ITA Solicits 2012 TRQ Applications for Persons Who Weave Worsted Wool Fabrics
The International Trade Administration has issued a notice soliciting applications from persons1 who weave certain worsted wool fabrics in the U.S. suitable for making men's and boys' suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers for an allocation of the 2012 tariff rate quotas on certain worsted wool fabric. Applications must be received or postmarked by 5 p.m. on October 21, 2011.
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(The TRQ2 provides a reduced duty rate on a limited quantity of worsted wool fabrics suitable for use in making suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers with an average fiber diameter of 18.5 microns or less (containing 85% or more by weight of wool, Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading 9902.51.16). The TRQ for HTS 9902.51.16 is 2,000,000 square meters annually. The TRQ is in effect through 2014.)
Application Forms Due by Oct 21
In order to receive an allocation, an applicant must submit the required form to the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) by October 21, 2011. The form will be available here.
ITA to Post Allocation Notice in Federal Register
The ITA states that it will publish its determination to allocate the 2012 TRQ in the Federal Register and will notify applicants of their respective allocation as soon as possible after that date.
1Persons includes firms, corporations, and other legal entities.
2Created by the Trade and Development Act of 2000, as amended.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 05/18/05 and 10/28/05 news, 05051830 and 05102899, for BP summaries of ITA's interim final rule and final rule implementing the TRQs for certain worsted wool fabrics, respectively.
See today's issue of ITT, 11092106, for BP summary of the ITA's solicitation of applications for allocation of 2011 TRQs for persons who cut and sew certain worsted wool fabrics.)
OTEXA Contact -- Robert Carrigg (202) 482-2573
(FR Pub 09/21/10)