Wednesday, September 28, 2016
AGOA TPLs Announced
The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act ("AGOA") provides for duty-free entry of apparel assembled in the AGOA region of fabric formed in the U.S. of yarn formed in the U.S. It also provided for a Tariff Preference Level ("TPL") equal to seven percent of all U.S. apparel imports for apparel assembled in the AGOA region of fabric from the AGOA region. The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA"), today, announce the TPL for the period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 will be 1,966,511,796 square meter equivalents ("SME"). There is also a TPL for Lesser Developed Countries ("LDCs") in the AGOA region for apparel assembled in an AGOA LDC of third-country fabric. The TPL is set at 3.5 percent of all U.S. apparel imports. Today CITA announced the TPL for the 12-month period starting October 1, 2016 will be 983,255,898 SME.
Bipartisan Congressional Group Ask for GAO Review of FTZ Program, Especially at Relating to Textiles
On August 22, 2016, a bipartisan group of United States Senators and one United States Representative, wrote to the Government Accountability Office ("GAO") requesting a GAO review of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board's ("FTZ Board") process for evaluating Foreign-Trade Zone applications.
Specific they request that the GAO conduct a review of FTZ Board processes and implementation of the regulations in cases involving textile inputs that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1) The review and evaluation of all of the required factors in the chapeau of Section 400.27;
2) The review and evaluation of the threshold tests contained in Section 400.27(a) of the regulations;
3) The review and evaluation of the net economic effect test in Section 400.27(b) of the regulations;
4) The role of other offices or agencies such as the Commerce Department Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) in the FTZ Board's evaluation.
The request was submitted by Senator Amy Klobuchar Amy [Dem. Minnesota], Senator Al Franken [Dec., Minnesota], Senator Pat Roberts [Rep., Kansas], Senator Cory Gardner [Rep., Colorado], and Representative Tom Emmer [Rep., Minnesota, 6th].
Learn more about FTZs at http://www.agathonassociates.com/textile-pub/ftz/index.htm.
Federal Business Opportunities through September 28, 2016
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------------------------------------------------------- Title: HELMET,FOOTBALL Sol. #: SPE1C116Q0449 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 28, 2016 12:05 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CRT Course - Tactical KIT Sol. #: FY16-GC-549 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Acquisition Management Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 7:31 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Canopy Shelters Sol. #: FA2521-16-Q-B299 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Space Command Location: 45CONS (Bldg 423) Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 5:38 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 15, 2016 9:28 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tactical Weapons LED Flashlights Sol. #: FA2521-16-Q-B246 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Space Command Location: 45CONS (Bldg 423) Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 5:20 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 06, 2016 1:49 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Various Work Gloves Sol. #: DE-SOL-0010456 Agency: Department of Energy Office: Federal Locations Location: All DOE Federal Contracting Offices Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 5:07 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Presolicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 08, 2016 6:12 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Location: Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center (7QS) Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 4:00 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Feb 04, 2016 10:17 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fencing Uniforms Sol. #: FA7000-16-T-0185 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Direct Reporting Units Location: USAF Academy - 10 CONS Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 3:41 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Police Uniforms Sol. #: NIH-OLAO-OD3-RFP4146619 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Office: National Institutes of Health Location: Office of Administration Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 3:38 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 02, 2016 7:44 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tactical Response Uniforms Sol. #: MPRFQ11 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: INL Support Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 3:28 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 22, 2016 2:10 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Improved Combat Vehicle Crewman (ICVC), Coyote Sol. #: SPE1C1-17-R-0007 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 2:50 pm Base Type: Presolicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Winter Uniforms for Temple VA and Waco VA Sol. #: VA25716Q1839 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Office: VA South Texas Health Care System Location: Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas Health Care System Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 2:35 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Combat Shirts and Uniform Pants Sol. #: RFQP06151617 Agency: Department of Justice Office: Bureau of Prisons Location: Acquisitions Branch Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 1:56 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 20, 2016 1:02 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Commercial Items, FR Thermal Barrier and Knit Fire Barrier Sol. #: CT2219-16 Agency: Department of Justice Office: Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR Location: Procurement Branch Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 1:11 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT, TEMPER AIR SUPPO Sol. #: SPE1C116T2258 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 12:26 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Stress Vests Sol. #: HSSS01-16-R-0060 Agency: Department of Homeland Security Office: United States Secret Service (USSS) Location: Procurement Division Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 11:18 am Base Type: Award Notice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Printed