Exception to duty exemption for de minimis entries and modifications to entry regulations

(a) In general Section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1321) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking (a) The Secretary and inserting (a) In general.—The Secretary; (B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking $800 and inserting except as provided in subsection (b)(1), $800; and (C) in the matter following such paragraph (2)(C), as so amended, by striking subdivision (2) each place it appears and inserting paragraph; and (2) by striking (b) The Secretary and inserting the following: (b) Exceptions (1) Articles of covered nations An article that originates in a covered nation (as defined in section 4872 of title 10, United States Code) may not be admitted free of duty or tax under the authority provided by subsection (a)(2)(C). (2) Other exceptions The Secretary. (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a)— (1) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) apply with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date that is 15 days after such date of enactment.