Legislation and
International Trade Regulations
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NTA's professional staff is
ready to answer your questions about tariff classifications, rates of
duty, the rules for CAFTA, NAFTA, and other trade programs, textile short
supply lists, and other aspects of current and proposed trade laws.
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· Rules for CAFTA, NAFTA, and other FTAs
· Textile short supply lists
· Notification of short supply requests
· Explanations of trade legislation
· Notification of proposed changes to trade laws
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Domestic Industry,
Import Data, and Other Statistics
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NTA can satisfy your needs
for import statistics, information on import tariffs, and domestic
production and employment in the textile industry. NTA members also
participate in periodic industry production surveys.
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· Textile tariff information
· Imports statistics
· Industry surveys
· Union contract settlement database
· Layoff and plant closing database
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Government Regulatory
Affairs
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Our staff is ready to assist
on compliance matters with CPSC, FTC, EPA, OSHA and other federal and
state agencies. We also work closely with regulators on potential
regulations, as they are being developed to ensure that industry concerns
are addressed.
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· Product Safety Laws & Regulations
· Textile Labeling Laws & Regulations
· Environmental Laws & Regulations
· Workplace Laws & Regulations
· Regulatory Development Testing Programs
· Preparation of Testimony for Regulatory Hearings
· Representation before Federal and State Agencies
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Promotion and Markets
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NTA's Promotion Committee actively
seeks venues for the promotion of American-made textiles. Our Government
Textile Committee is in frequent contact with DoD’s Natick Soldier
Center, PEO-Soldier, and the DSCP in Philadelphia about new developmental
items and current textile procurements that represent business
opportunities for NTA members
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· Online directory of members' products
· Trade show calendar
· Group trade show participation
· Connection to DoD Activities
· Military Markets and New Business
· Advocates for Berry Amendment.
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Industry Meetings
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NTA's Annual Meeting is one
of the largest textile industry gatherings in North America. Through the
year our industry councils and functional committees meet as needed.
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· Home Fashion Council Meetings
· Wool Manufacturers Council Meetings
· Knitters and Finishers Meetings
· Government Contracting Committee Meetings
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