New Request for Commercial Availability Determination under the U.S.-Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR): Certain Printed Modal Rayon/Polyester Woven Fabric

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) is considering Commercial Availability Request for certain cotton shirting fabrics, as specified below.

Responses are due by 11:59 P.M. (EST), April 3, 2017. Rebuttals to Responses are due by 11:59 P.M. (EST), April 7, 2017.

SPECIFICATIONS: Certain Woven Modal-Polyester Print Fabric

HTSUS: 5516.14; 5516.24

Fiber Content: 52-95% spun modal rayon; 5-48% filament polyester

Yarn Size:
Spun Modal Rayon - 32/1 to 88/1 (metric)
Filament Polyester - 52 to 122 (metric)

Thread Count: 31 to 60 warp ends per cm (metric); 25 to 40 filling picks per cm (metric)

Weave type: Plain weave, or twill or dobby or jacquared or oxford or satin

Weight: 100 - 300 grams per sq. meter

Width: 137 to 153 cm (metric)

Coloration: Print

Finishing processes: Sandwash in combination with or without one ore more of the following: Wicking, UV blocker, peached, stain-resistant, teflon finish, insect resistance.