Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2715

Import Safety: Destroying Dangerous Products

Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act

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This bill gives the government more power to destroy dangerous items sent to the U.S. from other countries. Currently, officials can only destroy certain medical drugs and devices that are rejected at the border. This change would let them destroy food, makeup, or other products if they are found to be a major health risk.
The goal is to stop harmful products from ever reaching store shelves or being sold online. By destroying these items immediately instead of just sending them back, the government ensures they aren't simply shipped to another port or smuggled back into the country later.
It would become a crime to try and move or sell any item that the government has already decided should be destroyed. This adds a layer of protection to make sure companies don't try to sneak dangerous goods into the market after they've been caught.
If passed, the new rules would start about six months after becoming law. The Department of Health and Human Services would have 90 days to write the specific rules for how these items are identified and handled to make sure they follow international trade agreements.