[House Report 105-367]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



105th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 1st Session                                                    105-367
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       MISCELLANEOUS TRADE AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1997

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October 31, 1997.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
              State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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    Mr. Archer, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the 
                               following

                              R E P O R T

                        [To accompany H.R. 2622]

      [Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the 
bill (H.R. 2622) to make miscellaneous and technical changes to 
various trade laws, having considered the same, report 
favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that the bill 
do pass.

                                CONTENTS

                                                                   Page
  I. INTRODUCTION.....................................................2
          A. Purpose and Summary.................................     2
          B. Background and Need for Legislation.................     2
          C. Legislative History.................................     2
 II. EXPLANATION OF PROVISIONS........................................2
III. VOTE OF THE COMMITTEE...........................................29
 IV. BUDGET EFFECTS OF THE BILL......................................29
          A. Committee Estimates of Budgetary Effects............    29
          B. Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures...............    29
          C. Cost Estimate Prepared by the Congressional Budget 
              Office.............................................    30
  V. OTHER MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED UNDER THE RULES OF THE HOUSE......31
          A. Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations....    31
          B. Summary of Findings and Recommendations of the 
              Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.......    31
          C. Constitutional Authority Statement..................    31
 VI. CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED...........31

                            I. INTRODUCTION

                         A. Purpose and Summary

    The provisions in H.R. 2622 fall into two groups. The first 
is a group of miscellaneous amendments to streamline the 
Customs laws. The second is a group of provisions to 
temporarily suspend the duty through 1999 for certain imported 
products for which there is no U.S. domestic manufacturer. The 
majority of the products covered by the temporary duty 
suspension provisions are chemicals, including those used to 
develop drugs to fight AIDS and cancer. Other provisions 
correct a tariff inversion relating to footwear, suspend the 
duty on certain textile filaments, and bring our laws into line 
with an international agreement on the duty-free importation of 
large scientific instruments.

                 B. Background and Need for Legislation

    As part of the ongoing process of identifying technical 
changes to improve the efficiency of the trade laws, several 
legislative proposals have been submitted to the Subcommittee 
by the Administration and the public for possible 
consideration. In addition, Members have introduced legislation 
to provide temporary suspensions of duty or other rate changes 
on specific products.
    On June 30, 1997, Chairman Crane requested written comments 
from parties interested in miscellaneous trade proposals (No. 
Tr-10), technical corrections to trade laws, and temporary 
suspensions of duty for specific products. In response to these 
comments, the Trade Subcommittee prepared a draft bill, 
including those provisions which were non-controversial based 
on the public comments, Administration review, and estimates by 
the Congressional Budget Office. The provisions also reflect 
technical comments by the U.S. International Trade Commission 
(ITC) and revisions proposed by the Administration.

                         C. Legislative History

Committee bill

    H.R. 2622, was introduced by Mr. Crane of Illinois, 
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Trade, on October 7, 1997, and 
was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
    The Committee on Ways and Means met to consider H.R. 2622, 
on October 8, 1997. The Committee ordered the bill favorably 
reported, without amendment, by voice vote, with a quorum 
present.

                     II. EXPLANATION OF PROVISIONS

              A. Title I--Miscellaneous Trade Corrections

  1. SEC. 101. REVIEW OF PROTESTS AGAINST DECISIONS OF CUSTOMS SERVICE

Present law

    Section 515(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1515(a)) provides for administrative review of protests against 
decisions by the Customs Service.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend section 515(a) of the Tariff Act 
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1515(a)) to provide that, 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, forward the protest to the Customs officer who 
will be conducting the further review.

Reason for change

    The provision would require timely processing by Customs 
officers of applications for further review.

Effective Date

    The provision would apply with respect to applications for 
further review filed on or after the date of enactment.

          2. SEC. 102. FINISHED PETROLEUM DERIVATIVES DRAWBACK

Present law

    Section 313(p)(2)(A)(iv) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 
U.S.C. 1313(p)(2)(A)(iv)) provides for substitution drawback 
for finished petroleum derivatives.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would require the Secretary of the Treasury 
to convene a working group of interested parties and, not later 
than March 31, 1998, publish regulations and, if necessary, 
submit legislation to the Congress, to modify and simplify the 
processing of finished petroleum derivatives drawback claims.

Reason for change

    Section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313) was 
amended by the North American Free Trade Agreements (NAFTA) 
Implementation Act [P.L. 103-182] to provide special accounting 
and attribution rules for drawback on petroleum products. The 
provision was intended to allow the petroleum industry to 
account for selected petroleum products on a quantitative 
basis, relieving Customs and industry of the problem of 
``tracking molecules'' for theattribution of drawback. However, 
Customs' interpretation of 19 U.S.C. 1313(p)(2)(a)(iv) requires 
companies to track delivery of the actual imported petroleum in 
possession of the exporter. As such, companies are required to ``track 
molecules.'' The proposed amendment would require the Secretary of the 
Treasury to convene a working group of interested parties and, not 
later than March 31, 1998 publish regulations and, if necessary, submit 
legislation to the Congress, to modify and simplify the processing of 
finished petroleum derivatives drawback claims. The Committee believes 
that the working group should seek to clarify the original intent of 
the Customs Modernization Act that selected petroleum products should 
be tracked on a quantitative basis for purposes of substitution 
drawback.

Effective date

    The provision would be effective as of the date of 
enactment.

         3. SEC. 103. DRAWBACK AND REFUND OF PACKAGING MATERIAL

Present law

    Section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313) was 
amended by the North American Free Trade Agreement 
Implementation Act [P.L. 103-182] to insert a new subsection 
(q) allowing drawback of packaging materials, where the 
packaging is ``used'' by filling prior to exportation.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend section 313(q) of the Tariff Act 
of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1313(q)) by inserting a new paragraph for 
drawback-eligible packaging material filled prior to 
exportation. The provision would state that packaging materials 
produced in the United States, which are used by the 
manufacturer or any other person for articles which are 
exported or destroyed, would be eligible for a drawback refund 
of 99 percent of any duty, tax, or fee imposed on the 
importation of materials used to manufacture the packaging 
materials.

Reason for change

    Customs interprets ``use'' by filling to be limited to the 
manufacturer of the packaging material and that filling may not 
be performed by another company. The amendment would also 
permit drawback on packaging materials used by a person other 
than the manufacturer of the container.

Effective Date

    The provision would be effective as it applies to goods 
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or 
after the 15th day after the date of enactment.

  4. SEC. 104. INCLUSION OF COMMERCIAL IMPORTATION DATA FROM FOREIGN-
       TRADE ZONES UNDER THE NATIONAL CUSTOMS AUTOMATION PROGRAM

Present law

    Section 411 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1411) 
established the National Customs Automation Program (NCAP), 
including a program for the automation of electronic filing.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend section 411 of the Tariff Act of 
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1411) relating to the NCAP, to require Customs 
to provide, no later than January 1, 1999, for the inclusion 
under the program of commercial importation data from foreign 
trade zones.

Reason for change

    Customs has not developed a system for the automation of 
electronic filing of importation data from foreign-trade zones. 
The provision would establish a deadline for the development 
and implementation of such a system.

Effective Date

    The provision would be effective as of the date of 
enactment.

  5. SEC. 105. TREATMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MERCHANDISE HELD AT 
                     CUSTOMS-APPROVED STORAGE ROOMS

Present law

    Section 557(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1557(a)(1)) authorizes entry of dutiable merchandise in 
Customs-approved bonded warehouses and requires its withdrawal 
within 5 years for consumption upon payment of duties or for 
exportation.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend section 557(a)(1) of the Tariff 
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1557(a)(1)) to include International 
Travel Merchandise (ITM) among the merchandise which may be 
retained in a bonded warehouse for 5 years from the date of 
importation, thereby replacing the Customs Approved Storage 
Room (CASR) concept.

