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Duty Drawback Clarification Ac

12/30/2022, 4:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6854

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Bill 117 hr 6854, also known as the Duty Drawback Clarification Act of 2020, aims to clarify and streamline the duty drawback process for businesses in the United States. Duty drawback is a refund of certain duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported merchandise that is subsequently exported or destroyed.

The bill seeks to provide greater transparency and consistency in the duty drawback process by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to establish a centralized electronic system for the submission and processing of duty drawback claims. This system would allow businesses to more easily submit their claims and track their status, reducing the administrative burden on both businesses and government agencies. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve the accuracy and timeliness of duty drawback payments by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to establish specific timeframes for processing claims and issuing refunds. This would help businesses receive their refunds in a more timely manner, providing them with much-needed liquidity to reinvest in their operations. Overall, the Duty Drawback Clarification Act of 2020 aims to modernize and simplify the duty drawback process, making it easier for businesses to take advantage of this important trade incentive. By providing greater transparency, consistency, and efficiency, the bill seeks to support American businesses and promote economic growth.

Congressional Summary of HR 6854

Duty Drawback Clarification Act

This bill provides for drawback (refund of certain duties, taxes, and fees) on whiskies imported into the United States when the same or similar products are later exported or destroyed. Further, the bill prohibits a proprietor of a distilled spirits plant from voluntarily destroying distilled spirits as a basis for claiming a drawback.

Current Status of Bill HR 6854

Bill HR 6854 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2022. Bill HR 6854 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2022.  Bill HR 6854's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 25, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6854

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6854

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6854

Duty Drawback Clarification Ac
Duty Drawback Clarification Ac
To clarify the treatment of drawback on distilled spirits, and for other purposes.

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