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publication of the final results of the
next administrative review.
COMMITTEE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE
AGREEMENTS
Notification to Importers
This notice also serves as a final
reminder to importers of their
responsibility under section 351.402(f)
of the Department’s regulations to file a
certificate regarding the reimbursement
of antidumping duties prior to
liquidation of the relevant entries
during these review periods. Failure to
comply with this requirement could
result in the Secretary’s presumption
that reimbursement of antidumping
duties occurred and the subsequent
assessment of double antidumping
duties.
We are issuing and publishing this
determination and notice in accordance
with sections 751(a)(1) and 777(i)(1) of
the Act.
Dated: March 7, 2005.
Joseph A. Spetrini,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Import
Administration.
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Comment 13: Offsetting for Negative
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Comment 15: Whether to Rescind this
Review
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Withdrawal of Two Commercial
Availability Petitions under the United
States - Caribbean Basin Trade
Partnership Act (CBTPA)
Petitioner Style
No:
Fiber Content:
Weight:
Width:
Thread Count:
March 11, 2005.
The Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA)
AGENCY:
The petitioner has notified CITA
that it is withdrawing two petitions it
submitted for determinations that
certain 100 percent cotton, 4-thread
twill weave, flannel fabrics and certain
100 percent cotton, double faced sateen
weave, flannel fabrics cannot be
supplied by the domestic industry in
commercial quantities in a timely
manner under the CBTPA.
Yarn Number:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: On March 3, 2005, the
Chairman of CITA received two
petitions from Sandler, Travis &
Rosenberg, P.A., on behalf of B*W*A of
New York, New York, alleging that
certain, 100 percent cotton, 4-thread
twill weave, flannel fabrics, of yarndyed, ring spun and plied yarns, and
certain 100 percent cotton, double faced
sateen weave, flannel fabrics, of yarndyed, single yarns, of certain
specifications, cannot be supplied by
the domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner. The
petitions requested that men’s and boys’
woven cotton shirts and woven cotton
shirts and blouses, respectively, of such
fabrics assembled in one or more
CBTPA beneficiary countries be eligible
for preferential treatment under the
CBTPA. On March 9, 2005, CITA
published notices in the Federal
Register (70 FR 11621 and 70 FR 11620)
soliciting public comments on these
petitions, in particular with regard to
whether these fabrics can be supplied
by the domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner.
On March 9, 2005, CITA received a
letter from Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg,
P.A. withdrawing the petitions. The
specifications of these fabrics are
repeated below. The petitioner states
that the weight of the fabrics was
incorrectly stated in both petitions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janet E. Heinzen, International Trade
Specialist, Office of Textiles and
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,
(202) 482-3400.
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Finish:
Petitioner Style
No:
Fiber Content:
Weight:
Width:
Thread Count:
Yarn Number:
Weave:
Finish:
153, 154, 155, 156,
W3004
100% Cotton
168 - 172 g/m2
142 - 145 centimeters
25 -26 warp ends per
centimeter; 23-24 filling
pick per centimeter;
total 48-50 threads per
square centimeter
35/2 - 36/2 metric warp
and filling, ring spun;
Overall average yarn
number: 32-34 metric
4-thread twill
Of two or more yarns of
different colors in the
warp and filling, napped
on both sides
5225
100% Cotton
315-320 g/m2
148 - 152 centimeters
33 - 35 warp ends per
centimeter; 57 - 59 filling picks per centimeter; total 90 - 94
threads per square centimeter
50 - 52 metric warp; 23 25 metric filling; overall
average yarn number:
28 - 30 metric
Double faced irregular 3 X
1 sateen
Printed on one side on
yarns of different colors;
napped on both sides;
Sanforized
James C. Leonard III,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation
of Textile Agreements.
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COMMITTEE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE
AGREEMENTS
Request for Public Comments on
Commercial Availability Petition under
the United States - Caribbean Basin
Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA)
March 11, 2005.
The Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA)
AGENCY:
Request for public comments
concerning a petition for a
determination that certain 100 percent
cotton, 4-thread twill and herringbone
twill weave, flannel fabrics cannot be
supplied by the domestic industry in
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commercial quantities in a timely
manner under the CBTPA.
SUMMARY: On March 9, 2005, the
Chairman of CITA received a petition
from Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.,
on behalf of B*W*A of New York, New
York alleging that certain 100 percent
cotton, 4-thread twill weave and
herringbone twill weave, flannel fabrics,
of yarn-dyed, ring spun and plied yarns,
of the specifications detailed below,
classified in subheadings 5209.43.0050
and 5209.49.0090 of the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTSUS), cannot be supplied by the
domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner. The
petition requests that men’s and boys’
woven cotton shirts of such fabrics
assembled in one or more CBTPA
beneficiary countries be eligible for
preferential treatment under the CBTPA.