Reason for change

    International Travel Merchandise (ITM) consists of in-
flight merchandise sold on board international air carriers 
after departure from U.S. Customs territory. Presently, ITM is 
imported into the United States under bond and moved to CASRs, 
where merchandise is stored, repackaged and under Customs 
supervision. A Customs provision applies a six-month limit 
togoods placed in CASRs. The amendment would apply the same 5-year time 
limit to ITM as currently applies to merchandise in bonded warehouses. 
This change would make ITM appropriate for storage in a bonded 
warehouse for up to five years, replacing the CASR concept.
    The intent is to recognize that ITM operations are not 
duty-free enterprises, subject to section 1555(b) of the Tariff 
Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1555(b)), but a wholly unique business 
enterprise. The Committee intent is that Customs provide, 
through regulations, for the application of the benefits, 
privileges, and responsibilities of other classes of bonded 
warehouses in a new ``Class X'' category, which recognizes the 
unique features of ITM operations.

Effective Date

    The provision would be effective as it applies to goods 
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or 
after the 15th day after the date of enactment.

               6. SEC. 106. ENTRIES OF NAFTA-ORIGIN GOODS

Present law

    Section 520(d) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1520(d)), outlines the statutory authority by which a good 
qualifies for a NAFTA preference under the NAFTA rules of 
origin. Under the NAFTA Implementation Act [P.L. 103-182] 
merchandise processing fees (MPFs) are not imposed on goods 
originating in NAFTA countries. To claim a NAFTA preference, an 
importer must provide a valid certificate of origin. Importers 
often pay duties and the MPF on a good they know is NAFTA-
eligible, with the expectation that the MPF will be refunded 
later as an excess duty when NAFTA-eligibility is proven. 
Customs has taken the position that MPFs are not refundable 
excess duties under section 520(d).
    Section 514(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1514(a)) outlines the statutory authority for filing protests 
against decisions of the Customs Service relating to claims for 
a NAFTA preference. An importer may not claim a NAFTA 
preference before receiving a valid certificate of origin 
issued by the exporter. Many importers do not have a 
certificate of origin at the time goods are entered, and 
subsequently file post-entry claims when a valid certificate of 
origin is received. If the entry is liquidated before receiving 
a certificate of origin, importers generally protest the 
liquidation under section 514. However, this action prevents 
the liquidation from becoming final before the valid NAFTA-
eligibility claim is made. Customs has taken the position that 
protests under section 514 are inapplicable to NAFTA claims, 
and that such claims must be filed under section 520(d) of the 
Tariff Act of 1930 within one year from the date of entry.

Explanation of provision

    Section (a) of this provision would amend section 520(d) of 
the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1520(d)) to clarify that MPFs 
may be refunded along with excess duties if NAFTA-eligibility 
is proven.
    Section (b) of this provision would amend section 514(a) of 
the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514(a)) to ensure that if an 
importer is entitled to a NAFTA preference, there is a method 
for obtaining a refund of the duties paid at the time of entry. 
The provision would clarify that importers may use the protest 
procedure under section 514.

Reason for change

    Section (a) of this provision is necessary to clarify that 
MPFs may be refunded along with excess duties if NAFTA-
eligibility is proven.
    Section (b) of this provision is necessary to ensure that 
if an importer is entitled to a NAFTA preference, there is a 
method for obtaining a refund of the duties paid at the time of 
entry. The provision is also necessary to clarify that 
importers may use the protest procedure under section 514.

Effective Date

    The provision would be effective as it applies to goods 
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or 
after the 15th day after the date of enactment.

       7. SEC. 107. OVERTIME AND PREMIUM PAY OF CUSTOMS OFFICERS

Present law

    Section 5(c)(1) of the Act of February 13, 1911 (19 U.S.C. 
267(c)(1) provides that the aggregate of overtime and premium 
pay that a Customs officer may be paid in any fiscal year may 
not exceed $25,000.
    The House-Senate Conference Report for fiscal year 1998 
appropriations for Treasury, Postal, and General Government, 
sent to the President on October 1, 1997, included a provision 
that would increase the fiscal year ``cap'' on overtime and 
premium pay earnings for Customs officers to $30,000.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would state that, notwithstanding any other 
provision of the law, section 5(c)(1) of the Act of February 
13, 1911 (19 U.S.C. 267(c)(1) would provide that the aggregate 
of overtime and premium pay that a Customs officer may be paid 
in any fiscal year may not exceed $25,000.

Reason for change

    The provision would restore the status quo ante with regard 
to Customs overtime and premium pay, a matter within the 
jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means.

Effective date

    The provision would be effective as of the date of 
enactment.

     B. Title II--Temporary Duty Suspensions and Related Provisions

                 1. sec. 201. anti-hiv/anti-aids drugs

Present law

    3-(Acetyloxy)-2-methyl-Benzoic acid is subject to an MFN 
duty of 11.4% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) by inserting a new heading 
9902.32.05 for the chemical 3-(Acetyloxy)-2-methyl-Benzoic acid 
(CAS No. 168899-58-9) (provided for in subheading 2918.29.65) 
used in the production of anti-HIV/anti-AIDS drugs, as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.05 for the 
chemical 3-(Acetyloxy)-2-methyl-Benzoic acid (CAS No. 168899-
58-9) (provided for in subheading 2918.29.65) used in the 
development of a new, more efficient manufacturing route for 
nelfinavir, a recently approved anti-HIV protease inhibitor 
drug, as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. As 
there is no known domestic production of this chemical, all 
necessary quantities must be imported.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                     2. sec. 202. anti-cancer drugs

Present law

    (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 is subject to an MFN duty of 3.7% 
ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.16 for the chemical (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 (CAS No. 177575-19-8) (provided for in subheading 
2930.90.90) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.16 for the 
chemical (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 (CAS No. 177575-19-8) (provided for 
in subheading 2930.90.90) as temporarily duty free until 
December 31, 2000. The chemical is used in the production of 
newly-developed anti-cancer drugs which are currently 
undergoing testing. There was no known significant domestic 
production of this chemical during the past five years.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

       3. sec. 203. 2-amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-(1h)-quinazolinone

Present law

    2-Amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-(1H)-quinazolinone is subject to 
an MFN duty rate of 7.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.20 for the chemical 2-
Amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-(1H)-quinazolinone (CAS No. 147149-89-
1) (provided for in subheading 2933.90.97) used in the 
production of anti-cancer drugs, as temporarily duty free until 
December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.20 for the 
chemical 2-Amino-5-bromo-6-methyl-4-(1H)-quinazolinone (CAS No. 
147149-89-1) (provided for in subheading 2933.90.97) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is 
used in the production of newly-developed anti-cancer drugs 
which are currently undergoing testing. There was no known 
significant domestic production of this chemical during the 
past five years.

Effective date

    The amendment made by this section applies with respect to 
goods entered, or withdrawnfrom warehouse for consumption, on 
or after the 15th day after date of the enactment of this Act.

 4. sec. 204. 2-amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1h)-quinazolinone

Present law

    2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-quinazolinone 
is subject to an MFN duty rate of 7.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.21 for the chemical 2-
Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-quinazolinone (CAS 
No. 147149-76-6) (provided for in subheading 2933.90.97) used 
in the production of anti-cancer drugs as temporarily duty free 
until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.21 for the 
chemical 2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-
quinazolinone (CAS No. 147149-76-6) (provided for in subheading 
2933.90.97) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. 
The chemical is used in the production of newly-developed anti-
cancer drugs which are currently undergoing testing. There was 
no known significant domestic production of this chemical 
during the past five years.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                  5. sec. 205. 2-amino-5-nitrothiazole

Present law

    2-Amino-5-nitrothiazole is subject to an MFN duty rate of 
7.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.60 for 2-Amino-5-
nitrothiazole (CAS No. 121-66-4) (provided for in subheading 
2934.10.90) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.60 for 2-Amino-5-
nitrothiazole (CAS No. 121-66-4) (provided for in subheading 
2934.10.90) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. 
The chemical is used to produce certain synthetic dyes which 
compete with similar dyes made domestically or imported by 
other U.S. companies. However, there was no known domestic 
production of this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

