CITA Considers Morocco FTA Rule of Origin Change for Women's and Girls' Swimwear

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements is considering a change to the rules of origin under the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement for women’s or girls’ swimwear, it said in a notice. Under the change, proposed by Gottex Swimwear Brands, women’s or girls’ swimwear classified under tariff schedule subheading 6112.41 would be modified to "allow the use of printed and piece-dyed warp knit fabrics of polyester or nylon fibers, containing between 6% and 41% elastomeric yarns classified under subheading 6004.10 ... that is not originating under the USMFTA." Comments are due May 20.