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Customs Law Changes: Duty Drawback for Unused Merchandise

This bill amends customs law to make it easier for businesses to recover duties paid on merchandise that was not used within the United States. This means if a company imports goods and then returns them to inventory, commingles them with new goods, or treats them as unused, they can claim a duty drawback. This aims to reduce costs for businesses and potentially impact product prices for consumers.
Key points
Merchandise returned to inventory, commingled with new goods, or treated as unused can be considered unused for duty drawback purposes.
Businesses can recover duties on certain imported goods not actually used in the U.S., potentially lowering their operational costs.
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Print number: 118_HR_7864
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Process start date: 2024-04-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to treat certain merchandise as unused merchandise for drawback purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7864.

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 2024-04-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Merchandise returned to inventory, commingled with new goods, or treated as unused can be considered unused for duty drawback purposes.
  • Businesses can recover duties on certain imported goods not actually used in the U.S., potentially lowering their operational costs.
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. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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