Andean countries seek parity with Carribean Basin countries to compete in the US market

Textile Outlook International

Volumn , Issue 93, 2001, Pages 150-173

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COMPETITIVENESS; IMPORT; INTERNATIONAL TRADE; TEXTILE INDUSTRY;

CARIBBEAN ISLANDS; SOUTH AMERICA; UNITED STATES;

COMPETITIVENESS; EMPLOYMENT; IMPORTS; TEXTILE-CLOTHING INDUSTRY; TRADE AGREEMENT;

EID: 0034952617     PISSN: 02684764     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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References (10)

1. This report is based substantially on "Apparel: Andean Countries Seek Parity with Caribbean Basin Countries to Remain Competitive in the US Market", by Laura Rodriguez-Archila, published in Industry, Trade and Technology Review, US International Trade Commission (USITC), March 2001. The views expressed in this report are either those of the author or those of Textiles Intelligence Limited. They are not necessarily the views of the USITC, or of any of the Commissioners.
2. A profile of the textile and apparel industries in Colombia was published in the May 1996 issue of Textile Outlook International.
3. See "New US Legislation Helps Caribbean Countries to Remain Competitive Against Mexico and Asian Countries", Textile Outlook International, September 2000.
4. The provision is specified under code 9802.00.80 of the USA's Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
5. In-bond assembly plants. For a fuller definition, see the Glossary on page 187 of this issue. For more detailed information on the operation of maquila industries in Mexico, see "Profile of Mexico's Textile and Clothing Industry", Textile Outlook International, January 1999.
6. See "New US Legislation Helps Caribbean Countries to Remain Competitive Against Mexico and Asian Countries", Textile Outlook International, September 2000.
7. "Inclusion of Textiles and Apparel in the Andean Trade Preference Act: Contribution to the Battle Against Coca Production and Illegal Drug Trafficking", ExporAmerica (Association of Apparel Exporters to the USA), Peru, September 2000.
8. See World Markets for Cotton: Forecasts to 2000, Textiles Intelligence Special Report No 2640.
9. Duty-free access applies to "qualifying goods". See page 64 of this issue for further information.
10. A profile of the apparel export industry in Guatemala was published in the September 1999 issue of Textile Outlook International.