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 (1)
Free trade agreements (6)
- Israel Free Trade AgreementThe U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement enables tariff-free trade on qualifying textile and apparel products between the two countries.ftatextilesapparel
- Jordan Free Trade AgreementThe Jordan Free Trade Agreement facilitates duty-free textile and industrial trade between the U.S. and Jordan under specific rules and protections.textilesapparelfta
- Korea Free Trade AgreementKORUS FTA offers tariff benefits and specific rules for U.S.-Korea trade in textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods.ftaasiatextiles
- Panama Free Trade AgreementThe Panama Free Trade Agreement removes most tariffs and improves market access for U.S. goods and services in Panama.ftatrade policycentral america
- Singapore Free Trade AgreementThe Singapore Free Trade Agreement removes tariffs on qualifying U.S. textile, apparel, and footwear exports to Singapore.ftatextilesapparel
- U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)USMCA offers duty-free trade for qualifying textiles and apparel among the U.S., Mexico, and Canada with rules on origin and flexibility.ftatrade policyapparel
Countries and regions (1)
Trade policy and compliance (4)
- Commercial Availability (Australia, Bahrain, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Singapore)Commercial Availability under select U.S. FTAs helps importers use non-native fibers if local supplies are unavailable for duty-free apparel.textilesapparelfta
- Commercial Availability (CAFTA-DR, Colombia, Panama, Peru, USMCA)Commercial Availability rules under key U.S. FTAs guide sourcing fibers, yarns, and fabrics to maintain duty-free textile trade.trade policytextilesapparel
- Customs IssuesGuidance on customs compliance, rules of origin, and FTAs for textile and apparel exporters and importers trading with the U.S.trade policyftatextiles
- Rules of OriginRules of Origin define when textile and apparel products qualify for duty-free treatment under U.S. free trade agreements.textilesapparelfta
- Textile & Habillement
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