Search Results: keywords:"duty-free treatment"

  • H. R. 7836 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for permanent duty-free treatment on imports of basketballs.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:332

    H. R. 7836 aims to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to ensure that basketballs can be imported into the country without having to pay any import duties. The bill introduces a new tariff subheading for basketballs, classifying them under the code...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 7836 wants to make sure that basketballs can come into the United States without anyone having to pay an extra fee when they are brought here from other countries. This means that people can get basketballs cheaper, just like adding a new rule where basketballs get a special "no-cost" pass at the border!

  • H. R. 8006 — To establish an expedited petition process for the addition and removal of certain products from the lists of products eligible or ineligible for beneficial treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:990

    H. R. 8006, titled the "Expedited Review of Products for GSP Act," aims to set up a faster process for adding or removing products from the lists of goods eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences in the United States. It requires the U.S....

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8006 is like a set of new rules to make it faster to change which things can come into the country without extra taxes. It lets people say what they think about these changes and tells who gets to have a say; it also tries to be fair about who can ask for changes.

  • H. R. 7986 — To modify and reauthorize the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported in House
    Words:5,032

    The bill, H.R. 7986, aims to extend and update the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a program that allows certain goods from developing countries to enter the United States duty-free. It modifies the eligibility criteria for countries to participate in the GSP,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill, H.R. 7986, is like a special ticket that lets some goods from other countries come into the U.S. without needing to pay extra money. It wants to update the rules about which goods can use this ticket and make sure the countries where these goods come from are taking care of nature and treating people fairly.

  • H. R. 7986 — To modify and reauthorize the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,258

    The Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act (H.R. 7986) seeks to modify and extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) until December 31, 2030. It updates rules for determining beneficiary countries, including considerations for human rights and economic...

    Simple Explanation

    The Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act is like a plan to help countries sell certain goods to the U.S. without charging extra money. It changes some rules for picking which countries get help and wants people to follow new rules so everything is fair and good for everyone.

  • H. R. 7967 — To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:234

    H.R. 7967 aims to amend the Trade Act of 1974 by changing how the United States decides to withdraw, suspend, or limit a country's eligibility under the Generalized System of Preferences. The bill requires that the President considers the impacts of such actions on meeting...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine the United States has a special program that helps other countries by not charging extra money on stuff they sell to the U.S. This new bill says the President should think about how stopping this help might affect the people and workers in those countries before making a decision.