HR 3935 · 102th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Customs Modernization and Informed Compliance Act

Introduced 1991-11-26· Sponsored by Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.11.(1992-10-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Customs Modernization and Informed Compliance Act - Title I: Improvements in Customs Enforcement - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise customs procedures with respect to: (1) electronic transmission of forged, altered, or false data to the United States Customs Service with regard to the entry of imported merchandise; (2) penalties for failure to declare imported controlled substances; (3) examination and detention of imported merchandise; (4) certain recordkeeping requirements; (5) examination of books and witnesses; (6) review of protests by the Customs Service; (7) a repeal of a provision relating to reliquidation on account of fraud; (8) penalties relating to manifests and for fraud, gross negligence, and negligence; (9) unlawful unlading or transshipment; (10) public access to Customs Service interpretative rulings and decisions; and (11) seizure of imported merchandise. Title II: National Customs Automation Program - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) to establish the National Customs Automation Program which shall be an automated and electronic system for the processing of commercial imports. Provides for electronic data transmission relating to: (1) drawb…

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Cosponsors (2)

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