Federal Register #2026-14111

Commercial Unavailability Determination for Double Weave Polyester/Spandex Fabric under CAFTA-DR

This opportunity concerns the commercial unavailability determination for a specific textile under the CAFTA-DR agreement: - Government Buyer: - Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA), United States government - OEMs and Vendors: - Requestor: VARSITY PRO LTDA DE C.V. - Respondent: Summitex Woven Textiles - Products/Specifications: - Double weave polyester/spandex fabric - Polyester content: 88-92% - Spandex content: 8-12% - Warp yarn: 45-55 denier/144 filaments semi-dull texturized + 15-25 denier spandex textured filament - Weft yarns: 45-55 denier/72 filaments semi-dull texturized + 15-25 denier spandex textured filament and 145-155 denier/96 filaments semi-dull texturized - Thread count: 66-72 warp ends, 70-78 filling picks - Fabric weight: 159-169 g/m2 - Width: 124.5-139.7 cm (49-55 inches) - Four-way stretch, quick dry (wicking) finish - Piece dye of various colors - Shrinkage: +/- 5% - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Fabric is now listed as commercially unavailable in CAFTA-DR countries - Unrestricted import permitted under CAFTA-DR for this fabric - No specific OEMs or manufacturers identified for the fabric itself

Description

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain double weave polyester/spandex fabric is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. As a result, this fabric product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR in unrestricted quantities. The determination follows a request from VARSITY PRO LTDA DE C.V. and subsequent review including responses from Summitex Woven Textiles. The decision is based on the inability of any interested entity to demonstrate the capability to supply the fabric commercially within the CAFTA-DR region.

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