CITA Removes Knit Fleece Fabrics From CAFTA Short Supply List

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements announced it will remove certain types of three-thread circular knit fleece fabrics from the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement short supply list in Annex 3.25 of CAFTA. Gildan had submitted a request in February for removal of the fabrics (see 1503050018), which are classified under HTS subheading 6001.21. Under CAFTA short supply provisions, any textile or apparel good imported into the U.S. containing fibers, yarns, or fabrics that are included on the list in Annex 3.25 is treated as if it is an originating good, regardless of the actual origin of those inputs. Removal of these knit fleece fabrics from the CAFTA short supply list takes effect Oct. 5.