Import Security and Fairness Act
This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to restrict duty-free entry for low-value shipments (under $800) from specific countries. It directly affects importers of such goods originating from nonmarket economy countries or those on the U.S. Trade Act's priority watch list, requiring them to submit detailed documentation including origin, value, shipper, and importer information. The bill imposes $5,000 civil penalties for false submissions and adds procedures for handling detained merchandise, including 30-day response windows for importers. It becomes effective 180 days after enactment.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Thomas R. Suozzi
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
Neal P. Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Rick W. Allen
RRepublican
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