T- Shirts Sol. #: 622102PG Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 11:13 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 19, 2016 1:04 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: security planters Sol. #: F6Q8SF6147AW01 Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 10:48 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 07, 2016 2:20 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: RIDER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Sol. #: M00681-16-T-0109 Agency: Department of the Navy Office: United States Marine Corps Location: MCB Camp Pendleton - RCO Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 10:24 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 13, 2016 6:18 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Provide new ballistic vests/panels with interior ballistic panel and external ballistic panel carriers with onsite professional fitting and measurements for each individual at the Charleston VAMC, SC. Sol. #: VA24716Q1255 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Office: Atlanta VAMC Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 10:08 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Aviation Helmet Liners Sol. #: W912J3-16-T-9003 Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 9:33 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 09, 2016 3:02 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT, TY XLV1, AIR SUP Sol. #: SPE1C116T2255 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 8:31 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT, Ty XLV, TEMPER A Sol. #: SPE1C116T2253 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 8:22 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Custom Canopy Top Sol. #: 0010909448-0001 Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 7:38 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 26, 2016 10:32 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Marine Corps Garrison Cap Sol. #: SPE1C117R0005 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 7:15 am Base Type: Presolicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BAR,OVERSEAS SERVIC Sol. #: SPE1C116Q0415 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 6:38 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 13, 2016 12:14 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Air Beam Tent Sol. #: W91QVN-16-T-0231 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command, ECC Location: 411TH CSB (W91QVN) RCC YONGSAN Posted On: Sep 27, 2016 1:16 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 23, 2016 4:47 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FLOOR,TENT Sol. #: SPE1C116T2240 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 8:19 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Location: Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center (7QS) Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 5:00 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Feb 04, 2016 10:17 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Firefighter Helmets and Boots Sol. #: FA2823-16-R-4059 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Materiel Command Location: AFTC/PZIO - Eglin Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 4:34 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 16, 2016 5:05 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Maritime Security Helmets Sol. #: N61331-17-R-0002 Agency: Department of the Navy Office: Naval Sea Systems Command Location: NSWC Panama City Divison Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 4:30 pm Base Type: Presolicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Banshee Plate Carriers Sol. #: FA4484-16-Q-0036 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Mobility Command Location: 87th CONS Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 4:30 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 19, 2016 2:31 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT,MX SHELTER, TAN, Sol. #: SPE1C116T2229 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 4:16 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: First Aid Kits Sol. #: D-16-OI-0047 Agency: Department of Justice Office: Drug Enforcement Administration Location: Office of Acquisition Management Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 3:37 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tactical Utility Belts Sol. #: MCPRFQ08 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: INL Support Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 3:37 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 16, 2016 3:21 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Winter Snow Gear Sol. #: AG-82MK-P-16-0036 Agency: Department of Agriculture Office: Forest Service Location: R-2 Rocky Mountain Region Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 3:35 pm Base Type: Award Notice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: ARMY RESERVED REENLISTMENT RECOGNITION ITEM Sol. #: W91249-0010794453 Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 3:27 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Presolicitation Base Posting Date: May 18, 2016 4:07 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Plate Carriers Sol. #: FA449716RPlate Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Mobility Command Location: 436th CONS Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 3:15 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Golf Netting Sol. #: FA4613-16-Q-1008 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Global Strike Command Location: 90 CONS Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 2:56 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Jul 12, 2016 11:08 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CDC Playground Awning Sol. #: FA4417-16-Q-0220 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Special Operations Command Location: 1 SOCONS- Hurlburt Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 2:09 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 21, 2016 6:41 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT, DRASH, MX5 Green Sol. #: SPE1C116T2236 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 1:23 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TARPAULIN Sol. #: SPE1C116T2235 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 1:18 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: RBPO Course - Training Gear Sol. #: FY16RR060 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Acquisition Management Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 12:34 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 