To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to modernize and simplify customs procedures, facilitate the entry and clearance of vessels, increase the effectiveness of the Customs Service in commercial matters, and for other purposes.
Customs Modernization Act of 1991 - Title I: Amendments to the Tariff Act of 1930 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise customs procedures with respect to: (1) the import of merchandise; (2) entry and clearance of vessels (including the electronic transmission of data); and (3) the increased effectiveness of the Customs Service in commercial matters.
Title II: Amendments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedules - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to increase the dollar amount of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes and cigars that can be entered duty-free by persons returning to the United States. Increases the amount on such items where a duty is provided.
Title III: Amendments to Other Provisions of Law - Amends specified Federal laws with respect to: (1) country of origin marking requirements; (2) certain expenditures from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; (3) electronic data interchange; (4) the Customs Service; and (5) water pollution control.
Title IV: Repeal of Obsolete Provisions of Law - Repeals specified provisions of Federal law.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
See H.R.3935.
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