Customs Modernization Act of 1991

Summary

Customs Modernization Act of 1991 - Title I: Amendments to the Tariff Act of 1930 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise customs procedures with respect to: (1) the import of merchandise; (2) entry and clearance of vessels (including the electronic transmission of data); and (3) the increased effectiveness of the Customs Service in commercial matters. Title II: Amendments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedules - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to increase the dollar amount of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes and cigars that can be entered duty-free by persons returning to the United States. Increases the amount on such items where a duty is provided. Title III: Amendments to Other Provisions of Law - Amends specified Federal laws with respect to: (1) country of origin marking requirements; (2) certain expenditures from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; (3) electronic data interchange; (4) the Customs Service; and (5) water pollution control. Title IV: Repeal of Obsolete Provisions of Law - Repeals specified provisions of Federal law.

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Timeline

1. 7 June 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 June 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 June 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 June 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

5. 6 May 1992

   Committee

   See H.R.3935.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 June 1991

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Sponsors

• Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] · R · Sponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Customs Modernization and Informed Compliance Act