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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 29, 1997
Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to permit the deferral of duty payment (until sale) on any large yacht (a vessel exceeding 79 feet in length and used primarily for recreation or pleasure) that is imported for sale at a boat show, if the importer of record: (1) certifies to the Customs Service that it is imported for sale at a boat show in the United States; and (2) posts a bond in an amount equal to twice the amount of the duty ordinarily owed on such yacht.
People & committees
Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] · R–FL
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For Further Action See H.R.4342.
Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Executive Comment Received from ITC.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2114-2115)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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