CITA hereby solicits public comments
on this petition, in particular with
regard to whether these fabrics can be
supplied by the domestic industry in
commercial quantities in a timely
manner. Comments must be submitted
by March 30, 2005 to the Chairman,
Committee for the Implementation of
Textile Agreements, Room 3001, United
States Department of Commerce, 14th
and Constitution, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janet E. Heinzen, International Trade
Specialist, Office of Textiles and
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,
(202) 482-3400.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
CBTPA and directed CITA to establish
procedures to ensure appropriate public
participation in any such determination.
On March 6, 2001, CITA published
procedures that it will follow in
considering requests. (66 FR 13502).
On March 9, 2005, the Chairman of
CITA received a petition on behalf of
B*W*A of New York, New York alleging
that certain 100 percent cotton, 4-thread
twill weave and herringbone twill
weave, flannel fabrics, of yarn-dyed,
ring spun and plied yarns, of the
specifications detailed below, classified
HTSUS subheadings 5209.43.0050 and
5209.49.0090, cannot be supplied by the
domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner and
requesting quota- and duty-free
treatment under the CBTPA for certain
apparel articles that are cut and sewn in
one or more CBTPA beneficiary
countries from such fabrics.
Specifications:
Petitioner Style
No:
Fiber Content:
Weight:
Width:
Thread Count:
Yarn Number:
Weave:
153, 154, 155, 156,
W3004
100% Cotton
301 - 303 g/m2
142 - 145 centimeters
25 -26 warp ends per
centimeter; 23 - 24 filling pick per centimeter;
total 48 - 50 threads per
square centimeter
35/2 - 36/2 metric warp
and filling, ring spun;
Overall average yarn
number: 32-34 metric
4-thread twill; herringbone
twill
Of two or more yarns of
different colors in the
warp and filling, napped
on both sides
Authority: Section 213(b)(2)(A)(v)(II) of the
CBERA, as added by Section 211(a) of the
CBTPA; Section 6 of Executive Order No.
13191 of January 17, 2001.
Finish:
Background:
The CBTPA provides for quota- and
duty-free treatment for qualifying textile
and apparel products. Such treatment is
generally limited to products
manufactured from yarns or fabrics
formed in the United States. The CBTPA
also provides for quota- and duty-free
treatment for apparel articles that are
both cut (or knit-to-shape) and sewn or
otherwise assembled in one or more
CBTPA beneficiary countries from fabric
or yarn that is not formed in the United
States, if it has been determined that
such fabric or yarn cannot be supplied
by the domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner. In
Executive Order No. 13191, the
President delegated to CITA the
authority to determine whether yarns or
fabrics cannot be supplied by the
domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner under the
The petitioner emphasizes that the
yarns must be ring spun, the yarns must
be plied, and the fabric is napped on
both sides. The petitioner further states
because the fabric is heavily napped on
both sides, it is imperative that the
yarns be ring spun and plied in order to
offset the degrading effects of napping
on both sides.
CITA is soliciting public comments
regarding this request, particularly with
respect to whether these fabrics can be
supplied by the domestic industry in
commercial quantities in a timely
manner. Also relevant is whether other
fabrics that are supplied by the domestic
industry in commercial quantities in a
timely manner are substitutable for the
fabric for purposes of the intended use.
Comments must be received no later
than March 30, 2005. Interested persons
are invited to submit six copies of such
comments or information to the
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Chairman, Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements,
room 3100, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th and Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20230.
If a comment alleges that these fabrics
can be supplied by the domestic
industry in commercial quantities in a
timely manner, CITA will closely
review any supporting documentation,
such as a signed statement by a
manufacturer of the fabric stating that it
produces the fabric that is the subject of
the request, including the quantities that
can be supplied and the time necessary
to fill an order, as well as any relevant
information regarding past production.
CITA will protect any business
confidential information that is marked
‘‘business confidential’’ from disclosure
to the full extent permitted by law.
CITA will make available to the public
non-confidential versions of the request
and non-confidential versions of any
public comments received with respect
to a request in room 3100 in the Herbert
Hoover Building, 14th and Constitution
Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20230.
Persons submitting comments on a
request are encouraged to include a nonconfidential version and a nonconfidential summary.
James C. Leonard III,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation
of Textile Agreements.
[FR Doc.05–5206 Filed 3–11–05; 2:16 pm]
BILLING CODE 3510–DS–S
COMMITTEE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE
AGREEMENTS
Request for Public Comments on
Commercial Availability Petition under
the United States - Caribbean Basin
Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA)
March 11, 2005.
The Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA)
ACTION: Request for public comments
concerning a petition for a
determination that certain 100 percent
cotton, double faced irregular sateen
weave, flannel fabrics cannot be
supplied by the domestic industry in
commercial quantities in a timely
manner under the CBTPA.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On March 9, 2005, the
Chairman of CITA received a petition
from Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.,
on behalf of B*W*A of New York, New
York alleging that certain 100 percent
cotton, double faced irregular sateen
weave, flannel fabrics, of yarn-dyed,
single yarns, of the specifications
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COMMITTEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE AGREEMENTS
Request for Public Comments on Commercial Availability Petition
under the United States - Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA)
March 11, 2005.
