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H.R. 5593House118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to exempt from the Generalized System of Preferences certain tire articles, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Brian HigginsRep. Brian Higgins (D-NY)
Introduced September 20, 2023

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The bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 to create an exemption from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for certain tire articles that are considered import‑sensitive. By adding this new category, the change aims to protect U.S. tire manufacturers while allowing foreign producers of those specific tire items to continue receiving GSP benefits. The amendment affects trade rules for tire‑related imports and the companies that import or export them.

Key Provisions

  • Redesignates the existing subparagraph (G) in the GSP exemption list as subparagraph (H).
  • Inserts a new subparagraph (G) that defines “import‑sensitive tire articles” and exempts them from GSP eligibility.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Trade Subcommittee

December 17, 2024

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Introduced in House

September 20, 2023

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

September 20, 2023

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Trade Subcommittee

December 17, 2024

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 20, 2023

I

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5593

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 20, 2023

Mr. Higgins of New York (for himself and Mr. Westerman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to exempt from the Generalized System of Preferences certain tire articles, and for other purposes.

1.

Exclusion of import-sensitive tire articles

Section 503(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2463(b)(1)) is amended—

(1)

by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (H); and

(2)

by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following new subparagraph:

(G)

Import-sensitive tire articles.

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