27, 2016 11:55 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CRT Course - Tactical Equipment Sol. #: FY16RR049 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Acquisition Management Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 12:32 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 22, 2016 4:49 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Screen fabric material Sol. #: AG-6395-S-16-0161 Agency: Department of Agriculture Office: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Location: Administrative Services Division/Contracting Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 12:20 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Jul 18, 2016 5:24 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II (ACH GEN II) Sol. #: W91CRB-16-R-0004 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command Location: ACC - APG (W91CRB ) Division D Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 11:09 am Current Type: Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Presolicitation Base Posting Date: Nov 24, 2015 2:09 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Body Armor and Various Items Sol. #: SINLEC16Q0095 Agency: Department of State Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Location: Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP) Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 10:55 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 21, 2016 9:07 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Custom Canopy Top Sol. #: 0010909448-0001 Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 10:32 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Winter Uniforms for Temple VA and Waco VA Sol. #: VA25716Q1712 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Office: VA South Texas Health Care System Location: Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas Health Care System Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 9:25 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 16, 2016 12:42 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Various ASU Honor Guard Uniforms Sol. #: W912KN-16-T-0059 Agency: Department of the Army Office: National Guard Bureau Location: USPFO for New Jersey Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 9:23 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 07, 2016 1:38 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Men's and Women's Clothing Sol. #: DoDCC-2016-R-0002 Agency: Other Defense Agencies Office: Washington Headquarters Services Location: WHS, Acquisition Directorate Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 9:07 am Current Type: Solicitation Base Type: Presolicitation Base Posting Date: Jul 13, 2016 7:37 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Recriting and Retention Promotional Items Sol. #: W912L1-16-R-0019 Agency: Department of the Army Office: National Guard Bureau Location: USPFO for Texas Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 8:19 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 23, 2016 11:23 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: POLICE EQUIPMENT FOR AMERICAN EMBASSY FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE Sol. #: PR0561525001 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Regional Procurement Support Office Frankfurt, Germany Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 7:28 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 20, 2016 4:39 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT Sol. #: SPE1C116T2231 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 6:19 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DRASH Tent Replacement Parts Sol. #: W91QVN-16-T-0230 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command, ECC Location: 411TH CSB (W91QVN) RCC YONGSAN Posted On: Sep 26, 2016 5:49 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 22, 2016 5:14 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Body Armors & Carriers Sol. #: W912C3-16-Q-040A Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 25, 2016 9:52 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 13, 2016 1:04 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: POLICE EQUIPMENT FOR AMERICAN EMBASSY FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE Sol. #: PR0561525001 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Regional Procurement Support Office Frankfurt, Germany Posted On: Sep 25, 2016 2:38 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 20, 2016 4:39 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Air Beam Tent Sol. #: W91QVN-16-T-0231 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command, ECC Location: 411TH CSB (W91QVN) RCC YONGSAN Posted On: Sep 24, 2016 11:56 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 23, 2016 4:47 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Arctic Sustainment Package Sol. #: W91ZRU-16-T-0046 Agency: Department of the Army Office: National Guard Bureau Location: 176TH WING/LGC, Posted On: Sep 24, 2016 1:53 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 07, 2016 7:54 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Sleeping Bags Sol. #: W91ZRU-16-T-0042 Agency: Department of the Army Office: National Guard Bureau Location: 176TH WING/LGC, Posted On: Sep 24, 2016 1:33 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 06, 2016 5:58 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CRT Course - Tactical Equipment Sol. #: FY16RR080 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Acquisition Management Posted On: Sep 24, 2016 11:24 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 15, 2016 5:31 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CRT Course - Tactical Equipment Sol. #: FY16RR055 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Acquisition Management Posted On: Sep 24, 2016 11:23 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 26, 2016 2:32 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Multi Facility Flooring Project Sol. #: FA4460-16-T-0036 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Mobility Command Location: 19th Contracting Squadron Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 6:55 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 20, 2016 10:44 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: ROTC Black T Shirt Sol. #: W9124D-16-Q-5852 Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 5:20 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 26, 2016 2:27 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: RBPO Course - Training Gear Sol. #: FY16RR068 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Acquisition