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19 U.S.C. 2703: Eligible articles

Created in 1983 by Public Law 98-67. Changed by 17 later laws. No bill we track in this Congress changes it.

7 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 7 U.S.C. 7236, 7 U.S.C. 7937, 7 U.S.C. 8737, 7 U.S.C. 9037, 19 U.S.C. 2702.

1 part of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture (1).

This Congress

No bill we track in the 119th Congress changes this section.

    How it got here

    2020

    • Pub. L. 116–164, §2(1), substituted "September 30, 2030" for "September 30, 2020". (Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act) Law text · (b), (IV)
    • Pub. L. 116–164, §2(2), substituted "28" for "18". (Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–260, §602(b)(2)(A)(i)(I), substituted "Annex 4–B of the USMCA" for "Annex 401 of the NAFTA". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–260, §602(b)(2)(A)(i)(II), inserted dash after "duty-free from" and item (aa) designation before "a country", substituted "1995; or" for "1995.", and added item (bb). (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–260, §602(b)(2)(A)(ii), substituted "article 6.2 of the USMCA" for "section 2.3(a), (b), or (c) of the Annex or Appendix 3.1.B.11 of the Annex". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–260, §602(b)(2)(B), substituted "Annex 2–B of the USMCA" for "Annex 302.2 of the NAFTA". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–260, §602(b)(2)(C)(i)(I), substituted "article 5.4.1 of the USMCA" for "Article 502(1) of the NAFTA". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–260, §602(b)(2)(C)(i)(II), substituted "chapter 5 of the USMCA" for "chapter 5 of the NAFTA" in concluding provisions. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–260, §602(b)(2)(C)(ii), substituted "article 5.5 of the USMCA" for "Article 503 of the NAFTA". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–260, §602(b)(2)(D)(i), substituted "North American Free Trade Agreement entered into between the United States, Mexico, and Canada on December 17, 1992" for "NAFTA". (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–260, §602(b)(2)(D)(ii), substituted "USMCA" for "NAFTA" wherever appearing. (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 116–164, §2(3), substituted "September 30, 2030" for "September 30, 2020". (Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act) Law text · (b)

    2010

    • Pub. L. 111–171, §3(1)(A)(i), substituted "September 30, 2020" for "September 30, 2010". (Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010) Law text · (b), (IV)
    • Pub. L. 111–171, §3(1)(A)(ii), substituted "18" for "8". (Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 111–171, §3(1)(B), substituted "September 30, 2020" for "September 30, 2010". (Haiti Economic Lift Program Act of 2010) Law text · (b)

    2008

    • Pub. L. 110–246, §15408(1)(A), substituted "2010" for "2008". (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008) Law text · (b), (IV)
    • Pub. L. 110–246, §15408(1)(B), substituted "8" for "6". (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 110–246, §15408(2)(A), substituted "2010" for "2008". (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 110–246, §15408(2)(B), substituted "set forth in section 3317(b)(5)" for "set forth in 3317(b)(5)". (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008) Law text · (b)

    2006

    • Pub. L. 109–432 added subcl. (III). (Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006) Law text · (b)

    2005

    • Pub. L. 109–53, §§107(d), 402(c), temporarily substituted "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any former beneficiary country" for "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands" in concluding provisions. See Effective and Te… (Dominican Republic- Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 109–53, §§107(d), 402(d), temporarily added subpars. (G) and (H). See Effective and Termination Dates of 2005 Amendment note below. (Dominican Republic- Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act) Law text · (b), (H)

    2004

    • Pub. L. 108–429, §1558(1), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: "footwear not designated at the time of the effective date of this chapter as eligible articles for the purpose of the generalized system of preferences under title V of the… (Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 108–429, §2004(b)(2), amended directory language of Pub. L. 107–210, §3107(a)(1)(B). See Codification note above and 2002 Amendment note below. (Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 108–429, §2004(b)(1)(A), substituted "or both (including" for "(including" in introductory provisions. (Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 108–429, §2004(b)(1)(B), struck out ", from fabrics or yarn that is not formed in the United States or in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries" after "countries". (Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 108–429, §2004(b)(1)(C), substituted "(i), (ii), or (ix)" for "(i) or (ii)". (Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 108–429, §1558(2)(A), substituted "Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii)" for "Subject to clause (ii)". (Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 108–429, §1558(2)(B), added cl. (iii). (Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004) Law text · (b)

    2002

    • Pub. L. 107–210, §3107(a)(1)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 108–429, §2004(b)(2), substituted "Apparel articles entered on or after September 1, 2002, shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are a… (Trade Act of 2002) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 107–210, §3107(a)(1)(A), added introductory provisions and struck out former introductory provisions which read as follows: "Apparel articles assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United … (Trade Act of 2002) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 107–206, §3001[(a)](1), inserted at end "Apparel articles shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles shall… (2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 107–210, §3107(a)(2), amended heading and text of cl. (ii) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Apparel articles cut in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United State… (Trade Act of 2002) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 107–206, §3001[(a)](2), inserted at end "Apparel articles shall qualify under the preceding sentence only if all dyeing, printing, and finishing of the fabrics from which the articles are assembled, if the fabrics are knit fabrics, is carried out in the United States. Apparel articles shall… (2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response To Terrorist Attacks on the United States) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 107–210, §3107(a)(3), amended subcl. (II) generally. Prior to amendment, subcl. (II) read as follows: "The amount referred to in subclause (I) is— (Trade Act of 2002) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 107–210, §3107(a)(4), amended subcl. (IV) generally. Prior to amendment, subcl. (IV) read as follows: "the amount referred to in subclause (III) is— (Trade Act of 2002) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 107–210, §3107(a)(5), amended heading and text of cl. (iv) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: (Trade Act of 2002) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 107–210, §3107(a)(6), added subcl. (V). (Trade Act of 2002) Law text · (b)
    • Pub. L. 107–210, §3107(a)(7), added cl. (ix). (Trade Act of 2002) Law text · (b)

