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H.R. 2589 102nd Congress House

Customs Modernization Act of 1991

Official title: 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 … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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.

Introduced: June 7, 1991 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 6, 1992
See H.R.3935.
Jun 21, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 7, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 7, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 6, 1992

See H.R.3935.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3935 Procedurally related Customs Modernization and Informed Compliance Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2589: Customs Modernization Act of 1991. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2589/
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