19 U.S.C. § 2483 — Consequential changes in Tariff Sched-

Page 709 TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES § 2483 after such date, see section 1217(b)(1) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3001 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1979 AMENDMENT Amendment by section 202(c)(1) of Pub. L. 96–39 effec- tive July 1, 1980, see section 204(a) of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as a note under section 1401a of this title. Amendment by section 1106(h)(1) of Pub. L. 96–39 ef- fective July 26, 1979, see section 1114 of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2581 of this title. SAVINGS PROVISION Pub. L. 105–206, title V, § 5003(c), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 790, provided that: ‘‘Nothing in this section [amending this section, sections 1881, 2432, 3332 and 3555 of this title, and sections 5401 and 5713 of Title 22, For- eign Relations and Intercourse, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, and amending provi- sions set out as a note under section 2112 of this title] shall affect the meaning of any provision of law, Execu- tive order, Presidential proclamation, rule, regulation, delegation of authority, other document, or treaty or other international agreement of the United States re- lating to the principle of ‘most-favored-nation’ (or ‘most favored nation’) treatment. Any Executive order, Presidential proclamation, rule, regulation, delegation of authority, other document, or treaty or other inter- national agreement of the United States that has been issued, made, granted, or allowed to become effective and that is in effect on the effective date of this Act [July 22, 1998], or was to become effective on or after the effective date of this Act, shall continue in effect according to its terms until modified, terminated, su- perseded, set aside, or revoked in accordance with law.’’ CLARIFICATION OF DESIGNATION OF NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS Pub. L. 105–206, title V, § 5003(a), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 789, provided that: ‘‘(1) FINDINGS.—The Congress makes the following findings: ‘‘(A) Since the 18th century, the principle of non- discrimination among countries with which the United States has trade relations, commonly referred to as ‘most-favored-nation’ treatment, has been a cornerstone of United States trade policy. ‘‘(B) Although the principle remains firmly in place as a fundamental concept in United States trade rela- tions, the term ‘most-favored-nation’ is a misnomer which has led to public misunderstanding. ‘‘(C) It is neither the purpose nor the effect of the most-favored-nation principle to treat any country as ‘most favored’. To the contrary, the principle reflects the intention to confer on a country the same trade benefits that are conferred on any other country, that is, the intention not to discriminate among trading partners. ‘‘(D) The term ‘normal trade relations’ is a more accurate description of the principle of non- discrimination as it applies to the tariffs applicable generally to imports from United States trading part- ners, that is, the general rates of duty set forth in column 1 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. ‘‘(2) POLICY.—It is the sense of the Congress that— ‘‘(A) the language used in United States laws, trea- ties, agreements, executive orders, directives, and regulations should more clearly and accurately re- flect the underlying principles of United States trade policy; and ‘‘(B) accordingly, the term ‘normal trade relations’ should, where appropriate, be substituted for the term ‘most-favored-nation’.’’ § 2482. Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission (a) Preliminary investigation In order to expedite the performance of its functions under this chapter, the International Trade Commission may conduct preliminary in- vestigations, determine the scope and manner of its proceedings, and consolidate proceedings be- fore it. (b) Use of authority granted under other provi- sions In performing its functions under this chapter, the Commission may exercise any authority granted to it under any other Act. (c) Gathering of current information The Commission shall at all times keep in- formed concerning the operation and effect of provisions relating to duties or other import re- strictions of the United States contained in trade agreements entered into under the trade agreements program. (Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 603, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under sec- tion 2101 of this title and Tables. § 2483. Consequential changes in Tariff Sched- ules of the United States The President shall from time to time, as ap- propriate, embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States the substance of the relevant provisions of this chapter, and of other Acts affecting import treatment, and ac- tions thereunder, including removal, modifica- tion, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction. (Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 604, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073; Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §§ 1213(a), 1214(j)(4), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1155, 1158.