CBP Memo on Proclamation Amending Singapore FTA Rules of Origin
CBP has issued a memorandum on Presidential Proclamation 8682 which makes amendments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to implement rules of origin changes for certain apparel under the Singapore Free Trade Agreement, and makes certain other changes. CBP notes that…
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the Proclamation modifies the HTS with respect to imports of textile products from Singapore that are entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after May 21, 2011 by amending U.S. Note 2 (short supply list) to HTS Chapter 98, Subchapter XXII by adding a new subdivision (c), in order to extend SFTA duty-free treatment under HTS 9822.01.25 to certain apparel articles made in Singapore, regardless of the source of the listed yarn/fabric inputs. (See ITT's Online Archives or 05/25/11 news, 11052523, for detailed BP summary of the Proclamation.)