   6. sec. 206. 2-amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt

Present law

    2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 1.7 cents/kg + 15.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.32 for 2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt (CAS No. 30693-53-9) 
(provided for in subheading 2921.42.90) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.32 for 2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt (CAS No. 30693-53-9) 
(provided for in subheading 2921.42.90) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce 
certain synthetic dyes which compete with similar dyes made 
domestically or imported by other U.S. companies. However, 
there was no known domestic production of this chemical during 
1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

   7 sec. 207. 2-amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monoammonium salt

Present law

    2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monoammonium salt is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 1.7 cents/kg + 15.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.34 for 2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monoammonium salt (CAS No. 4346-51-
4) (provided for in subheading 2921.42.90) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.34 for 2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monoammonium salt (CAS No. 4346-51-
4) (provided for in subheading 2921.42.90) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce 
certain synthetic dyes which compete with similar dyes made 
domestically or imported by other U.S. companies. However, 
there was no known domestic production of this chemical during 
1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

            8. SEC. 208. 2-AMINO-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID

Present law

    2-Amino-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid is subject to an MFN 
duty rate of 1.7 cents/kg + 15.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.36 for 2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (CAS No. 96-75-3) (provided for in 
subheading 2921.42.90) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.36 for 2-Amino-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (CAS No. 96-75-3) (provided for in 
subheading 2921.42.90) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce certain synthetic 
dyes which compete with similar dyes made domestically or 
importedby other U.S. companies. However, there was no known 
domestic production of this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

        9. SEC. 209. 3-(4,5-DIHYDRO-3-METHYL-5-OXO-1H-PYRAZOL-1-
                        Y1)BENZENESULFONIC ACID

Present law

    3-(4,5,-Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-yl) 
benzenesulfonic acid is subject to an MFN duty rate of 
2.6 cents/kg + 13.3% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.38 for 3-(4,5,-Dihydro-
3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-yl) benzenesulfonic acid (CAS No. 
119-17-5) (provided for in subheading 2933.19.43) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.38 for 3-(4,5,-
Dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazol-1-yl) benzenesulfonic acid 
(CAS No. 119-17-5) (provided for in subheading 2933.19.43) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is 
used to produce certain synthetic dyes which compete with 
similar dyes made domestically or imported by other U.S. 
companies. However, there was no known domestic production of 
this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

           10. SEC. 210. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID

Present law

    4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid is subject to an MFN 
duty rate of 2.6 cents/kg + 12.8% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.48 for 4-Chloro-3-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (CAS No. 121-18-6) (provided for in 
subheading 2904.90.47) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.48 for 4-Chloro-
3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (CAS No. 121-18-6) (provided for in 
subheading 2904.90.47) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce certain synthetic 
dyes which compete with similar dyes made domestically or 
imported by other U.S. companies. However, there was no known 
domestic production of this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

 11. SEC. 211. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOPOTASSIUM SALT

Present law

    4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monopotassium salt is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 2.6 cents/kg + 12.8% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.50 for 4-Chloro-3-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monopotassium salt (CAS No. 6671-49-
4) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.47) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.50 for 4-Chloro-
3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monopotassium salt (CAS No. 6671-
49--4) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.47) as temporarily 
duty free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is used to 
produce certain synthetic dyes which compete with similar dyes 
made domestically or imported by other U.S. companies. However, 
there was no known domestic production of this chemical during 
1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

  12. SEC. 212. 4-CHLORO-3-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT

Present law

    4-Chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 11.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.52 for 4-Chloro-3-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt (CAS No. 17691-19-9) 
(provided for in subheading 2904.90.40) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.52 for 4-Chloro-
3-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt (CAS No. 17691-19-
9) (provided for in subheading 2904.90.40) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce 
certain synthetic dyes which compete with similar dyes made 
domestically or imported by other U.S. companies. However, 
there was no known domestic production of this chemical during 
1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

           13. SEC. 213. 2-METHYL-5-NITROBENZENESULFONIC ACID

Present law

    2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid is subject to an MFN 
duty rate of 9.2% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.54 for 2-Methyl-5-
nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (CAS No. 121-03-9) (provided for in 
subheading 2904.90.20) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.54 for 2-Methyl-
5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid (CAS No. 121-03-9) (provided for in 
subheading 2904.90.20) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce certain synthetic 
dyes which compete with similar dyes made domestically or 
imported by other U.S. companies. However, there was no known 
domestic production of this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                14. SEC. 214. 6-BROMO-2,4,DINITROANILINE

Present law

    6-Bromo-2,4,dinitroaniline is subject to an MFN duty rate 
of 1.7 cents/kg + 15.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.22 for 6-Bromo-
2,4,dinitroaniline (CAS No. 1817-73-8) (provided for in 
subheading 2921.42.90) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.22 for 6-Bromo-
2,4,dinitroaniline (CAS No. 1817-73-8) (provided for in 
subheading 2921.42.90) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce certain synthetic 
dyes which compete with similar dyes made domestically or 
imported by other U.S. companies. However, there was no known 
domestic production of this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

              15. SEC. 215. 4-CHLOROPYRIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Present law

    4-Chloropyridine hydrochloride is subject to an MFN duty 
rate of 2.6 cents/kg +13.3% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.17 for the chemical 4-
Chloropyridine hydrochloride (CAS No. 7379-35-3) (provided for 
in heading 2933.39.61) used in the production of anti-cancer 
drugs, as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.17 for the 
chemical 4-Chloropyridine hydrochloride (CAS No. 7379-35-3) 
(provided for in heading 2933.39.61) as temporarily duty free 
until December 31, 2000. The chemical is used in the production 
of three newly-developed anti-cancer drugs which are currently 
undergoing testing. There was no known significant domestic 
production of this chemical during the past five years.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

             16. SEC. 216. 3-ETHOXYCARBONYL-AMINOPHENYL-N-
                      PHENYLCARBAMATE(DESMEDIPHAM)

Present law

    3-ethoxycarbonyl-aminophenyl-n-phenylcarbamate 
(Desmedipham) is subject to an MFN duty rate of 6.6% ad 
valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.31.12 for 3-ethoxycarbonyl-
aminophenyl-n-phenylcarbamate (Desmedipham) (CAS No. 13684-56-
5) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.41) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 1999.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.31.12 for 3-
ethoxycarbonyl-aminophenyl-n-phenylcarbamate (Desmedipham) (CAS 
No. 13684-56-5) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.41) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 1999. There was no 
known domestic production of this chemical during 1994-96.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

        17. SEC. 217. [S-(R*,R*)]-2,3-DIHYDROXY-BUTANEDIOIC ACID

Present law

    [S-(R*,R*)]-2,3-dihydroxy-Butanedioic acid is subject to an 
MFN duty rate of 4% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.23 for the chemical [S-
(R*,R*)]-2,3-dihydroxy-Butanedioic acid (CAS No. 147-71-7) 
(provided for in subheadings 2918.19.90 or 2918.90.50) used in 
the production of anti-HIV/anti-AIDS drugs, as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.23 for the 
chemical [S-(R*,R*)]-2,3-dihydroxy-Butanedioic acid (CAS No. 
147-71-7) (provided for in subheadings 2918.19.90 or 
2918.90.50) used in the development of a new, more efficient 
manufacturing route for nelfinavir, a recently approved anti-
HIV protease inhibitor drug, as temporarily duty free until 
December 31, 2000. As there is no known domestic production of 
this chemical, all necessary quantities must be imported.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

    18. SEC. 218. (3S)-2,2-DIMETHYL-3-THIOMORPHOLINE CARBOXYLIC ACID

Present law

    (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxylic acid is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 7.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.19 for the chemical 
(3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxylic acid (CAS No. 
84915-43-5) (provided for in heading 2934.90.90) used in the 
production of anti-cancer drugs, as temporarily duty free until 
December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.19 for the 
chemical (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxylic acid 
(CAS No. 84915-43-5) (provided for in heading 2934.90.90) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is 
used in the production of three newly-developed anti-cancer 
drugs which are currently undergoing testing. There was no 
known significant domestic production of this chemical during 
the past five years.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

