the assumption of liabilities under section 357, 
     in no event will the increase cause the basis to exceed the 
     fair market value of the property (determined without regard 
     to sec. 7701(g)).
       If gain is recognized to the transferor as the result of an 
     assumption by a corporation of a nonrecourse liability that 
     also is secured by any assets not transferred to the 
     corporation, and if no person is subject to Federal income 
     tax on such gain, then for purposes of determining the basis 
     of assets transferred, the amount of gain treated as 
     recognized as the result of such assumption of liability 
     shall be determined as if the liability assumed by the 
     transferee equaled such transferee's ratable portion of the 
     liability, based on the relative fair market values 
     (determined without regard to sec. 7701(g)) of all assets 
     subject to such nonrecourse liability. In no event will the 
     gain cause the resulting basis to exceed the fair market 
     value of the property (determined without regard to sec. 
     7701(g)).
       The Treasury Department has authority to prescribe such 
     regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of 
     the provision. This authority includes the authority to 
     specify adjustments in the treatment of any subsequent 
     transactions involving the liability, including the treatment 
     of payments actually made with respect to any liability as 
     well as appropriate basis and other adjustments with respect 
     to such payments. Where appropriate, the Treasury Department 
     also may prescribe regulations which provide that the manner 
     in which a liability is treated as assumed under the 
     provision is applied elsewhere in the Code.


                             effective date

       The provision is effective for transfers on or after 
     October 19, 1998. No inference regarding the tax treatment 
     under present law is intended.
  Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I urge support of the bill, I have no 
further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Crane) that the House suspend the rules 
and pass the bill, H.R. 435.
  The question was taken.
  Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
  The yeas and nays were ordered.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be 
postponed.

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