CAFTA-DR Short Supply Request Filed on Faux Leather Fabric

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements has received a short supply request alleging that certain faux leather fabric bonded to a pile fabric is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner from potential suppliers in the CAFTA-DR countries.

The front of the subject fabric is constructed from a 100 percent polyester knit fabric coated with polyurethane The back is a sherpa knit pile fabric that is 72-83 percent polyester and 16-26 percent acrylic. The fabric is classified under HTSUS 6001.92.00.

The petitioner is requesting that this fabric be added to the short supply list in Annex 3.25 of CAFTA-DR in unrestricted quantities, which would allow duty-free imports of apparel made in CAFTA-DR countries with this fabric regardless of where it is sourced. Responses with an offer to supply this fabric are due no later than Dec. 26.

If your company is interested in exploring a short supply petition under CAFTA-DR or any other U.S. free trade agreement, please contact textile and apparel practice leader Elise Shibles at (415) 490-1403 or via email.