HS Code:
The category described in U.S. note 15(c) to this subchapter generally pertains to specific textile and apparel products under the Harmonized System (HS) codes as defined by the U.S. International Trade Commission. These products often include certain types of fabrics, made-up articles, or apparel subject to specific quota restrictions or special tariff treatment under trade agreements or regulations. The exact HS code is not provided in the query, but this category typically involves goods where origin rules, quota limits, and preferential trade agreements play a critical role in determining market access and tariff rates.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and U.S. International Trade Commission Reports
USD 4.8 billion
38.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.3 billion
18.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.5 billion
12.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.2 billion
9.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 0.8 billion
6.4% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
16.0% (for non-preferential trade partners)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA or specific GSP provisions)
Shift towards nearshoring
Increased imports from Mexico and Central American countries due to USMCA benefits and reduced shipping times compared to Asian suppliers.
2021-2022
Sustainability focus
Growing demand for eco-friendly and ethically produced textiles, influencing sourcing decisions and increasing costs for non-compliant suppliers.
2020-2022
Digital supply chain integration
Adoption of blockchain and digital tracking for transparency in origin certification, impacting compliance with U.S. note 15(c) regulations.
2022
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has intensified scrutiny on textile imports from regions suspected of forced labor, particularly affecting goods under U.S. note 15(c) categories.
June 2022
Delays in imports from certain countries and potential bans, pushing buyers to diversify supply chains.
Updated rules under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement have tightened origin requirements for textile products, aligning with U.S. note 15(c) stipulations.
January 2023
Increased market access for North American producers but higher compliance costs for manufacturers.
The U.S. revised quota limits for certain textile categories under U.S. note 15(c) for countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh due to trade volume surges.
March 2023
Potential supply constraints for U.S. importers and price increases for affected categories.