S. 2372 - Affordable Footwear Act of 2007

S 2372

110th CONGRESS
1st Session

S. 2372

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 15, 2007

Mr. SMITH (for himself and Ms. CANTWELL) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

A BILL

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain footwear.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Affordable Footwear Act of 2007'.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:

(1) Average collected duties on imported footwear are among the highest of any product sector, totaling more than $1,800,000,000 during 2006.

(2) Duty rates on imported footwear are among the highest imposed by the United States Government, with some as high as 67.5 percent ad valorem.

(3) The duties currently imposed by the United States were set in an era during which high rates of duty were intended to protect production of footwear in the United States.

(4) Production of footwear in the United States has nonetheless dwindled to below 2 percent of the total United States market, and is concentrated in 20 distinct product groupings.

(5) Low and moderate income families spend a larger share of their disposable income on footwear. Any additional costs added to the purchase price of footwear constitute a disproportionate burden on these households.

(6) The United States collected $6.21 in duty on imported footwear for every $1 earned by United States footwear workers during 2006. By comparison, the United States collected 6 cents and 1 cent, respectively, in duties for each dollar earned in the automotive and sugar sectors.

SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

It is the sense of Congress that--

(1) the elimination of duty on the importation of certain footwear articles would provide significant benefit to United States consumers, particularly lower-income families;

(2) there is no production in the United States of many footwear articles; and

(3) the elimination of duties on such products will not negatively affect manufacturing in the United States.

SEC. 4. ELIMINATION OF DUTIES ON CERTAIN FOOTWEAR.

(a) Definitions- The Additional U.S. Notes to chapter 64 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are amended--

(1) in note 1--

(A) in paragraph (b), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and

(B) by adding at the end the following:

`(c) The term `footwear for men' covers footwear of American sizes 6 and larger for males and does not include footwear commonly worn by both sexes; and

`(d) The term `footwear for women' covers footwear of American sizes 4 and larger whether for females or of types commonly worn by both sexes.'; and

(2) by adding at the end the following:

`5. For the purposes of this chapter:

`(a) The term `work footwear' encompasses, in addition to footwear having a metal toe-cap, specialized footwear for men or for women that:

`(i) has outer soles of rubber or plastics;

`(ii) is of a kind designed for use by persons employed in occupations, such as those related to the agricultural, construction, industrial, public safety, and transportation sectors, that are not conducive to the use of casual, dress, or similar lightweight footwear; and

`(iii) has special features to protect against hazards in the workplace (such as resistance to chemicals, compression, grease, oil, penetration, slippage, or static build-up).

`(b) The term `work footwear' does not cover:

`(i) sports footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes, and the like;

`(ii) footwear designed to be worn over other footwear;

`(iii) footwear with open toes or open heels; or

`(iv) footwear, except footwear of heading 6401, of the slip-on type or other footwear that is held to the foot without the use of laces or a combination of laces and hooks or other fasteners.

`6. For the purposes of this chapter, the term `house slippers' means footwear of the slip-on type intended solely for casual indoor use. The term `house slippers' includes:

`(i) Footwear with outer soles not over 3.5 mm in thickness, consisting of cellular rubber, non-grain leather, or textile material;

`(ii) Footwear with outer soles not over 2 mm in thickness consisting of polyvinyl chloride, whether or not backed; and

`(iii) Footwear which, when measured at the ball of the foot, has sole components (including any inner and mid-soles) with a combined thickness not over 8 mm as measured from the outer surface of the uppermost sole component to the bottom surface of the outer sole and which, when measured in the same manner at the area of the heel, has a thickness equal to or less than that at the ball of the foot.

`7. For purposes of subheadings 6402.91.52, 6402.99.35 and 6404.19.21, the dollar amounts specified as the minimum value of a good shall be as follows:

`In calendar years 2008 through 2013, $20/pair.

`In calendar years 2014 through 2019, $23/pair.

`In calendar years 2020 through 2026, $26/pair.

`In calendar years 2027 and thereafter, $29/pair.'.

(b) Modification of Tariffs on Certain Footwear of Rubber or Plastics-

(1) Heading 6402 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:

(A) By striking subheading 6402.19.15, and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6402.19.05:

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`            Other:

  6402.19.17 For women 5.1% Free (AU,CA, CL,D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX,P, R 1.5% (SG) 35%

  6402.19.19 Other     Free                                                         35% '.

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(B) In subheading 6402.91.05, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.

(C) In subheading 6402.91.16, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.

