Bills · S 952
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 952Foreign Trade and International Finance
A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.
INTRO MAR 11· LAST ACTION MAR 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it streamlines the process for importing whisky, which can make trade more efficient and reduce potential confusion or errors at the border. By consolidating different whisky types under a single, clear code, it creates a more transparent and predictable system for businesses that deal with imported alcohol.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to smoother operations for whisky importers and potentially contribute to more accurate trade data collection on different whisky varieties. If it doesn't pass, the current, more complex system of multiple tariff codes for whiskies would remain, potentially leading to continued administrative burdens and less clear data on whisky imports.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Replaces multiple existing tariff codes for whiskies with a single, uniform 8-digit subheading (2208.30.00).
This simplifies the classification system for all imported whiskies.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a uniform duty treatment for all whiskies under the new subheading: 'Free' for ad valorem duty and '$2.04/pf liter' as a specific duty.
This ensures consistent import taxation for all types of whisky, removing potential discrepancies.
PROVISION 03
Directs the U.S. International Trade Commission to create 10-digit statistical suffixes for tracking different types of whiskies (e.g., Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, Rye) and container sizes.
This allows for continued detailed data collection on whisky imports despite the simplified 8-digit tariff code.
PROVISION 04
The changes take effect 15 days after the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear timeframe for when the new classification and duty treatment will begin.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 11
Introduced in Senate
MAR 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 952
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 11, 2025
Last actionMar 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025
Senate BillS 952Foreign Trade and International Finance
A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.
INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 11, 2025
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