CITA Asks for Comments on Requests to Modify Morocco FTA Rules of Origin for Apparel

The Committee on Implementation of Textile Agreements is asking for comments by May 15 on several requests for modifications to textile and apparel rules of origin under the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement. The government of Morocco filed the requests, asking CITA to allow use of non-originating fabrics in certain apparel products, as follows: dresses, skirts, blouses and tops classified in HTS chapter 62 using non-originating cotton/polyester/elastane fabric under subheading 5203.42 (here); pants, skirts, jackets, shirts, and casual dresses classified in HTS subheading 6204.52 and 6206.40 using non-originating fabrics in certain subheadings falling within headings 5516, 5210 and 5801 (here); and pants classified in HTS heading 6204 using certain non-originating fabrics under subheadings 5515.11, 5408.33, 5112.11 and 5407.61 (here). Comments should address whether these fabrics are commercially available in the U.S., said CITA.