H.R. 5313

To suspend temporarily the duty on a thermoplastic biodegradable polymer.

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110th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5313

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 7, 2008

Mr. Shays introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To suspend temporarily the duty on a thermoplastic biodegradable polymer.

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Thermoplastic biodegradable polymer

(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._._1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,4-butanediol and decanedioic acid (CAS No. 59914–11–3) (provided for in subheading 3907.99.01)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2011

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(b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.