Short Supply Requests Filed Relating to Woven Fabric of Rayon and Warp Knit Fabric for Swimwear

1. A request from American Eagle Outfitters ("AEO") that the United States and Morocco consider revising the rules of origin for women’s and girls’ woven garments to address availability of supply of 100% rayon woven fabric of Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ("HTSUS") subheading 5408, which AEO alleges cannot be supplied by the U.S. and Moroccan industries in commercial quantities in a timely manner; and

2. A request from the Swimsuit Commission Corporation ("SCC"), that the United States and Morocco consider revising the rules of origin for certain women’s and girls’ swimwear to address availability of supply of certain printed and piece-dyed warp knit fabrics of polyester or nylon fibers classified under HTSUS subheading 6004.10 containing between 3 percent and 41 percent elastomeric yarns, in which the elastomeric yarns were engineered for chlorine resistance, which the SCC alleges cannot be supplied by the U.S. and Moroccan industries in commercial quantities in a timely manner.

Comments must be received by January 6, 2016.