By April 2006, 90 percent of the Import Specialists processing textile FTA goods will have completed this training.
There were $22 million in FTA claims in 2005, which represents 23 percent of all imports of textile products. Out of 42 audits that were completed in FY 2005, 34 had positive enforcement findings. $4.97 million was collected in additional revenues.
CBP Laboratories Analysis
Another resource used by CBP to identify misdescribed merchandise is the CBP Laboratories. Laboratory analysis can establish the make-up of any textile product through chemical and fiber analysis.
Customs & Border Protection, USA
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