DR-CAFTA Dobby Weave Fabric Short Supply

On July 14, 2026, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (FR 43088) Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’).

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain double weave polyester/spandex fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities.

Specifications: Certain Double Weave Polyester/Spandex Fabric

    HTS: 5407.52.20.40; 5407.72.00.15
    Fabric Type: Woven--Double Weave
    Fiber Content (AATCC 20A): Polyester 88-92%, Spandex 8-12%
    Yarn Size:
    Warp Yarn: 45-55 Denier/144 Filaments Semi-Dull Texturized + 15-25 
Denier Spandex Textured Filament
    Weft Yarn 1: 45-55 Denier/72 Filaments Semi-Dull Texturized + 15-25 
Denier Spandex Textured Filament
    Weft Yarn 2: 145-155 Denier/96 Filaments Semi-Dull Texturized
    Weave Type: Woven, Double Weave Dobby
    Thread Count (ASTM D3775): 66-72 warp ends x 70-78 filling picks
    Fabric Weight (g/m2) (ASTM D3776): 159-169 g/m2
    Width (cuttable) (ASTM D3774):
    Metric: 124.5-139.7 cm
    English: 49-55 inches
    Stretch (%) (ASTM D3107):
    Warp: 20.4% (10%-30%)
    Weft: 18% (8%-28%)
    Stretch Direction: Four-way stretch
    Finish (AATCC 197): Quick Dry (Wicking)
    Dye Type: Piece dye of various colors
    Shrinkage (AATCC 135): +/- 5%

DR-CAFTA Short Supply

On July 8, 2026, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Aggreements published in the Federal Register (91 FR 42181) Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (``CAFTA-DR'')

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain polyester/nylon blend dobby weave fabric is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities.

Double Weave Nylon/Polyester/Spandex Fabric Added to DR-CAFTA Short Supply

On June 11, 2026, The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (91 FR 35468) Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (``CAFTA-DR'').

SUMMARY: The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (``CITA'') has determined that certain double weave nylon/polyester/spandex fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR in unrestricted quantities.

New CAFTA-DR Short Supply Request: Certain Polyester and Nylon Dobby Weave Fabric

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA") is considering Commercial Availability Request File Number CA2026003 for certain polyester and nylon dobby weave 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 June 10, 2026. Rebuttals to Responses are due by 11:59 P.M.(EDT) on June 16, 2026.

Product Description

Certain Polyester and Nylon Dobby Weave Fabric

HTS: 5407.73.2015, 5407.73.2060, 5407.53.2020, and 5407.53.2060

Fabric Type: Dobby Weave on a Triple Beam Air Jet Loom

Fabric Content: 78% - 88% Polyester / 12% - 22% Nylon

Yarn Size:

Warp Yarn 1: Polyester 170 Denier/144 Filament Full Dull Air Textured Yarn (FDATY)

Warp Yarn 2: 166D/68F Nylon

Warp Yarn 3: Nylon 30D monofilament

Filling Yarn 1: Polyester 75D/72F Semi Dull Texturized

Filling Yarn 2: Polyester 170D/144F

Filling Yarn 3: Nylon 30D monofilament + 166D/68F Cordura (Nylon 6.6)

Note: Yarn size may vary by +/- 5% after processing. The yarn size designations describe

a range of specifications for yarn in its greige condition. They are intended as

specifications to be followed by the mill in sourcing yarn to produce the fabric. Weaving,

dyeing, and finishing can alter the characteristic of the yarn as it appears in the finished

fabric. This specification therefore includes yarns appearing in the finished fabric as finer

or coarser than the designated yarn sizes, provided that the variation occurs after

processing of the greige yarn and production of the fabric.

Thread Count:

Metric: Various

English: Various

Weight: 147 - 185 grams per sq. meter

Finished Density: 36-46 x 53-63

Face Side (Technical Face or Back): Technical Side

Width:

Metric: 137 to 150 cm, 142.24 cuttable

English: 54-60 inches, 57 cuttable

Dye Type: Yarn Dye of Various colors

New Request for Commercial Availability Determination under the CAFTA-DR: Certain Double Weave Polyester/Spandex Fabric

Request Date
05/11/2026

Deadline for Responses with Offer to Supply
05/26/2026

Deadline for Rebuttals to Offer to Supply
06/01/2026

Projected Completion Date/Effective Date
06/24/2026

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%

Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’)

On January 28, 2026, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’).

