A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.
This bill standardizes how whisky is classified for import tariffs by creating a single uniform 8-digit subheading (2208.30.00) for all whisky types, replacing three previous subheadings. It adds specific statistical suffixes to distinguish between whisky categories (like Irish/Scotch, Bourbon, Rye) and container sizes (under or over 4 liters), while keeping the duty rate at $2.04 per liter. The change directly affects importers, exporters, and U.S. Customs officials who process whisky shipments. It simplifies tariff classification without altering duty rates or creating new taxes. The bill takes effect 15 days after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
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Introduced May 31, 2023
Last action May 31, 2023
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May 31, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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May 31, 2023
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
State
District
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Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
Co
Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
Kyrsten Sinema
IIndependent
Co
Mike Braun
RRepublican
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