National Industries for the Blind, Alexandria, Virginia, has been awarded a maximum $8,389,705 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for moisture wicking t-shirts. This is a one-year base contract with four one-year option periods. Locations of performance are North Carolina, Arkansas, and Virginia, with an Oct. 30, 2020 performance completion date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2019 through 2020 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-19-D-B043).
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Department of Defense Apparel Contracts Awarded
Federal Prison Industries Inc., doing business as UNICOR, Washington, District of Columbia, has been awarded a maximum $49,920,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for various types of coats. This is a four-year contract with no option periods. Locations of performance are Washington, District of Columbia; Texas; and Illinois, with an April 30, 2023, performance completion date. Using military services are Army and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2019 through 2023 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-19-D-F015).
Kravet Upholstery Fabric FTZ Denied
On October 31, 2018, the Foreign Trade Zone Board published in the Federal Register (83 FR 54712) Production Authority Not Approved; Kravet, Inc.; Subzone 38G; (Commercial Samples); Anderson, South Carolina.
Components and materials that Kravet sought to exempt from U.S. import duties include:
- vinyl-based decorative wall coverings;
- imitation patent leather, PVC-based and polyurethane-based decorative upholstery products;
- analine dyed leather hides;
- leather hides for upholstery use;
- decorative wallpapers;
- silk-based fabrics for upholstery or drapery use;
- wool-based, horsehair-based and striped cotton decorative upholstery fabrics;
- boucle-style cotton/poly decorative upholstery fabrics;
- printed cotton and embroidered satin twill decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- sheer cotton decorative drapery fabrics;
- cotton-based, cotton-texture, cotton twill, printed cotton-blend, cotton-blend and cotton decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- printed and embroidered cotton decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- plain textured cotton decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- cotton denim decorative upholstery fabrics;
- cotton texture and velvet decorative upholstery fabrics;
- printed and embroidered cotton decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- cotton blend decorative drapery fabrics;
- cotton blend textured or embroidered decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- cotton blend satin decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- embroidered linen decorative upholstery fabrics;
- cotton blend ottoman decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- cotton blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- cotton, cotton-blend, cotton-texture, and cotton blend textured decorative upholstery fabrics;
- cotton and silk blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- cotton and linen blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- cotton and linen blend printed decorative upholstery fabrics;
- embroidered linen decorative drapery fabrics;
- linen blend embroidered decorative drapery fabrics;
- cotton blend embroidered decorative drapery fabrics;
- linen and linen blend decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- raffia decorative wallcoverings;
- grasscloth decorative wallcoverings;
- hemp, jute and/or cellulose blend decorative wallcoverings and fabrics;
- cellulose raffia decorativewallcoverings;
- polyester decorative drapery fabrics;
- outdoor decorative upholstery fabrics;
- embroidered polyester decorative upholstery fabrics;
- nylon-based faux suede decorative upholstery fabrics;
- polyester decorative upholstery, multipurpose and drapery fabrics;
- viscose or polyester blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- polyester sheers/casements decorative drapery fabrics;
- polyester blend decorative drapery, multipurpose and upholstery fabrics;
- polyester blend sheer/casement decorative drapery fabrics;
- embroidered polyester blend decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- polyester blend chenille decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- viscose or rayon blend decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- rayon blend decorative drapery fabrics;
- rayon/viscose blend textured decorative upholstery fabrics;
- rayon/viscose blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- viscose/silk blend sheer/casements decorative drapery fabrics;
- rayon/linen blend embroidered decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- linen/viscose blend embroidered decorative drapery fabrics;
- cotton/poly blend sheer/casement decorative drapery fabrics;
- poly/linen blend sheer/casement decorative drapery fabrics;
- polyester or poly blend decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- acrylic or acrylic blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- poly/acrylic blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- poly/cotton blend sheer/casement decorative drapery fabrics;
- viscose/linen blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- polyester and poly/linen blend sheer/casement decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- polyester blend decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- polyester/wool blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- polyester/linen blend decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- acrylic/wool blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- poly blend decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- viscose blend velvet decorative upholstery fabrics;
- viscose decorative upholstery fabrics;
- viscose or rayon blend decorative upholstery, multipurpose or drapery fabrics;
- viscose or polyester blend decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- rayon/poly blend decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- viscose/linen blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- viscose blend decorative upholstery fabrics;
- polyester or poly blend faux suede decorative upholstery fabrics;
- flocked decorative wallpaper;
- nylon or poly blend faux suede decorative upholstery fabrics;
- decorative trimmings;
- mohair, chenille, silk velvet or velvet decorative upholstery fabrics;
- sheer poly decorative drapery fabrics;
- velvet and/or chenille decorative upholstery fabrics;
- sheer/casement decorative drapery fabrics;
- decorative tapes;
- metallic silk sheer decorative drapery fabrics;
- embroidered or crewel decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- linen or cotton blend embroidered decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- quilted decorative upholstery fabrics;
- vinyl decorative upholstery goods;
- decorative textile wallcoverings;
- high-durability decorative upholstery fabrics;
- blackout/lining drapery fabrics;
- faux fur decorative multipurpose fabrics;
- sheer/casement decorative drapery fabrics;
- velvet/faux suede decorative upholstery fabrics; and,
- decorative glass bead trimmings
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CSI Calendaring FTZ Application Denied
On October 31, 2018, the FTZ Board published notice in the Federal Register (83 FR 54713) Production Authority Not Approved; CSI Calendering, Inc., Foreign-Trade Zone 39, (Rubber Coated Textile Fabric), Arlington, Texas. Certain U.S. textile mills had opposed this application.
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PBR, Inc. d/b/a SKAPS Industries Again Denied FTZ Benefits for Polypropylene Staple Fiber
Since 2013, PBR, Inc. d/b/a SKAPS Industries, an Athens, Georgia, producer of non-woven geotextiles has sought authorization to avoid duty on imported polypropylene staple fiber using Foreign-Trade Zone procedures. The application was opposed certain U.S. textile producers with the result that SKAPS' approval was limited to a five-year trial period and further limited to to preclude any inverted tariff relief on goods ultimately entering U.S. commerce, effectively limited to the benefit to fiber ultimately re-exported, plus some benefit on fiber that becomes waste in the manufacturing process.
In 2014, SKAPS tried, unsucessfully to have the restrictions removed, so they could enjoy relief from inverted tariff on goods entering U.S. commerce. U.S. textile industry opposition was strong, and on October 31, 2018, the FTZ Board published in the Federal Register its determination to deny the SKAPS application.
Meanwhile, the initial authorization of FTZ benefits relating to export and fiber lost to waste expired in August 2018. In a filing earlier this year SKAPS attempted to at least preserve that limited benefit. However, that request was opposed by certain U.S. textile producers and was denied. It appears that SKAPS will have one more opportunity to file for reinstatement of the limited benefit using a "long form" application
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CPSC Personnel to Participate in AATCC Electronically Integrated Textiles Session
On November 13, 2018, Joanna Matheson, Consumer Product Safety Commission Directorate for Health Sciences will participate remotely to the November 13th session on Electronically Integrated Textiles. Members of the ASTM D13.50 subcommittee were invited to remotely attend this AATCC RA111 committee session.
Army Footwear and Clothing Contracts Awarded
Aurora Industries LLC, Camuy, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $52,928,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for flame resistant coats for the Army Combat Uniform. This was a competitive acquisition with 13 responses received. This is an 18-month base contract with one, one-year option period. Maximum dollar amount is for the life of the contract, including options. Location of performance is Puerto Rico, with an April 29, 2021, estimated performance completion date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal year 2019 through 2021 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-19-D-1111).