               19. SEC. 219. DIIODOMETHYL-P-TOLYLSULFONE

Present law

    Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone is subject to an MFN duty rate 
of 10.7% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.90 for Diiodomethyl-p-
tolylsulfone (CAS No. 20018-09-1) (provided for in heading 
2930.90.10) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.90 for 
Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone (CAS No. 20018-09-1) (provided for 
in heading 2930.90.10) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000. This chemical is produced overseas for cost and 
quality reasons and imported into the U.S. for use as a 
preservative in industries engaged in the production, storage, 
and use of products subject to microbial degradation.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

    20. SEC. 220. 2-ETHOXY-2,3-DIHYDRO-3,3-DIMETHYL-5-BENZOFURANYL-
                    METHANESULFONATE (ETHOFUMESATE)

Present law

    2-Ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranyl-
methanesul-fonate (ethofumesate) as provided for in HTS 
subheading 2932.99.08 is subject to an MFN duty rate of 6.6% ad 
valorem; as provided for in HTS subheading 3808.30.15 is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 0.7 cents/kg +7.8% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.31.20 for 2-Ethoxy-2,3-
dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranyl-methanesulfonate 
(ethofumesate) (CAS No. 26225-79-6) (provided for in 
subheadings 2932.99.08 and 3808.30.15) as temporarily duty free 
until December 31, 1999.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.31.20 for 2-Ethoxy-
2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-5-benzofuranyl-methanesulfonate 
(ethofumesate) (CAS No. 26225-79-6) (provided for in 
subheadings 2932.99.08 and 3808.30.15) as temporarily duty free 
until December 31, 1999. There is no known domestically-
produced chemical directly competitive with this chemical and 
there was no known U.S. production of this chemical during 
1994-96.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

        21. SEC. 221. HIGH TENACITY SINGLE YARN OF VISCOSE RAYON

Present law

    The high tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon described in 
this provision is subject to an MFN duty rate of 10% ad 
valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.54.03 for high tenacity 
single yarn of viscose rayon (provided for in subheading 
5403.10.30) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 1999.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.54.03 for high 
tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon (provided for in 
subheading 5403.10.30) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 1999. There is no known domestic product directly 
competitive with this product. Suspending the duty on this yarn 
would lower costs for U.S. textile manufacturers.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

   22. SEC. 222. SKATING BOOTS FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF IN-LINE 
                             ROLLER SKATES

Present law

    Skating boots for use in the manufacture of in-line roller 
skates described in HTS subheading 6404.11.90 have an MFN duty 
rate of 20% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.64.04 for skating boots for 
use in the manufacture of in-line roller skates (provided for 
in subheading 6404.11.90) as temporarily duty free until 
December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.64.04 for skating 
boots for use in the manufacture of in-line roller skates 
(provided for in subheading 6404.11.90) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000. The duties for these boots, which 
are currently not made in the United States, are outlined 
above. By contrast, imports of completely-assembled in-line 
skates containing such boots enter free of duty. This results 
in a tariff inversion which gives importers of in-line skates a 
competitive edge over U.S. producers of in-line skates.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

    23. SEC. 223. 2-4-DICHLORO-5-HYDRAZINO-PHENOL-MONOHYDROCHLORIDE

Present law

    2-4-Dichloro-5-hydrazino-phenol-monohydrochloride is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 6.8% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new subheading under heading 9902.30.98 for 
2-4-Dichloro-5-hydrazino-phenol-monohydrochloride (CAS No. 
189573-21-5) (provided for in subheading 2928.00.25) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 1998.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new subheading under heading 
9902.30.98 for 2-4-Dichloro-5-hydrazino-phenol-
monohydrochloride (CAS No. 189573-21-5) (provided for in 
subheading 2928.00.25) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 1998. There was no known domestic production of this 
chemical during 1994-96.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                   24. SEC. 224. 3-MERCAPTO-D-VALINE

Present law

    3-Mercapto-D-valine is subject to an MFN duty rate of 4.2% 
ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.18 for 3-Mercapto-D-
valine (CAS No. 52-67-5) (provided for in subheading 
2930.90.45) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new subheading under heading 
9902.32.18 for 3-Mercapto-D-valine (CAS No. 52-67-5) (provided 
for in subheading 2930.90.45) as temporarily duty free until 
December 31, 1998. The chemical is used in the production of 
newly-developed anti-cancer drugs which are currently 
undergoing testing. There was no known significant domestic 
production of this chemical during the past five years.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

          25. SEC. 225. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID

Present law

    6-Amino-1,3-napthalenedisulfonic acid is subject to an MFN 
duty rate of 1.7 cents/kg + 15.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.91 for 6-Amino-1,3-
napthalenedisulfonic acid (CAS No. 118-33-2) (provided for in 
subheading 2921.45.90) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.91 for 6-Amino-
1,3-napthalenedisulfonic acid (CAS No. 118-33-2) (provided for 
in subheading 2921.45.90) as temporarily duty free until 
December 31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce certain 
synthetic dyes which compete with similar dyes made 
domestically or imported by other U.S. companies. However, 
there was no known domestic production of this chemical during 
1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

  26. SEC. 226. 6-AMINO-1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT

Present law

    6-Amino-1,3-napthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 1.7 cents/kg +15.1% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.92 for 6-Amino-1,3-
napthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt (CAS No. 50976-35-7) 
(provided for in subheading 2921.45.90) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.92 for 6-Amino-
1,3-napthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt (CAS No. 50976-35-
7) (provided for in subheading 2921.45.90) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce 
certain synthetic dyes which compete with similar dyes made 
domestically or imported by other U.S. companies. However, 
there was no known production of this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

  27. SEC. 227. 7-ACETYLAMINO-4-HYDROXY-2-NAPHTHA-LENESULFONIC ACID, 
                            MONOSODIUM SALT.

Present law

    7-Acetylamino-4-hydroxy-2-napthalenesulfonic acid, 
monosodium salt is subject to an MFN duty rate of 11.4% ad 
valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.30 for 7-Acetylamino-4-
hydroxy-2-napthalenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt (CAS No. 
42360-29-2) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.70) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

     The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.30 for 7-
Acetylamino-4-hydroxy-2-napthalenesulfonic acid, monosodium 
salt (CAS No. 42360-29-2) (provided for in subheading 
2924.29.70) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. 
The chemical is used to produce certain synthetic dyes which 
compete with similar dyes made domestically or imported by 
other U.S. companies. However, there was no known domestic 
production of this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

28. SEC. 228. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5- HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHA-LENEDISULFONIC ACID

Present law

     4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-napthalenedisulfonic acid is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 2.6 cents/kg + 14.6% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.40 for 4-Benzoylamino-5-
hydroxy-2,7-napthalenedisulfonic acid, (CAS No.117-46-4) 
(provided for in subheading 2924.29.75) as temporarily duty 
free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.40 for 4-
Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-napthalenedisulfonic acid, (CAS No. 
117-46-4) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.75) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is 
used to produce certain synthetic dyes which compete with 
similar dyes made domestically or imported by other U.S. 
companies. However, there was no known domestic production of 
this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

  29. SEC. 229. 4-BENZOYLAMINO-5- HYDROXY-2,7-NAPHTHA-LENEDISULFONIC 
                         ACID, MONOSODIUM SALT

Present law

     4-Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-napthalenedisulfonic acid, 
monosodium salt is subject to an MFN duty rate of 11.4% ad 
valorem.

Explanation of provision

     The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.42 for 4-Benzoylamino-5-
hydroxy-2,7-napthalenedisulfonic acid, monosodium salt, (CAS 
No. 79873-39-5) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.70) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

     The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.42 for 4-
Benzoylamino-5-hydroxy-2,7-napthalenedisulfonic acid, 
monosodium salt, (CAS No. 79873-39-5) (provided for in 
subheading 2924.29.70) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000. The chemical is used to produce certain synthetic 
dyes which compete with similar dyes made domestically or 
imported by other U.S. companies. However, there was no known 
domestic production of this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                      30. SEC. 230. P-ETHYLPHENOL

Present law

     p-Ethylphenol is subject to an MFN duty rate of 9.4% ad 
valorem.

