# 2026-22745: Trade Officials Free Up Wrinkle-Resistant Fabric Imports Under CAFTA

2026-22745, 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 2026-11-09, effective 2026-11-09; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22745
- 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 70870
- Published: 2026-11-09
- Effective: 2026-11-09
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-11

## In one line

Trade Officials Free Up Wrinkle-Resistant Fabric Imports Under CAFTA

## Summary

The U.S. government has decided that a special wrinkle-free cotton/polyester fabric isn’t available enough or fast enough in CAFTA-DR countries. So, starting November 9, 2026, this fabric can be imported without limits under the trade agreement. This change helps businesses get the materials they need quicker and easier, boosting trade and production.

## Abstract

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements ("CITA") has determined that certain woven wrinkle free cotton/ polyester 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

- Unrestricted import of specific wrinkle‑free fabric: benefit, medium. Starting November 9, 2026, certain woven wrinkle‑free cotton/polyester fabric (HTS 5210.32.00; 5210.49.10; 5210.59.10; 51–75% cotton, 25–49% polyester) is added to Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA‑DR and may be imported in unrestricted quantities under the agreement. The fabric is specified by yarn sizes, w…

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## Sources
- [2026-22745 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/09/2026-22745/determination-under-the-textile-and-apparel-commercial-availability-provision-of-the-dominican)
- [2026-22745 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-09/pdf/2026-22745.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22745 (as of 2026-11-11).