Belleville Shoe Co., Belleville, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $12,049,936 modification (P00003) exercising the first one-year option period of one-year base contract (SPE1C1-18-D-1001) with four one-year option periods for hot-weather combat boots. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Location of performance is Illinois, with an Oct. 29, 2019, performance completion date. Using customer is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2019 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Federal Business Opportunities through October 31, 2018
Recently posted federal business opportunities
------------------------------------------------------- Title: Coat, ACU, Type I, Class II, OCP Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Coat, ACU, Type I, Class II, OCP Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Coat, ACU, Type I, Class II, OCP Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Coat, ACU, Type I, Class II, OCP Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Trousers, Extreme Cold/Wet Weather (Gen III) Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0011 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Coat, ACU, Type I, Class II, OCP Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Coat, ACU, Type I, Class II, OCP Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: PC Gen III Soft Armor Inserts Sol. #: M67854-18-R-1305 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BAG,TENT FRAME PART Sol. #: SPE1C119T0215 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TEMPER TYPE XLI, AIR S Sol. #: SPE1C119T0201 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH, LAMINATED Sol. #: SPMYM2-19-Q-0274 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Cold Weather Gear Sol. #: W912JD-19-Q-04AH Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: VISOR,FLYER'S HELME Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0027 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: VISOR,FLYER'S HELME Sol. #: SPE1C119T0211 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,BERET Sol. #: SPE1C119T0055 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: WEBBINGS AND TAPES - BERRY AMENDMENT COMPLIANT Sol. #: CT2254-19 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH,IMPREGNATED Sol. #: SPE4A719Q0171 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: GLOVES,ELECTRICAL W Sol. #: SPE1C118Q0253 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Impact Protective Glove Solicitation Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-Q-0009 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Bag, Ammunition Sniper Rifle Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0025 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Laundering Uniforms @ Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Base + 4 option periods for approximately 9 employees Sol. #: 36C78619Q0052 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Senate Page Program Uniforms Sol. #: RFQ-2019-012 Agency: United States Senate ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Cold Weather Gear Sol. #: W912JD-19-Q-04AH Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Impact Protective Mask Solictation Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-Q-0010 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Liner Fabric Pre-Cuts, Poly Micro Denier Crepe Knit Sol. #: CT2252N-18 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BAG,AMMUNITION Sol. #: SPE1C119T0194 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MEDAL SET,SERVICE Sol. #: SPE1C119T0193 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TEMPER TYPE XLVIII-STA Sol. #: SPE1C119T0191 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BAG,TENT FRAME PART Sol. #: SPE1C119T0155 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI Sol. #: SPE1C118T2040 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Electrical Gloves, 1000V Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-Q-0017 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Laundering Uniforms FSHNC Subject to the availability of fy19 funding. Original PR 8469-000011 returned in error. Solicitation for base +option year to perform laundry service and weekly delivery of uniforms for approximately Sol. #: 36C78619Q0052 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs ------------------------------------------------------- Title: LITE Plate Presolicitation/Industry Day Notice Sol. #: M67854-19-R-1500 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI Sol. #: SPE1C118T2046 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Eye Pro AIrborne Sol. #: Bragg18WSMNV0014 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: P- Mag Pouch RFI Sol. #: M67854-19-I-1505 Agency: Department of the Navy -------------------------------------------------------
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Federal Business Opportunities through October 24, 2018
Recently posted federal business opportunities
------------------------------------------------------- Title: Foam Component of the Kneepad Sol. #: W911QY-FoamComponentOfTheKneepad Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT, TEMPER AIR SUPPO Sol. #: SPE1C119T0182 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Cold Temperature and Artic Protective System (CTAPS) Sol. #: W911QY18R0034 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Cold Weather Gear Sol. #: W912JD-19-Q-04AH Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Deployment Gear-Tactical Vests Sol. #: FA4801-19-Q-1001 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: HOUSING,FLYER'S HEL Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0022 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Parachute Equipment Harness Sol. #: FA8629-19-RFI-5000 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Lens, Goggles Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-TBD1 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DHS Uniform Program II - Strategic Sourcing Effort Sol. #: 70B01C19R00000003 Agency: Department of Homeland Security ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Fast Rope Gloves Sol. #: POLK5AVNPF0008 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SIG Holsters Sol. #: FLWUSAMPSTER0017 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: HOUSING,FLYER'S HEL Sol. #: SPE1C119T0173 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Field Pack Sol. #: 19Q0029 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TYR Pouches Sol. #: FLWUSAMPSTER0016 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TYR Pouches Sol. #: FLWUSAMPSTER0014 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BADGE,QUALIFICATION Sol. #: SPE1C119T0163 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BADGE,QUALIFICATION Sol. #: SPE1C119T0164 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: STAND,FLAGSTAFF Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0005 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: COVER,SERVING SIDE Sol. #: SPE8ED18T1494 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: WEBBING,TEXTILE Sol. #: SPE1C118Q0340 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BAG,DUFFEL Sol. #: SPE2DS18T265Q Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TARPAULIN Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Liner, Helmet (Zetaliner) Sol. #: SPE1C1-18-Q-0350 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,GRADE,ENLI Sol. #: SPE1C118T2041 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLIMBER'S EQUIPMENT Sol. #: Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Blauer B. Dry Parka with removable nylon Liner or equal product. Sol. #: DESPS1827 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: VISOR,FLYER'S HELME Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0003 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: VISOR,FLYER'S HELME Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0004 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SPEAR TSA and MSAP Ballistic Plates Contract Modification Sol. #: H92222-14-D-0061 Agency: Other Defense Agencies -------------------------------------------------------
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Agathon Associates' Client Spectro Coating is Making this Revolutionary New Textile Fiber Product
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Canada to host Ottawa Ministerial on WTO Reform
On October 24 and 25, 2018, the Honourable Jim Carr, Canada Minister of International Trade Diversification, will host ministers from 12 WTO members at the Ottawa Ministerial on WTO Reform. At the meeting, ministers will work to identify concrete actions to enhance and improve the WTO over the short, medium and long term.
Army Combat Helmet Pad Suspension System Contract Awarded
National Industries for the Blind, Alexandria, Virginia, has been awarded a $13,144,298 modification (P00008) exercising the second option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-17-D-B003) with four one-year option periods for the advanced combat helmet pad suspension system. This is a firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Locations of performance are Virginia, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, with an Oct. 26, 2019, performance completion date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2019 through 2020 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvan
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Bipartisan Coalition of 167 Members of Congress Call on USTR Lighthizer to Establish Tariff Exclusion Process
On October 16, 2018, U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (Rep., Indiana) and Ron Kind (Dem., Wis.) called on United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to establish a process that allows U.S. companies to request an exclusion from the recent tariffs imposed on $200 billion of Chinese imports. This process would help U.S. companies retain global competitiveness, and would help target the effects of the tariffs on China, rather than on U.S. companies and consumers. Exclusions were established for all previous rounds of tariffs, but have been neglectfully omitted for the most recent tariffs.
Reps. Walorski and Kind were joined by a bipartisan coalition of 167 Members of Congress.
Statements from the lawmakers are below:
"We need to hold China accountable, but we need to do it in a way that doesn't harm American manufacturers, farmers, workers, and consumers. A fair and transparent exclusion process for U.S. businesses will help minimize the negative impact of these tariffs and build on our nation's economic momentum. The administration should heed our bipartisan call to establish a strong exclusion process and ensure we stay focused on the real target, which is China’s unfair trade practices," said Congresswoman Walorski.
"The very least this Administration can do is provide businesses the ability to petition their government to prove their case that these tariffs will hurt their businesses, workers, and customers alike. I am committed to working together to ensure we find a safe landing zone for American farmers and businesses, and will continue to call on the President and Ambassador Lighthizer to end these reckless tariffs," said Rep. Ron Kind.
This request remains consistent with previous Section 301 exclusion requests. An exclusion process is vital to ensuring that U.S. companies can seek relief in the event that there are no alternative suppliers of the good, or if other special circumstances exist that could harm their ability to compete in the global marketplace.
Read the letter HERE.
Friday, October 19, 2018
China Tariffs Hit U.S. Textile Manufacturer
Officials at American Woolen Company, in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, are weighing the effects and their possible responses to the Section 301 Tariffs on textile inputs of Chinese-origin, read more in the Wall Street Journal.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking input for a newly instituted general factfinding investigation regarding the effects on the U.S. economy of duty suspensions and reductions
p>The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking input for a newly instituted general factfinding investigation regarding the effects on the U.S. economy of duty suspensions and reductions enacted under the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA).
The investigation, American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act: Effects of Temporary Duty Suspensions and Reductions on the U.S. Economy, was triggered by the recent enactment of a miscellaneous tariff bill under the law.
The AMCA requires the USITC, an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency, to prepare a report concerning the effects on the U.S. economy of duty suspensions and reductions enacted pursuant to the AMCA. The USITC’s report must be submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means and the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of a miscellaneous tariff bill.
Congress completed work on a miscellaneous tariff bill on September 4, 2018, and the President signed the legislation into law on September 13, 2018.
As required, the USITC will provide a broad assessment of the economic effects of duty suspensions and reductions on U.S. producers, purchasers, and consumers, as well as case studies looking at the effects on individual sectors. The report will also include recommendations solicited from the public with respect to those domestic industry sectors that might benefit from permanent duty suspensions or reductions, with a particular focus on inequities created by tariff inversions. This public report will be delivered to the Committees by September 13, 2019.
The USITC is seeking input for this investigation from all interested parties and requests that the information focus on the articles for which the USITC is requested to provide information and advice. The USITC will hold a public hearing in connection with the investigation at 9:30 a.m. on March 5, 2019. Requests to appear at the public hearing should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m. on February 19, 2019, with the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436.
The USITC also welcomes written submissions for the record. Written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary to the Commission at the above address and should be submitted at the earliest practical date but no later than 5:15 p.m. on March 22, 2019. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be available for public inspection.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
KORUS Short Supply Request Filed
The Government of the United States received a request from the Government of Korea, submitted on September 24, 2018, to initiate consultations under the KORUS. The Government of Korea is requesting that the United States and Korea ("the Parties") consider revising the rules of origin for certain yarns, woven fabrics, and knit apparel to address availability of supply of fibers and yarns in the territories of the Parties. The President of the United States may proclaim a modification to the KORUS rules of origin for textile and apparel products after the United States reaches an agreement with the Government of Korea on a modification under the KORUS to address issues of availability of supply of fibers, yarns, or fabrics in the territories of the Parties. CITA hereby solicits public comments on this request, in particular with regard to whether certain fibers, yarns, and knit fabrics can be supplied by the U.S. domestic industry in commercial
quantities in a timely manner.
DATES: Comments must be submitted by November 16, 2018
| Request # | Input Product Description | Input Product HTS | End-use Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certain viscose rayon staple fibers classified in subheadings 5504.10 or 5507.00 | 5504.10 5507.00 | Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale, classified in heading 52.06 |
| 2 | Certain textured and non-textured cuprammonium rayon filament yarns classified in subheading 5403.39 | 5403.39 | Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 54.05, classified in heading 54.08 |
| 3 | Certain cashmere yarn classified in heading 51.08 | 51.08 | Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, classified in heading 61.10; | Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, classified in heading 61.17; | Knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories, classified in heading 61.17 |
ICE HSI Rhode Island investigation leads to federal conviction, seizure of $500,000 worth of counterfeit goods
On October 12, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that after a recent multiagency intellectual property rights investigation resulted in federal convictions of two Rhode Island men on counterfeit goods trafficking charges and the seizure of more than $500,000 worth of counterfeit goods, special agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Providence went on to coordinate an extraordinary effort that brought about the donation of half of the seized items to a non-governmental organization for use in humanitarian relief efforts.
The leaders of the counterfeit scheme, Stephen Russell and Robert Brown, both of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, were convicted in February and March of this year of trafficking in counterfeit goods charges in Rhode Island federal court; final sentencing in the case is set for January 2019.
Following the culmination of the investigation that shut down the counterfeit enterprise and ended in the successful prosecution of its leaders, HSI Providence Resident Agent in Charge Brendan Cullen his HSI personnel spearheaded an extraordinary effort to allow for the re-purposing and donation of half of the seized items to World Vision, an internationally-recognized humanitarian relief organization that brings aid and comfort to thousands of people in dire need worldwide.
Working closely with ICE's Intellectual Property Rights Center, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Fines Penalties & Forfeitures division, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and with private sector partners, Cullen and his team worked tirelessly to ensure all required steps were done to allow for the transfer. After the removal of all counterfeit labels, Cullen and the team worked to help get approval from trademark holders, to have all items tested for non-flammability, and then arranged for delivery to World Vision liaisons, who expressed deep gratitude for the gifted items.
In all, more than 1,500 clothing and footwear items out of approximately 3,000 items seized in the investigation were donated to the international humanitarian relief and development non-governmental organization.
Trump Administration Announces Intent to Negotiate Trade Agreements with Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom
Trump Administration Announces Intent to Negotiate Trade Agreements with Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom
On October 16, 2018, at the direction of the President, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer notified Congress that the Trump Administration intends to negotiate three separate trade agreements with Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom.
