To suspend temporarily the duty on certain R-core transformers.

June 28, 2001

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

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain R-core transformers.

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

SECTION 1. CERTAIN R-CORE TRANSFORMERS.

(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:

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` 9902.85.04 120 volt/60Hz electrical transformers (the foregoing and parts thereof provided for in subheading 8504.31.40 and 8504.90.95), with dimensions not exceeding 85mm by 72mm by 45.7mm but at least 76mm by 50mm by 25mm and each containing a layered and uncut round core with two balanced bobbins, the foregoing rated at less than 40 VA but greater than 33.2 VA with a rating number of R25. Free No change No change On or before 6/30/03  '. 

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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE- The amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.

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