H.R. 10251
Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act
Summary:
• The "Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act" prohibits duties on school supplies and educational materials that exceed the duty rates in effect on January 19, 2025, with limited exceptions.
• The duty limitation applies to a specific list of tariff categories (including backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, keyboards, and children's coloring books) as well as items designated by the Secretary of Commerce as elementary or secondary school classroom items.
• Congress retains oversight through a joint resolution of disapproval process that can block specific items from receiving the duty exemption.
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• The duty limitation applies to a specific list of tariff categories (including backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, keyboards, and children's coloring books) as well as items designated by the Secretary of Commerce as elementary or secondary school classroom items.
• Congress retains oversight through a joint resolution of disapproval process that can block specific items from receiving the duty exemption.
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