"Under President Trump’s leadership, we will continue to expand U.S. trade and investment by negotiating trade agreements with Japan, the EU and the United Kingdom," said Ambassador Lighthizer. "Today’s announcement is an important milestone in that process. We are committed to concluding these negotiations with timely and substantive results for American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses."
In officially notifying Congress, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is following the procedures set out in the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 – often referred to as Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) – which requires ongoing consultations with Congress. These consultations ensure that USTR develops negotiating positions with the benefit of Congress’ views. USTR will also publish notices in the Federal Register requesting the public’s input on the direction, focus and content of the trade negotiations.
In accordance with TPA, USTR will publish objectives for the negotiations at least 30 days before formal trade negotiations begin.
To read the notification letters sent to Congress regarding Japan, click here.
To read the notification letters sent to Congress regarding the European Union, click here.
To read the notification letters sent to Congress regarding the United Kingdom, click here.
Background Information
U.S.-Japan Trade
U.S. goods and services trade with Japan totaled an estimated $283.6 billion in 2017. Exports were $114 billion; imports were $169.5 billion. The U.S. goods and services trade deficit with Japan was $55.5 billion in 2017.
U.S.-EU Trade
U.S. goods and services trade with the EU totaled nearly $1.2 trillion in 2017. Exports totaled $527 billion; Imports totaled $627 billion. The U.S. goods and services trade deficit with the EU was $100 billion in 2017.
U.S.-UK Trade
U.S. goods and services trade with United Kingdom totaled an estimated $235.9 billion in 2017. Exports were $125.9 billion; imports were $110.0 billion. The U.S. goods and services trade surplus with United Kingdom was $15.9 billion in 2017.
CPSC to Meet with Home Furnishing Alliance on Flammability Issue
On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, Consumer Product Safety Commission officials Allyson Tenney, Michael Taylor, Andrew Lock, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, and David Miller, Directorate for Epidemiology will participate in the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) 2018 Regulatory Summit. Michael Taylor, David Miller, and Andrew Lock will present on the current status of Furniture Tip over and Upholstered Furniture Flammability.
President Trump End's U.S Subsidy on Chinese Goods Mailed to U.S.
Ever wonder why you can buy Bluetooth earbuds on Ebay from China and get them in a day or two, with POSTAGE INCLUDED, for less than what the postage alone would be to ship them in the U.S.? Well, it turns U.S. taxpayers have been subsidizing China's shipments to the U.S. for decades.
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, "The UPU [Universal Postal Union] negotiates global rates and other standards among its 192 members for cross-border mail. The U.N. agency has long used a tiered system that gives discounts to developing countries for packages of 2 kilos (about 4.4 lbs.) or less. Despite China's rise to become the world's second-largest economy, the UPU still classifies it as a 'tier 3' country, meaning it qualifies for the deepest discounts. The U.S. is a 'tier 1' country." President Trump has announced that the U.S. will no longer participate in this subsidy of China and will "self declare" the rate for Chinese shipments into the U.S.
TRIVIA. This not the first time that UPU rates, which had not been adjusted to reflect the reality of the strength of nation's economies, has been in the news. In 1919, Charles Ponzi, sitting in his office at 27 School Street, Boston (a block from the office of Agathon Associates), realized that he could make easy money by taking advantage of the difference between the real cost of postage nation-by-nation, and the artificial exchange rate that the UPU had never updated to reflect the changes in national economies brought about by the Great War. It worked, on a small scale, but became a criminal enterprise when took in more investors' money that there was international postage coupons in circulation to redeem.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Max Brickle's fight to save the Navy Pea Coat
Max Brickle is the owner of Northwest Woolen Mills, a company that provides 50,000 pea coats to the Navy every year. In 2019 the Navy plans to do away with the iconic garment, but Brickle and his team are fighting back.
USITC Institutes Investigation to Assess a Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has instituted an investigation to assess the likely impact of a trade agreement that the President has announced he intends to enter into with Mexico and Canada.
The investigation, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors, was requested by the U.S. Trade Representative in a letter received on August 31, 2018.
The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 requires the USITC to prepare a report that assesses the likely impact of the Agreement on the U.S. economy as a whole and on specific industry sectors and the interests of U.S. consumers. The USITC’s report, which will be public, is due to the President and the Congress no more than 105 days after the President signs the Agreement, which he can do 90 days after he notifies Congress of his intent to do so. The President notified Congress on August 31, 2018, of his intent to enter into the Agreement.
The USITC will hold a public hearing in connection with the investigation beginning at 9:30 a.m. on November 15, 2018. Requests to appear at the hearing should be filed no later than 5:15 p.m. on October 29, 2018, with the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. For further information, call 202-205-2000.
The USITC also welcomes written submissions for the record. Written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary of the Commission at the above address and should be submitted at the earliest practical date but no later than 5:15 p.m. on December 20, 2018. All written submissions, except for confidential business information, will be available for public inspection.
Further information on the scope of the investigation and the procedures for written submissions is available in the USITC’s notice of investigation, dated October 12, 2018, which can be obtained from the USITC web site (www.usitc.gov) or by contacting the Office of the Secretary at the above address or 202-205-2000.
Textiles, Apparel, & Sporting Goods Virtual Fair
Textiles, Apparel & Sporting Goods Virtual Fair
The U.S. Commercial Service is offering a unique opportunity for U.S. companies in the Textiles, Apparel, and Sporting goods Industry to promote their Made in the USA products and services to potential buyers and business partners overseas via online promotion on our website.
- Virtually promote your Made in the USA products and services
- Connect with foreign buyers via our website
The registration is now open and will close on November 1. Please follow the registration link on the program announcement below and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Once you register, we will follow-up with you with specific instructions about your company profile and other details.
For Questions: Please Contact
Desi Jordanoff |
Anastasia Xenias |
Bobby Hines |
Textiles, Apparel, and Sporting Goods Bio
The Textiles, Apparel and Sporting Goods Team of the U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. Textiles, Apparel, and Sporting Goods industries, expanding market access, and increasing exports. The Textiles, Apparel, and Sporting Goods Team is composed of trade specialists that work to help companies gain access to international sales opportunities, identify international representatives and agents, vet potential international partners, maximize trade show efforts, and understand relevant Textiles, Apparel, and Sporting Goods market opportunities worldwide.
Some of our core services include: market intelligence (market data and statistics), business matchmaking (identifying and evaluating potential partners), Trade Counseling (Market Entry Strategies, Regulations, and Customs information), and Market Access and Fair Trade (Dismantling Barriers to Foreign Trade).
Our team members are experts in international business development and are your best resource for business growth and job creation. We are the primary export assistance resource for the Textiles, Apparel and Sporting Goods industries and should be your first point of contact if you are looking to sell your products and services overseas.
To find your local Trade Specialist from our Textiles, Apparel, and Sporting Goods Global Team please click here.
Federal Business Opportunities through October 17, 2018
Recently posted federal business opportunities
------------------------------------------------------- Title: Senate Page Program Uniforms Sol. #: RFQ-2019-012 Agency: United States Senate ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) Overgarment, Coat and Trousers, Chemical Protective Sol. #: SPM1C113R0018 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Replacement Canopy Sol. #: 70LGLY18PGLB00408 Agency: Department of Homeland Security ------------------------------------------------------- Title: NALGENE,HYDRATION S Sol. #: SPE8EZ18T1488 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Field Pack Sol. #: 19Q0029 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: SHOE, M/W, DRESS OXFORD, (NAVY) CERTIFIED Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0006 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Electrical Overals 8415-01-563-3928 Sol. #: ElectricalOveralls8415015633928 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: ESAPI - Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts - Synopsis Sol. #: SPE1C118R0033 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Electrical Coat; 8415-01-563-4011 Sol. #: ElectricalCoat8415015634011 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT Sol. #: SPE1C119T0124 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: APRON,CONSTRUCTION Sol. #: SPE1C118T1524 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CUT RESISTANT GLOVES Sol. #: SPMYM219Q0134 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Men's and Women's Light Duty Utility Gloves - LDUG Sol. #: 8415-01-644-4837 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TENT,MODULAR,UTILIT Sol. #: SPE1C119T0047 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Request for Information (RFI) for AWC, Men's & Women's Sol. #: All_Weather_Coats_(AWC)_AF_RFI Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Electrical, Coat 8415-01-563-4015 Sol. #: ElectricalCoat8415015634015 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Parachute Equipment Harness Sol. #: FA8629-19-RFI-5000 Agency: Department of the Air Force ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Uniform Rental Sol. #: 19-U-5000 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Electrical Coveralls 8415-01-563-4008 Sol. #: ElectricalCoveralls8415015634008 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: VISOR,FLYER'S HELME Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0016 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DECORATION SET,INDI Sol. #: SPE1C119T0104 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue Sol. #: 7FCI-L3-030084-B Agency: General Services Administration ------------------------------------------------------- Title: EARPAD SET,FLYER'S Sol. #: SPE1C119Q0015 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Type I, Class 2 ACU Coats Sol. #: SPE1C119R0TBD Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Turnout Fire-Fighting Clothing Sol. #: N00104-18-Q-X053 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: BAG,WATER Sol. #: SPE1C118Q0330 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: UNDERSHIRT,EXTREME Sol. #: SPE1C118Q0339 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Army Liners Fabric Pre-Cuts for Trunk APFU Program Sol. #: CT2252A-18 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Retention Publicity Items Sol. #: 60002_01 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: COMMERCIAL CARPETING Sol. #: SPMYM218Q9999 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Zumro Tent Shelters (Model 400) Sol. #: W912LA-18-T-6079 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: MICRO POLY DENIER - BERRY COMPLIANT Sol. #: CT2250-18 Agency: Department of Justice ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Dress Trousers, Dress Coats, Dress Slacks Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-XXXX Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: FLY,TENT Sol. #: SPE1C119T0097 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Blauer B. Dry Parka with removable nylon Liner or equal product. Sol. #: DESPS1827 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: DISH TOWELS - Crash 17" x 33" Delivered 250 Dozen per month, 3000 dozen per year Phoenix VA Medical Center POP: Oct 2018 through Sept 2023 Sol. #: 36C25819Q0015 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs ------------------------------------------------------- Title: TYR Pouches Sol. #: FLWUSAMPSTER0014 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH, SILICA Sol. #: SPMYM219Q0095 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Chemical Gloves Sol. #: N0025319Q0010 Agency: Department of the Navy ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,SERVICE CA Sol. #: SPE1C118T2030 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: CLOTH, SILICA Sol. #: SPMYM2-18-Q-3531 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Senshi Belt Sol. #: FLWUSAMPSTER0013 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Luminous Tape Belt Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0002 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Inflatable Maintenance Shelters Sol. #: W9124V-18-R-5011 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: Uniform Rental Sol. #: 19-U-5000 Agency: Department of the Army ------------------------------------------------------- Title: INSIGNIA,SHOULDER S Sol. #: SPE1C118Q0352 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency ------------------------------------------------------- Title: AIRSAVE SURVIVAL VEST, TYPE I & II Sol. #: SPE1C1-19-R-0001 Agency: Defense Logistics Agency -------------------------------------------------------
Clients of Agathon Associates and subscribers to Agathon Associates' Trade Advisor Service can find links to the full solicitations at www.agathonassociates.com/textile-pri/berry/fbo.htm. You will need to enter your username and password. If you do not know your username and password email David Trumbull at david@agathonassociates.com.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Air Force Apparel Contract Awarded
Creighton AB Inc., Reidsville, North Carolina, has been awarded a maximum $35,000,000 fixed-price contract for Air Force lightweight jackets. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a one-year base contract with four one-year option periods. Maximum dollar amount is for the life of the contract. Locations of performance are New York and North Carolina, with an Oct. 11, 2023, performance completion date. Using military service is Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2019 through 2024 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-19-D-1104).
