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S 742119th CongressIntroduced
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Economy & Taxes
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation extends duty-free treatment for Haitian apparel imports under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act until September 30, 2035, modifies quantitative limitations to 1.25 percent of U.S. apparel imports, and restores eligibility for articles disqualified due to prior tariff schedule revisions to support Haiti's economic development through enhanced trade access.
Key Points
- 1Extends duty-free treatment for Haitian apparel imports until September 30, 2035, replacing the previous termination date to provide long-term market stability for Haitian manufacturers.
- 2Adjusts quantitative limits to allow preferential treatment for up to 1.25 percent of aggregate U.S. apparel imports annually, measured by square meter equivalents.
- 3Restores eligibility for Haitian apparel articles that lost duty-free status after December 20, 2006, due to Harmonized Tariff Schedule revisions, requiring presidential proclamation within specific reporting timelines.
Impact Areas
Haitian apparel manufacturers and export-oriented businessesU.S. importers of Haitian textile and garment productsHaiti's economic development and job creation initiativesU.S. textile industry competitors and trade dynamics
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