Explanation of provision

     The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.31.21 for p-Ethylphenol 
(CAS. No. 123-07-9) (provided for in subheading 2907.19.20) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

     The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.31.21 for p-
Ethylphenol (CAS. No. 123-07-9) (provided for in subheading 
2907.19.20) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. 
There was no known domestic production of this chemical during 
1994-1997.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                         31. SEC. 231. PANTERA

Present law

     Pantera is subject to an MFN duty rate of 11.1% ad 
valorem.

Explanation of provision

     The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.29.09 for (+/-)-
Tetrahydrofurfuryl (R)-2-[4-(6-chloroquinoxaline-2-yloxy) 
phenoxy] propanoate (referred to as Pantera) (CAS No. 119738-
06-6) (provided for in subheading 2909.30.40) as temporarily 
duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

     The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.29.09 for (+/-)-
Tetrahydrofurfuryl (R)-2-[4-(6-chloroquinoxaline-2-yloxy) 
phenoxy] propanoate (referred to as Pantera) (CAS No. 119738-
06-6) (provided for in subheading 2909.30.40) as temporarily 
duty free until December 31, 2000. There is no known domestic 
production of this chemical.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

   32. SEC. 232. 3-METHYL-CARBONYL-AMINOPHENYL-3'-METHYL-CARBANILATE 
                             (PHENMEDIPHAM)

Present law

     3-Methyl-carbonyl-aminophenyl-3'-methyl-carbanilate is 
subject to an MFN duty rate of 11% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

     The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.31.22 for 3-Methyl-
carbonyl-aminophenyl-3'-methyl-carbanilate (referred to as 
phenmedipham) (CAS No. 13684-63-4) (provided for in subheading 
2924.29.47) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 1999.

Reason for change

     The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.31.22 for 3-Methyl-
carbonyl-aminophenyl-3'-methyl-carbanilate (referred to as 
phenmedipham) (CAS No. 13684-63-4) (provided for in subheading 
2924.29.47) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 1999. 
There was no known domestic production of this chemical during 
1994-96.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                     33. SEC. 233. 2-AMINO-P-CRESOL

Present law

     2-Amino-p-cresol is subject to an MFN duty rate of 5.8% ad 
valorem.

Explanation of provision

     The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.93 for 2-Amino-p-cresol 
(CAS No. 95-84-1) (provided for in subheading 2922.29.10) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.93 for 2-Amino-p-
cresol (CAS No. 95-84-1) (provided for in subheading 
2922.29.10) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. 
The chemical is used to produce certain synthetic dyes which 
compete with similar dyes made domestically or imported by 
other U.S. companies. However, there was no known domestic 
production of this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                    34. SEC. 234. 4-PHENOXYPYRIDINE

Present law

    4-Phenoxypyridine is subject to an MFN duty rate of 
2.6 cents/kg + 13.3% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.15 for the chemical 4-
Phenoxypyridine (CAS No. 4783-86-2) (provided for in subheading 
2933.90.82) used in the production of anti-cancer drugs, as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.15 for the 
chemical 4-Phenoxypyridine (CAS No. 4783-86-2) (provided for in 
subheading 2933.90.82) used in the production of anti-cancer 
drugs, as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. The 
chemical is used in the production of newly-developed anti-
cancer drugs which are currently undergoing testing. There was 
no known significant domestic production of this chemical 
during the past five years.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                   35. SEC. 235. P-NITROBENZOIC ACID

Present law

    p-Nitrobenzoic acid is subject to an MFN duty rate of 11.4% 
ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.94 for p-Nitrobenzoic 
acid (CAS No. 62-23-7) (provided for in subheading 2916.39.45) 
as temporarily duty free until December 31, 1999.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.94 for p-
Nitrobenzoic acid (CAS No. 62-23-7) (provided for in subheading 
2916.39.45) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 1999. 
There are currently no known domestic producers of this 
chemical and no known commercially viable substitutes for this 
product in downstream applications.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                   36. SEC. 236. P-TOLUENESULFONAMIDE

Present law

    p-Toluenesulfonamide is subject to an MFN duty rate of 
2.6 cents/kg +14.6% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.95 for p-
Toluenesulfonamide (CAS No. 70-55-3) (provided for in heading 
2935.00.95) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 1999.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.95 for p-
Toluenesulfonamide (CAS No. 70-55-3) (provided for in heading 
2935.00.95) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 1999. 
There are currently no known domestic producers of this 
chemical.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

  37. SEC. 237. TARIFF TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN COMPONENTS OF SCIENTIFIC 
                       INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS

Present law

    Separate components of certain large scientific instruments 
or apparatus that are imported for assembly under those 
circumstances in which the instrument or apparatus, due to its 
size, cannot be imported in its assembled state, are subject to 
separate MFN duty rates, even though the larger scientific 
apparatus of which the components are a part would receive 
duty-free treatment, were they imported as part of a single, 
finished scientific instrument or apparatus.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend U.S. Note 6, subchapter X, 
chapter 98 of the HTS to clarify that separate components of 
certain large scientific instruments and apparatus would be 
provided the same tariff treatment as those large scientific 
instruments and apparatus. The term ``instruments and 
apparatus'' under subheading 9810.00.60 would include separable 
components of an instrument or apparatus that are imported for 
assembly under those circumstances in which the instrument or 
apparatus, due to its size, cannot be imported in its assembled 
state. The provision also would amend the procedures by which 
the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce would determine 
whether or not to grant such duty-free treatment.

Reason for change

    The provision is needed to permit duty-free treatment for 
separate components of certain large scientific instruments or 
apparatus that are imported for assembly under circumstances in 
which the instrument, due to its size, cannot be imported in 
its assembled state, even though the larger scientific 
apparatus of which the components are a part would receive 
duty-free treatment, were they imported as part of a single, 
finished scientific instrument or apparatus.

Effective date

    The effective date shall be 120 days following enactment.

                       38. SEC. 238. TANNIC ACID

Present law

    Tannic acid is subject to an MFN duty rate of 1.5% ad 
valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.28 for Tannic acid, 
containing by weight 50 percent or more of tannic acid (CAS No. 
1401-55-4) (provided for in subheading 3201.90.10) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.28 for Tannic 
acid, containing by weight 50 percent or more of tannic acid 
(CAS No. 1401-55-4) (provided for in subheading 3201.90.10) as 
temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000. The chemical is 
used to produce certain synthetic dyes which compete with 
similar dyes made domestically or imported by other U.S. 
companies. However, there was no known domestic production of 
this chemical during 1994-97.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

39. SEC. 239. POLYMERS OF TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE, HEXAFLUOROPROPYLENE, AND 
                          VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE

Present law

    Polymers of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and 
vinylidene fluoride are subject to an MFN duty rate of 
0.9 cents/kg+7% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.39.04 for polymers of 
tetrafluoroethylene (provided for in subheading 3904.61.00) 
hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride (provided for in 
subheading 3904.69.50) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 1999.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.39.04 for polymers 
of tetrafluoroethylene (provided for in subheading 3904.61.00) 
hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride (provided for in 
subheading 3904.69.50) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 1999. There are currently no known domestic producers of 
these products.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

        40. SEC. 240. METHYL 2-[[[[[4- (DIMETHYLAMINO)-6-(2,2,2-
TRIFLUOROETHOXY)-1,3,5-TRIAZIN-2-YL]- AMINO]CARBONYL]- AMINO]SULFONYL]-
                 3-METHYLBENZOATE (TRISULFURON METHYL)

Present law

    Methyl 2-[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-
1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]-amino]carbonyl]-amino]sulfonyl]-3-
methylbenzoate is subject to an MFN duty rate of 0.7 cents/
kg+7.8% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.38.08 for Methyl 2-[[[[[4-
(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]-
amino]carbonyl]-amino]sulfonyl]-3-methylbenzoate in mixture 
with application adjuvants. (CAS No. 126535-15-7) (provided for 
in heading 3808.30.15) as temporarily free of duty until 
December 31, 1999.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.38.08 for Methyl 2-
[[[[[4-(dimethylamino)-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,3,5-triazin-
2-yl]-amino]carbonyl]-amino]sulfonyl]-3-methylbenzoate in 
mixture with application adjuvants. (CAS No. 126535-15-7) 
(provided for in heading 3808.30.15) as temporarily free of 
duty until December 31, 1999. There was no known domestic 
production of this chemical during 1994-96.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

   41. SEC. 241. OTHER YARN, SINGLE: OF VISCOSE RAYON, WITH A TWIST 
                         EXCEEDING 120 TURNS/M

Present law

    High tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon with a twist 
exceeding 120 turns/m (provided for in subheading 5403.32.00) 
is subject to an MFN duty rate of 10% ad valorem.