Friday, October 12, 2018
CBP Implementation of H.R. 4318, The Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018
On September 13, 2018 the President signed into law the H.R. 4318 Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018 (MTB). The MTB amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to suspend and reduce tariffs on 1,660 products through December 31, 2020. The amendments are pursuant to the new process established in the American Manufacturing and Competitiveness Act of 2016 (H.R. 4923 / P.L. 114-159).
Under previous MTBs, Congress determined which products should be eligible for duty suspension and reduction. Under the new process, the U.S. International Trade Commission collects industry petitions and public comments, analyzes the data, and makes final determinations with federal agency input.
MTB's duty suspensions and reductions are effective for goods entered or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on or after October 13, 2018, which is 30 days after the date of the enactment, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2020. All MTB provisions are in HTSUS subchapter II to chapter 99. CBP Office of Trade, Trade Transformation Office (TTO) will have all HTSUS 9902.01 - 9902.18 numbers programmed in the Automated Commercial Environment prior to the October 13 implementation date.
SECTION 301 TRADE REMEDIES: Since approximately half of the 1,660 MTB-eligible items are produced in China, there is overlap with Section 301 tariffs. Products of China subject to Section 301 tariffs can benefit from MTB's suspensions and reductions for the general (column 1) rate of duty, but remain subject to the 25 percent ad valorem rate of duty imposed by headings 9903.88.01 and 9903.88.02 or 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty imposed by headings 9903.88.03 and 9903.88.04.
Tariff Suspensions and Reductions Effective Tomorrow
The long-awaited Miscellaneous Tariff Bill duty suspensions and reductions go into effect for goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after Saturday, October 13, 2018.
In fourth quarter of 2016, the U.S. International Trade Commission accepted petitions for temporary duty suspensions on articles not available domestically. After the ITC, with input from the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Customs ad Border Protection, did a thorough analysis of each request, a list of recommended duty suspensions and reductions was submitted to congress. The expectation was that congress and the president would act in fourth quarter 2017, with the result that the suspensions and reductions would go into effect around January 1, 2018. However, in the current climate in Washington, the process was delayed and the MTB was not enacted until September 13, 2018, with an effective date 30 days thereafter.
For an item to be included in the final MTB is was necessary:
- that no domestic producer of the product objected,
- that Customs could enforce the provision (objective description of the article, not a request made based on an end use), and
- that no single provision would result in more than $500,000 in lost tariff revenue.
As regards that third provision, you will note that in some cases, such as in the case of acrylic fiber, a single article was sub-divided into several provisions so that no single request exceeded the monetary cap. In other cases, for example, in the case of footwear, the duty will be reduced, but not entirely suspended, in order to stay under the monetary cap.
The complete list of suspensions and reductions may be viewed at https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4318/BILLS-115hr4318enr.pdf.
With suspensions and reductions being implemented on the weekend, there is some confusion. For example, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, as published on the website of the ITC still, as of this morning, has not been updated to reflect these changes.
Yesterday Customs notified brokers that:
"Harmonized System Update (HSU) 1816 was created on October 10, 2018 and contains 6,042 ABI records and 1,516 harmonized tariff records. This update includes modifications made as a result of H.R. 4318: Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018. The modified records are currently available to all ABI participants and can be retrieved electronically via the procedures indicated in the CATAIR."
Therefore, your customs broker should be able to file your entries, starting tomorrow, with the duty suspensions or reductions.
IMPORTANT NOTES 1. The Customs Entry Summary Form, CBP Form 7501" does not have room for the long descriptions of the articles subject to the duty suspensions or reductions. That's okay, just be sure to maintain documentation showing that the article corresponds to the full description. 2. In the case of duty suspensions that were in effect in the past and are being re-instated, NOTE, that the Chapter 99 classification number has changed. All the old, expired provisions were completely deleted and new ones created, even if the new one is identical to the old one. In the past as new duty suspensions were created they were added after the existing ones, with the result that the order in which they were listed reflected more the chronology of the process than the character of the articles. Now the duty suspensions are listed in an order that reflects the order of the statistical classification of the goods in the tariff schedule, meaning provisions relating to fiber are all near each other, followed by provisions relating to yarn, followed by provisions relating to apparel, and so forth. 2. Customs can ask for additional proof, including laboratory analysis. Especially in the case of new provisions, where the inspector at the local port may not be familiar with the articles, there may be some question initially. You'll probably have no problems, and if you do they will likely go ago once a few shipments have come through and Customs becomes familiar with your products. 3. In drafting the provisions filed by Agathon Associates on behalf of clients, we described the articles using the definitions in Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, a source that Customs frequently cites, so we should be able to get Customs on the same page with us regarding definitions. 4. The duty suspensions and reductions relate only to the general import duty ("column 1 duty"). The suspensions have no effect on Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum or Section 301 duties on certain articles from China. For example, cashmere yarn has a 4% general column 1 duty. Since September 24th, cashmere yarn from China has been subject to an addition 10% Section 301 duty, for a total of 14%. Starting Saturday the 4% is removed, but, in the case of yarn from China, the 10% remains.
Here is an UNOFFICIAL list of articles that may be of interest to readers of this blog.
TEXTILE LUGGAGE (Chapter 42)
9902.12.37 Doll diaper bags, with an outer surface of cotton textile material, each measuring not over 25 cm in width, 22 cm in height exclusive of handles and 10 cm in depth; such bags designed to hold and carry doll diapers and other dollrelated accessories and having an attached flap designed to serve as a diaper changing mat for dolls (provided for in subheading 4202.92.15)
9902.12.38 Sleeping bag carrying bags (‘‘stuff sacks’’), of woven taffeta fabric of polyester with 160 or more but not over 210 thread count, formed from 22 or more but not over 112 decitex yarns; such bags or sacks each weighing 25 g/m2 or more but not over 250 g/ m2, having a drawstring closure, measuring 77.5 cm or more but not over 127.7 cm in circumference, valued not over $2 each, not presented with or containing sleeping bags (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31)
9902.12.39 Backpacks or totes, each with an outer surface of man-made fiber textile material, specially designed for carrying dolls and containing straps, sleeves, netting or other restraints specifically designed to hold a doll in place, incorporating one or more exterior windows through which a doll can be viewed (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31). NOTE, reduced to 4.0% duty.
9902.12.40 Backpacks or totes, each with an outer surface of man-made fiber textile material, specially designed for carrying dolls and containing straps, sleeves, netting or other restraints specifically designed to hold a doll in place, not incorporating any exterior windows through which a doll can be viewed (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31)
9902.12.41 Shopping bags with outer surface of spun-bonded fabric of polypropylene or nonwoven fabric of polypropylene (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31). NOTE, reduced to 16.5% duty.
