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COMMITTEE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXTILE
AGREEMENTS
Request for Public Comments on
Commercial Availability Petition under
the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug
Eradication Act (ATPDEA)
March 13, 2006.
Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements
(CITA)
ACTION: Request for public comments
concerning a petition for a
determination that certain nylon and
polyester yarns cannot be supplied by
the domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner under the
ATPDEA.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On March 9, 2006, the
Chairman of CITA received a petition
from Encajes, S.A. Colombia, alleging
that certain polyester and nylon yarns,
classified in the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
in subheadings 5402.31.6000,
5402.62.000, and 5605.00.1000, cannot
be supplied by the domestic industry in
commercial quantities in a timely
manner. The petition requests that
apparel articles containing lace fabrics
of such yarns be eligible for preferential
treatment under the ATPDEA. CITA
hereby solicits public comments on this
request, in particular with regard to
whether such yarns can be supplied by
the domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner.
Comments must be submitted by March
30, 2006 to the Chairman, Committee for
the Implementation of Textile
Agreements, Room 3001, United States
Department of Commerce, 14th and
Constitution Avenue, NW. Washington,
DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maria Dybczak, International Trade
Specialist, Office of Textiles and
Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce,
(202) 482-2582.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Authority: Section 204 (b)(3)(B)(ii) of the
ATPDEA; Presidential Proclamation 7616 of
October 31, 2002, Executive Order 13277 of
November 19, 2002, and the United States
Trade Representative’s Notice of Further
Assignment of Functions of November 25,
2002.
BACKGROUND:
The ATPDEA provides for duty-free
treatment for qualifying textile and
apparel products. Such treatment is
generally limited to products
manufactured from yarns and fabrics
formed in the United States or a
beneficiary country. The ATPDEA also
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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
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 (66 FR 7271)
and pursuant to Executive Order No.
13277 (67 FR 70305) and the United
States Trade Representative’s Notice of
Redelegation of Authority and Further
Assignment of Functions (67 FR 71606),
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
ATPDEA. On March 6, 2001, CITA
published procedures that it will follow
in considering requests (66 FR 13502).
On March 9, 2006, the Chairman of
CITA received a petition from Encajes,
S.A. Colombia, alleging that certain
polyester and nylon yarns, as described
below, cannot be supplied by the
domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner. It
requests duty-free treatment under the
ATPDEA for apparel articles that
contain lace fabrics of such yarns that
are cut, or knit-to-shape, and sewn in
one or more ATPDEA beneficiary
countries.
Description:
1. Mamilon Metallic
Yarn, G-100 1/69
HTSUS subheading:
Fiber Content:
Cut:
Color:
Yarn Size:
Yarn Type:
Yarn width:
2. Cationic Polyester
BR 305f96, 120
Ts (Rigid Poly)
HTSUS subheading:
Fiber Content:
Cut:
Color:
Yarn Type:
Yarn Size:
3. Cationic Polyester
Bright Flat 2/
78F48 dtex at 120
Ts
HTSUS subheading:
Fiber Content:
Cut:
Color:
Yarn Type:
Yarn Size:
5605.00.1000
100% Metallic Covered in Polyester
Flat
Silver and Gold
Silver- 115 denier; Gold - 126
denier
Flat, non-textured
25 microns
5402.62.0000
100% Cationic Polyester
Trilobal
Bright
Flat, non-textured
305 decitex, 96 filaments with
120 twists in ‘‘S’’ by meter
5402.62.0000
100% Cationic Polyester
Trilobal
Bright
Flat, non-textured
78 decitex, 48 filaments,
plied, with 120 twists in ‘‘S’’
by meter
4. Tactel Bright
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HTSUS subheading:
Fiber Content:
Cut:
Color:
Yarn Type:
Yarn Size:
5402.31.6000
100% Polyamide 6.6 High Tenacity Nylon
Trilobal
Bright
Textured
312 decitex, 102 filaments,
plied, with 450 twists in ‘‘S’’
by meter
CITA is soliciting public comments
regarding this request, particularly with
respect to whether these yarns can be
supplied by the domestic industry in
commercial quantities in a timely
manner. Also relevant is whether other
yarns that are supplied by the domestic
industry in commercial quantities in a
timely manner are substitutable for
these yarns for purposes of the intended
use. Comments must be received no
later than March 30, 2006. 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, NW., Washington, DC 20230.