Explanation of provision

    The provision would amend chapter 99, subchapter II of the 
HTS by inserting a new heading 9902.32.97 for high tenacity 
single yarn of viscose rayon (provided for in subheading 
5403.32.00) as temporarily duty free until December 31, 2000.

Reason for change

    The provision is necessary to amend chapter 99, subchapter 
II of the HTS to insert a new heading 9902.32.97 for high 
tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon (provided for in 
subheading 5403.32.00) as temporarily duty free until December 
31, 2000. There is no known domestic product directly 
competitive with this product. Suspending the duty on this yarn 
would lower costs for U.S. textile manufacturers.

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 date of the enactment of this Act.

                      42. SEC. 242. EFFECTIVE DATE

    Unless otherwise indicated, the provisions in this title 
would apply to articles, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse 
for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of 
enactment.

                       III. VOTE OF THE COMMITTEE

    In compliance with clause 2(l)(2)(B) of the Rules of the 
House of Representatives, the following statement is made 
concerning the vote of the Committee in its consideration of 
the bill H.R. 2622.

Motion to report the bill

    The bill H.R. 2622 was ordered favorably reported, by voice 
vote on October 8, 1997, with a quorum present.

                     IV. BUDGET EFFECTS OF THE BILL

               A. Committee Estimate on Budgetary Effects

    In compliance with clause 7(a) of rule XIII of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, the following statement is made 
concerning the effects on the budget of H.R. 2622. The 
Committee agrees with the estimate prepared by the 
Congressional Budget Office, which is included below.

    B. Statement Regarding New Budget Authority and Tax Expenditures

    In compliance with subdivision (B) of clause 2(l)(3) of 
rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the 
Committee states that the provisions of H.R. 2622, do not 
involve any new budget authority, or any increase or decrease 
in revenues or tax expenditures.

      C. Cost Estimate Prepared by the Congressional Budget Office

    In compliance with subdivision (C) of clause 2(1)(3) of 
rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, requiring 
a cost estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office, 
the following report prepared by CBO is provided:

                                     U.S. Congress,
                               Congressional Budget Office,
                                  Washington, DC, October 10, 1997.
Hon. Bill Archer,
Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means,
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
    Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has 
reviewed H.R. 2622, the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical 
Corrections Act of 1997, as ordered reported by the House 
Committee on Ways and Means on October 8, 1997. CBO estimates 
that this bill would cause no change in federal government 
receipts. The proposed legislation contains no 
intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the 
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995, and would impose no 
direct costs on state, local, or tribal governments. Because 
enacting H.R. 2622 would affect receipts, pay-as-you-go 
procedures would apply to the bill.
    H.R. 2622 would make technical corrections and 
miscellaneous amendments to certain trade laws. Title I 
clarifies existing statutes of the United States Customs code. 
Title II creates temporary duty suspensions on certain 
intermediary products and chemicals imported into the United 
States. None of the provisions would have a significant impact 
on the budget.
    Section 252 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
Control Act of 1985 sets up pay-as-you-go procedures for 
legislation affecting direct spending or receipts. The 
projected changes in direct spending through 2007 are shown in 
the following table. For purposes of enforcing pay-as-you-go 
procedures, however, only the effects in the budget year and 
the succeeding four years are counted.

                                          PAY-AS-YOU-GO CONSIDERATIONS                                          
                                    [By fiscal year, in millions of dollars]                                    
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   1998    1999    2000    2001    2002    2003    2004    2005    2006    2007 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Changes in outlays..............       0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0
Changes in receipts.............       0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


    If you wish further details, please feel free to contact me 
or your staff may wish to contact Alyssa Trzeszkowski.
            Sincerely,
                                 June E. O'Neill, Director.

     V. OTHER MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED UNDER THE RULES OF THE HOUSE

          A. Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations

    With respect to subdivision (A) of clause 2(l)(3) of rule 
XI of the rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee 
concludes that the actions taken in this legislation are 
appropriate given its oversight of international trade matters.

    B. Summary of Findings and Recommendations of the Committee on 
                    Government Reform and Oversight

    With respect to subdivision (D) of clause 2(l)(3) of rule 
XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee 
states that no oversight findings or recommendations have been 
submitted to the Committee by the Committee on Government 
Reform and Oversight with respect to the subject matter 
contained in H.R. 2622.

                 C. Constitutional Authority Statement

    With respect to clause 2(l)(4) of rule XI of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, relating to Constitutional 
Authority, the Committee states that the Committee's action in 
reporting the bill is derived from Article 1 of the 
Constitution, Section 8 (``The Congress shall have power to lay 
and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the 
debts and to provide for * * * the general Welfare of the 
United States * * *'').

       VI. CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED

  In compliance with clause 3 of rule XIII of the Rules of the 
House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by the 
bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law proposed 
to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is 
printed in italics, existing law in which no change is proposed 
is shown in roman):

                           TARIFF ACT OF 1930

                     TITLE III--SPECIAL PROVISIONS

          * * * * * * *

                Part II--United States Tariff Commission

          * * * * * * *

SEC. 313. DRAWBACK AND REFUNDS.

  (a) * * *
          * * * * * * *
  (q) Packaging Material.--[Packaging material]
          (1) In general.--Packaging material, when used on or 
        for articles or merchandise exported or destroyed under 
        subsection (a), (b), (c), or (j), shall be eligible 
        under such subsection for refund, as drawback, of 99 
        percent of any duty, tax, or fee imposed under Federal 
        law on the importation of such material.
          (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.
          * * * * * * *

                  TITLE IV--ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

      PART I--DEFINITIONS AND NATIONAL CUSTOMS AUTOMATION PROGRAM

          * * * * * * *

             Subpart B--National Customs Automation Program

          * * * * * * *

SEC. 411. NATIONAL CUSTOMS AUTOMATION PROGRAM.

  (a) * * *
          * * * * * * *
  (c) Foreign-Trade Zones.--Not later than January 1, 1999, the 
Secretary shall provide for the inclusion of commercial 
importation data from foreign-trade zones under the Program.
          * * * * * * *

SEC. 514. PROTEST AGAINST DECISIONS OF THE CUSTOMS SERVICE.

  (a) Finality of Decisions.--Except as provided in subsection 
(b) of this section, section 501 (relating to voluntary 
reliquidations), section 516 (relating to petitions by domestic 
interested parties), and section 520 (relating to refunds and 
errors) of this Act, decisions of the Customs Service, 
including the legality of all orders and findings entering into 
the same, as to--
          (1) * * *
          * * * * * * *
          (7) the refusal to reliquidate an entry under section 
        [520(c)] subsection (c) or (d) of section 520 of this 
        act;
          * * * * * * *
  Sec. 515. Review of Protests.--
  (a) Administrative Review and Modification of Decisions.--
Unless a request for an accelerated disposition of a protest is 
filed in accordance with subsection (b) of this section the 
appropriate customs officer, within two years from the date a 
protest was filed in accordance with section 514 of this Act, 
shall review the protest and shall allow or deny such protest 
in whole or in part. Thereafter, any duties, charge, or 
exaction found to have been assessed or collected in excess 
shall be remitted or refunded and any drawback found due shall 
be paid. Upon the request of the protesting party, filed within 
the time allowed for the filing of a protest under section 514 
of this Act, a protest may be subject to further review by 
another appropriate customs officer, under the circumstances 
and in the form and manner that may be prescribed by the 
Secretary in regulations, but subject to the two-year 
limitation prescribed in the first sentence of this subsection. 
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. Notice of the denial of any protest shall be mailed in 
the form and manner prescribed by the Secretary.
          * * * * * * *

SEC. 520. REFUNDS AND ERRORS.

