H.R. 2571 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Foreign Trade Zones Act to simplify the tax and eliminate the drawback fee on certain distilled spirits used in nonbeverage products manufactured in a United States foreign trade zone for domestic use and export.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editAmends the wikiInternal Revenue Code and be the firstForeign Trade Zones Act to providepermit the transfer of distilled spirits used in a detailed summaryforeign trade zone for the manufacture or production of nonbeverage products (i.e., medicines, medicinal preparations, food products, flavors, flavoring extracts, or perfume, which are unfit for beverage purposes) to an activated foreign trade zone without payment of applicable excise taxes. Authorizes the bill!)Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) require manufacturers and producers of such nonbeverage products to file an adequate bond and permit; and (2) examine records and compel testimony to enforce the provisions of this Act.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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== Points in Favor ==

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