WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/TMB/N/360/Add.1
22 February 2001
(01-0887)
Textiles Monitoring Body Original:  English
AGREEMENT ON TEXTILES AND CLOTHING
Notification under Articles 2.8(b) and 2.11
UNITED STATES
Addendum
The Textiles Monitoring Body has received a further notification from the United States
pursuant to Articles 2.8(b) and 2.11.
The TMB, in accordance with Article 2.11, is circulating this notification to WTO Members.G/TMB/N/360/Add.1
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Permanent Mission of the United States
to the World Trade Organization
Geneva
12 February 2001
The Honourable
Ambassador András SzepesiChairman, Textiles Monitoring Body
World Trade Organization
Rue de Lausanne
1211 Geneva
Dear Ambassador Szepesi,
I refer to your letter of 24 January 2001 concerning questions posed by the TMB on the US
third stage integration list.  Attached you will find our response to these questions.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
William Tagliani
AttachéG/TMB/N/360/Add.1
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Question #1:  The TMB observed that in the Stage 3 integration schedule several HS lines at the ten-
digit level were also listed in the Stage 2 integration schedule.
The United States adopted the Harmonized Tariffs Schedule (HTS) in 1989.  In order to do
this, the former Tariff Schedule of the United  States (TSUSA) had to be converted to the
HTS.  In the first few years after the adoption of the HTS, many refinements and adjustments
were made at the 10-digit level.  Most of these changes were needed when it was discovered
that some of our new HTS provisions did not adequately address coverage of MFA products.
To correct this, HTS line items were abolished and two or more new ones were created and
assigned the proper MFA category.
Integration under the ATC was based on the 1990 HS and 1990 trade.  To achieve integration
of a category or of a part category, imports for the 1990 HS provision were prorated using
1994 trade data.  Thus, an individual 1990 HTS line item can appear more than once in the
US integration schedule.
Question #2:  The TMB asks for an explanation of HS item 9404 90 9040
1994 HTS
HS 9404 90 9050  Mattress supports and other articles of bedding  Category 369 Stage 3
HS 9404 90 9055  Mattress supports and other articles of bedding  Category 666 Stage 3
HS 9404 90 9060  Mattress supports and other articles of bedding  Category 899 Stage 2
Question #3:  The TMB requests confirmation that trade attributed to such 6-digit "ex" HS lines
corresponds to products covered by the ATC.
Yes, we confirm our understanding that only trade corresponding to the ATC was applied to
the HTS ex-outs.
Question #4:  The TMB asks for information to the extent to which the quantitative restrictions
maintained by the United States will be affected by integration, as well as on its consequences on
imports into the United States of products subject to group or aggregate limits.
With regard to the first part of this question, attached is a chart listing restrictions applicable
to WTO Members affected by the United States Third Stage of Integration.
Regarding the consequences on imports:  we will be in contact with our textile agreement
partners during the course of this year, concerning the effect of integration in the year 2002 on
Specific, Group and Aggregate limits.  Adjustments to limits will be based on trade that hasoccurred in the products to be integrated, and our agreement partners will be given the
opportunity to consult with us on this issue.
Question #5:  The TMB requests confirmation that no visa requirements will be applied to products
integrated in Stage 3, effective 1 January 2002.
A decision will be made later this year, after consultation with our bilateral textile visa
arrangement partners, as to whether or not a visa requirement will be retained for goods
exported in 2002 that were integrated in that year.G/TMB/N/360/Add.1
Page 4Restrictions Applicable to WTO Members Affected by United States' Third Stage of Integration
Product
GroupingTextile Category Brief Description WTO Members
Apparel 331 Knit Gloves Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan,
Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Apparel 350 Robes & Dressing Gowns Bahrain, Brazil, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Roman ia,
Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey
Apparel 359 Headwear Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Thailand
Apparel 359 Knit Neckwear Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Thailand
Apparel 359 Martial Arts Uniforms Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Thailand
Apparel 359 Shawls & Scarves Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Thailand
Apparel 359 Pantyhose & Tights Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Thailand
Apparel 431 Gloves Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 459 Body Supporting Garments Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 459 Knit Neckwear Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 459 Shawls & Scarves Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 459 Pantyhose & Tights Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 631 Knit Gloves Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines,
Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Apparel 649 Bra's & Body Supporting Garments Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 650 Robes & Dressing Gowns Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Apparel 659 Knit Neckwear Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 659 Shawls & Scarves Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 659 Pantyhose & Tights Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 831 Gloves Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 833 Coats and Jackets Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Thailand
Apparel 834 Coats and Jackets Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 835 Coats and Jackets Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Sri Lanka,
Thailand, UAE
Apparel 836 Dresses Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Apparel 838 Shirts and Blouses Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Apparel 840 Shirts and Blouses Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, Sri Lanka,
Thailand
Apparel 842 Skirts Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, ThailandG/TMB/N/360/Add.1
Page 5Product
GroupingTextile Category Brief Description WTO Members
Apparel 843 Suits Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 844 Suits Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 847 Trousers Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burma, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri
Lanka, Thailand, UAE
Apparel 850 Robes & Dressing Gowns Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 851 Nightwear Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 858 Neckwear Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 859 Shawls & Scarves Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 859 Pantyhose & Tights Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Apparel 859 Bra's & Body Supporting Garments Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Fabric 222 Knit Fabric Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore
Fabric 223 Non-woven Fabric Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines
Fabric 621 Impression Fabric Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines
Fabric 622 Glass Fibre Fabric Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines
Fabric 810 Silk Blend and Vegetable-fibre
Fabric
Made-ups 369 Luggage Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, UAE
Made-ups 369 Bar-mops Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, UAE
Made-ups 369 Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, UAE Except made-ups included inStage 2 and pillow covers, knitted
table linen, shop towels and
dishcloths
Made-ups 464 Blankets Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines
Made-ups 469 Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines Except made-ups included in
Stage 2 and bed linen
Made-ups 666 Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania Except made-ups included inStage 2 and bed linen
Made-ups 669 Bags Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Made-ups 669 Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines Labels, sacks, tarpaulins, awnings,tents, cords, laces and needlecraftsets
Made-ups 670 Luggage Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines
670 Flatgoods, handbags Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines
Made-ups 870 Luggage KoreaG/TMB/N/360/Add.1
Page 6Product
GroupingTextile Category Brief Description WTO Members
Made-ups 871 Luggage
Yarn 600 Textured Filament Yarn Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines
Yarn 606 Non-textured Filament Yarn Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines
Yarn 607 Staple Fibre Yarn Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
Yarn 800 Silk Blend and Vegetable-fibre
Yarn
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