Adjustment of Import Limits for Certain Cotton and Man-Made Fiber Textile Products Produced or Manufactured in Indonesia, 79 [04-28713]
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articles made from handloomed fabrics,
and the folklore articles described in the
annex to this notice, if produced in and
exported from Mozambique, are eligible
for preferential tariff treatment under
section 112(a) of the AGOA. In the letter
published below, CITA directs the
Commissioner of Customs and Border
Protection to allow duty-free entry of
such products under U.S. Harmonized
Tariff Schedule subheading 9819.11.27
if accompanied by an appropriate
AGOA visa in grouping ‘‘9’’.
D. Michael Hutchinson,
Acting Chairman, Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements.
Committee for the Implementation of Textile
Agreements
December 23, 2004.
Commissioner,
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection,
Washington, DC 20229.
Dear Commissioner: The Committee for the
Implementation of Textiles Agreements
(CITA), pursuant to Sections 112(a) of the
African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I
of Pub. L. No. 106-200) (AGOA) and
Executive Order 13191 of January 17, 2001,
has determined, effective on January 10,
2005, that the following articles shall be
treated as ‘‘handloomed, handmade, and
folklore articles’’ under the AGOA: (a)
handloomed fabrics, handloomed articles
(e.g., handloomed rugs, scarves, placemats,
and tablecloths), and handmade articles
made from handloomed fabrics, if made in
Mozambique from fabric handloomed in
Mozambique; and (b) the folklore articles
described in the attachment to this letter, if
made in Mozambique. Such articles are
eligible for duty-free treatment only if
entered under subheading 9819.11.27 and
accompanied by a properly completed visa
for product grouping ‘‘9’’, in accordance with
the provisions of the Visa Arrangement
between the Government of Mozambique and
the Government of the United States
Concerning Textile and Apparel Articles
Claiming Preferential Tariff Treatment under
Section 112 of the Trade and Development
Act of 2000. After additional consultations
with Mozambican authorities, CITA may
determine that other textile and apparel
goods shall be treated as folklore articles.
Sincerely,
D. Michael Hutchinson,
Acting Chairman, Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements.
ANNEX
CITA has determined that the following
textile and apparel goods shall be treated as
folklore articles for purposes of the AGOA if
made in Mozambique. Articles must be
ornamented in characteristic Mozambican or
regional folk style. An article may not
include modern features such as zippers,
elastic, elasticized fabrics, or hook-and-pile
fasteners (such as velcroc or similar holding
fabric). An article may not incorporate
patterns that are not traditional or historical
to Mozambique, such as airplanes, buses,
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cowboys, or cartoon characters and may not
incorporate designs referencing holidays or
festivals not common to traditional
Mozambican culture, such as Halloween and
Thanksgiving.
Eligible folklore articles:
(a) Traditional Shirt
The article is a loose-fitting, straight-seamed
shirt made of tie-dyed fabric. Sleeves are half
to three-quarter in length. The neckline is
rounded, slit, or v-shaped without collar.
There is intricate embroidery around the
neckline, outer trim of sleeves, and lower
hem. May or may not have square-shaped
breast and lower front pockets, also generally
trimmed with intricate embroidery.
(b) Women’s Traditional Tunic/ Mozambican
Pedacos
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A loose flowing, straight-seamed, nontailored, full-length outer tunic, made of tiedyed or other colorful fabric. The neckline is
rounded, slit, or v-shaped, without collar.
There is intricate embroidery around the
neckline and outer trim of sleeves. The
neckline can be round or have a slit down
the center front. Accompanying head wrap is
a rectangular piece of matching fabric.
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BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S
COMMITTEE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE
AGREEMENTS
Adjustment of Import Limits for Certain
Cotton and Man-Made Fiber Textile
Products Produced or Manufactured in
Indonesia
December 27, 2004.
Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA).
ACTION: Issuing a directive to the
Commissioner, Bureau of Customs and
Border Protection adjusting limits.
AGENCY:
December 30, 2004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ross
Arnold, International Trade Specialist,
Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S.
