Presidential Proclamation 10857 “To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition from Imports of Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber” authorizes the creation of a four-year quantitative restriction absolute quota with graduated limits for Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) entries (type 23).
See CBP notice at CSMS # 70253915.
Read more about the American Woolen Company at the New Haven Register.
October 20, 2026, Contract Award: Shoes.
Awardee: Original Footwear
Award Amount: $2,358,666.
See: SAM Notification.
October 20, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Rack Curtains, Nomax (Aramid) Fiber.
DFAR requirement: 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (i.e. BERRY AMENDMENT).
See: SAM Notification.
October 20, 2036, Contract Awarded: Helmet, Body Armor.
Awardee: Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.
Award Amount: $108,900.
See: SAM Notification.
October 13, 2026, Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), together with leading polyester filament yarn manufacturers across North and Central America, announced the launch of YarnProof™, an industry-wide initiative designed to provide immediate, physical verification of polyester filament yarn origin throughout the supply chain.
YarnProof supports compliance with the yarn-forward requirements of the CAFTA-DR and USMCA trade agreements.
See: Press Release.
