The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements has approved a short supply request alleging that certain dobby weave fabric is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner from potential suppliers in the CAFTA-DR countries. This fabric is 78-88 percent polyester and 12-22 percent nylon and is made of a dobby weave on a triple beam air jet loom. It is classified under HTSUS 5407.73.2015, 5407.73.2060, 5407.53.2020, and 5407.53.2060.
CITA has therefore added this fabric 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 this fabric regardless of where it is sourced. This determination is applicable as of Aug. 5.
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.
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