9902.12.42 Backpacks of man-made fibers, each containing a padded compartment designed for a laptop or tablet, with hard molded plastic shell in the shape of a shield on one outer surface (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31)
9902.12.43 Backpacks of man-made fibers, each containing a padded compartment designed for a laptop or tablet, with hard molded plastic shell in the shape of one or more animals or animal parts on one outer surface (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31)
9902.12.44 Backpacks of man-made fibers, each containing a padded compartment designed for a laptop or tablet, with hard molded plastic shell in a shape other than a shield or animals or animal parts on one outer surface (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31)
9902.12.45 Backpacks with outer surface of 230 decitex fabric of nylon and with laminated polyester knitted backing inner surface; such backpacks each weighing 0.85 kg but not over 1 kg, measuring 0.018 m3 but not over 0.022 m3 in volume; valued $14 or more but not over $21 each; the foregoing each presented with a detachable front pouch having its own shoulder strap (provided for in subheading 4202.92.31)
9902.12.46 Binocular carrying cases with outer surface of camouflage-printed woven fabric of man-made fibers coated with plastics, each with a padded interior and both a zipper and magnetic closures, designed to be carried on the front side of the body and supported by shoulder straps stabilized with a back harness, weighing no more than 382.544 g, valued $20 or more (provided for in subheading 4202.92.91)
9902.12.47 Bags of man-made fibers, with outer surface of textile materials, the foregoing designed for use on janitorial, cleaning and housekeeping carts (provided for in subheading 4202.92.91)
9902.12.48 Drawstring bags with outer surface of sheeting of plastic or of textile materials, such bags of nylon, presented packaged in sets of 5 bags per set and labeled for retail sale, each bag with capacity of less than 1 liter in volume (provided for in subheading 4202.92.91)
9902.12.49 Cases or containers with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of man-made fibers, the foregoing specially shaped or fitted for, and with labeling, logo or other descriptive information on the exterior of the case or container or retail packaging indicating its intention to be used for, electronic games of heading 9504 or accessories thereof (provided for in subheadings 4202.92.91 and 4202.92.97)
FIBER, YARN, AND FABRIC (Chapters 51-60, & 70)
9902.12.69 Fine animal hair of Kashmir (cashmere) goats, processed beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (provided for in subheading 5102.11.90)
9902.12.70 Camel hair, not processed in any manner beyond the degreased or carbonized condition (provided for in subheading 5102.19.20)
9902.12.71 Camel hair, processed beyond the carbonized condition (provided for in subheading 5102.19.90)
9902.12.72 Noils of camel hair (provided for in subheading 5103.10.00)
9902.12.73 Fine animal hair of Kashmir (cashmere) goats, carded or combed (provided for in subheading 5105.31.00)
9902.12.74 Camel hair, carded or combed (provided for in subheading 5105.39.00)
9902.12.75 Yarn of carded hair of Kashmir (cashmere) goats, having a yarn count of 19.35 metric or higher (provided for in subheading 5108.10.80)
9902.12.76 Yarn of carded hair of Kashmir (cashmere) goats, having a yarn count less than 19.35 metric, not put up for retail sale (provided for in subheading 5108.10.80)
9902.12.77 Yarn of carded camel hair (provided for in subheading 5108.10.80)
9902.12.78 Yarn of combed cashmere or yarn of camel hair, not put up for retail sale (provided for in subheading 5108.20.80)
9902.12.79 Woven fabrics of carded vicuna hair, containing 85 percent or more by weight of vicuna hair and of a weight not exceeding 300 g/m2 (provided for in subheading 5111.11.70)
9902.12.80 Woven fabrics of carded vicuna hair, containing 85 percent or more by weight of vicuna hair and of a weight exceeding 300 g/m2 (provided for in subheading 5111.19.60)
9902.12.81 Woven fabrics of combed vicuna hair, such fabrics containing 85 percent or more by weight of vicuna hair, of a weight not exceeding 200 g/m2 (provided for in subheading 5112.11.60)
9902.12.82 Woven fabrics of combed vicuna hair, such fabrics containing 85 percent or more by weight of vicuna hair and of a weight exceeding 200 g/m2 (provided for in subheading 5112.19.95)
9902.12.83 Woven fabrics of cotton, bleached, of yarn numbers 43 to 68, put up in continuous rolls measuring 74 cm or more but not over 184 cm in width and 1640 m or more but not over 6500 m in length (provided for in subheading 5208.21.40)
9902.12.84 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing more than 50 percent but less than 85 percent by weight of cotton and containing polyester, bleached, pique weave, measuring 290 cm or greater in width (provided for in subheading 5211.20.29)
9902.12.85 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing over 50 percent but less than 85 percent by weight of cotton and containing polyester, dyed, pique weave, measuring 290 cm or greater in width (provided for in subheading 5211.39.00)
9902.12.86 Monofilament yarn of nylon, of 53 decitex or more but not over 58 decitex, with no cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm; untwisted or with twist of fewer than 5 turns/m, not put up for retail sale, fully oriented; the foregoing with consistent diameter to be suitable for silk-screening (provided for in subheading 5402.45.90)
9902.12.87 Synthetic (polyvinyl alcohol) filament yarn, untwisted, measuring from 1100 to 1330 decitex (dtex) and consisting of 200 filaments, certified by the importer as having from 6.8 to 8.2 cN/dtex tenacity and with elongation at break from 7.7 to 13.5 percent (provided for in subheading 5402.49.91)
9902.12.88 Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread) not put up for retail sale, single, with a twist exceeding 50 turns/m, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring 23 or more but not over 840 decitex, each formed from 4 to 68 filaments and containing 10 percent or more by weight of nylon 12 (provided for in subheading 5402.51.00)
9902.12.89 High tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon, with a decitex equal to or greater than 1,000, the foregoing not put up for retail sale and other than sewing thread (provided for in subheading 5403.10.30)
9902.12.90 High tenacity single yarn of viscose rayon, with a decitex less than 1,000 (provided for in subheading 5403.10.30)
9902.12.91 High tenacity multiple (folded) or cabled yarn of viscose rayon (provided for in subheading 5403.10.60)
9902.12.92 Single filament yarn of viscose rayon (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 120 turns per meter (provided for in subheading 5403.31.00)
9902.12.93 Single filament yarn of viscose rayon, with a twist exceeding 120 turns/m (provided for in subheading 5403.32.00)
9902.12.94 Synthetic monofilament of polypropylene, of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm (provided for in subheading 5404.19.80)
9902.12.95 Monofilament of nylon, of 67 decitex or more and with no cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm, the foregoing without consistent diameter (provided for in subheading 5404.19.80)
9902.12.96 Monofilament of nylon, of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; designed with consistent diameter to be suitable for silk-screening (provided for in subheading 5404.19.80)
9902.12.97 Fabrics containing 85 percent or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, plain woven, of yarns of different colors, weighing 96 g/m2 or more but less than 170 g/m2, measuring 142.2 cm or more in width; such fabric with weft yarns of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) giving the fabric sideways stretch, with 31 or more but not over 36 single yarns per cm dyed light beige in the warp and 14 or more but not over 18 single yarns per cm dyed light brown in the weft (provided for in subheading 5407.53.20)
9902.12.98 Acrylic fiber tow containing at least 85 percent but not more than 92 percent by weight of acrylonitrile units, containing a minimum of 35 percent by weight of water, presented in the form of raw white (undyed) filament with an average filament measure between 2 and 5 decitex per filament and an aggregate measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 decitex, with a length greater than 2 meters (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
9902.12.99 Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, raw white (undyed), crimped, with an average decitex of 2.2 (plus or minus 10 percent) and an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 decitex, with a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
9902.13.01 Acrylic fiber tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, raw white (undyed), crimped, with an average decitex of 3.3 (plus or minus 10 percent) and an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 decitex, with a length greater than 2 meters (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
9902.13.02 Acrylic filament tow (polyacrylonitrile tow), containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, dyed, presented in the form of bundles of crimped product each containing 214,000 filaments (plus or minus 10 percent) with an average decitex of 2.75 (plus or minus 10 percent) and length greater than 2 meters (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
9902.13.03 Acrylic filament tow (polyacrylonitrile tow) containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, dyed, presented in the form of bundles of crimped product each containing 214,000 filaments (plus or minus 10 percent) with an average decitex of 3.3 (plus or minus 10 percent) and length greater than 2 meters (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
9902.13.04 Acrylic filament tow containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not more than 8 percent of water, dyed, such tow with a decitex of 5.0 to 5.6, an aggregate filament measure in the tow bundle between 660,000 and 1,200,000 and a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
9902.13.05 Acrylic filament tow containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, such tow dyed and presented in the form of bundles of crimped product each containing 315,000 to 360,000 filaments, with each filament of 3.3 decitex and with a length greater than 2 m (provided for in subheading 5501.30.00)
9902.13.06 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing at least 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with an average decitex of 3.0 (plus or minus 10 percent) and fiber length of 50 mm (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.07 Modacrylic staple fibers containing 35 percent or more but not over 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, not pigmented (ecru), crimped, with an average decitex of 2.2 (plus or minus 10 percent) and fiber length of 38 mm (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.08 Modacrylic staple fibers containing 35 percent or more but not over 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, not pigmented (ecru), crimped, with an average decitex of 2.2 (plus or minus 10 percent) and fiber length of 51 mm (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.09 Modacrylic staple fibers containing 35 percent or more but not over 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, not pigmented (ecru), crimped, with an average decitex of 1.7 (plus or minus 10 percent) and fiber length of 51 mm (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.10 Acrylic staple fibers containing at least 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, raw white (undyed), crimped, with an average decitex of 1.3 (plus or minus 10 percent) and fiber length of 38 mm (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.11 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, dyed (not pigmented), crimped, with an average decitex of 1.3 (plus or minus 10 percent) and fiber length of 40 mm (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.12 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, non-pigmented (ecru), crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 48 and 60 mm (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.13 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 40 and 47.5 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index less than 10 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.14 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 40 and 47.5 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index between 10 and 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.15 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 40 and 47.5 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index greater than 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.16 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 48 and 60 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index less than 10 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.17 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 48 and 60 mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index between 10 and 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.18 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple) containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units and 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, colored, crimped, with a decitex between 1.98 and 2.42 and fiber length between 48 and 60mm, certified by the importer as having a solar reflectance index greater than 30 (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.19 Modacrylic staple fibers containing by weight 2 percent or more but not over 3 percent of water, not pigmented (ecru), crimped, with a decitex of 1.7 and fiber length of 38 mm (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.20 Acrylic staple fibers (polyacrylonitrile staple), not dyed and not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, with a decitex of 5.0 to 5.6, with a fiber shrinkage of 0 to 22 percent and with a cut fiber length of 80 mm to 150 mm (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.21 Modacrylic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing over 35 percent and less than 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile, 2.7 decitex (plus or minus 2 percent), natural in color, with fiber length between 38 mm and 120 mm (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.22 Modacrylic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing over 35 percent and less than 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile, 3.9 decitex (plus or minus 2 percent), natural in color, with fiber length between 38 mm and 120 mm (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.23 Acrylic staple fiber (polyacrylonitrile staple), dyed, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, the foregoing containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, with a decitex of 3.3 to 5.6, a fiber shrinkage of from 0 to 22 percent (provided for in subheading 5503.30.00)
9902.13.24 Artificial staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning and containing 28 percent or more but not over 33 percent by weight of silica (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00); the foregoing other than fibers measuring 2.2 decitex in lengths of 38 mm, measuring 4.7 decitex in lengths of 51 mm or measuring 3.3, 4.7 or 5.0 decitex in lengths of 60 mm
9902.13.25 Staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, measuring 0.90 or more but not over 1.30 decitex and having a fiber length each measuring 20 mm or more but not over 150 mm (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00)
9902.13.26 Artificial staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, measuring 0.5 or more but not over 1.0 decitex and having a fiber length each measuring 4 mm or more but not over 20 mm (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00)
9902.13.27 Flame resistant viscose rayon fibers suitable for yarn spinning, with minimum fiber tenacity of 25 cN/tex, based on modal fiber derived from beechwood and containing 20 to 22 percent by weight of phosphorus-based flame retardant agent (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00)
9902.13.28 Viscose rayon staple fibers having a decitex of less than 5.0 and a trilobal multi-limbed cross-section, the limbs having a lengthto-width aspect ratio of at least 2:1, suitable for use in producing goods of heading 9619 (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00). NOTE this is a reduction to 1.7% duty.
