Commerce Announces New Textile and Apparel Website

On December 4, 2007, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Textiles and Apparel Matt Priest announced the launch of a new Web site to provide textile and apparel manufacturers in the United States a simpler means of accessing information regarding the Berry Amendment, a statutory requirement that gives preference to domestically produced clothing, fabrics, fibers, yarns and other items by the Department of Defense, as reported by the U.S. Customs House Guide here.

“We are pleased to announce the launch of this valuable tool that will help American manufacturers supply the men and women of our Armed Forces with the necessary textiles and apparel as they fight for freedom across the globe,” said Priest. “This new Web site will be a one-stop-shop for information to help members of industry navigate the complexities of the Berry Amendment.”
The Web site, which is limited to covered items of clothing, fabrics, fibers, yarns, and other made-up textile items, includes information on the following:

  • Implementation of Berry Amendment;

  • Application of the Berry Amendment;

  • Exceptions to Berry Amendment domestic source requirements;

  • Domestic non-availability determinations (DNADS, or waivers);

  • Currently-approved DNADS;

  • Penalties for noncompliance with the Berry Amendment; and

  • A list of contacts and references.

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