Duty Drawback Clarification Act

This section amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) by replacing the existing subheading 2208.30 with a new, single 8-digit subheading, 2208.30.00, for all whiskies. This new subheading sets a uniform duty rate of "Free" for general column and "$2.04/pf liter" for special column, simplifying the tariff classification process for imported whiskies by consolidating previous distinctions into one primary code.

This section instructs the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) to add specific 10-digit statistical suffixes under the new 8-digit subheading 2208.30.00. These suffixes will allow for continued detailed tracking of different types of whiskies (e.g., Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, Rye) and their container sizes (not over 4 liters or over 4 liters), ensuring that granular trade data can still be collected despite the simplified 8-digit tariff code.

This section specifies that the amendments made by this Act will take effect with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. This provides a short grace period before the new tariff classifications become legally binding.