9902.13.29 Artificial staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, such fibers containing between 28 percent and 33 percent by weight of silica, measuring 4.7 decitex in lengths of 60 mm (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00)
9902.13.30 Artificial staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, such fibers containing between 28 percent to 33 percent by weight of silica, measuring 3.3 decitex, in lengths of 60 mm (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00)
9902.13.31 Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, of viscose rayon, containing between 28 percent and 33 percent by weight of silica, measuring 5.0 decitex in lengths of 60 mm (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00)
9902.13.32 Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; of viscose rayon, such fibers containing between 28 percent and 33 percent by weight of silica, measuring 2.2 decitex in 38 mm lengths (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00)
9902.13.33 Artificial staple fibers of viscose rayon, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing between 28 and 33 percent by weight of silica, measuring 4.7 decitex in 51 mm lengths (provided for in subheading 5504.10.00)
9902.13.34 Artificial staple fibers of lyocell, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, measuring 1.7 or more but not over 3.3 decitex and having a fiber length each measuring 25 mm or more but not over 51 mm and containing 25 percent by weight of kaolin (provided for in subheading 5504.90.00)
9902.13.35 Acrylic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (provided for in subheading 5506.30.00); the foregoing other than such acrylic staple fibers containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, dyed or raw white (undyed), with an average decitex of 2.75 to 3.30 or of 11 (plus or minus 10 percent) or if dyed with an average decitex of 5.0 to 5.6 .
9902.13.36 Acrylic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, dyed or raw white (undyed), with an average decitex of 2.75 to 3.30 (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5506.30.00)
9902.13.37 Acrylic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, such fibers dyed or raw white (undyed), such fibers with an average decitex of 11.0 (plus or minus 10 percent) (provided for in subheading 5506.30.00)
9902.13.38 Acrylic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, containing by weight 92 percent or more of polyacrylonitrile, not more than 0.01 percent of zinc and 2 percent or more but not over 8 percent of water, dyed, with an average decitex of 5.0 to 5.6 (provided for in subheading 5506.30.00)
9902.13.39 Staple fibers of rayon, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, the foregoing presented in the form of top (provided for in subheading 5507.00.00)
9902.13.40 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyvinyl alcohol staple fibers and up to 15 percent of polynosic rayon fibers (provided for in subheading 5512.99.00)
9902.13.41 Woven fabrics of modal staple rayon fibers, containing over 50 percent but less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, dyed, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, such fabrics weighing more than 270 g/ m2 but not more than 340 g/m2, of yarns of number 42 or lower number, of a thread count of 150 to 160 per cm2, napped (provided for in subheading 5516.42.00)
9902.13.42 Carpets and other textile floor coverings, tufted, whether or not made up, of wool or fine animal hair, hand-hooked, that is, in which the tufts were inserted by hand or by means of a hand tool that is not power-driven (provided for in subheading 5703.10.20). NOTE reduction to 5.8% duty.
9902.13.43 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) heat exchange capillary material consisting of parallel PET tubes arranged and secured in a knitted fabric of PET threads (provided for in subheading 6003.30.60)
9902.14.85 Chopped strands of glass, of a length greater than 50 mm, containing over 90 percent silica by weight (provided for in subheading 7019.19.30)
9902.14.86 Slivers of glass, containing over 90 percent silica by weight (provided for in subheading 7019.19.90)
APPAREL AND TEXTILE MADE-UP ITEMS (Chapters 61-63, & 94)
9902.13.44 Men’s shirts of man-made fibers, knitted or crocheted, with textile- or polymerbased electrodes knitted into or attached to the fabric, incorporating two snaps designed to secure a module to transmit heart rate information from the electrodes to a compatible monitor (provided for subheading 6105.20.20)
9902.13.45 Tank tops of knitted fabric of man-made fibers, containing elastomeric fibers, each such top with textile or polymer-based electrodes knitted into or attached to the fabric and that incorporates two snaps designed to secure a module designed to transmit heart rate information from the electrodes to a compatible monitor (provided for in subheading 6109.90.10)
9902.13.46 Women’s or girls’ knitted or crocheted vests of manmade fibers, containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool, each with fabric stitch count greater than 9/ 2 cm, measured in the direction the stitches are formed (provided for in subheading 6110.30.15)
9902.13.47 Vests (other than sweater vests) for men, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers, with textile or polymer-based electrodes knitted into or attached to the fabric and incorporating two snaps designed to secure a module to transmit heart rate information from the electrodes to a compatible monitor (provided for subheadings 6110.30.30)
9902.13.48 Men’s or boys’ knitted or crocheted pullovers and cardigans, containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk, each with more than 9 stitches/2 cm, measured in the direction the stitches were formed, and an average of less than 10 stitches/linear cm in each direction counted on an area measuring at least 10 cm by 10 cm, such apparel articles that reach the waist (provided for in subheading 6110.90.10)
9902.13.49 Men’s or boys’ knitted or crocheted sweaters of linen, each with 9 or fewer stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the direction the stitches were formed (provided for in subheading 6110.90.90)
9902.13.50 Girls’ knitted or crocheted coveralls or jumpsuits, of cotton (provided for in subheading 6114.20.00)
9902.13.51 Socks with uppers comprising neoprene measuring 2.5 mm in thickness and covered on both sides with jersey knitted fabric of nylon; such socks with underfoots of breathable neoprene measuring 2.5 to 3 mm in thickness and covered on both sides with a jersey knitted fabric of nylon; the foregoing each formed anatomically so as to be designed for the wearer’s left or right foot (provided for in subheading 6115.96.90)
9902.13.52 Socks of synthetic fibers, with uppers of neoprene measuring 3.5 mm in thickness and covered on both surfaces with knitted jersey fabric of nylon; each such sock having an integrated fold-down cuff of knitted jersey fabric of nylon, each cuff with a molded hook to allow connection to wading boot and designed to prevent debris and gravel from getting inside wading boot, such socks anatomically formed (provided for in subheading 6115.96.90)
9902.13.53 Training gloves of vulcanized rubber other than of hard rubber (provided for in subheading 4015.19.50) or of synthetic textile materials (provided for in subheading 6116.93.08), such gloves of textile materials knitted or crocheted
9902.13.54 Hand muffs of knitted fabrics of polyester coated with plastics, such muffs stuffed with synthetic microfiber for thermal insulation, each with side openings having elastic closures, with one exterior pocket with zipper closure and weighing not more than 453.592 g (provided for in subheading 6117.80.95)
9902.13.55 Boys’ woven man-made fiber coats, containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool, thigh length or longer, with sleeves, with or without closure and with full front opening (provided for in subheading 6201.13.30)
9902.13.57 Men’s or boys’ jackets of woven cotton corduroy, less than mid-thigh in length, with long sleeves, with full or partial front opening (provided for in subheading 6201.92.45)
9902.13.58 Boys’ woven jackets of man-made fibers, containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool, less than mid-thigh in length, with long sleeves, with full or partial front opening (provided for in subheading 6201.93.55)
9902.13.59 Women’s or girls’ woven padded sleeveless jackets (including vests) of wool, less than mid-thigh in length, with full opening (provided for in subheading 6202.91.60)
9902.13.60 Girls’ woven jackets of man-made fibers, containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool, less than mid-thigh in length, with long sleeves, with full or partial front opening (provided for in subheading 6202.93.45)
9902.13.61 Women’s dresses, woven, wholly of silk (provided for in subheading 6204.49.10). NOTE, reduction to 6.5% duty.
9902.13.63 Women’s skirts and divided skirts, wholly of silk (provided for in subheading 6204.59.40). NOTE, reduction to 1.7% duty.
9902.13.64 Women’s blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, woven, wholly of silk (provided for in subheading 6206.10.00). NOTE, reduction to 6.5% duty.
9902.13.65 Men’s or boys’ woven sleepwear of man-made fibers, the foregoing comprising tops and sleepwear bottoms presented separately and not in sets, the foregoing designed to be worn in bed (provided for in subheading 6207.99.85)
9902.13.66 Babies’ woven trousers of artificial fibers, other than those imported as parts of sets (provided for in subheading 6209.90.20)
9902.13.67 Babies’ woven apparel of linen (provided for in subheading 6209.90.90)
9902.13.68 Women’s sports bras of knitted or woven fabric containing elastomeric fibers but not containing lace, net or embroidery, such goods whether assembled or knitted/crocheted in the piece, each with textile or polymer-based electrodes knitted into or attached to the fabric and incorporating two snaps designed to secure a module designed to transmit heart rate information from the electrodes to a compatible monitor (provided for in subheading 6212.10.90)
9902.13.69 Women’s shawls, scarves and similar goods, wholly of silk (provided for in subheading 6214.10.10)
9902.13.70 Batting gloves of manmade fibers, specially designed for use in the sport of baseball, with a strap that wraps around the wrist and the back of the hand to secure the glove to the wrist (provided for in subheading 6216.00.46)
9902.13.71 Mechanics’ work gloves, not knit, of man-made fibers, with fourchettes, the foregoing not containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (provided for in subheading 6216.00.58). NOTE, reduction to 9.8% duty.
