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A bill to amend chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant.
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1413
Bill 118 s 1413, also known as the "Garment Water Resistance Modification Act," aims to make changes to chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States in order to update the criteria for determining whether a garment is considered water resistant.
Currently, the requirements for a garment to be classified as water resistant are quite strict and may not accurately reflect the advancements in textile technology. This bill seeks to modernize these requirements to better align with current industry standards.
The proposed changes in the bill would likely include updated testing methods and criteria for determining water resistance in garments. This could potentially lead to more accurate labeling of garments and provide consumers with better information about the level of water resistance they can expect from a particular product. Overall, the Garment Water Resistance Modification Act aims to improve transparency and accuracy in the labeling of water-resistant garments, ultimately benefiting both consumers and manufacturers in the textile industry.
Currently, the requirements for a garment to be classified as water resistant are quite strict and may not accurately reflect the advancements in textile technology. This bill seeks to modernize these requirements to better align with current industry standards.
The proposed changes in the bill would likely include updated testing methods and criteria for determining water resistance in garments. This could potentially lead to more accurate labeling of garments and provide consumers with better information about the level of water resistance they can expect from a particular product. Overall, the Garment Water Resistance Modification Act aims to improve transparency and accuracy in the labeling of water-resistant garments, ultimately benefiting both consumers and manufacturers in the textile industry.
Congressional Summary of S 1413
This bill revises requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The HTS sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States.
Currently, garments that are classified under specified subheadings under chapter 62 of the HTS (e.g., water resistant trousers) must have a water resistance such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when tested in accordance with a specified test method. Further, the water resistance must be the result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining. This bill removes the requirement that the water resistance must be the result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining.
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Current Status of Bill S 1413
Bill S 1413 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2023. Bill S 1413 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 3, 2023. Bill S 1413's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 3, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1413
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1413
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1413
A bill to amend chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant.
A bill to amend chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1413
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