New CAFTA-DR Short Supply Request: Certain Double Weave Nylon/Polyester/Spandex Fabric

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA") is considering Commercial Availability Request File Number CA2026001 for certain double weave nylon/polyester/spandex fabric, as specified below.

Interested Entities wishing to submit a Response with an Offer to Supply ("Response") must do so by the deadline of 11:59 P.M.(EDT) on May 14, 2026. Rebuttals to Responses are due by 11:59 P.M.(EDT) on May 20, 2026.

REQUESTED BY: Varsity Pro LTDA de CV, San Jose Villanueva, La Libertad, El Salvador.

SPECIFICATIONS: Certain Double Weave Nylon/Polyester/Spandex Fabric

HTS: 5407.72.00.60

Fabric Type: Woven – Double Weave

Fiber Content (AATCC 20A): 58–68% Nylon, 21-31% Polyester and 8–14% Spandex

Yarn Size

Warp Yarn: 65-70 Denier/48 Filaments Full-Dull Texturized +35 -45 Denier Spandex Textured Filament

Weft Yarn 1: 65-70 Denier /48 Filaments Full-Dull Texturized + 45 -35 Denier Spandex Textured Filament

Weft Yarn 2: 165-175 Denier /144 Filaments Semi-Dull Texturized

Weave Type: Woven, Double Weave Dobby

Thread Count (ASTM D3775): 66 - 72 warp ends × 55 - 60 filling picks

Fabric Weight (g/m²) (ASTM D3776): 232 – 242 g/m2

Width (cuttable) (ASTM D3774)

Metric: 124.5 – 149.9 cm, 137.2 cm cuttable

English: 49 - 59 inches, 54 cuttable

Stretch (%) (ASTM D3107)

Warp: 56.4% (45%-65%)

Weft: 26.4% (15%-35%)

Stretch Direction: Four-way stretch

Dye Type: Piece dye of various colors

Shrinkage (AATCC 135): +/- 5%

2013 Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review of El Salvador: Request for Public Comment

SUMMARY: Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2242) requires the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to identify countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) or deny fair and equitable market access to U.S. persons who rely on intellectual property protection. (The provisions of Section 182 are commonly referred to as the ``Special 301'' provisions of the Trade Act.) The USTR is required to determine which, if any, of these countries should be identified as Priority Foreign Countries. In addition, USTR has created a ``Priority Watch List'' and ``Watch List'' under Special 301 provisions. Placement of a trading partner on the Priority Watch List or Watch List indicates that particular problems exist in that country with respect to IPR protection, enforcement, or market access for persons relying on intellectual property. Countries placed on the Priority Watch List are the focus of increased bilateral attention concerning the problem areas.

In the 2013 Special 301 Report (www.ustr.gov), USTR announced that, in order to monitor progress on specific IPR issues, Out-of-Cycle Reviews would be conducted for El Salvador and Spain. At this time, USTR requests written submissions from the public concerning any act, policy, or practice that is relevant to the decision regarding whether El Salvador should be identified under Section 182 of the Trade Act. Requests for written submissions relating to the review of Spain will be made in a separate notice at a later date.

DATES: Submissions from the general public must be received on or before 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2013. Foreign governments who choose to make written submissions may do so on or before 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013.

Requirements for Comments: Comments should include a description of the problems experienced by the submitter and the effect of the acts, policies, and practices on U.S. industry. Comments should be as detailed as possible and should provide all necessary information for assessing the effect of the acts, policies, and practices. Any comments that include quantitative loss claims should be accompanied by the methodology used in calculating such estimated losses. Comments must be in English.

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