Worldwide Customs & Regulatory Updates
December 15, 2006
Expiry of Patent & Exclusion Order for "Acid-Washed" Denim Garments
A new order regarding the shipment of "Acid-washed" denim garments came into effect following the expiration of the patent and exclusion order on October 22, 2006.
From now on, shippers who are shipping "acid-washed" denim garments and/or accessories to the U.S. will no longer require a Denim Certificate.
To find out more about the new order, please log on to the website of U.S. Customs Border & Protection or refer to the below:
http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/priority_trade/textiles/tbts/tbt2006/tbt_06_022.ctt/tbt_06_022.doc