    2000

    • Pub. L. 106–200, §211(e)(1)(B), inserted "and except as provided in subsection (b)(2) and (3)," after "Tax Reform Act of 1986," in introductory provisions. (Trade and Development Act of 2000) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 106–200, §212(1), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to this chapter. (Trade and Development Act of 2000) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 106–200, §212(2), added par. (6). (Trade and Development Act of 2000) Law text · (a)
    • Pub. L. 106–200, §211(a), inserted heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The duty-free treatment provided under this chapter shall not apply to— (Trade and Development Act of 2000) Law text · (b)

    1994

    • Pub. L. 103–465 amended subsec. (d) generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which established price support program protection for certain agricultural products from beneficiary countries. · (d)

    1990

    • Pub. L. 101–382, §215(a), added par. (5). · (a)
    • Pub. L. 101–382, §212(b)(1), struck out ", handbags, luggage, flat goods, work gloves, and leather wearing apparel" after "footwear". · (b)
    • Pub. L. 101–382, §212(b)(2)–(4), added par. (6). · (b)
    • Pub. L. 101–382, §212(a), added subsec. (h). · (h)

    1988

    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(A)(i), substituted "headings 2709 and 2710 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States" for "part 10 of schedule 4 of the TSUS". · (b)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(A)(ii), substituted "HTS" for "TSUS". · (b)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(B)(i), substituted "subheadings 1701.11.00, 1701.12.00, 1701.91.20, 1701.99.00, 1702.90.30, 1806.10.40, and 2106.90.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States" for "items 155.20 and 155.30 of the TSUS". · (c)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(B)(ii), substituted "chapters 2 and 16 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States" for "subpart B of part 2 of schedule 1 of the TSUS". · (c)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(C), substituted "subheadings 1701.11.00, 1701.12.00, 1701.91.20, 1701.99.00, 1702.90.30, 1806.10.40, and 2106.90.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States" for "items 155.20 and 155.30 of the TSUS". · (d)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1401(b)(2)(A), substituted "provided under chapter 1 of title II" for "proclaimed pursuant to section 203". · (e)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1401(b)(2)(B), substituted "section 202(f)" for "section 201(d)(1)". · (e)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1401(b)(2)(C), substituted "section 203" for "(a) and (c) of section 203". · (e)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1401(b)(2)(D), substituted "taken under section 203" for "made under subsections (a) and (c) of section 203", "under section 202(b) of the Trade Act of 1974" for "under section 201(b) of the Trade Act of 1974", and "under such section" for "under section 201(b) of … · (e)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1401(b)(2)(E)(i), substituted "action taken under section 203" for "proclamation issued pursuant to section 203". · (e)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1401(b)(2)(E)(ii), substituted "to any such action" for "to import relief", "such action" for "such import relief", and "section 203" for "subsections (h) and (i) of section 203". · (e)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1401(b)(2)(F)(i), substituted "taking of action under section 203" for "proclamation of import relief pursuant to section 202(a)(1)". · (f)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1401(b)(2)(F)(ii), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: "on the day the President makes a determination pursuant to section 203(b)(2) of such Act [19 U.S.C. 2253(b)(2)] not to impose import relief,". · (f)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(D)(i), amended subpar. (A) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (A) read as follows: "live plants provided for in subpart A of part 6 of schedule 1 of the TSUS;". · (f)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(D)(ii), substituted "headings 0701 through 0709 (except subheading 0709.52.00) and heading 0714 of the HTS" for "items 135.10 through 138.46 of the TSUS". · (f)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(D)(iv), as amended by Pub. L. 100–647, §9001(a)(14), redesignated subpar. (D) as (C) and substituted "subheadings 0804.20 through 0810.90 (except citrons of subheading 0805.90.00, tamarinds and kiwi fruit of subheading 0810.90.20, and cashew apples, m… · (f)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(D)(iii), struck out subpar. (C) "fresh mushrooms provided for in item 144.10 of the TSUS;". · (f)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(D)(vi), as amended by Pub. L. 100–647, §9001(a)(14)(C), redesignated subpar. (F) as (D) and substituted "subheading 2009.11.00, 2009.19.40, 2009.30.20, and 2009.30.60 of the HTS" for "item 165.35 of the TSUS". Former subpar. (D) redesignated (C). · (f)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(D)(v), struck out subpar. (E) "fresh cut flowers provided for in items 192.17, 192.18, and 192.21 of the TSUS; and". · (f)
    • Pub. L. 100–418, §1214(q)(2)(D)(vi), as amended by Pub. L. 100–647, §9001(a)(14)(C), redesignated subpar. (F) as (D). · (f)

    1986

    • Pub. L. 99–514, §423(f)(2), inserted "and subject to section 423 of the Tax Reform Act of 1986," after "eligibility by this chapter,". · (a)
    • Pub. L. 99–514, §1890(1), redesignated par. (3) relating to products of a beneficiary country imported directly into Puerto Rico as (4), realigned the margins, and substituted "any beneficiary" for "such". · (a), (4)
    • Pub. L. 99–514, §1890(2), substituted "138.46" for "138.42". · (f)

    1984

    • Pub. L. 98–573 added par. (3) relating to products of a beneficiary country imported directly from such country into Puerto Rico. · (a)

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