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John B. Breaux: “It is also my intent that the Andean Trade Preference Act not pertain to existing requirements that foreign parties…”

On the recordAugust 1, 2002
It is also my intent that the Andean Trade Preference Act not pertain to existing requirements that foreign parties provide a Certificate of Origin for tuna imported into the United States. This certificate, or Form 370, is necessary to verify whether imported tuna qualifies for the ``dolphin-safe'' label. This bill should not affect that process.
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John B. Breaux

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Discussing the Andean Trade Preference Act and its implications for tuna import regulations.

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