United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1177 (100th)
A bill relating to criminal penalties for violations of the country-of-origin marking provisions of the customs laws.
Introduced
19 February 1987
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Executive Comment Requested from State, Treasury, Commerce, Labor, ITC, USTR.
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Summary
Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide criminal and civil penalties for persons who violate the country-of-origin marking requirements with respect to merchandise imported into the United States. Increases the civil penalty from $5,000 to $50,000 for persons who conceal information or alter any markings required under the Act.
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summary · EN · 19 February 1987
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/1177
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/hr/1177