9902.13.72 Pocket pouches with outer shell of woven textile fabric laminated to an inner layer of knitted fabric, each such pouch with a zippered cargo pocket and other pockets designed to organize tippets and leaders and with dual entry zippers; the foregoing designed to be zipped into fishing waders (provided for in subheading 6217.90.90)
9902.13.73 Sacks and bags, of undyed woven fabric of nylon multifilament yarns, such yarns not exceeding 10 decitex, the foregoing bags designed for use for packing wool for transport, storage or sale (provided for in subheading 6305.39.00)
9902.13.80 Sleeping bag shells, unfilled, of woven taffeta fabric of polyester with thread count between 160 and 210 and formed from yarns between 22 and 112 decitex; such shells each weighing 25 g/m2 or more but not over 250 g/m2; measuring 152 cm to 305 cm in length, with zipper closure, valued not over $7 each (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.82 Nonwoven radial segment and chordal orientation brake segments of oxidized polyacrylonitrile fibers, made up and presented as cut otherwise than into squares or rectangles, such segments formed by needling web and unidirectional tow fabrics together, the foregoing designed for use in aircraft braking systems (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.83 Bins of laminated woven fabric of polypropylene, rectangular or square in shape, collapsible and stackable, measuring 28 liters or more but not over 256 liters in volume and 63.5 cm or less in height, each with sewn-in cardboard inserts and fabric top panel with sewn-in cardboard insert, such panel secured to the bin with cut-to-length strips of hook-and-loop material, such bins each having a fold-down fabric panel with sewn-in cardboard insert, such panel sewn into the interior of the bin; such bins certified by the importer as meeting ASTM D642-15 standards (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.84 Smartphone cases, each attached to integral adjustable armbands wholly of textile materials, with such case of polyester-laminated neoprene, incorporating a clear plastic window for visual access to the smartphone screen and a small opening for headphone wires, whether or not with decorative plastic overlay (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.85 Portable and foldable water or food bowls of textile materials, designed for use by pets (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.86 Agricultural control nets specially designed to protect mandarin trees from bee pollination, such nets of high density polypropylene monofilament, with interspersed eye knots at regular intervals; each net measuring approximately 441.5 m by 12.8 m or 274.3 m x 12.8 m, having finished edges, presented in rolls (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.87 Chest harnesses of textile materials, each designed for attaching cameras of subheading 8525.80.40 to a user’s chest; incorporating a waist belt and shoulder straps, each with a plastic connector and thumb screw designed for camera mounting or adjustment (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.88 Adjustable straps of textile materials, designed with small plastic mounts intended to secure cameras of subheading 8525.80.40 to helmets or to other articles (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.89 Textile bags of woven fabric of polyester and coated with thermoplastic polyurethane, each pleated and attached to a ring of plastics and/or metal with internal threads, with a washer and a plastic cap with external threads that screws into the ring to form an expandable circular shaped bag, designed to hold ice and/or cold water (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.90 Mounts of textile materials, designed to attach cameras of subheading 8525.80.40 to a user’s wrist, arm or leg; such mounts incorporating hook-and-loop adjustable straps and designed to permit adjustment of the camera viewing angle 360 degrees on the mounted plane and of the camera tilt against that plane (provided for in subheading 6307.90.98)
9902.13.91 Made-up color swatches, of cotton, rectangular in shape and each measuring approximately 5.08 cm by 20.32 cm, with pinked edges, such swatches dyed using certified dye colors and each having a bar code to specify its color (provided for in 6307.90.98)
9902.17.45 Pillows, cushions and similar furnishings of cotton, each measuring over 4,000 cm2 (provided for in subheading 9404.90.10). NOTE, reduced to 3.1% duty.
9902.17.46 Pillows, cushions and similar furnishings, the foregoing of materials other than cotton, each measuring over 4,000 cm2 (provided for in subheading 9404.90.20). NOTE, reduced to 5.3% duty.
FOOTWEAR (Chapter 64)
9902.13.92 Sports footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, valued over $12/pair, for men (provided for in subheading 6402.19.90). NOTE, reduced to 8.7% duty.
9902.13.93 Sports footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, valued over $12/pair, other than for men (provided for in subheading 6402.19.90). NOTE, reduced to. 8.5% duty.
9902.13.94 Men’s work footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, covering the ankle and having an oil-resistant and slip-resistant outer sole (provided for in subheading 6402.91.40)
9902.13.95 Protective active footwear for men (except footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper and except footwear with insulation that provides protection against cold weather) whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 15.34 cm (provided for in subheading 6402.91.42)
9902.13.96 Protective active footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper and except footwear with insulation that provides protection against cold weather) whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 15.34 cm (provided for in subheading 6402.91.42), such footwear, if valued at $26/pair or higher, without openings in the sole or upper designed to vent moisture. NOTE, reduced to 1.0% duty.
9902.13.97 Protective active footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear with insulation that provides protection against cold weather), whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 15.34 cm, covering the ankle, valued over $26 per pair; where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric, such footwear with openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6402.91.42)
9902.13.98 Footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), valued over $25/pair, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 25.4 cm, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated, but not coated, textile fabric; such footwear, if valued over $27, without openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole or covered opening in the upper designed to permit moisture vapor transport from under the foot (provided for in subheading 6402.91.50). NOTE, reduced to 3.8% duty.
9902.13.99 Footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper; and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), valued over $27/pair, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 25.4 cm, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated, but not coated, textile fabric; such footwear with openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to permit moisture vapor transport from under the foot (provided for in subheading 6402.91.50)
9902.14.01 Footwear for men with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, such uppers of neoprene measuring 7 mm in thickness, injected with polyurethane on the exterior and covered with knitted fabric wholly of polyester on the interior, with rubber lug bottoms laminated with cement to the upper; such footwear covering the ankle, whose height does not exceed 35.56 cm; waterproof, valued not over $36/pair and designed to be permanently affixed to fishing waders (provided for in subheading 6402.91.50)
9902.14.02 Footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), valued over $25/pair, whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 25.4 cm, covering the ankle, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a coated, but not laminated, textile fabric greater than or equal to 9 microns in thickness (provided for in subheading 6402.91.50)
9902.14.03 Men’s footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, with foxing or foxing-like band, covering the ankle, closed toe or heel, valued over $3 but not over $6.50 per pair, the foregoing other than sports footwear and protective, waterproof or slip-on type footwear (provided for in subheading 6402.91.70)
9902.14.04 Men’s footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (other than sports footwear), with foxing or foxing like band, covering the ankle, closed toe or heel, valued over $6.50 but not over $12.00 per pair, not of the protective, waterproof or slip-on type (provided for in subheading 6402.91.80)
9902.14.05 Footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area is rubber or plastics, made on a base or platform of wood (provided for in subheading 6402.99.23)
9902.14.06 Footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not covering the ankle, having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area is rubber or plastics, other than tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, such footwear for women (and other than work footwear), valued $15/pair or higher (provided for in subheading 6402.99.31). NOTE, reduced to 5.5% duty.
9902.14.07 Work footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not covering the ankle (provided for in subheading 6402.99.31), the foregoing other than house slippers and other than tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like. NOTE, reduced to 2.5% duty.
9902.14.08 Work footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not covering the ankle (provided for in subheading 6402.99.31), the foregoing other than house slippers and other than tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like. NOTE, reduced to 3.6% duty.
9902.14.09 Footwear excluded from classification in subheading 6402.20.00 (zoris) because the thickest point of the sole is more than 9.53 mm thicker than the thinnest point or more than 35 percent thicker than the thinnest point; such footwear otherwise meeting the requirements for classification in subheading 6402.20.00 (provided for in subheading 6402.99.31)
9902.14.10 Women’s footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics measuring not over 14 mm in thickness and with uppers of plastics, such footwear designed for use in cheerleading activities, valued over $15/pair and weighing no more than 0.5 kg/pair (provided for in subheading 6402.99.31)
9902.14.11 Protective active footwear for men, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not covering the ankle, valued over $24/pair (provided for in subheading 6402.99.32). NOTE, reduced to 9.4% duty.
9902.14.12 Protective active footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not covering the ankle, valued over $24/ pair; the foregoing footwear, if valued over $26/ pair, other than footwear which provides protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric and with openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6402.99.32)
9902.14.13 Protective active footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not covering the ankle, which provides protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric and with openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture; the forgoing footwear valued over $26/pair (provided for in subheading 6402.99.32)
9902.14.14 Footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), not covering the ankle or having a protective metaltoe cap, valued over $25/ pair, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric (provided for in subheading 6402.99.33). NOTE, reduced to 0.2% duty.
9902.14.15 Footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), not covering the ankle or having a protective metaltoe cap, valued over $27/ pair, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to permit moisture vapor transport from under the foot (provided for in subheading 6402.99.33)
9902.14.16 Footwear for other persons, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), not covering the ankle or having a protective metal-toe cap, valued over $18/pair, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to permit moisture vapor transport from under the foot (provided for in subheading 6402.99.33)
9902.14.17 Footwear for women, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded bottoms or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported); the foregoing not covering the ankle or having a protective metal-toe cap, valued over $25/pair, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a coated textile fabric greater than or equal to 9 microns in thickness (provided for in subheading 6402.99.33). NOTE, reduced to 3.8% duty.
9902.14.18 Women’s footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, each sole measuring not over 12 mm in thickness, the foregoing footwear designed for use in cheerleading activities, valued over $19/pair and weighing not over 0.5 kg/pair (provided for in subheading 6402.99.90)
9902.14.19 Golf shoes for men, youths and boys, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather (except pigskin uppers), not welt, the foregoing with spikes, sprigs, cleats, stops, clips, bars or the like intended to enhance traction and grip; such footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather, where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole or covered openings in the upper above the sole, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6403.19.30)
9902.14.20 Footwear for women, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of leather, made on a base or platform of wood (provided for in subheading 6403.99.20). NOTE, reduced to 1.4% duty.
9902.14.21 Work footwear for men, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of leather, not covering the ankle, incorporating a protective toe cap of materials other than metal (provided for in subheading 6403.99.60)
9902.14.22 House slippers with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of leather, for men, youths and boys (provided for in subheading 6403.99.60). NOTE, reduced to 5.7% duty.
9902.14.23 Footwear for men, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles of rubber or plastics (the foregoing other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, and other than slip-on footwear); such footwear not covering the ankle, valued $29/pair or higher, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6403.99.60)
9902.14.24 Footwear for men, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles of rubber or plastics; the foregoing other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, and other than slip-on footwear; such footwear not covering the ankle, valued $27/pair or higher, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric (provided for in subheading 6403.99.60). NOTE, reduced to 2.7% duty.
9902.14.25 Work footwear for women, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, the foregoing not covering the ankle, incorporating a protective toe cap of materials other than metal, valued over $2.50 per pair (provided for in subheading 6403.99.90)
9902.14.26 Footwear for other persons, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles of rubber or plastics (other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like and other than slip-on footwear), not covering the ankle, valued $20/pair or higher, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture; the foregoing, if for women, other than such footwear valued over $29/pair (provided for in subheading 6403.99.90)
9902.14.27 Footwear for women, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles of rubber or plastics (other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like and other than slip-on footwear); such footwear not covering the ankle, valued $29/pair or higher, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6403.99.90). NOTE, reduced to 2.9% duty.
9902.14.28 House slippers with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of leather, valued over $2.50/pair, for women (provided for in subheading 6403.99.90). NOTE, reduced to 7.9% duty.