(D) By striking subheading 6402.91.40 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6402.91.40, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:

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`            Footwear having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface are (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics except (1) footwear having a foxing or foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and (2) footwear (other than footwear having uppers which form a point 3 cm above the top of the outer sole and are entirely of non-molded construction formed by sewing the parts together and having exposed on the outer surface a substantial portion of the functional stitching) designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather

  6402.91.42 Work footwear                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             6%   Free (AU,CA, CL,D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX,P, R) 1.5% (SG) 35%

  6402.91.43 Other                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Free                                                          35% '.

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(E) By striking subheading 6402.91.50 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the superior text to subheading 6402.91.60:

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`            Footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather:

  6402.91.52  Footwear, except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, where protection against water is imparted by the use of a coated or laminated fabric, designed to be used in lieu of, but not over, other footwear, for men or women the height of which does not exceed 8 inches (20.32 cm), for other persons the height of which does not exceed 7 inches (17.72 cm), valued over the dollar amount specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter Free                                                                                                       66%

  6402.91.54 Other                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   37.5%  Free (CA, D, IL) 2.5% (MX,R) 7.2% (P) 11.2% (JO) 22.5% (SG) 26.2% (AU) 29.1% (MA) 30% (CL) 30% (BH) 66% '.

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(F) In each of the following subheadings, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column:

(i) Subheading 6402.91.90.

(ii) Subheading 6402.99.04.

(iii) Subheading 6402.99.12.

(iv) Subheading 6402.99.31.

(G) By striking subheading 6402.99.33 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6402.99.40:

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`            Footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather:

  6402.99.35 Footwear, except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, where protection against water is imparted by the use of a coated or laminated textile fabric, designed to be used in lieu of, but not over, other footwear, valued over the dollar limit specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter Free                                                                                                      66%

  6402.99.37 Other                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    37.5% Free (CA, D, IL) 2.5% (MX,R) 7.2% (P) 11.2% (JO) 22.5% (SG) 26.2% (AU) 29.1% (MA) 30% (CL) 30% (BH) 66% '.

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(H) In each of the following subheadings, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column:

(i) Subheading 6402.99.40.

(ii) Subheading 6402.99.60.

(iii) Subheading 6402.99.70.

(2) Heading 6403 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:

(A) By striking subheading 6403.40.30 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.40.30, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:

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`            Welt footwear

  6403.40.35 With pigskin uppers Free                                                        20%

  6403.40.38 Other               5%   Free (AU,BH, CA,CL, D, E,IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R, SG) 20% '.

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(B) By striking subheading 6403.51.90 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.51.90, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:

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`            For other persons:

  6403.51.92 For women          10%  Free (AU,BH, CA,CL, D, E,IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R) 5% (SG) 20%

  6403.51.94 Other              Free                                                            20% '.

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(C) By striking subheading 6403.59.15 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.59.10:

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`            Turn or turned footwear

  6403.59.17 For men or women        2.5% Free (AU,BH, CA,CL, K, IL,J+, JO,MA, MX,P, R, SG) 10%

  6403.59.18 Other                   Free                                                   10% '.

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(D) In subheading 6403.91.60, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.

(E) By striking subheading 6403.91.90 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.91.60:

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`            For other persons

  6403.91.92 Work footwear     10%  Free (AU, BH, CA,CL, K, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R) 5% (SG) 20%

  6403.91.93 Other             Free                                                           20% '.

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(F) By striking subheading 6403.99.60 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.99.40:

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`            For men, youths and boys:

  6403.99.62 House slippers            8.5% Free (AU, CA, BH, CL, K, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R, SG) 20%

  6403.99.64 Work footwear             Free                                                        20%

  6403.99.66 Other for men             8.5% Free (AU, CA, BH, CL, K, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R, SG) 20%

  6403.99.68 Other                     Free                                                        20% '.

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(G) By striking subheading 6403.99.75 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6403.99.75, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:

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`            Valued not over $2.50/pair:

  6403.99.77 House slippers              Free                                                           20%

  6403.99.78 Other                       7%   Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R, SG) 20% '.

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(H) By striking subheading 6403.99.90 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6405.99.90, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act:

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`            Valued over $2.50 per pair:

  6403.99.91 House slippers              10%  Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)5% (SG) 20%

  6403.99.93 Work footwear               Free                                                           20%

  6403.99.95 Other, for women            10%  Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)5% (SG) 20%

  6403.99.97 Other                       Free                                                           20% '.

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(3) Heading 6404 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:

(A) In each of the following subheadings, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column:

(i) Subheading 6404.11.20.

(ii) Subheading 6404.11.40.

(iii) Subheading 6404.11.50.

(iv) Subheading 6404.11.60.

(v) Subheading 6404.11.70.