Management Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 5:20 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 05, 2016 11:28 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fire Retardant Scaffold Sheeting, Bungee Ties, and Screw Locs Sol. #: SPMYM3-16-Q-7133 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Land and Maritime Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 3:59 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fire Retardant Scaffold Sheeting, Bungee Ties, and Screws Sol. #: SPMYM3-16-Q-7114 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Land and Maritime Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 3:44 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation / Cancelled Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 27, 2016 12:46 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Canopies Sol. #: H92239-16-T-0021 Agency: Other Defense Agencies Office: U.S. Special Operations Command Location: USASOC Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 3:40 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 15, 2016 4:31 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fabric with Integrated Conductive Fibers for Physiological Sensing Sol. #: W911QY-RFI-ICFPS Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command Location: ACC - APG (W911QY) Natick (SPS) Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 3:14 pm Base Type: Sources Sought ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 8 Pocket Rucksack Kit Sol. #: F9D3SF6049AW01 Agency: Department of the Army Office: National Guard Bureau Location: 105 AW/LGC, NY ANG Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 2:40 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 01, 2016 10:00 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: WATER BOTTLES, PENS, & FOAM FOOTBALLS Sol. #: W9127Q-16-T-0036 Agency: Department of the Army Office: National Guard Bureau Location: USPFO for Mississippi Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 2:02 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 01, 2016 12:02 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: 84 -- Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Location: Southwest Supply and Acquisition Center (7QS) Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 1:45 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Feb 04, 2016 10:17 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Uniforms Sol. #: VA26216Q1629 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Office: Long Beach VANLO Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 1:27 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Bedroom Living Kits Sol. #: HSFE80-16-Q-0098 Agency: Department of Homeland Security Office: Federal Emergency Management Agency Location: Acquisition Operations Division (AOD) Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 10:15 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Bates Shoes. Sol. #: N0018916T0668 Agency: Department of the Navy Office: Naval Supply Systems Command Location: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 9:50 am Current Type: Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Presolicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 22, 2016 11:42 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT,COMBAT POLES Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 9:39 am Base Type: Award Notice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Air Beam Tent Sol. #: W91QVN-16-T-0231 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command, ECC Location: 411TH CSB (W91QVN) RCC YONGSAN Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 4:47 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: POLICE EQUIPMENT FOR AMERICAN EMBASSY FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE Sol. #: PR0561525001 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Regional Procurement Support Office Frankfurt, Germany Posted On: Sep 23, 2016 2:39 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 20, 2016 4:39 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: The North Face Rolling Thunder Wheeled Duffel - 36" Sol. #: FA4427-16-Q-0018 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Mobility Command Location: 60th CONS Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 7:29 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 07, 2016 5:25 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DECORATION SET,INDI Sol. #: SPE1C116T2202 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 3:59 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BADGE,QUALIFICATION Sol. #: SPE1C116Q0353 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 3:59 pm Base Type: Award Notice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Airmen Protective Systems Sol. #: FA8059-15-RFI-APS-MANF Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: AFICA Location: AFICA- CONUS Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 3:32 pm Current Type: Sources Sought (Modified) Base Type: Sources Sought Base Posting Date: Mar 10, 2015 10:49 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Airmen Protective Systems Sol. #: FA8059-15-RFI-APS-DIST Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: AFICA Location: AFICA- CONUS Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 3:20 pm Current Type: Sources Sought (Modified) Base Type: Sources Sought Base Posting Date: Apr 17, 2015 9:54 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) Sol. #: W91CRB-15-D-0040 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command Location: ACC - APG (W91CRB ) Division D Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 2:55 pm Base Type: Special Notice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) Sol. #: W91CRB-15-D-0040 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command Location: ACC - APG (W91CRB ) Division D Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 2:50 pm Current Type: Sources Sought / Cancelled Base Type: Sources Sought Base Posting Date: Sep 22, 2016 2:22 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Body Armor and Various Items Sol. #: SINLEC16Q0095 Agency: Department of State Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Location: Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP) Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 2:46 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 21, 2016 9:07 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CRT Course - Tactical Equipment Sol. #: FY16RR063 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Acquisition Management Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 2:32 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 01, 