Bill > S952

This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) to create a more uniform classification and duty treatment for whiskies. Specifically, the bill eliminates existing subheadings for whisky (2208.30, 2208.30.30, and 2208.30.60) and replaces them with a single new subheading (2208.30.00) that applies a free duty rate of $2.04 per proof liter. The United States International Trade Commission is instructed to add detailed statistical suffixes to this new subheading, creating eight new subcategories that distinguish between different types of whisky (Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, and Other) and their container sizes (4 liters or less, and over 4 liters). These changes will take effect 15 days after the bill's enactment, applying to whisky entries or warehouse withdrawals after that date. The bill aims to simplify and standardize the tariff classification for whiskies, potentially making import and trade processes more straightforward.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/952/all-info