CAFTA-DR Short Supply Requests for Wrinkle-Free Fabrics Approved

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements has approved short supply requests alleging that the fabrics listed below are not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner from potential suppliers in the CAFTA-DR countries.

As a result, effective Nov. 9 CITA has added these fabrics to the short supply list in Annex 3.25 of CAFTA-DR in unrestricted quantities, which will allow duty-free imports of apparel made in CAFTA-DR countries with these fabrics regardless of where it is sourced.

– woven wrinkle-free cotton/polyester fabric, classifiable under HTSUS 5210.32.00, 5210.49.10, and 5210.59.10

– woven wrinkle-free cotton/polyester/spandex fabric, classifiable under HTSUS 5210.32.00, 5210.49.10, and 5210.59.10

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 via email.