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H.R. 2589 (102nd)

Customs Modernization Act of 1991

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 June 1991

Last action

6 May 1992 · Committee

Status

See H.R.3935.

Sponsors

Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8]

Subjects

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Source updated

26 August 2025

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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