Faux Leather Fabric Sneaks Into Free Trade Loophole
Published Date: 1/28/2026
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Summary
Starting January 28, 2026, a special faux leather fabric bonded to pile fabric is officially added to the CAFTA-DR list of products not made enough in Central America or the Dominican Republic. This means U.S. importers can bring in unlimited amounts of this fabric without restrictions, helping businesses get what they need faster and easier. If you’re in textiles or apparel, this change could speed up your supply chain and save money on sourcing.
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Unrestricted Import: Faux Leather Fabric
Starting January 28, 2026, a knit faux leather fabric bonded to a pile fabric (HTS 6001.92.00) is added to Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR in unrestricted quantities. U.S. importers and apparel/textile businesses can import unlimited amounts of this specific fabric without CAFTA-DR commercial-availability restrictions.
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