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, referred to in text, is not set out in the Code. See Pub- lication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title. This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Ref- erences in Text note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 1988—Pub. L. 100–418 substituted ‘‘Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States’’ for ‘‘Tariff Schedules of the United States’’ and inserted ‘‘removal,’’ after ‘‘in- cluding’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1988 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 100–418 effective Jan. 1, 1989, and applicable with respect to articles entered on or Page 710 TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES § 2484 after such date, see section 1217(b)(1) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3001 of this title. Executive Documents DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS Authority of President under this section to embody rectifications, technical or conforming changes, or similar modifications in the Harmonized Tariff Sched- ule delegated to the United States Trade Representa- tive by par. (4) of Proc. No. 6969, Jan. 27, 1997, 62 F.R. 4417. PROC. NO. 6914. TO MODIFY THE ALLOCATION OF TARIFF- RATE QUOTAS FOR CERTAIN CHEESES Proc. No. 6914, Aug. 26, 1996, 61 F.R. 45851, provided: 1. On January 1, 1995, Austria, Finland, and Sweden acceded to the European Communities (EC), and the EC customs union of 12 member countries (‘‘EC-12’’) was enlarged to a customs union of 15 member countries (‘‘EC-15’’). At that time, the EC-12, Austria, Finland, and Sweden withdrew their tariff schedules under the World Trade Organization and applied the common ex- ternal tariff of the EC-12 to imports into the EC-15. The United States and the EC then entered into negotia- tions under Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 to com- pensate the United States for the resulting increase in some tariffs on U.S. exports to Austria, Finland, and Sweden. 2. On July 22, 1996, the United States and the EC signed an agreement concluding the negotiations on compensation. To recognize the membership of Austria, Finland, and Sweden in the EC-15, the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) allocations for cheeses from these countries will become part of the total TRQ allocations for cheeses from the EC-15, but will be reserved for use by these countries through 1997. 3. Section 404(d)(3) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA) (19 U.S.C. 3601(d)(3)) authorizes the Presi- dent to allocate the in-quota quantity of a tariff-rate quota for any agricultural product among supplying countries or customs areas and to modify any alloca- tion as the President determines appropriate. Pursuant to section 404(d)(3) of the URAA, I have determined that it is appropriate to modify the TRQ allocations for cheeses by providing that the TRQ allocations for cheeses from Austria, Finland, and Sweden will become part of the total TRQ allocations for cheeses from the EC-15, but will be reserved for use by these countries through 1997. 4. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (‘‘Trade Act’’) (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) the substance of the relevant pro- visions of that Act, and of other Acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the re- moval, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction. The modifica- tion of the TRQ allocations for cheeses is such an ac- tion. 5. In paragraph (3) of Proclamation 6763 of December 23, 1994, I delegated my authority under section 404(d)(3) of the Trade Act [probably means section 404(d)(3) of the URAA, 19 U.S.C. 3601(d)(3)] to the United States Trade Representative (USTR). I have deter- mined that it is appropriate to authorize the USTR to exercise my authority under section 604 of the Trade Act [19 U.S.C. 2483] to embody in the HTS the substance of any action taken by the USTR under section 404(d)(3) of the URAA. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, Presi- dent of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including but not limited to section 301 of title 3, United States Code, section 404(d)(3) of the URAA, and section 604 of the Trade Act do proclaim that: (1) Additional U.S. notes to chapter 4 of the HTS are modified as specified in the Annex to this proclama- tion. (2) The USTR is authorized to exercise my authority under section 604 of the Trade Act [19 U.S.C. 2483] to embody in the HTS the substance of any actions taken by USTR under section 404(d)(3) of the URAA [19 U.S.C. 3601(d)(3)]. (3) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Ex- ecutive orders that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are superseded to the extent of such inconsistency. (4) This proclamation is effective on the date of sig- nature of this proclamation, and the modifications to the HTS made by the Annex to this proclamation shall be effective on the dates that are specified in that Annex. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-first. WILLIAM J. CLINTON. ANNEX The Annex of Proclamation 6914, which amended the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, is not set out under this section because the Harmonized Tar- iff Schedule is not set out in the Code. See Publication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under sec- tion 1202 of this title. § 2484. International drug control The President shall submit a report to Con- gress at least once each calendar year listing those foreign countries in which narcotic drugs and other controlled substances (as listed under section 812 of title 21) are produced, processed, or transported for unlawful entry into the United States. Such report shall include a de- scription of the measures such countries are taking to prevent such production, processing, or transport. (Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 606, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.) § 2485. Voluntary limitations on exports of steel to United States No person shall be liable for damages, pen- alties, or other sanctions under the Federal Trade Commission Act [15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.] or the Antitrust Acts (as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act [15 U.S.C. 44]), or under any similar State law, on account of his negotiating, entering into, participating in, or implementing an arrangement providing for the voluntary limitation on exports of steel and steel products to the United States, or any modification or renewal of such an arrangement, if such arrangement or such modification or re- newal— (1) was undertaken prior to January 3, 1975, at the request of the Secretary of State or his delegate, and (2) ceases to be effective not later than Jan- uary 1, 1975. (Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 607, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in text, is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, which is