# 2026-19672: Feds Free Up Exotic Twill Fabric Imports Under CAFTA-DR Deal

2026-19672, Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (“CAFTA-DR”), is a Federal Register notice from Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements published 2026-09-25, effective 2026-09-25; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-02).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19672
- Title: Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (“CAFTA-DR”)
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
- Citation: 91 FR 60939
- Published: 2026-09-25
- Effective: 2026-09-25
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-02

## In one line

Feds Free Up Exotic Twill Fabric Imports Under CAFTA-DR Deal

## Summary

The U.S. government has officially added a special polyester/cuprammonium dyed twill lining fabric to a list that lets it be imported freely under the CAFTA-DR trade deal. This means businesses in the U.S. and CAFTA-DR countries can now get this fabric without limits because it’s not made quickly enough in those countries. This change starts right away on September 25, 2026, helping textile makers save time and money.

## Abstract

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA") has determined that certain polyester/cuprammonium dyed twill lining fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA--DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA--DR in unrestricted quantities.

## Effects PRIA read

- Specific lining fabric added to CAFTA‑DR list: benefit, medium. If you make or import clothing or lining fabric, a specific polyester/cuprammonium dyed twill lining fabric (HTS 5407.92.10; 52%–60% polyester, 40%–48% cuprammonium; twill; dyed; 72–82 g/m2; 52–54 inches wide) was added to Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities effective September 25…

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## Sources
- [2026-19672 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/25/2026-19672/determination-under-the-textile-and-apparel-commercial-availability-provision-of-the-dominican)
- [2026-19672 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-25/pdf/2026-19672.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19672 (as of 2026-10-02).