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Permanent Duty-Free Treatment for Basketball Imports

New regulations permanently eliminate tariffs on basketball imports into the United States. This means that basketballs brought in from abroad will no longer be subject to additional fees, which may affect their retail price. This change could potentially lower the cost of purchasing basketballs for consumers and businesses.
Key points
Basketballs imported into the U.S. will be exempt from duties, potentially lowering their price.
The change applies to all basketballs entered into the market 15 days after the act's enactment.
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Print number: 117_S_3995
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2022-04-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for permanent duty-free treatment on imports of basketballs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3995.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Basketballs imported into the U.S. will be exempt from duties, potentially lowering their price.
  • The change applies to all basketballs entered into the market 15 days after the act's enactment.
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 Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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