2016 4:23 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Tactical Response Uniforms Sol. #: MPRFQ11 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: INL Support Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 2:10 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: HATS Sol. #: W911KF16Q0066 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command Location: ACC - WRN (W911KF)(ANAD) Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 1:38 pm Current Type: Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Presolicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 19, 2016 1:42 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STTS Personal Equipment Kits Sol. #: FA4417-16-T-0039 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Special Operations Command Location: 1 SOCONS- Hurlburt Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 1:37 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 15, 2016 2:28 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Combat Shirts and Uniform Pants Sol. #: RFQP06151617 Agency: Department of Justice Office: Bureau of Prisons Location: Acquisitions Branch Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 12:48 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 20, 2016 1:02 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Bates Shoes. Sol. #: N0018916T0668 Agency: Department of the Navy Office: Naval Supply Systems Command Location: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 11:45 am Current Type: Presolicitation (Modified) Base Type: Presolicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 22, 2016 11:42 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AND GOLF SHIRTS Sol. #: W9127Q-16-T-0025 Agency: Department of the Army Office: National Guard Bureau Location: USPFO for Mississippi Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 11:28 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 23, 2016 12:23 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Provide baseball caps for the Army Marketing and Research Group , Fort Knox, KY Sol. #: W9124D-16-T-0064 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command, MICC Location: MICC - Fort Knox Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 11:12 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Presolicitation Base Posting Date: Jun 28, 2016 12:13 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PROXIMITY WEAR Sol. #: R201346222S126 Agency: Department of the Navy Office: Naval Supply Systems Command Location: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 10:38 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Replacement Shade Canopies Sol. #: FA3016-16-N-0268 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Education and Training Command Location: 502d Contracting Squadron Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 9:48 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 19, 2016 1:16 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Uniform, equipment and accessories Sol. #: HSHQEH-16-Q-00023 Agency: Department of Homeland Security Office: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer Location: Office of Procurement Operations, Federal Protective Service Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 9:45 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 07, 2016 3:22 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: EOD Bomb Suits Sol. #: FA8051-16-R-3012 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: AFICA Location: AFICA- CONUS Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 9:16 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 20, 2016 2:32 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Luggage Bags Sol. #: W912L7-16-Q-1501 Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 9:05 am Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 08, 2016 1:09 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Frame Assembly, NSN 8340-01-475-8132, Arch, Tent Frame, NSN 8340-01-475-8153 Sol. #: 8132-8153 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 8:51 am Base Type: Presolicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BADGE,QUALIFICATION Sol. #: SPE1C116Q0400 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 7:21 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Jul 29, 2016 3:02 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DRASH Tent Replacement Parts Sol. #: W91QVN-16-T-0230 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command, ECC Location: 411TH CSB (W91QVN) RCC YONGSAN Posted On: Sep 22, 2016 5:14 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CDC Playground Awning Sol. #: FA4417-16-Q-0220 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Special Operations Command Location: 1 SOCONS- Hurlburt Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 6:41 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BRUSH PANTS Sol. #: 0040298551 Agency: Department of the Interior Office: Bureau of Indian Affairs Location: BIA - DAPM Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 6:33 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 25, 2016 5:12 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Winter Uniforms for Temple VA and Waco VA Sol. #: VA25716Q1712 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Office: VA South Texas Health Care System Location: Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas Health Care System Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 4:34 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 16, 2016 12:42 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Request for Information for Apache Helmet Assembly Sol. #: W58RGZ-16-R-AAIH Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command Location: ACC - RSA (W58RGZ) Aviation Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 4:09 pm Current Type: Sources Sought (Modified) Base Type: Sources Sought Base Posting Date: Sep 21, 2016 3:13 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Structural Fire Suits Sol. #: FA4608-16-Q-0063 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Global Strike Command Location: 2 CONS Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 3:27 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Structural Fire Suits Sol. #: FA4608-16-Q-0063 Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Global Strike Command Location: 2 CONS Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 3:18 pm Base Type: Special Notice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FASTENER TAPE,PILE Sol. #: SPE1C116T2189 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 3:17 pm Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Firefighter Gear