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A bill to amend chapter 62 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant.
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1413
Currently, the requirements for a garment to be classified as water resistant are quite strict and may not accurately reflect the advancements in textile technology. This bill seeks to modernize these requirements to better align with current industry standards.
The proposed changes in the bill would likely include updated testing methods and criteria for determining water resistance in garments. This could potentially lead to more accurate labeling of garments and provide consumers with better information about the level of water resistance they can expect from a particular product. Overall, the Garment Water Resistance Modification Act aims to improve transparency and accuracy in the labeling of water-resistant garments, ultimately benefiting both consumers and manufacturers in the textile industry.
Congressional Summary of S 1413
This bill revises requirements for a garment to be considered water resistant under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The HTS sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States.
Currently, garments that are classified under specified subheadings under chapter 62 of the HTS (e.g., water resistant trousers) must have a water resistance such that, under a head pressure of 600 millimeters, not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates after two minutes when tested in accordance with a specified test method. Further, the water resistance must be the result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining. This bill removes the requirement that the water resistance must be the result of a rubber or plastics application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining.
