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H.R. 1944House109th Congress (2005-2007)In Committee

To reduce temporarily the duty on certain articles of natural cork.

Sponsored by Rob SimmonsRep. Rob Simmons (R-CT)
Introduced April 27, 2005

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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May 9, 2005

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April 27, 2005

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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April 27, 2005

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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May 9, 2005

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 27, 2005

I

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1944

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 27, 2005

Mr. Simmons (for himself, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Paul, Mr. Foley, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Thompson of California, Mrs. Musgrave, Mr. Michaud, Mr. Kennedy of Minnesota, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Kline, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Boehlert, Mr. Boswell, Mr. McCotter, Mr. Otter, Mr. Jenkins, and Mr. McHugh) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To reduce temporarily the duty on certain articles of natural cork.

1.

Certain articles of natural cork

(a)

In general

Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

9902.45.03Articles of natural cork provided for in subheading 4503.90.606%No changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008

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(b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.