Sol. #: W912KN16T0044 Agency: Department of the Army Office: National Guard Bureau Location: 177 FW/LGC Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 3:11 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 12, 2016 3:58 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Bunker Equipment Sol. #: W91151-16-T-0275 Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 2:25 pm Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Aug 19, 2016 12:33 pm ------------------------------------------------------- Title: GROIN PROTECTOR Sol. #: spe1c116q0457 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 12:41 pm Base Type: Presolicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: POLICE EQUIPMENT FOR AMERICAN EMBASSY FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE Sol. #: PR0561525001 Agency: Department of State Office: Office of Acquisitions Location: Regional Procurement Support Office Frankfurt, Germany Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 12:34 pm Current Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Modified) Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 20, 2016 4:39 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: GLOVES, IMPACT PROTECTIVE Sol. #: SPE1C116Q0455 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 12:24 pm Base Type: Presolicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Rain Ponchos and Durable Folding Umbrellas Sol. #: Agency: Department of the Interior Office: Interior Business Center Location: AQD - Washington D.C. Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 12:00 pm Base Type: Award Notice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CSU-23/P ATAGS Sol. #: SPE1C1-17-R-0006 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 11:19 am Base Type: Presolicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TEMPER TYPE XLVIII-STA Sol. #: SPE1C116T2185 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 10:21 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Vital Torso Protection - Full Rate Production Draft Solicitation Sol. #: W91CRB-16-R-0010 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command Location: ACC - APG (W91CRB ) Division D Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 10:15 am Current Type: Presolicitation (Modified) Base Type: Presolicitation Base Posting Date: Apr 13, 2016 10:55 am ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Arch, Frame Tent, Temper, 8340-01-240-5854 Sol. #: 64972027 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 9:38 am Base Type: Presolicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Vestibule w/door, Green Temper, 8340-01-186-3026 Sol. #: 65215354 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 9:25 am Base Type: Presolicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Body Armor and Various Items Sol. #: SINLEC16Q0095 Agency: Department of State Office: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Location: Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP) Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 9:07 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SERVICE RIBBON,AWARD Sol. #: SPE1C116Q0451 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 7:47 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SERVICE RIBBON,AWAR Sol. #: SPE1C116Q0450 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 7:46 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DECORATION SET,INDIVDU Sol. #: SPE1C116Q0447 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 7:42 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SERVICE RIBBON,AWARD Sol. #: SPE1C116Q0448 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency Office: DLA Acquisition Locations Location: DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles - BSM Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 7:41 am Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ------------------------------------------------------- Title: AIR COOLING (CONDITIONING) VEST Sol. #: W44W9M623700WH Agency: Department of the Army Office: FedBid Location: FedBid.com -- for Department of Army procurements only Posted On: Sep 21, 2016 7:21 am Current Type: Award Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Posting Date: Sep 14, 2016 10:26 am -------------------------------------------------------
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016
U.S.-Chile FTA to Allow 3-Country Filament Rayon in Certain Woven Fabrics
On September 23, 2016, the Committee for the Implementation of Texile Agreements ("CITA") released (Publication Number: 4632 Investigation Number: U.S.-Chile FTA-103-029) Probable Economic Effect of Certain Modifications to the U.S.-Chile FTA Rules of Origin.
U.S. negotiators have reached agreement in principle with representatives of the government of Chile on certain modifications to the ROOs in Chapter 3 and Annex 4.1 of the Agreement.
The current Chile FTA rule allows woven fabrics of artificial filament yarns (including rayon yarns) classified in heading 5408 to receive the preferential duty treatment only (1) if they are made with originating artificial filament yarns (or with originating cotton, wool/fine animal hair, or other manmade filament yarns) and (2) if all other non-originating inputs are classified in other tariff chapters.
The proposed modification would create a separate rule for fabrics classified in subheadings 5408.22–5408.23. The modification would be liberalizing because it would allow covered dyed and yarn-dyed woven fabrics to be eligible for preferential duty treatment under the Chile FTA even if they are made of non-originating rayon filament yarns. However, even for those fabrics classified in subheadings 5408.22–5408.23, the rule would still require non-rayon artificial filament yarns (e.g., cellulose acetate) or any other manmade fiber filament yarns to be originating in order to qualify for the FTA preferences. Moreover, the existing rule’s criteria would remain the same for fabrics classified in HTS subheadings 5408.10–5408.21 and 5408.24–5408.34, even though new individual ROOs would be established for these two groups of HTS provisions.
The proposed modification would likely have a negligible effect on U.S. imports under the Chile FTA and on total U.S. imports. In 2015, 74 percent of U.S. imports from Chile under subheadings 5408.22–5408.23 qualified for the preferential rate of duty under current Chile FTA provisions. The trade-weighted average tariff rate on U.S. imports from Chile was less than 0.5 percent ad valorem for goods covered by the proposed modification. U.S. imports from Chile accounted for less than 0.7 percent of total U.S. imports of these goods in 2015.