AGENCY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA)
ACTION: Request for public comments concerning a petition for a
determination that certain 100 percent cotton, 4-thread twill and
herringbone twill weave, flannel fabrics cannot be supplied by the
domestic industry in
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commercial quantities in a timely manner under the CBTPA.
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SUMMARY: On March 9, 2005, the Chairman of CITA received a petition
from Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., on behalf of B*W*A of New York,
New York alleging that certain 100 percent cotton, 4-thread twill weave
and herringbone twill weave, flannel fabrics, of yarn-dyed, ring spun
and plied yarns, of the specifications detailed below, classified in
subheadings 5209.43.0050 and 5209.49.0090 of the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), cannot be supplied by the
domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner. The
petition requests that men's and boys' woven cotton shirts of such
fabrics assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries be
eligible for preferential treatment under the CBTPA. CITA hereby
solicits public comments on this petition, in particular with regard to
whether these fabrics can be supplied by the domestic industry in
commercial quantities in a timely manner. Comments must be submitted by
March 30, 2005 to the Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of
Textile Agreements, Room 3001, United States Department of Commerce,
14th and Constitution, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet E. Heinzen, International Trade
Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of
Commerce, (202) 482-3400.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: Section 213(b)(2)(A)(v)(II) of the CBERA, as added by
Section 211(a) of the CBTPA; Section 6 of Executive Order No. 13191
of January 17, 2001.
Background:
The CBTPA provides for quota- and duty-free treatment for
qualifying textile and apparel products. Such treatment is generally
limited to products manufactured from yarns or fabrics formed in the
United States. The CBTPA also provides for quota- and duty-free
treatment for apparel articles that are both cut (or knit-to-shape) and
sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries
from fabric or yarn that is not formed in the United States, if it has
been determined that such fabric or yarn cannot be supplied by the
domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner. In
Executive Order No. 13191, the President delegated to CITA the
authority to determine whether yarns or fabrics cannot be supplied by
the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner under
the CBTPA and directed CITA to establish procedures to ensure
appropriate public participation in any such determination. On March 6,
2001, CITA published procedures that it will follow in considering
requests. (66 FR 13502).
On March 9, 2005, the Chairman of CITA received a petition on
behalf of B*W*A of New York, New York alleging that certain 100 percent
cotton, 4-thread twill weave and herringbone twill weave, flannel
fabrics, of yarn-dyed, ring spun and plied yarns, of the specifications
detailed below, classified HTSUS subheadings 5209.43.0050 and
5209.49.0090, cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner and requesting quota- and duty-free
treatment under the CBTPA for certain apparel articles that are cut and
sewn in one or more CBTPA beneficiary countries from such fabrics.
Specifications:
Petitioner Style No: 153, 154, 155, 156, W3004
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
Weight: 301 - 303 g/m2
Width: 142 - 145 centimeters
Thread Count: 25 -26 warp ends per centimeter; 23 - 24
filling pick per centimeter; total 48 -
50 threads per square centimeter
Yarn Number: 35/2 - 36/2 metric warp and filling,
ring spun; Overall average yarn number:
32-34 metric
Weave: 4-thread twill; herringbone twill
Finish: Of two or more yarns of different colors
in the warp and filling, napped on both
sides
The petitioner emphasizes that the yarns must be ring spun, the
yarns must be plied, and the fabric is napped on both sides. The
petitioner further states because the fabric is heavily napped on both
sides, it is imperative that the yarns be ring spun and plied in order
to offset the degrading effects of napping on both sides.
CITA is soliciting public comments regarding this request,
particularly with respect to whether these fabrics can be supplied by
the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner. Also
relevant is whether other fabrics that are supplied by the domestic
industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner are substitutable
for the fabric for purposes of the intended use. Comments must be
received no later than March 30, 2005. Interested persons are invited
to submit six copies of such comments or information to the Chairman,
Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements, room 3100, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington,
DC 20230.
If a comment alleges that these fabrics can be supplied by the
domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner, CITA
will closely review any supporting documentation, such as a signed
statement by a manufacturer of the fabric stating that it produces the
fabric that is the subject of the request, including the quantities
that can be supplied and the time necessary to fill an order, as well
as any relevant information regarding past production.
CITA will protect any business confidential information that is
marked ``business confidential'' from disclosure to the full extent
permitted by law. CITA will make available to the public non-
confidential versions of the request and non-confidential versions of
any public comments received with respect to a request in room 3100 in
the Herbert Hoover Building, 14th and Constitution Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20230. Persons submitting comments on a request are
encouraged to include a non-confidential version and a non-confidential
summary.
James C. Leonard III,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
[FR Doc.05-5206 Filed 3-11-05; 2:16 pm]
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