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CAFTA-DR – Rule of Origin for Textiles

A textile product manufactured in a CAFTA-DR partner country retains its origin and associated tariff benefits only if it undergoes no alteration during transport, storage, or handling that would compromise its original status.

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A textile product manufactured in a CAFTA-DR partner country retains its origin and associated tariff benefits only if it undergoes no alteration during transport, storage, or handling that would…

This means in practice: fabrics cannot be rebleached, redyed, or otherwise chemically treated; seams cannot be opened and resealed; packaging cannot be broken and repacked (unless done under customs…

Freight forwarders and warehouse operators frequently lose preferences by unpacking and rebundling textiles for easier handling—a costly oversight.

Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/cafta-dr-dominican-republic-central-america-freetrade-agreement

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A textile product manufactured in a CAFTA-DR partner country retains its origin and associated tariff benefits only if it undergoes no alteration during transport, storage, or handling that would compromise its original status. This means in practice: fabrics cannot be rebleached, redyed, or otherwise chemically treated; seams cannot be opened and resealed; packaging cannot be broken and repacked (unless done under customs supervision). Freight forwarders and warehouse operators frequently lose preferences by unpacking and rebundling textiles for easier handling—a costly oversight.

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