The effect of the proposed modification on total U.S. exports would also likely be negligible. The United States did not export the subject fabrics of rayon yarns to Chile in 2015; in 2014, U.S. exports of these goods represented less than 1 percent of total U.S. exports of such goods. Chile imposes a 6 percent ad valorem MFN rate of duty on its imports under subheadings 5408.22 and 5408.23.15
The effect on U.S. production would likely be negligible because the net effect on total U.S. trade in the subject fabrics is expected to be negligible. In addition, U.S. industry sources indicated there is no domestic production of rayon yarns used in the subject fabrics; therefore, there would be no effect on U.S. producers of the subject yarns.
ITC Issues Interim MTB Rules
On September 21, 2016, The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) issued Rules Relating to the Submission and Consideration of Petitions for Duty Suspensions and Reductions; Interim rule with request for comments. Within a few days the interim rule will be published in the Federal Register after which interested persons will have 60 days to submit comments.
Friday, September 23, 2016
Best Chair Seeks Expanded FTZ Authority
On September 23, 2016 the Foreign Trade Zone Board published in the Federal Register (81 FR 65626) Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 177--Evansville, Indiana; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Best Chairs, Inc. d/b/a Best Home Furnishings (Upholstered Furniture); Ferdinand, Cannelton and Paoli, Indiana.
Best Chairs, Inc. d/b/a Best Home Furnishings (Best Home) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its facilities in Ferdinand, Cannelton and Paoli, Indiana within FTZ 177. The notification conforming to the requirements of the regulations of the FTZ Board (15 CFR 400.22) was received on September 14, 2016.
The Best Home facilities are located within Sites 5, 6, and 7 of FTZ 177 and currently have authority to conduct cut-and-sew activity using certain foreign micro-denier suede upholstery fabrics and polyurethane fabrics to produce upholstered furniture and related parts (upholstery cover sets) on a restricted basis (Board Order 1807 and Doc. B-35-2014). Board Order 1807 authorized the production of upholstered furniture (sofas, sectionals, loveseats, chairs, and recliners) for a five-year period, with a scope of authority that only provides FTZ savings on a limited quantity (2.28 million square yards per year) of foreign origin, micro-denier suede upholstery fabric finished with a hot caustic soda solution process. Doc. B-35-2014 expanded the company's scope of authority to include certain polyurethane fabrics. All foreign upholstery fabrics other than micro-denier suede finished with a hot caustic soda solution process, polyurethane fabrics backed with ground leather, and wet coagulation process, 100 percent polyurethane coated fabrics used in Best Home's production within FTZ 177 are subject to full customs duties.
The current request seeks to extend Best Home's existing FTZ authority indefinitely (with no increase in the company's annual quantitative limit of 2.28 million square yards) and to add foreign-status leather and non-textile foreign-status components to the scope of authority. This request also seeks to clarify certain HTSUS numbers that apply to the company's existing authority for micro-denier suede upholstery fabric finished with a hot caustic soda solution process. Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), additional FTZ authority would be limited to the specific foreign-status materials and components and specific finished products described in the submitted notification (as described below) and subsequently authorized by the FTZ Board.
Production under FTZ procedures could exempt Best Home from customs duty payments on the foreign-status components used in export production. On its domestic sales, Best Home would be able to apply the finished upholstery cover set (i.e., furniture part) or finished furniture duty rate (free) for the authorized fabrics and additional components (indicated below). Customs duties also could possibly be deferred or reduced on foreign-status production equipment.
The components sourced from abroad include: Micro-denier suede fabric finished with a hot caustic soda finishing process; upholstery leather; linear actuators and motors; transformers; power adaptors; handset controllers; power cables; and, Y-cables (duty rate ranges from 1.6% to 17.2%). The request indicates that upholstery leather will be admitted to the zone in privileged foreign status (19 CFR 146.41), thereby precluding inverted tariff benefits on upholstery leather. All other foreign, unauthorized upholstery fabrics or other components used in the production activity would continue to be admitted to the zone in domestic (duty paid) status.
Public comment is invited from interested parties. Submissions shall be addressed to the Board's Executive Secretary at the address below. The closing period for their receipt is November 2, 2016.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
CPSC Addresses Upholstered Furniture Flammability
On Thursday, September 15, 2016, Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Ann Marie Buerkle spoke at the American Home Furnishings Alliance 2016 Regulatory Summit regarding CPSC related issues including upholstered furniture flammability and furniture tip-overs. The meeting was requested by Katelyn Costello.
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