To extend the suspension of duty on hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,3-benzenedimethanamine.

H.R. 2179 is a technical trade bill that proposed extending a temporary elimination of import taxes (duties) on a specific chemical compound used in manufacturing. This chemical, a polymer of hexanedioic acid and 1,3-benzenedimethanamine, is commonly used in the production of high-performance plastics and industrial coatings. By extending the duty suspension through 2008, the bill aimed to lower production costs for American manufacturers that rely on this imported material, potentially helping to keep the prices of finished consumer goods more competitive.