Number: RL32895
Title: Textile Exports to Trade Preference Regions
Authors: Bernard A. Gelb, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report examines the levels of U.S. yarn, fiber, and fabric exports to countries covered by U.S. trade preference programs before and after textile trade preferences went into effect. Specifically, the trade preference programs covered are the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA), and the Caribbean Basin Trade Preference Act (CBTPA) - including any subsequent amendments. AGOA textile trade preference provisions became effective in October 2000. ATPDEA textile trade preference provisions became effective in late 2002. CBTPA textile trade preference provisions became effective in October 2000. The nature and the product coverage of trade preferences differ among the programs. Textile preferences of all three programs have been liberalized since initial enactment. The report first presents and describes trends in the dollar value of U.S. domestic exports of fiber, yarn, and fabric of all fiber types (cotton, manmade, silk, etc.) to each of the three trade preference regions from 1996 through 2004. This is followed by a focus on exports of cotton fiber, yarn, and fabric only. Cotton or cotton blend intermediate textile items account for about half of U.S. domestic exports to the three trade preference regions combined. The data are organized according to Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) chapters described in the appendix to this report.
Pages: 9
Date: May 2, 2005