Section 2466a(c) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was redesignated section 2466a(e) of this title by Pub. L. 114–27, title I, § 105(b), (c),
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, referred to in subsec. (b), is not set out in the Code. See Publication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title.
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (f)(4), was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 106–200,
2020—Subsec. (b)(5)(A). Pub. L. 116–260, § 602(a)(1)(A), substituted “Annex 4–B of the USMCA” for “Annex 401 to the NAFTA”.
Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 116–260, § 602(a)(1)(B), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which defined “NAFTA”.
2015—Subsec. (b)(3)(A)(i). Pub. L. 114–27, § 103(b)(2)(A), substituted “21 succeeding” for “11 succeeding”.
Subsec. (b)(3)(A)(ii)(II). Pub. L. 114–27, § 103(b)(2)(B), substituted “
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 114–27, § 103(b)(3)(A), substituted “
Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 114–27, § 103(b)(3)(B), substituted “
Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 114–27, § 103(b)(3)(C), substituted “
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 114–27, § 103(b)(1), substituted “
2012—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 112–163, § 1(a)(1), substituted “2015” for “2012” in heading.
Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 112–163, § 1(a)(2), substituted “2015” for “2012”.
Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 112–163, § 1(a)(3), substituted “2015” for “2012”.
2008—Subsec. (b)(3)(B), (C). Pub. L. 110–436, § 3(d), made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 109–432, § 6002(a)(2)(B). See 2006 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (b)(6)(A). Pub. L. 110–436, § 3(a)(1), substituted “ethnic” for “ethic” in second sentence.
Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110–436, § 3(a)(2)(A), struck out “, and subject to paragraph (2),” after “described in subsection (b)”.
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–436, § 3(a)(2)(B), (C)(ii), redesignated par. (4) as (2) and struck out former par. (2) which provided special rules for products in commercial quantities in Africa.
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 110–436, § 3(a)(2)(B), (D), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which provided for removal of designation of fabrics or yarns not available in commercial quantities.
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 110–436, § 3(a)(2)(C), substituted “Subsection (b)(3)(B)” for “Subsection (b)(3)(C)” and redesignated par. (4) as (2).
Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 110–436, § 3(a)(2)(D), struck out par. (5) which defined “applicable 1-year period”, “Commission”, “enter” and “entry”, and “lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country”.
2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6002(a)(2)(A), substituted “Subject to subsection (c), the” for “The” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(3)(B), (C). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6002(a)(2)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 110–436, § 3(d), redesignated subpar. (C) as (B) and struck out former subpar. (B), which related to extension of preferential treatment though
Subsec. (b)(5)(C). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6003(1), added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6002(b), added par. (8).
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6002(a)(1), (3), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6002(a)(1), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).
Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6002(c), substituted “subsections (b) and (c)” for “subsection (b)” in concluding provisions.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6002(a)(1), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g).
Subsec. (f)(5). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6003(2), added par. (5).
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 109–432, § 6004, substituted “2015” for “2008”.
Pub. L. 109–432, § 6002(a)(1), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g).
2004—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(b)(1), substituted “or both (including” for “(including”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(b)(2)(A), in introductory provisions, substituted “in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, or both” for “either in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries” wherever appearing and “whether or not the apparel articles are also made from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in paragraph (1) or (2) (unless the apparel articles are made exclusively from any of the fabrics, fabric components formed, or components knit-to-shape described in paragraph (1) or (2)), subject to the following:” for “subject to the following:”.
Subsec. (b)(3)(A), (B). Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(b)(2)(B), added subpars. (A) and (B) and struck out headings and text of former subpars. (A) and (B) which set forth differing percentages and time periods applicable to the preferential treatment of imports of apparel articles from beneficiary countries and to special rules for lesser developed countries.
Subsec. (b)(3)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 108–429 added cl. (iv).
Subsec. (b)(5)(A). Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(b)(3), amended heading and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Apparel articles that are both cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, from fabric or yarn that is not formed in the United States or a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country, to the extent that apparel articles of such fabrics or yarns would be eligible for preferential treatment, without regard to the source of the fabric or yarn, under Annex 401 to the NAFTA.”
Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(c), amended heading and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “A handloomed, handmade, or folklore article of a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country or countries that is certified as such by the competent authority of such beneficiary country or countries. For purposes of this paragraph, the President, after consultation with the beneficiary sub-Saharan African country or countries concerned, shall determine which, if any, particular textile and apparel goods of the country (or countries) shall be treated as being handloomed, handmade, or folklore articles.”
Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(d), inserted “or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries” after “and one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries” in two places.
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(e)(2), inserted “or former beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries” after “countries” and substituted “10 percent” for “7 percent”.
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(e)(1), added par. (3).
Subsec. (e)(4). Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(f), added par. (4).
2002—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 107–210, § 3108(a)(1), substituted “Apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries” for “Apparel articles assembled in beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries” in heading and amended introductory provisions generally. Prior to amendment, introductory provisions read as follows: “Apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabrics wholly formed and cut in the United States, from yarns wholly formed in the United States, (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and are wholly formed and cut in the United States) that are—”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 107–210, § 3108(a)(2), substituted “Other apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries” for “Apparel articles cut and assembled in beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries” in heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Apparel articles cut in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States, (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and are wholly formed in the United States) if such articles are assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries with thread formed in the United States.”
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 107–210, § 3108(a)(3)(A), substituted “Apparel articles from regional fabric or yarns” for “Apparel articles assembled from regional and other fabric” in heading and amended introductory provisions generally. Prior to amendment, introductory provisions read as follows: “Apparel articles wholly assembled in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from fabric wholly formed in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries from yarn originating either in the United States or one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries (including fabrics not formed from yarns, if such fabrics are classifiable under heading 5602 or 5603 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and are wholly formed and cut in one or more beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries), subject to the following:”.
Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Pub. L. 107–210, § 3108(a)(3)(B), amended heading and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
“(i)
“(ii)
Subsec. (b)(4)(B). Pub. L. 107–210, § 3108(a)(4), substituted “21.5 microns” for “18.5 microns”.
Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 107–210, § 3108(a)(5), added par. (7).
Amendment by Pub. L. 116–260 effective
Pub. L. 110–436, § 3(b),
Pub. L. 108–429, title II, § 2004(k)(2), “Notwithstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law, upon proper request filed with the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection before the 90th day after the date of the enactment of this Act [“(A) that was made on or after “(B) with respect to which there would have been no duty if the amendment made by this subsection applied to such entry or withdrawal,shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if such amendment applied to such entry or withdrawal.”
For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of
Pub. L. 107–210, div. C, title XXXI, § 3108(b), “The applicable percentage under clause (ii) of section 112(b)(3)(A) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 U.S.C. 3721(b)(3)(A)) shall be increased—“(1) by 2.17 percent for the 1-year period beginning on “(2) by equal increments in each succeeding 1-year period provided for in such clause, so that for the 1-year period beginning except that such increase shall not apply with respect to articles eligible under subparagraph (B) of section 112(b)(3) of that Act.”
For delegation of certain authority of the President under this section to the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements and the United States Trade Representative, see Ex. Ord. No. 13191, §§ 1–3,
Proc. No. 7350,