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Import Duty Refunds and Tariff Rate Advance Notice Changes

This act allows importers of European Union products to reclaim previously paid additional duties on goods entered during specific periods in 2019 and 2021. It also mandates a 60-day advance notice before certain tariff rate increases, giving businesses more time to prepare for changes.
Key points
Importers of EU products can apply for refunds of additional duties paid on goods entered during two specific 60-day periods (starting October 18, 2019, and January 12, 2021).
Requests for refunds must be filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection within one year of the act's enactment.
A 60-day advance notice is now required before increasing tariff rates on certain goods from foreign countries (other than non-market economy countries).
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9083
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAIR TARIFF Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9083.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Importers of EU products can apply for refunds of additional duties paid on goods entered during two specific 60-day periods (starting October 18, 2019, and January 12, 2021).
  • Requests for refunds must be filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection within one year of the act's enactment.
  • A 60-day advance notice is now required before increasing tariff rates on certain goods from foreign countries (other than non-market economy countries).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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