CBP Posts Four Textile & Apparel ICPs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted four textile and apparel informed compliance publications that were reviewed in May 2008 with no change.
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The following are highlights of the ICPs:
NAFTAfor textiles and textile articles. Topics such as determining NAFTA benefits, NAFTA rules of origin, basic steps in textile production, marking rules for textile and apparel products, the benefits of Mexican Special Regime, tariff preference levels (TPLs), and NAFTA certificates or origin are covered in this ICP.
(This ICP was previously revised in July 2006. See ITT's Online Archives or 07/24/06 news, 06072425, for BP summary.)
Marking requirements for wearing apparel. This ICP covers, among other things, country of origin marking for apparel (e.g., general requirements, determining country of origin, special marking rulings, etc.) and the Textile Fiber Identification Act and the Wool Products Labeling Act - which require certain information, in English, be included for marking or labeling purposes.
(This ICP was previously revised in July 2006. See ITT's Online Archives or 07/14/06 news, 06071425, for BP summary.)
Gloves, mittens & mitts, not knitted or crocheted, under the HTS. The classification of imported gloves, mitten and mitts, not knitted or crocheted under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is covered in this ICP, as well as definitions for terms used in the tariff and glove trade, HTS heading 6216, glove marking requirements (e.g., country of origin, etc.), importer's responsibilities, etc.
(This ICP was previously revised in July 2006. See ITT's Online Archives or 08/15/06 news, 06081520, for BP summary.)
Classification of "Note 6" knit to shape garments under HTS heading 6110. This ICP provides information on the exclusion from quota for certain Chinese-origin knit to shape garments; a summary of HTS Chapter 61, Statistical Note 6 requirements; a comparison chart - Chapter 61, Statistical Note 6 vs. 19 CFR 102.21; a list of frequently asked questions, etc.
(This ICP was first issued in June 2006. See ITT's Online Archives or 06/22/06 news, 06062225, for BP summary.)
ICPs Provided for Informational Purposes Only
CBP states that the information provided in these publications is for general information purposes only. CBP cautions that because many complicated factors can be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling under CBP Regulations, 19 CFR Part 177, or obtain advice from an expert (such as a licensed Customs Broker, attorney or consultant) who specializes in customs matters. Reliance solely on the general information in these ICPs may not be considered reasonable care.
Reviewed ICPs (May 2008) and all other ICPs available at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/