GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE

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1 GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE RESTRICTED COT/7/Add.l 8 June 6A Special Distribution Original: English LONG-TERM ARRANGEMENT REGARDING TRADE IN COTTON TEXTILES Invocations of the Long-Term Arrangement by the United States Addendum The attached document, submitted by the United States, brings up to date as of 8 May 6 the information set forth in document COT/7.

2 Page 2/ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACTIONS IN IMPLEMENTATION Off THE LONG-TERM ARRANGEMENT REGARDING INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN COTTON TEXTILES The following report brings up to date the information set forth in COT/7, dated November 6. * Bilateral arrangements under Article of the LTA The Government of the United States has entered into bilateral arrangements under Article with the countries listed below. These texts have been circulated by the secretariat tc participating countries in the pertinent documents referred to below: Reference Republic of China (Taiwan) Hong Kong India Israel Jamaica Japan Mexico Philippines Portugal Spain United Arab Republic COT/8 COT/ COT/28 COT/ COT/5 C0T/-C0T/2 COT/27 COT/2 COT/2 COT/ COT/20 II. Restraints currently in effect As of 8 May 6 the following restraint actions had been taken by the United States Government pursuant to Articles and 6(c) of the Long-Term Arrangement.

3 Page A. LTA Participants Country- Colombia Mexico Pakistan Category Unit Effective Date of Current Restraint Period i October 6 October 6 October 6 October 6 May 6 5 July 6 March 6 October 6 Levels of Restraint 2,00,000 50,000,700,000, 500,000,00, ,000 B. Non- participants in LTA Argentina Brazil Korea Greece o 6 l 2 lb. lbs, September 6 28 October 6 January 6 June 6 January 6 June 6 2 April 6 January 6 0 August 6 2 April 6 January 6 June 6 January 6 0 August 6 0 August 6 February 6 27 March 6 November 6 27 March 6 00, ,000,70,000 0,000,000* 0,000 5,750 20,000,000 20,000 0,000* 5,000 25,000*,000 5,0OO 2 00,000 05,000 20,000 52,000 Renewed at enisling levels pending outcome of consultation with Korean Government, 2 Restraint restricted to men's and boys' wearing apparel, not knit, not ornamented and not elsewhere specified (TSUSA 80.0) and women's, girls' and infants' other wearing apparel, not knit, not ornamented and not elsewhere specified (TSUSA 82.66). Agreement has been reached in principle on a bilateral arrangement which will supersede these restraints.

4 Page 5 B. Non--participants Country Category in LTA (cont 'd) Effective Date of Current Restraint Unit Period Levels of Restraint Poland Turkey- USSR Yugoslavia 8 nos. nos. ' nos. IS» July 6 5 July 6 C December 6 December 6 December 6 December 6 ) August 6 2C June 6 C ) October 6 January 6 January 6 January 6 January 6' January 6 55,000 7,000 05,000 60,000 72, ,000 50,000,057,000! 55,00c,282,000 5,00! 5,00! Consultations in progress* Country Category Argentina Korea Pakistan Yugoslavia Trinidad and Tobago 8/ 8/, (printcloth only), 2, 8 and and 6l Level indicated applied to year ending 2 January 6. Restraints were renewed without indicating new levels pending consultation with the Government of Yugoslavia. Consultations with Korea, Pakistan, Greece, Turkey and Yugoslavia are continuing and may lead to bilateral agreements under Article of the Long- Term Arrangement.

5 COT/7/Add. Page 6 ANNEX Cotton Textile Categories Category Nuafcer Description Cotton yarn, carded, singles, not ornamented etc. Cotton yarn, plied, carded, not ornamented, etc. Cotton yarn, singles, combed, not ornamented, etc. Cotton yam, plied, combed, not ornamented, etc. Ginghams, carded yarn Ginghams, combed yarn Velveteens Corduroy Sheeting, carded yarn Sheeting, combed yarn Lawns, carded yarn Lawns, combed yarn Voiles, carded yarn Voiles, combed yarn Poplin and broadcloth, carded yarn Poplin and broadcloth, combed yarn Typewriter ribbon cloth Print cloth type shirting, 80 x 80 type, carded yarn Print cloth type shirting, other than 80 x 80 type, carded Shirting, carded yarn Shirting, combed yarn Twill and sateen, carded yarn Twill and sateen, combed yam Yarn-dyed fabrics, except ginghams, carded yarn Yarn-dyed fabrics, except ginghams, combed yam Fabrics, n.e.s., carded yam Fabrics, n.e.s. combed yam Pillowcases, plain, carded yarn Pillowcases, plain, combed yarn Dish towels Towels, other than dish towels Handkerchiefs Table damasks and manufactures of Sheets, carded yarn Sheets, combed yarn Bedspreads Braided and woven elastics Fishing nets Gloves and mittens Hose and half hose yam

6 Page 7 Description Men's and boys' all white T. shirts, knit or crocheted Other T. shirts Knitshirts other than T. shirts and sweatshirts (including infants) Sweaters and cardigan Men's and boys' shirts, dress, not knit or crocheted Men's and boys' shirts, sport, not knit or crocheted Men's and boys' shirts, work, not knit or crocheted Raincoats, three quarter length or over All other coats Men's and boys' trousers, slacks and shorts (outer), not knit or crocheted Women's, misses' and children's trousers, slacks and shorts (outer); n'ox knit or crocheted Blouses, and blouses combined with skirts, trousers, or shorts Women's, misses', children's and infants' dresses (including nurses' and other uniform dresses) not knit or crocheted Playsuits, sunsuits, washsuits, creepers, rompers, etc. (except blouse and shorts, blouse and trouser, or blouse, shorts and skirt sets) Dressing gowns, including bathrobes and beachrobes, lounging gowns, dusters and housecoats, not knit or crocheted Men's and boys' undershirts, (not T. shirts) Men's and boys' briefs and undershorts Drawers, shorts and briefs (except men's and boys' briefs), knit or crocheted All other underwear, not knit or crocheted Nightwear and pyjamas Brassieres and other body supporting garments Other knitted or crocheted clothing Other clothing, not knit or crocheted All other cotton textile items