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain faux leather fabric bonded to a pile fabric, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities.

Read more HERE.

New U.S.-Peru TPA Short Supply Request: Certain Carded Cashmere Yarn

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA") is considering Commercial Availability Request File Number PE2026001 for certain carded cashmere yarn.

Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’)

On July 23, 2025, the Commitee for the Implementation published in the Federal Registe 90 FR 34644

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain 100 percent monofilament yarn, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities.

Sources Sought DR-CAFTA Poly/Wool Fabric

December 29, 2024, Sources Sought.

HTSUS: Woven fabric classified in tariff item 5515.13.10, combed, of polyester staple fibers mixed with wool, containing less than 36% by weight of wool and up to 6% spandex.

QUANTITY required: 25,000 meters per month

Responses requested by January 15, 2024.

DR-CAFTA compliant.

Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement

On September 23, 2024, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Aggreements published in the Federal Register ( 89 FR 77486) Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement

Specifications: Certain Two-Way Stretch Woven Polyester, Rayon, Spandex Fabric

Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’)

On August 29, 2024, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (89 FR 70174) Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’)

New Request for Commercial Availability Determination under the CAFTA-DR: Certain Two-Way Stretch Woven Polyester, Rayon, Spandex Fabric

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) is considering Commercial Availability Request File Number CA2024004 for certain two-way stretch woven polyester, rayon, spandex fabric

New Request for Commercial Availability Determination under the CAFTA-DR: Certain Nylon/Polyester Dobby Weave Fabric

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) is considering Commercial Availability Request File Number CA2024002 for certain nylon/polyester dobby weave fabric, as specified below.

Responses are due by 11:59 P.M. EST on Monday, July 8, 2024.

SPECIFICATIONS: Certain Nylon/Polyester Dobby Weave Fabric

HTS: 5407.73.2015, 5407.73.2060, 5407.53.2020, and 5407.53.2060

Fabric Type: Dobby Weave on a Triple Beam Air Jet Loom

Fabric Content: 78% - 88% Polyester / 12% - 22% Nylon

Yarn Size:

Warp Yarn 1: Polyester 170Denier/144Filament Full Dull Air Textured Yarn (FDATY)

Warp Yarn 2: 166D/68F Nylon

Warp Yarn 3: Nylon 30D monofilament

Filling Yarn 1: Polyester 75D/72F Semi Dull Texturized

Filling Yarn 2: Polyester 170D/144F

Filling Yarn 3: Nylon 30D monofilament + 166D/68F Cordura (Nylon 6.6)

Note: Yarn size may vary by +/- 5% after processing. The yarn size designations describe a range of specifications for yarn in its greige condition. They are intended as specifications to be followed by the mill in sourcing yarn to produce the fabric. Weaving, dyeing, and finishing can alter the characteristic of the yarn as it appears in the finished fabric. This specification therefore includes yarns appearing in the finished fabric as finer or coarser than the designated yarn sizes, provided that the variation occurs after processing of the greige yarn and production of the fabric.

Thread Count:

Metric: Various

English: Various

Weight: 147 - 185 grams per sq. meter

Finished Density (ends/cm x picks/cm): 102 - 113 x 159 - 176

Face Side (Technical Face or Back): Technical Side

Width:

Metric: 137 to 150 cm, 142.24 cuttable

English: 54-60 inches, 57 cuttable

Dye Type: Yarn Dye of Various colors

Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’)

On April 25, 2024, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (89 FR 31737)

On March 14, 2024, CITA received a Commercial Availability Request (``Request'') from Lacoste for certain double-knit jacquard fabric. On March 18, in accordance with CITA's Procedures, CITA notified interested parties of the Request, which was posted on the dedicated website for CAFTA-DR Commercial Availability proceedings. In its notification, CITA advised that any Response with an Offer to Supply (``Response'') must be submitted by March 28, and any Rebuttal to a Response (``Rebuttal'') must be submitted by April 3, in accordance with sections 6 and 7 of CITA's Procedures.