  (a) * * *
          * * * * * * *
  (d) Notwithstanding the fact that a valid protest was not 
filed, the Customs Service may, in accordance with regulations 
prescribed by the Secretary, reliquidate an entry to refund any 
excess duties (including any merchandise processing fees) paid 
on a good qualifying under the rules of origin set out in 
section 202 of the North American Free Trade Agreement 
Implementation Act for which no claim for preferential tariff 
treatment was made at the time of importation if the importer, 
within 1 year after the date of importation, files, in 
accordance with those regulations, a claim that includes--
          (1) * * *
          * * * * * * *

SEC. 557. ENTRY FOR WAREHOUSE--WAREHOUSE PERIOD--DRAWBACK.

  (a)(1) Any merchandise subject to duty  (including 
international travel merchandise), with the exception of 
perishable articles and explosive substances other than 
firecrackers, may be entered for warehousing and be deposited 
in a bonded warehouse at the expense and risk of the owner 
purchaser, importer, or consignee. Such merchandise may be 
withdrawn, at any time within 5-years from the date of 
importation, for consumption upon payment of the duties and 
charges accruing thereon at the rate of duty imposed by law 
upon such merchandise at the date of withdrawal; or may be 
withdrawn for exportation or for transportation and exportation 
to a foreign country, or for shipment or for transportation and 
shipment to the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, 
Midway Islands, Kingman Reef, Johnston Island, or the island of 
Guam, without the payment of duties thereon, or for 
transportation and rewarehousing at another port or elsewhere, 
or for transfer to another bonded warehouse at the same port; 
except that--
          (A) * * *
          * * * * * * *
                              ----------                              


               SECTION 5 OF THE ACT OF FEBRUARY 13, 1911

SEC. 5. OVERTIME AND PREMIUM PAY FOR CUSTOMS OFFICERS.

  (a) * * *
          * * * * * * *
  (c) Limitations.--
          [(1) Fiscal year cap.--The aggregate of overtime pay 
        under subsection (a) (including commuting compensation 
        under subsection (a)(2)(B)) and premium pay under 
        subsection (b) that a customs officer may be paid in 
        any fiscal year may not exceed $25,000; except that the 
        Commissioner of Customs or his designee may waive this 
        limitation in individual cases in order to prevent 
        excessive costs or to meet emergency requirements of 
        the Customs Service.]
          (1) Fiscal year cap.--Notwithstanding any other 
        provision of law, the aggregate of overtime pay under 
        subsection (a) of this section (including commuting 
        compensation under subsection (a)(2)(B) of this 
        section) and premium pay under subsection (b) of this 
        section that a customs officer may be paid in any 
        fiscal year may not exceed $25,000; except that the 
        Commissioner of Customs or his designee may waive this 
        limitation in individual cases in order to prevent 
        excessive costs or to meet emergency requirements of 
        the Customs Service.
          * * * * * * *
                              ----------                              


            HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNITED STATES

          * * * * * * *

             CHAPTER 98--SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION PROVISIONS

          * * * * * * *

 Subchapter X--Importations of Religious, Educational, Scientific, and 
                           Other Institutions

                               U.S. NOTE

          * * * * * * *
  6. (a) The term ``instruments and apparatus'' (subheading 
9810.00.60) embraces only instruments and apparatus which are 
both provided for and duitable in:
          (i) * * *
          * * * * * * *
but the term does not include materials or supplies, nor does 
it include ordinary equipment for use in building construction 
or maintenance or for use in supporting activities of the 
institution such as its administrative offices or its eating or 
religious facilities. 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.
          * * * * * * *
  (d)(i) If the Secretary of Commerce determines under this 
U.S. note that an instrument or apparatus of equivalent 
scientific value to the instrument or apparatus which, due to 
its size cannot be feasibly imported in its assembled state, is 
being manufactured in the United States, the Secretary shall 
report the findings to the Secretary of the Treasury and to the 
applicant institution and all components of the instrument or 
apparatus shall remain dutiable.
  (ii) If the Secretary of Commerce determines that the 
instrument or apparatus is not being manufactured in the United 
States, the Secretary is authorized to determine further 
whether any component of the instrument or apparatus is being 
manufactured in the United States and shall report the findings 
to the Secretary of the Treasury and to the applicant 
institution, and any component found to be domestically 
available shall remain dutiable.
  (iii) Any decision by the Secretary of the Treasury which 
allows for duty-free entry of a component of an instrument or 
apparatus which, due to its size cannot be feasibly imported in 
its assembled state, shall be effective for a specified maximum 
period, to be determined in consultation with the Secretary of 
Commerce, taking into account both the scientific needs of the 
importing institution and the potential for development of 
comparable domestic manufacturing capacity.
  [(d)] (e) Subheading 9810.00.60 shall not apply with respect 
to any instrument or apparatus unless a bona fide order 
therefor has been placed, by the institution making the 
application under this U.S. note, on or before the sixtieth day 
following the day on which a finding of the Secretary of 
Commerce favorable to the institution has become final and 
conclusive.
  [(e)] (f) Within 20 days after the publication in the Federal 
Register of a finding by the Secretary of Commerce under 
paragraph (c) of this U.S. note, an appeal may be taken from 
said finding only upon a question or questions of law and only 
to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit:
          (i) * * *
          * * * * * * *
  [(f)] (g) The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of 
Commerce may prescribe joint regulations to carry out their 
functions under this note.
          * * * * * * *

CHAPTER 99--TEMPORARY LEGISLATION; TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS ESTABLISHED 
     PURSUANT TO TRADE LEGISLATION; ADDITIONAL IMPORT RESTRICTIONS 
ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 22 OF THE AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT, 
                               AS AMENDED

