| Title: | CAFTA-DR Cumulation Calims on Goods from DR |
|---|---|
| Date: | 2012-03-06 |
| To: | abi |
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This is to inform you that CBP has been advised that effective March 1, 2012, the Dominican Republic lost its eligibility for using the CAFTA-DR cumulation provisions under HTS 9822.05.11 or 9822.05.13 as the basis for preferential treatment. These provisions permit certain materials to be sourced from Mexico. A Presidential Proclamation to amend the HTS as necessary to implement this change is forthcoming.
Claims for preference on goods from the DR based on the above mentioned cumulation provision filed on or after March 1, 2012, will be assessed duty as non-originating goods.
Additionally, entries under 9822.05.11 are subject to quota. Charges against the 2012 limit or sublimits for goods from the DR entered on or after March 1, 2012, will be credited back to the limit(s) once the HTS changes are in place and systems are updated to remove the DR from quota programming.
The duty and quota status of cumulation claims on goods from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras or Nicaragua under 9822.05.11 or 9822.05.13, which are not based on the DR's cumulation eligibility, will not be affected.
CAFTA-DR textile-related questions may be directed to Natalie Hanson at natalie.hanson@dhs.gov or (202) 863-6494; quota issues may be directed to John Raymer at hq.quota@dhs.gov or (202) 863-6560.
CSMS #12-000071