9902.14.29 Footwear for women, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles of rubber or plastics (other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like and other than slip-on footwear); such footwear not covering the ankle, valued $27/pair or higher, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric); the foregoing, if valued $29/pair or higher, other than footwear with openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6403.99.90). NOTE, reduced to 6.6% duty.
9902.14.30 Footwear for other persons, with uppers of leather (other than of pigskin) and outer soles of rubber or plastics (other than house slippers, work footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like and other than slip-on footwear), not covering the ankle, valued $18/pair or higher; such footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric; the foregoing other than footwear for women either (i) valued over $27/ pair, or (ii) if valued over $20/pair, having openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6403.99.90). NOTE, reduced to 8.5% duty.
9902.14.31 Women’s footwear with uppers of leather and outer soles of rubber or plastics, such soles measuring not over 9 mm in thickness, the foregoing designed for use in cheerleading activities, valued over $19/pair and weighing no more than 0.5 kg/pair (provided for in subheading 6403.99.90)
9902.14.32 Women’s sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers textile materials, such uppers of which over 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to chapter 64) is leather (provided for in subheading 6404.11.20)
9902.14.33 Footwear other than for men or women, with uppers of textile materials and outer soles of rubber or plastics, of an athletic type, exclusively of adhesive construction, without a foxing or foxing-like band; such footwear valued over $3 but not over $6.50 per pair (provided for in subheading 6404.11.69)
9902.14.34 Ski boots, cross country ski footwear or snowboard boots, constructed with a forward-leaning upper or designed to attach securely to skis or a snowboard by means of bindings, the foregoing valued over $12/ pair, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials (provided for in subheading 6404.11.90)
9902.14.35 Sports footwear for women, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, valued over $20/pair, other than ski boots, cross country ski footwear and snowboard boots; such footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6404.11.90). NOTE, reduced to 12.6% duty.
9902.14.36 Sports footwear for men, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, valued over $20/pair, other than ski boots, cross country ski footwear and snowboard boots; such footwear designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6404.11.90). NOTE, reduced to 14.9% duty.
9902.14.37 Footwear for men, with vulcanized uppers of neoprene measuring 7 mm in thickness, covered with a polyester knit fleece on the interior and coated with rubber on the exterior, such footwear measuring in height (from the base of the inner sole to the top of the upper) 20.32 cm or more but not over 25.4 cm, with a cemented rubber sole; the foregoing waterproof, valued per pair at $40 or higher, with each boot having a slit in the top of upper collar designed to allow boot to be affixed to a fishing wader (provided for in subheading 6404.19.20)
9902.14.38 Footwear for women, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, work footwear and footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported); such footwear valued over $25/pair, not covering the ankle, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection includes protection against water that is imparted by the use of a laminated textile fabric (provided for in subheading 6404.19.20)
9902.14.39 Footwear for women, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials (except vulcanized footwear and footwear with waterproof molded or vulcanized bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper, work footwear, and except footwear designed to be protective that is incomplete in its condition as imported), valued over $27/ pair, not covering the ankle, designed to be worn in lieu of, but not over, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather where such protection is imparted by the use of a laminated textile and has openings in the bottom and/or side of the sole, or covered openings in the upper above the sole unit, or a combination thereof, designed to vent moisture (provided for in subheading 6404.19.20)
9902.14.40 Footwear for women, with uppers of vegetable fibers, with open toes or open heels, having uppers of which at least 30 percent of the external surface area (including any sheepskin accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to chapter 64) is sheepskin; the foregoing having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64 (provided for in subheading 6404.19.36). NOTE, reduced to 5.0% duty.
9902.14.41 Footwear (other than for women) with uppers of vegetable fibers, with open toes or open heels, having uppers of which at least 30 percent of the external surface area (including any sheepskin accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to chapter 64) is sheepskin; the foregoing having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64 (provided for in subheading 6404.19.36)
9902.14.42 Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics, with uppers of textile material other than vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional note U.S. note 5 to chapter 64, with open toes or open heels or of the slip-on type, weighing 10 percent or more of rubber or plastics, valued $15/pair or higher; the foregoing for women (other than house slippers) (provided for in subheading 6404.19.37)
9902.14.43 Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics, with uppers of textile material other than vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional note U.S. note 5 to chapter 64, with open toes or open heels or of the slip-on type, weighing 10 percent or more of rubber or plastics, valued at $10 or more but not over $14.99/pair; the foregoing for women (other than house slippers) (provided for in subheading 6404.19.37)
9902.14.44 Footwear (other than footwear for men) with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials other than vegetable fibers, with open toes or open heels, having uppers in which at least 30 percent of the external surface area (including any sheepskin accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to chapter 64) is sheepskin and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64 (provided for in subheading 6404.19.37). NOTE, reduced to 10.0% duty.
9902.14.45 Footwear for women, with open toes or open heels, containing 10 percent or more by weight of rubber or plastics, with uppers of textile materials and having uppers in which at least 30 percent of the external surface area (including any sheepskin accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to chapter 64) is sheepskin; the foregoing with outer soles of rubber or plastics and not having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64 (provided for in subheading 6404.19.39). NOTE, reduced to 34.6% duty
9902.14.46 Footwear (other than for women) with open toes or open heels, containing 10 percent or more by weight of rubber or plastics, with uppers of textile materials and having uppers in which at least 30 percent of the external surface area (including any sheepskin accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to chapter 64) is sheepskin; the foregoing with outer soles of rubber or plastics and not having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64 (provided for in subheading 6404.19.39). NOTE, reduced to 31.5% duty.
9902.14.47 Footwear with uppers of vegetable fibers (other than such footwear for men or women), whether with outer soles of rubber or plastics (provided for in subheading 6404.11.41, 6404.11.51, 6404.11.61, 6404.11.71, 6404.11.81, 6404.19.36, 6404.19.42, 6404.19.52, 6404.19.72 or 6404.19.82) or with outer soles of materials other than leather or composition leather (provided for in subheading 6405.20.30). NOTE, reduced to 7.4% duty.
9902.14.48 House slippers with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials other than vegetable fibers, valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair, such outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64 (provided for in subheading 6404.19.87)
9902.14.49 Footwear for men, valued over $24/pair, covering the ankle but not covering the knee, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials (provided for in subheading 6404.19.90). NOTE, reduced to 8.1% duty.
9902.14.50 Footwear for men or women, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, not covering the ankle, valued over $12/pair, incorporating a protective toe cap of materials other than metal (provided for in subheading 6404.19.90)
9902.14.51 Footwear for women with outer soles of leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials, not elsewhere specified or included, valued not over $20.00 per pair, the foregoing other than footwear containing less than 10 percent by weight of rubber or plastics and other than containing 50 percent or less by weight of textile materials and rubber or plastics with at least 10 percent by weight being rubber or plastics (provided for in subheading 6404.20.60)
9902.14.52 Footwear for women, with outer soles of leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials, not elsewhere specified or included, valued over $20.00 per pair; the foregoing other than footwear containing less than 10 percent by weight of rubber or plastics and other than containing 50 percent or less by weight of textile materials and rubber or plastics with at least 10 percent by weight being rubber or plastics (provided for in subheading 6404.20.60)
9902.14.53 Footwear for men, with vulcanized uppers of neoprene measuring 7 mm in thickness, covered with a polyester knit fleece on the interior and coated with rubber on the exterior; such footwear measuring (from the base of the inner sole to the top of the upper) 20.32 cm or more but not over 25.4 cm in height, with felt outsoles; the foregoing waterproof, valued at $40 per pair or higher and with each boot having with a slit in the top of upper collar to allow boot to be affixed to a fishing wader (provided for in subheading 6405.20.90)
9902.14.54 House slippers with outer soles and uppers of textile materials, each with antislip traction dots on the outer sole, incorporating a battery-operated sound or light device (provided for in subheading 6405.20.90)
9902.14.55 Footwear for men, with uppers of which over 50 percent of the external surface is polyurethane measuring 1.4 mm in thickness and with cemented outer soles of which over 50 percent of the external surface is felt, having the characteristics required for normal use, including durability and strength; the foregoing not covering the ankle and valued $20 per pair or higher (provided for in subheading 6405.90.90)
9902.14.56 Detachable footwear gravel guards with uppers of 3 mm neoprene, nylon jersey face and underside, each measuring 17.78 cm or more but not over 20.32 cm in height, with tapered fit, designed to be held to the shoe with a hook-and-loop fastener strip and loop wrap to affix together (provided for in subheading 6406.90.15)
9902.14.57 Removable insoles of rubber or plastics, the foregoing designed to provide foot support (provided for in subheading 6406.90.30). NOTE, reduced to 4.5% duty.
HEADGEAR (Chapter 65)
9902.14.58 Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, plaited but not of plaited strips, sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.30). NOTE, reduced to 4.4% duty.
9902.14.59 Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, made by assembling strips and sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.30). NOTE, reduced to 1.9% duty.
9902.14.60 Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, plaited, but not of plaited strips and not sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.60). NOTE, reduced to 3.6% duty.
9902.14.61 Hats and headgear of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof, of plaited strips or made by assembling strips and not sewed (provided for in subheading 6504.00.60). NOTE, reduced to 1.7% duty.
9902.14.62 Hats and other headgear, knitted, or made up in the piece from lace, felt or other textile fabric (but not in strips), of cotton and containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool, the foregoing other than for babies and other than visors, or other headgear which provides no covering for the crown of the head (provided for in subheading 6505.00.15)
9902.14.63 Hats and other headgear, knitted, or made up in the piece from lace, felt or other textile fabric (but not in strips), of cotton and containing less than 23 percent by weight of wool, the foregoing other than for babies, and other than visors, or other headgear that provides no covering for the crown of the head (provided for in subheading 6505.00.15)
9902.14.64 Hats and headgear, of man-made fibers, knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabrics in the piece (but not in strips), not in part of braid, each valued at $5.00 or more (provided for in subheading 6505.00.60). NOTE, reduced to 6.3% duty.
9902.14.65 Babies’ woven hats of manmade fibers, not in part of braid (provided for in subheading 6505.00.80)
TEXTILE EQUIPMENT (Chapter 84)
9902.15.71 Weaving machines (power looms), shuttleless, rapier type, for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm but not exceeding 4.9 m (provided for in subheading 8446.30.50)
9902.15.72 Weaving machines (power looms), shuttleless, jet type, for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm but not exceeding 4.9 m (provided for in subheading 8446.30.50)
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