The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements has approved a short supply request alleging that certain 30-denier polyester monofilament yarn is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner from potential suppliers in the CAFTA-DR countries. This yarn is classifiable under HTSUS 5402.33.3000.
Effective July 23, CITA has added this yarn 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 yarn regardless of where it is sourced.
The request in this case was filed by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg on behalf of a client. 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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