Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA)
U.S. International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
🇺🇸 Washington, DC, États-Unis
About
The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) works to enhance the international competitiveness of U.S. fiber, textile, apparel, footwear, and travel goods industries. It provides industry analysis, supports trade negotiations and promotion, and helps address trade barriers. OTEXA serves these industries and collaborates with government agencies and trade associations to strengthen U.S. trade interests.
Key functions
Industry Analysis
Conducts detailed studies and analysis to support the fiber, textile, apparel, footwear, and travel goods industries.
Trade Negotiations and Promotion
Participates in negotiating trade agreements and promotes trade opportunities for U.S. textile-related industries.
Trade Barrier Resolution
Addresses and works to eliminate trade barriers that negatively impact the textile and apparel sectors.
Implementation of Trade Provisions
Leads the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) to oversee certain textile and apparel provisions of Free Trade Agreements and preference programs.
Illegal Transshipment Coordination
Coordinates efforts to combat illegal textile and apparel transshipment activities.
Services
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Products and materials (6)
- HabillementOTEXA soutient les exportateurs américains d'habillement avec des analyses de marché, des politiques commerciales et une aide à la conformité pour renforcer la compétitivité mondiale.textilesappareltrade policy
- Carpets & RugsOTEXA aids U.S. carpets and rugs exporters with trade policy, market access, and trade barriers support.trade policytextilesapparel
- Fabric Sector (Knit & Woven)OTEXA supports U.S. exporters of knit and woven fabrics with trade policy, market access, and export assistance.textilesapparelfta
- Fibers (Natural & Man-Made)Fibers, both natural and man-made, are the raw materials used in textiles and apparel, tracked by OTEXA for trade and compliance purposes.textilestrade policyapparel
- Smart FabricsSmart fabrics are textiles engineered with integrated technology like sensors and conductive fibers for advanced applications.textilesappareltrade policy
- Used ClothingUsed clothing is a key textile trade product, with markets in Panama and Kenya; trade rules vary under free trade agreements.apparelafricalatin america
- Textile & Habillement
About this service catalog
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Sources and review: based on the organization's public pages. Catalog reviewed October 17, 2026. Individual contact details may need confirmation.