Duty Drawback Clarification Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Duty Drawback Clarification Act amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule treatment of whiskies. It replaces subheading 2208.30 so whiskies are listed with a free general rate and a 2.04 dollar per proof-liter special rate. It also directs the U.S. International Trade Commission to add statistical breakouts for Irish and Scotch whiskies, bourbon in containers not over or over four liters, rye whiskey in containers not over or over four liters, and other whiskies in containers not over or over four liters. The tariff schedule changes take effect 15 days after enactment, giving importers, exporters, customs brokers, and drawback claimants a clearer classification structure for whiskey shipments.
Who Benefits and How
Whiskey importers benefit from clearer tariff schedule language for whiskey entries. Whiskey exporters seeking drawback benefit from more uniform category treatment when matching imported and exported merchandise. Irish whiskey importers benefit from a specific statistical suffix for their products. Scotch whiskey importers benefit from a specific statistical suffix for their products. Whiskey manufacturers benefit from separate bourbon, rye, and other whiskey container-size statistical breakouts. Customs brokers benefit from more precise HTSUS reporting categories for whiskey shipments. HTSUS drawback claimants benefit from clearer whiskey categories when matching imported and exported merchandise.
Who Bears the Burden and How
U.S. International Trade Commission tariff staff must update HTSUS subheading text and statistical reporting suffixes. CBP import staff must administer the changed whiskey classification structure after the 15-day effective date. Whiskey import compliance managers must update entry processes for the revised categories. Federal tariff data systems must distinguish container sizes and whiskey types under the new suffixes.
Key Provisions
- Amends HTSUS subheading 2208.30 for whiskies.
- Provides a free general duty rate and a 2.04 dollar per proof-liter special rate.
- Directs USITC to add statistical suffixes for Irish, Scotch, bourbon, rye, and other whiskies.
- Applies the revised tariff treatment 15 days after enactment.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Clarifies uniform tariff and statistical treatment for whiskies, including Irish, Scotch, bourbon, rye, and other whiskey categories, beginning 15 days after enactment.
Key Policy Areas
Trade, Alcohol, Tariffs
Primary Purpose
Clarifies uniform tariff and statistical treatment for whiskies, including Irish, Scotch, bourbon, rye, and other whiskey categories, beginning 15 days after enactment.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Whiskey importers
- Whiskey exporters seeking drawback
- Irish whiskey importers
- Scotch whiskey importers
- Whiskey manufacturers
- HTSUS drawback claimants
Identified Costs
- U.S. International Trade Commission tariff staff
- CBP import staff
- Whiskey import compliance managers
- Federal tariff data systems
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Womack (for himself, Mr. McGarvey, Mr. Barr, Mr. Guthrie, …
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
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HTSUS drawback claimants, Irish whiskey importers, Scotch whiskey importers
CBP import staff, U.S. International Trade Commission tariff staff
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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