Certain Cotton/Polyester Three-Thread Circular Knit Fleece Fabric Added to DR-CAFTA Short Supply

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA") has published its notice modifying Annex 3.25 of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement ("DR-CAFTA") to add certain cotton/polyester three-end circular knit fleece fabric, as specified below, in unrestricted quantities, to the list of products determined to be not commercially available in a timely manner in the territory of any Party to the CAFTA-DR.

Specifications: Certain Cotton/Polyester Three-Thread Circular Knit Fleece Fabric

• HTS: 6001.21
• Fiber content: cotton and polyester of no less than 75% cotton
• Yarn description:
  • Face yarn - 100% ring spun combed cotton yarn
  • Tie yarn - 100% multifilament polyester yarn
  • Fleece yarn - cotton and staple polyester yarn of no less than 65% cotton
• Machine gauge: 21
• Weight: 232-271 grams/meter squared (6.85 - 8.0 ounces per square yard)
• Finish: napped on one side.