If a comment alleges that these yarns
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 yarn stating that it
produces the yarn 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 generally considers specific
details, such as quantities and lead
times for providing the subject product
as business confidential. However,
information such as the names of
domestic manufacturers who were
contacted, questions concerning the
capability to manufacture the subject
product, and the responses thereto
should be available for public review to
ensure proper public participation in
the process. If this is not possible, an
explanation of the necessity for treating
such information as business
confidential must be provided. CITA
will make available to the public nonconfidential 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-
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ACTION:
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 Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA)
March 13, 2006.
AGENCY: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA)
ACTION: Request for public comments concerning a petition for a
determination that certain nylon and polyester yarns cannot be supplied
by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner
under the ATPDEA.
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SUMMARY: On March 9, 2006, the Chairman of CITA received a petition
from Encajes, S.A. Colombia, alleging that certain polyester and nylon
yarns, classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTSUS) in subheadings 5402.31.6000, 5402.62.000, and
5605.00.1000, cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner. The petition requests that apparel
articles containing lace fabrics of such yarns be eligible for
preferential treatment under the ATPDEA. CITA hereby solicits public
comments on this request, in particular with regard to whether such
yarns can be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities
in a timely manner. Comments must be submitted by March 30, 2006 to the
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements, Room
3001, United States Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution
Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Dybczak, International Trade
Specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of
Commerce, (202) 482-2582.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority: Section 204 (b)(3)(B)(ii) of the ATPDEA; Presidential
Proclamation 7616 of October 31, 2002, Executive Order 13277 of
November 19, 2002, and the United States Trade Representative's
Notice of Further Assignment of Functions of November 25, 2002.
BACKGROUND:
The ATPDEA provides for duty-free treatment for qualifying textile
and apparel products. Such treatment is generally limited to products
manufactured from yarns and fabrics formed in the United States or a
beneficiary country. The ATPDEA 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 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 (66 FR 7271) and pursuant to Executive Order No. 13277
(67 FR 70305) and the United States Trade Representative's Notice of
Redelegation of Authority and Further Assignment of Functions (67 FR
71606), 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 ATPDEA. On March 6,
2001, CITA published procedures that it will follow in considering
requests (66 FR 13502).
On March 9, 2006, the Chairman of CITA received a petition from
Encajes, S.A. Colombia, alleging that certain polyester and nylon
yarns, as described below, cannot be supplied by the domestic industry
in commercial quantities in a timely manner. It requests duty-free
treatment under the ATPDEA for apparel articles that contain lace
fabrics of such yarns that are cut, or knit-to-shape, and sewn in one
or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries.
Description:
1. Mamilon Metallic Yarn, G- ........................................
100 1/69
HTSUS subheading: 5605.00.1000
Fiber Content: 100% Metallic Covered in Polyester
Cut: Flat
Color: Silver and Gold
Yarn Size: Silver- 115 denier; Gold - 126 denier
Yarn Type: Flat, non-textured
Yarn width: 25 microns
2. Cationic Polyester BR ........................................
305f96, 120 Ts (Rigid Poly)
HTSUS subheading: 5402.62.0000
Fiber Content: 100% Cationic Polyester
Cut: Trilobal
Color: Bright
Yarn Type: Flat, non-textured
Yarn Size: 305 decitex, 96 filaments with 120
twists in ``S'' by meter
3. Cationic Polyester Bright ........................................
Flat 2/78F48 dtex at 120 Ts
HTSUS subheading: 5402.62.0000
Fiber Content: 100% Cationic Polyester
Cut: Trilobal
Color: Bright
Yarn Type: Flat, non-textured
Yarn Size: 78 decitex, 48 filaments, plied, with
120 twists in ``S'' by meter
4. Tactel Bright ........................................
HTSUS subheading: 5402.31.6000
Fiber Content: 100% Polyamide 6.6 High Tenacity Nylon
Cut: Trilobal
Color: Bright
Yarn Type: Textured
Yarn Size: 312 decitex, 102 filaments, plied, with
450 twists in ``S'' by meter
CITA is soliciting public comments regarding this request,
particularly with respect to whether these yarns can be supplied by the
domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner. Also
relevant is whether other yarns that are supplied by the domestic
industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner are substitutable
for these yarns for purposes of the intended use. Comments must be
received no later than March 30, 2006. 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, NW., Washington,
DC 20230.
If a comment alleges that these yarns 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 yarn stating that it produces the
yarn 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 generally considers specific details, such as
quantities and lead times for providing the subject product as business
confidential. However, information such as the names of domestic
manufacturers who were contacted, questions concerning the capability
to manufacture the subject product, and the responses thereto should be
available for public review to ensure proper public participation in
the process. If this is not possible, an explanation of the necessity
for treating such information as business confidential must be
provided. 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-
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James C. Leonard III,
Chairman, Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements.
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