E-Book: Free Trade Agreement Programs

Free Trade Agreement Programs Overview

Free trade agreements (FTAs) and trade preference programs benefit both the United States and our trading partners. This volume of the Tariff and Trade Series describes the free trade agreements between the United States and our major trading partners in cotton textiles.

Part one outlines the parameters of free trade agreements — in particular, the rules of origin that determine whether goods are eligible for duty-free import into the United States. It also provides information relevant to trading with each individual country, including country profiles, document requirements, and logistics data.

Part two identifies the most important categories of cotton products imported from these countries, ranking them by volume and identifying each country’s unique characteristics as a cotton trading partner. It concludes by identifying opportunities and emerging trends in sourcing cotton products from these countries.

A glossary of free trade agreement terminology and a list of references and resources for further information are also included.

This volume focuses specifically on cotton textile products (apparel and home textiles made of cotton). It does not cover other types of products, such as travel goods, luggage, footwear, or textile products made from fibers other than cotton.