I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7864 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 2, 2024 Ms. Van Duyne (for herself and Ms. Sewell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to treat certain merchandise as unused merchandise for drawback purposes.

1. Treatment of certain merchandise as unused for drawback purposes Section 313(j)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 ( 19 U.S.C. 1313(j)(5) ) is amended to read as follows: (5) (A) For purposes of paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(C), merchandise shall be considered as not having been used within the United States if the merchandise is— (i) returned to inventory; (ii) commingled with merchandise that has not been used within the United States; and (iii) treated in the normal course of business without distinction from unused merchandise. (B) Merchandise described in subparagraph (A) is not eligible for drawback under subsection (c)(1)(C)(ii). .