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H.R. 5688 (99th)

A bill to require the posting of a surety bond with respect to products manufactured in foreign countries or customs unions.

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Introduced

9 October 1986

Last action

9 October 1986 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 February 2024

Summary

Prohibits products that are manufactured in a foreign country or customs union from entering the United States unless the manufacturer of such products or an agent of the manufacturer posts a surety bond with the Customs Service. Requires such bond to be equal to 20 percent of the appraised value of such products. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to such bonds.

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Timeline

  1. 9 October 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 October 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 October 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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