Treat certain merchandise as unused merchandise for drawback purposes.
H.R. 7864118th Congress

Treat certain merchandise as unused merchandise for drawback purposes.

Introduced in the HouseRep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24)6 sections · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

Section 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:

(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).

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