CITA drops visa requirements for some Chinese, Mexican textiles

CITA drops visa requirements for some Chinese, Mexican textiles    The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has dropped visa requirements for certain textiles and textile products imported from China and Mexico.
   The Chinese products affected by CITA’s action are cotton and man-made fiber textile products in Categories 222, 349/649 and 350/650.
   Visa and Electronic Visa Information System (ELVIS) reporting requirements for these items would have become effective on Jan. 23. When the Chinese government objected, CITA told U.S. to cancel the visa and ELVIS requirements.
   Quota limits for imports of these Chinese products remain in effect for the period Dec. 23, 2003 through Dec. 23, 2004.
   The Mexican products affected are wool and man-made fiber textile articles in Categories 410, 433, 443, and 611. CITA has terminated the visa and folklore certification for these items because the goods are no longer subject to restrictions or consultation levels. The change applies to goods exported from Mexico on or after Jan. 1.