(B) By striking subheading 6404.11.80 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the superior text to subheading 6404.11.60:

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`            Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair:

  6404.11.81 Covering the ankle                                                                           Free                                                                                                                                         $1.50/pr. + 35%

  6404.11.83 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, for men or for women 90›/pair + 20% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, MA, P)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX, R)27›/pr + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG) $1.50/pr. + 35%

  6404.11.85 Other                                                                                        Free                                                                                                                                         $1.50/pr. + 35% '.

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(C) By striking subheading 6404.11.90 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the superior text to subheading 6404.11.60:

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`            Valued over $12/pair:

  6404.11.91 Covering the ankle                                                                          Free                                                                         35%

  6404.11.93 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like for men or for women 20%  Free (CA, D, IL, JO, MX, P, R)12% (SG14% (AU)15.5% (MA)16% (CL)16% (BH) 35%

  6404.11.95 Other                                                                                       Free                                                                         35% '.

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(D) By striking subheading 6404.19.20 and inserting the following, with the article description having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6404.19.20, as in effect on the day before the date fo the enactment of this Act:

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`            Footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather:

  6404.19.21  Footwear, except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, where protection against water is imparted by the use of a coated or laminated textile fabric, designed to be used in lieu of, but not over, other footwear, for men or women the height of which does not exceed 8 inches (20.32 cm), for other persons the height of which does not exceed 7 inches (17.72 cm), valued over the dollar amount specified in additional U.S. note 7 to this chapter Free                                                                                                    66%

  6404.19.23 Other                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           37.5% Free (CA, D, IL)2.5% (MX,R)7.2% (P) 11.2% (JO) 22.5% (SG) 26.2% (AU) 29.1% (MA) 30% (CL) 30% (BH) 66% '.

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(E) In each of the following subheadings, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column:

(i) Subheading 6404.19.25.

(ii) Subheading 6404.19.30.

(iii) Subheading 6404.19.35.

(iv) Subheading 6404.19.40.

(v) Subheading 6404.19.50.

(vi) Subheading 6404.19.60.

(vii) Subheading 6404.19.70.

(viii) Subheading 6404.19.80.

(ix) Subheading 6404.19.90.

(x) Subheading 6404.20.20.

(xi) Subheading 6404.20.40.

(xii) Subheading 6404.20.60.

(4) Heading 6405 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended as follows:

(A) By striking subheading 6405.10.00 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6405.10.00, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Act:

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`            With uppers of leather or composition leather:

  6405.10.00 Footwear for men                                                                  8.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)5% (SG) 20%

  6405.13.00 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, for women 10%  Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)5% (SG) 20%

  6405.15.00 Other                                                                             Free                                                              20% '.

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(B) By striking subheading 6405.20.30 and inserting the following, with the superior text having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6405.20, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Act:

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`            With uppers of textile materials:

  6405.20.10 Footwear with outer soles of textile materials designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather 37.5%                Free (CA, D, IL)2.5% (MX,R)7.2% (P)11.2% (JO)22.5% (SG)26.2%(AU)29.1% (MA)30% (CL)30% (BH)                             66%

  6405.20.20 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of textile materials, for men or women, valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair                     90›/pr. + 20% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, MX, P)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG) $1.58/pr. + 35%

  6405.20.23 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of textile materials, for men or women, valued over $12/pair                                        20%                  Free (CA, D, IL, JO, MX, P, R)12% (SG)14% (AU)15.5% (MA)16% (CL)16% (BH)                                               35%

  6405.20.25 With uppers of vegetable fibers                                                                                                                                                              Free                                                                                                                                        35%             '.

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(C) In subheading 6405.20.90, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.

(D) By inserting the following new subheadings in numerical sequence after subheading 6405.90.20, with the superior texts having the same degree of indentation as the article description for subheading 6405.90.20, as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Act:

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`            Waterproof footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and outer soles of textile materials the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes

  6405.90.25 With outer soles of felt                                                                                                                                                                                                            12.5%                  Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)6.2% (SG)                                                                                                                                                                         35%

  6405.90.27 Other                                                                                                                                                                                                                               37.5%                  Free (CA, D, IL)2.5% (MX,R)7.2% (P)11.2% (JP)22.5% (SG)26.2% (AU)29.1% (MA)30% (CL)30% (BH)                                                                                                                                            75%

  6405.90.29 Footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and outer soles of textile materials designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease, or chemicals or cold or inclement weather       37.5%                  Free (CA, D, IL)2.5% (MX,R)7.2% (P)11.2% (JP)22.5% (SG)26.2% (AU)29.1% (MA)30% (CL)30% (BH)                                                                                                                                            66%

             Footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and outer soles of textile materials and incorporating a protective metal toe cap:

             Covering the ankle:

  6405.90.33 Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair                                                                                                                                                                                              90›/pr. + 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 2.5% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 7.2% (P)27›/pr. + 11.2% (JO)54›/pr. + 22.5% (SG)63›/pr. + 26.2% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 29.1% (MA)72›/pr. + 30% (CL)72%/pr. + 30% (BH)        $1.58/pr. + 66%

  6405.90.35 Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair                                                                                                                                                                                             90›/pr. + 20%   Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 3.8% (P)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG)63›/pr. + 14% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 14% (MA)72›/pr. + 16% (CL)72›/pr. + 16% (BH)          $1.58/pr. + 35%

  6405.90.36 Valued over $12/pair                                                                                                                                                                                                                20%                    Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)12% (SG)                                                                                                                                                                             35%

             Other:

  6405.90.37 Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair                                                                                                                                                                                              90›/pr. + 37.5% Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 2.5% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 7.2% (P)27›/pr. + 11.2% (JO)54›/pr. + 22.5% (SG)63›/pr. + 26.2% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 29.1% (MA)72›/pr. + 30% (CL)72›/pr. + 30% (BH) $1.58/pr. + 66%

  6405.90.39 Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair                                                                                                                                                                                             90›/pr. + 20%   Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 3.8% (P)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG)63›/pr. + 14% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 15.5% (MA)72›/pr. + 16% (CL)72›/pr. + 16% (BH)        $1.58/pr. + 35%

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 6405.90.40 Valued over $12/pair                                                                   20%                    Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, IL, J+, JO, MA, MX, P, R)12% (SG)                                                                                                                                                                      35%

            Other footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and outer soles of textile materials:

            Covering the ankle:

 6405.90.43 Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair                                                 90›/pr. + 37.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, MA, MX, P, R)27›/pr. + 11.2% (JO)54›/pr. + 22.5% (SG)                                                                                                                         $1.58/pr. + 66%

 6405.90.47 Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair                                                90›/pr. + 20%   Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 3.8% (P)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG)63›/pr. + 14% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 15.5% (MA)72›/pr. + 16% (CL)72›/pr. + 16% (BH) $1.58/pr. + 35%

 6405.90.48 Valued over $12 pair                                                                   20%                    Free (CA, D, IL, JO)1.3% (MX,R)3.8% (P)12% (SG)14% (AU)15.5% (MA)16% (CL)16% (BH)                                                                                                                                               35%

            Other:

 6405.90.51 Valued over $3.00 but not over $6.50/pair                                              90›/pr. + 37.5% Free (AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J+, MA, MX, P, R)27›/pr. + 11.2% (JO)54›/pr. + 22.5% (SG)                                                                                                                         $1.58/pr. + 66%

 6405.90.53 Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair                                                90›/pr. + 20%   Free (CA, D, IL)6›/pr. + 1.3% (MX,R)17.2›/pr. + 3.8% (P)27›/pr. + 6% (JO)54›/pr. + 12% (SG)63›/pr. + 14% (AU)69.9›/pr. + 15.5% (MA)72›/pr. + 16% (CL)72›/pr. + 16% (BH) $1.58/pr. + 35%

 6405.90.55 Valued over $12/pair                                                                   20%                    Free (CA, D, IL, JO)1.3% (MX,R)3.8% (P)12% (SG)14% (AU)15.5% (MA)16% (CL)16% (BH)                                                                                                                                               35%             '.

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(E) In subheading 6405.90.90, by striking the matter in the general and special rate of duty columns and inserting `Free' in the general rate of duty column.

SEC. 5. HAITI RELIEF ENHANCEMENT.

Section 213A of the Caribbean Basic Economic Recovery Act (19 U.S.C. 2703a) is amended--

(1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as (e) through (g), respectively;

(2) by inserting the following after subsection (c):

`(d) Special Rule for Footwear-

`(1) IN GENERAL- Footwear that is the product or manufacture of Haiti and is imported directly from Haiti into the customs territory of the United States shall be accorded tariff treatment identical to the tariff treatment that is accorded under the Dominican Republic-Central American-United States Free Trade Agreement, as implemented by the United States, to footwear described in the same 8-digit subheading of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

`(2) REQUIREMENT- Footwear qualifies for the treatment provided for under paragraph (1) if it satisfies the applicable rule of origin set out in Article 4.1 of the Dominican Republic-Central American-United States Free Trade Agreement.';

(3) in subsection (b)--

(A) in paragraph (1), by striking `(d) and (e)' and inserting `(e) and (f)'; and

(B) in paragraph (5), by striking `(d) and (e)' and inserting `(e) and (f)'; and

(4) in subsection (d)(1) (as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this subsection), by striking `(d)' and inserting `(e)'.

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