No interested entity submitted a Response to the Request advising CITA of its objection to the Request with an offer to supply the subject product. Certain Double-Knit Jacquard Fabric

Request for Public Comment on a Commercial Availability Request Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

On April 24, 2024, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (89 FR 31145) Request for Public Comment on a Commercial Availability Request Under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

SUMMARY: On February 20, 2024, the Government of the United States received a request from the Government of Canada to initiate consultations under Article 6.4.1 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Canada is requesting that the United States and Mexico with Canada, collectively consider changing the rules of origin for certain end-use fabrics used in the production of fire hose based on the lack of commercial availability for certain high-tenacity polyester yarns in the territories of the Parties. The yarns are described as high-tenacity polyester yarn, single or multiple, multifilament, untwisted, untextured, and measuring more than 920 decitex, used in the production of fire hose, with or without lining, armor or accessories of other materials. The President of the United States may proclaim a modification to the USMCA rules of origin for textile and apparel products if the United States reaches an agreement with Canada and Mexico on a modification under Article 6.4.3 of the USMCA to address issues of availability of supply of fibers, yarns, or fabrics in the territories of the Parties. The President authorized, in Presidential Proclamation 10053 (July 1, 2020), the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements to review requests for modifications to a rule of origin for textile and apparel goods based on a change in the availability of the textile or apparel good in the territory of the Parties, and to make a recommendation as to whether a requested modification is warranted. CITA hereby solicits public comments on this request to modify the USMCA rules of origin, particularly regarding whether certain high-tenacity polyester yarns used in the production of fire hose can be supplied by the U.S. domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner.

DATES: Comments must be submitted by May 24, 2024.

Short Supply Request: Polyester/Cotton/Nylon Double Face Jacquard Knitted Fabric&

SPECIFICATIONS: Certain Double-Knit Jacquard Fabric

HTS: 6006.33

Fabric Type: Polyester/Cotton/Nylon Double Face Jacquard Knitted Fabric

Fiber Content: 55% to 65% Polyester / 30% to 40% Cotton / 3% to 6% Nylon

Yarn Size:

• Face: 100% Polyester Filament yarn 100 to 200 Denier
• Tie: 100% Nylon 10 to 40 Denier
• Back: 100% Cotton 20/1 to 34/1

Fabric Weight:

• Metric: 200-340 GM2
• English: 5.8-10.03 ounces per square yard

Weave Type: Double Knit Jacquard

Fabric Width:

• Metric: 152-195 cm
• English: 59.8-76.8 inches

Finish: Yarn Dye of Various Color

Remarks: The yarn size designations describe a range of yarn specifications for yarn before knitting, dyeing and finishing of the fabric. They are intended as specifications to be followed by the mills in sourcing yarn used to produce the fabric. Dyeing, finishing, and knitting can alter the characteristic of the yarn as it appears in the finished fabric. This specification therefore includes yarns appearing in the finished fabric as finer or coarser than the designated yarn sizes provided that the variation occurs after processing of the greige yarn and production of the fabric. The specifications for the fabric apply to the fabric itself prior to cutting and sewing of the finished garment. Such processing may alter the measurements.

CITA Determines that Certain Nylon Dobby Weave Fabric is Short Supply for DR-CAFTA

On February 6, 2024, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (89 FR 8183) Determination Under the Textile andApparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican RepublicCentral America-United States Free Trade Agreement (‘‘CAFTA–DR’’)

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain nylon dobby weave fabric, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities.

DR-CAFTA Source Sought

Detailed Product Description

• Two-Way Stretch Woven Polyester, Rayon, Spandex Fabric
• HTS Subheading: 5515.11.00

Contact Steven Wolfe, CFI Textiles, 212-239-6919, Steven@cfitextiles.com

Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (``CAFTA-DR'')

On January 3, 2024, The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published in the Federal Register (89 FR 352) it determination that certain two-way stretch polyester/spandex woven fabric is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR in unrestricted quantities.