46 U.S.C. § 60304 — Presidential suspension of tonnage taxes and light money

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If the President finds that a foreign country doesn't impose unfair or retaliatory duties against the U.S., the President must suspend the special tonnage tax and light money charged on that country's vessels.

If the President finds that a foreign government doesn't impose discriminating or countervailing duties against the United States, the President must suspend the special tonnage taxes and light money charged under sections 60302 and 60303 on vessels from that country.

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If the President is satisfied that the government of a foreign country does not impose discriminating or countervailing duties to the disadvantage of the United States, the President shall suspend the imposition of special tonnage taxes and light money under sections 60302 and 60303 of this title on vessels of that country.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 9(b), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1678.)

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2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1678

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