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 imports quotas, and domestic production
and employment in the textile industry. NTA members also participate in
periodic industry production surveys.
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· Textile quota 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, which in
2007 will be held in Greensboro, North Carolina October 21-23, 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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· 153rd Annual Meeting, Oct. 21-23, 2007, North Carolina
· Home Fashion Council Meetings
· Wool Manufacturers Council Meetings
· Knitters and Finishers Meetings
· Government Contracting Committee Meetings
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