Department of Commerce, (202) 482–
4212. For information on the quota
status of these limits, refer to the Bureau
of Customs and Border Protection
website (https://www.cbp.gov), or call
(202) 344-2650. For information on
embargoes and quota re-openings, refer
to the Office of Textiles and Apparel
website at https://otexa.ita.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Authority: Section 204 of the Agricultural
Act of 1956, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1854);
Executive Order 11651 of March 3, 1972, as
amended.
the limit for Categories 347/348 to
account for the special shift being
returned to Category 647/648.
A description of the textile and
apparel categories in terms of HTS
numbers is available in the
CORRELATION: Textile and Apparel
Categories with the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (see
Federal Register notice 69 FR 4926,
published on February 2, 2004). Also
see 68 FR 65254, published on
November 19, 2003.
D. Michael Hutchinson,
Acting Chairman, Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements.
Committee for the Implementation of Textile
Agreements
December 27, 2004.
Commissioner,
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection,
Washington, DC 20229.
Dear Commissioner: This directive
amends, but does not cancel, the directive
issued to you on November 13, 2003, by the
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation
of Textile Agreements. That directive
concerns imports of certain cotton, wool,
man-made fiber, silk blend and other
vegetable fiber textiles and textile products,
produced or manufactured in Indonesia and
exported during the twelve-month period
which began on January 1, 2004 and extends
through December 31, 2004.
Effective on December 30, 2004, you are
directed to adjust the limits for the categories
listed below, as provided for under the
Uruguay Round Agreement on Textiles and
Clothing:
Category
Levels in Group I
347/348 ....................
647/648 ....................
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3,226,042 dozen.
6,006,332 dozen.
1 The limits have not been adjusted to account for any imports exported after December
31, 2003.
The Committee for the Implementation of
Textile Agreements has determined that
these actions fall within the foreign affairs
exception to the rulemaking provisions of 5
U.S.C. 553(a)(1).
Sincerely,
D. Michael Hutchinson,
Acting Chairman, Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements.
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648 is being increased for the
cancellation of special shift, reducing
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COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS
Adjustment of Import Limits for Certain Cotton and Man-Made Fiber
Textile Products Produced or Manufactured in Indonesia
December 27, 2004.
AGENCY: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA).
ACTION: Issuing a directive to the Commissioner, Bureau of Customs and
Border Protection adjusting limits.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: December 30, 2004.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ross Arnold, International Trade
Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of
Commerce, (202) 482-4212. For information on the quota status of these
limits, refer to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection website
(https://www.cbp.gov), or call (202) 344-2650. For information on
embargoes and quota re-openings, refer to the Office of Textiles and
Apparel website at https://otexa.ita.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: Section 204 of the Agricultural Act of 1956, as
amended (7 U.S.C. 1854); Executive Order 11651 of March 3, 1972, as
amended.
The current limit for Categories 647/648 is being increased for the
cancellation of special shift, reducing the limit for Categories 347/
348 to account for the special shift being returned to Category 647/
648.
A description of the textile and apparel categories in terms of HTS
numbers is available in the CORRELATION: Textile and Apparel Categories
with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (see Federal
Register notice 69 FR 4926, published on February 2, 2004). Also see 68
FR 65254, published on November 19, 2003.
D. Michael Hutchinson,
Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile
Agreements.
Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
December 27, 2004.
Commissioner,
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC 20229.
Dear Commissioner: This directive amends, but does not cancel,
the directive issued to you on November 13, 2003, by the Chairman,
Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements. That
directive concerns imports of certain cotton, wool, man-made fiber,
silk blend and other vegetable fiber textiles and textile products,
produced or manufactured in Indonesia and exported during the
twelve-month period which began on January 1, 2004 and extends
through December 31, 2004.
Effective on December 30, 2004, you are directed to adjust the
limits for the categories listed below, as provided for under the
Uruguay Round Agreement on Textiles and Clothing:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Twelve-month restraint limit
Category \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Levels in Group I ............................
347/348................................... 3,226,042 dozen.
647/648................................... 6,006,332 dozen.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ The limits have not been adjusted to account for any imports
exported after December 31, 2003.
The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements has
determined that these actions fall within the foreign affairs
exception to the rulemaking provisions of 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1).
Sincerely,
D. Michael Hutchinson,
Acting Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile
Agreements.
[FR Doc.04-28713 Filed 12-30-04; 8:45 am]
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