          * * * * * * *

          Subchapter II--Temporary Reductions in Rates of Duty

          * * * * * * *

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                                                         Rates of duty                                          
                                    ------------------------------------------------------                      
  Heading/     Article description                   1                                        Effective period  
 subheading                         -----------------------------------         2                               
                                         General          Special                                               
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                       *            *            *            *            *            *                       
9902.29.09.  (+/-)-                                                                                             
              Tetrahydrofurfuryl                                                                                
              (R)-2-[4-(6-                                                                                      
              chloroquinoxalin-2-                                                                               
              yloxy) phenoxy]                                                                                   
              propanoate (CAS No.                                                                               
              119738-06-6)                                                                                      
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2909.30.40) and any                                                                               
              mixtures containing                                                                               
              the same.............  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
                       *            *            *            *            *            *                       
9902.30.98.  2-4-Dichloro-5-                                                                                    
              hydrazino-phenol-                                                                                 
              monohydrochloride                                                                                 
              (CAS No. 189573-21-5)                                                                             
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2928.00.25)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/98
                       *            *            *            *            *            *                       
9902.31.12.  3-Ethoxycarbonyl-                                                                                  
              aminophenyl-N-                                                                                    
              phenylcarbamate                                                                                   
              (Desmedipham) (CAS                                                                                
              No. 13684-56-5)                                                                                   
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2924.29.41)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/99
                       *            *            *            *            *            *                       
9902.31.20.  2-Ethoxy-2,3-dihydro-                                                                              
              3,3-dimethyl-5-                                                                                   
              benzofuranyl-                                                                                     
              methanesulfonate                                                                                  
              (ethofumesate)                                                                                    
              singularly or in                                                                                  
              mixture with                                                                                      
              application adjuvants                                                                             
              (CAS No. 26225-79-6)                                                                              
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheadings                                                                                       
              2932.99.08 and                                                                                    
              3808.30.15)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/99
9902.31.21.  p-Ethylphenol (CAS No.                                                                             
              123-07-9) (provided                                                                               
              for in subheading                                                                                 
              2907.19.20)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.31.22.  3-Methyl- carbonyl-                                                                                
              aminophenyl-3'-methyl-                                                                            
              carbanilate                                                                                       
              (phenmedipham) (CAS                                                                               
              No. 13684-63-4)                                                                                   
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2924.29.47)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/99
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9902.32.05.  3-(Acetyloxy)-2-methyl-                                                                            
              benzoic acid (CAS No.                                                                             
              168899-58-9)                                                                                      
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2918.29.65)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.15.  4-Phenoxypyridine (CAS                                                                             
              No. 4783-86-2)                                                                                    
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2933.90.82)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.16.  (S)-N-[[5-[2-(2- Amino-                                                                            
               4,6,7,8-tetra- hydro-                                                                            
              4-oxo- 1H- pyrimido                                                                               
              [5,4-b] [1,4] thiazin-                                                                            
               6-yl)ethyl]-2-                                                                                   
              thienyl] carbonyl]-L-                                                                             
              glutamic acid diethyl                                                                             
              ester (CAS No. 177575-                                                                            
              19-8) (provided for                                                                               
              in subheading                                                                                     
              2930.90.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.17.  4-Chloropyridine                                                                                   
              hydrochloride (CAS                                                                                
              No. 7379-35-3)                                                                                    
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2933.39.61)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.18.  3-Mercapto-D-valine                                                                                
              (CAS No. 52-67-5)                                                                                 
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2930.90.45)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.19.  (3S)-2,2-Dimethyl-3-                                                                               
              thiomorpholine                                                                                    
              carboxylic acid (CAS                                                                              
              No. 84915-43-5)                                                                                   
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2934.90.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.20.  2-Amino-5-bromo-6-                                                                                 
              methyl-4-(1H)-                                                                                    
              quinazolinone (CAS                                                                                
              No. 147149-89-1)                                                                                  
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2933.90.97)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.21.  2-Amino-6-methyl-5-(4-                                                                             
              pyridinylthio)-4-(1H)-                                                                            
              quinazolinone (CAS                                                                                
              No. 147149-76-6)                                                                                  
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2933.90.97)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.22.  6-Bromo-2,4,                                                                                       
              dinitroaniline (CAS                                                                               
              No. 1817-73-8)                                                                                    
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2921.42.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.23.  [S-(R*,R*)]-2,3-                                                                                   
              dihydroxy-butanedioic                                                                             
              acid (CAS No. 147-71-                                                                             
              7) (provided for in                                                                               
              subheading 2918.19.90                                                                             
              or 2918.90.50).......  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.28.  Tannic acid,                                                                                       
              containing by weight                                                                              
              50 percent or more of                                                                             
              tannic acid (CAS No.                                                                              
              1401-55-4) (provided                                                                              
              for in subheading                                                                                 
              3201.90.10)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.30.  7-Acetylamino-4-                                                                                   
              hydroxy-2-                                                                                        
              naphthalenesulfonic                                                                               
              acid, monosodium salt                                                                             
              (CAS No. 42360-29-2)                                                                              
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2924.29.70)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.32.  2-Amino-5-                                                                                         
              nitrobenzenesulfonic                                                                              
              acid, monosodium salt                                                                             
              (CAS No. 30693-53-9)                                                                              
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2921.42.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.34.  2-Amino-5-                                                                                         
              nitrobenzenesulfonic                                                                              
              acid, monoammonium                                                                                
              salt (CAS No. 4346-51-                                                                            
              4) (provided for in                                                                               
              subheading                                                                                        
              2921.42.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.36.  2-Amino-5-                                                                                         
              nitrobenzenesulfonic                                                                              
              acid (CAS No. 96-75-                                                                              
              3) (provided for in                                                                               
              subheading                                                                                        
              2921.42.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.38.  3-(4,5-Dihydro-3-                                                                                  
              methyl-5-oxo-1H-                                                                                  
              pyrazol-1-y1)                                                                                     
              benzenesulfonic acid                                                                              
              (CAS No. 119-17-5)                                                                                
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2933.19.43)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.40.  4-Benzoylamino-5-                                                                                  
              hydroxy-2,7-                                                                                      
              naphthalenedisulfonic                                                                             
              acid (CAS No. 117-46-                                                                             
              4) (provided for in                                                                               
              subheading                                                                                        
              2924.29.75)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.42.  4-Benzoylamino-5-                                                                                  
              hydroxy-2,7-                                                                                      
              naphthalenedisulfonic                                                                             
              acid, monosodium salt                                                                             
              (CAS No. 79873-39-5)                                                                              
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2924.29.70)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.48.  4-Chloro-3-                                                                                        
              nitrobenzenesulfonic                                                                              
              acid (CAS No. 121-18-                                                                             
              6) (provided for in                                                                               
              subheading                                                                                        
              2904.90.47)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.50.  4-Chloro-3-                                                                                        
              nitrobenzenesulfonic                                                                              
              acid, monopotassium                                                                               
              salt (CAS No. 6671-49-                                                                            
              4) (provided for in                                                                               
              subheading                                                                                        
              2904.90.47)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.52.  4-Chloro-3-                                                                                        
              nitrobenzenesulfonic                                                                              
              acid, monosodium salt                                                                             
              (CAS No. 17691-19-9)                                                                              
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2904.90.40)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.54.  2-Methyl-5-                                                                                        
              nitrobenzenesulfonic                                                                              
              acid (CAS No. 121-03-                                                                             
              9) (provided for in                                                                               
              subheading                                                                                        
              2904.90.20)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.60.  2-Amino-5-                                                                                         
              nitrothiazole (CAS                                                                                
              No. 121-66-4)                                                                                     
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2934.10.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.32.90.  Diiodomethyl-p-                                                                                    
              tolylsulfone (CAS No.                                                                             
              20018-09-1) (provided                                                                             
              for in subheading                                                                                 
              2930.90.10)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.91.  6-Amino-1,3-                                                                                       
              naphthalenedisulfonic                                                                             
              acid (CAS No. 118-33-                                                                             
              2) (provided for in                                                                               
              subheading                                                                                        
              2921.45.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.92.  6-Amino-1,3-                                                                                       
              naphthalenedisulfonic                                                                             
              acid, disodium salt                                                                               
              (CAS No. 50976-35-7)                                                                              
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2921.45.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.93.  2-Amino-p-cresol (CAS                                                                              
              No. 95-84-1)                                                                                      
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2922.29.10)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
9902.32.94.  p-Nitrobenzoic acid                                                                                
              (CAS No. 62-23-7)                                                                                 
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2916.39.45)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/99
9902.32.95.  p-Toluenesulfonamide                                                                               
              (CAS No. 70-55-3)                                                                                 
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              2935.00.95)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/99
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9902.32.97.  Single yarn of viscose                                                                             
              rayon, with a twist                                                                               
              exceeding 120 turns/m                                                                             
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              5403.32.00)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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9902.38.08.  Methyl 2-[[[[[4-                                                                                   
              (dimethylamino)-6-                                                                                
              (2,2,2-                                                                                           
              trifluoroethoxy)-                                                                                 
              1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]-                                                                              
              amino]carbonyl]-                                                                                  
              amino]sulfonyl]-3-                                                                                
              methylbenzoate                                                                                    
              (trisulfuron methyl)                                                                              
              in mixture with                                                                                   
              application                                                                                       
              adjurants. (CAS No.                                                                               
              126535-15-7)                                                                                      
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              3808.30.15)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/99
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9902.39.04.  Polymers of                                                                                        
              tetrafluoroethylene                                                                               
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              3904.61.00),                                                                                      
              hexafluoropropylene                                                                               
              and vinylidene                                                                                    
              fluoride (provided                                                                                
              for in subheading                                                                                 
              3904.69.50)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/99
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9902.54.03.  High tenacity single                                                                               
              yarn of viscose rayon                                                                             
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              5403.10.30)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/99
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9902.64.04.  Skating boots for use                                                                              
              in the manufacture of                                                                             
              in-line roller skates                                                                             
              (provided for in                                                                                  
              subheading                                                                                        
              6404.11.90)..........  Free            No change          No change          On or before 12/31/  
                                                                                            2000                
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