US Caps Haitian Clothes Imports to Save American Wardrobes
Published Date: 2/12/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting February 3, 2026, the U.S. is setting a limit on how much duty-free apparel made in Haiti can enter under a special trade deal. Only about 267 million square meters of these clothes can get the tax break this year, helping protect U.S. businesses while still supporting Haiti’s garment industry. This limit is based on last year’s import data and lasts until December 19, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Annual duty-free cap for Haiti apparel
From February 3, 2026 through December 19, 2026, only 267,063,493 square meters equivalent of apparel assembled in Haiti can enter duty-free under the CBERA value-added provision. Apparel entered in excess of that amount will be subject to normal tariffs.
60% value-added eligibility rule
To get duty-free treatment under the CBERA value-added provision for the period February 3, 2026 through December 19, 2026, apparel must meet a 60 percent value-added rule. The 60 percent is measured against the declared customs value and can include materials produced in Haiti, other beneficiary countries or U.S., plus direct processing costs.
Lapsed-period imports eligible on request
Apparel that qualified during the lapse in authorization from December 20, 2025 to February 2, 2026 can receive preferential duty-free treatment if an appropriate request for liquidation or reliquidation is made to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This applies under Section 5020(c) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.
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