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A bill to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates.

1/16/2023, 3:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 847

Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to impose tariff-rate quotas (quantitative import limits) and provide various duty rates on certain casein, caseinates, milk protein concentrate, and other casein derivatives and glues imported into the United States (except imports from Mexico).

Authorizes the President to: (1) enter into a trade agreement with a foreign country to grant new concessions as compensation in order to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions; and (2) proclaim any necessary modification or continuance of any existing duty, or continuance of existing duty-free or excise treatment. Sets forth certain limits on the reduction of duties on such products.

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Current Status of Bill S 847

Bill S 847 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2001. Bill S 847 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on May 9, 2001.  Bill S 847's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 9, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 847

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
31
Democrat Cosponsors
21
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 847

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Agriculture and Food
- Agriculture in foreign trade
- Dairy products
- Import quotas
- International Affairs
- Milk
- Proteins
- Reciprocity
- Tariff
- Tariff agreements
- Tariff preferences
- Trade agreements

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 847

A bill to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates.
A bill to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates.

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