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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 8, 2002
Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act - Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act to authorize the President to grant duty-free treatment to certain non-import-sensitive articles imported into the United States from Andean Trade Preference Expansion Act (ATPEA) beneficiary countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru) designated under such Act. Extends, through December 31, 2006, treatment free of any duties, quantitative restrictions, limitations, or consultation levels to certain apparel articles imported into the United States from ATPEA beneficiary countries. Sets forth penalties for exporters and countries that have engaged in transshipment (preferential treatment claimed for an apparel on the basis of material false information concerning country of origin or manufacture) with respect to such articles from an ATPEA beneficiary country.
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Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R–AZ
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