1. The document summarizes new requirements by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for textile and apparel imports regarding Manufacturer Identification Codes (MIDs) on import documentation. 2. CBP will now require importers to identify the manufacturer that confers origin on each article using a standardized MID constructed from the manufacturer's name, address, and country code. 3. The document provides guidelines for constructing proper MIDs and outlines documentation that US customs may require manufacturers to present when conducting audits or investigations.

2. China Safeguard

4. สินค้าสิ่งทอจีนที่ถูกสหรัฐฯ กำหนดมาตรการ Safeguard ข้อมูลการนำเข้าภายใต้โควตา ณ วันที่ 23 พ . ค - 26 ก . ย 2548 100.00 2,660,678 2,660,678 27/05 – 31/12/05 MMF trousers & shorts 647/648 100.00 2,844,383 2,844,383 27/05 – 31/12/05 MMF knit shirts 638/639 7.36 906,868 12,328,306 31/08 – 31/12/05 Other synthetic filament fabric 620 100.00 5,062,892 5,062,892 23/05 – 31/12/05 Cotton/MMF underwear 352/652 6.87 500,093 7,275,216 31/08 – 31/12/05 Cotton/MMF bras 349/649 100.00 4,340,638 4,340,638 23/05 – 31/12/05 Cotton trousers & shorts 347/348 99.14 2,194,119 2,213,126 27/05 – 31/12/05 Cotton/MMF woven shirts 340/640 100.00 4,704,115 4,704,115 23/05 – 31/12/05 Cotton knit shirts 338/339 32.30 468,673 1,450,777 27/05 – 31/12/05 Cotton yarn 301 Percent Filled Quantity Filled at Sep 26,05 Quota Limit Quota Period Product Category

10. 3. The next group of characters consists of the first three characters in each of the first two “words” of the manufacturer’s name. Ex. “Amalgamated Plastics Corp.” would yield “AMAPLA” 4. The next group of characters consists of the first four numbers in the largest number on the street address line. A suite number or a post office box is to be used if it contains the largest number.

11. Ex. “11455 Main Street, Suite 9999” would yield “1145” 5. The last characters consist of the first three letters in the city name. For example, “Tokyo” would yield “TOK” 6. As a general rule, all punctuations are to be ignored.

12. Company names and addresses and their MID Codes THPAC1991448PRA P.A.C. (1996) Co., Ltd. 144/895 Moo 3, Rangsit Rd., T.Prachatipat, A. Tanburi, Prathumthani 12130 Thailand THGENKNI77BAN General Knits (Bangkok) Co., Ltd. 77 Soi Udomsuk 37, Sukhumvit 103 Rd., Bangchak, Phrakanong, Bangkok, 10260 Thailand THFAREAS6009BAN Far East Knitting & Spinning Co., Ltd. 600/91-95 Sathupradit Rd., Bangpongpang, Yannawa, Bangkok, 10120 Thailand

13. Company names and addresses and their MID Codes THPN2884CHI P&N 288/4 Chiang Mai Land, A. Muang, Chiangmai 50000 Thailand THTHAINT231NAK Thai Interknit Factory Co., Ltd. 23/1 Moo 3 Petchkasem Rd., Thatalad, Sampran, Nakornpathom 73110 Thailand THPHATHA132CHA Phannee Thai Silk 13/2 Moo 1, Sukapibanchoa, Bankaow, Chaiyaphum 36170 Thailand

14. Company Investigated by US Customs

19. U.S.Semi-Annual Production Record Review Cut, Sew, Subcontracting & Processing Operations Factory: ________Date: ___________ Style #: ________Season: _______Liaison Office:______ For each listed document please indicate whether it is being maintained by the factory. Copy of front page and other appropriate documents must be obtained. (All headers and notes must be translated to English)

21. B. Purchase of accessories Yes No N/A (buttons, zippers, trims, etc) 1. Purchase Order __ __ ___ 2. Commercial Invoice __ __ ___ 3. Packing List __ __ ___ 4. Proof of Payment __ __ ___ 5. If imported, local customs entry __ ___ ___ documents 6. Documents covering transport of the __ __ ___ accessories to the factory 7. Factory receiving report for the __ ___ ___ accessories 8. Factory inspection report covering the __ __ ___ accessories Comment: _____________

22. C. Subcontracting/Outprocessing Yes No N/A 1. Transport documents reflecting the __ __ ___ movement of materials, components, etc. between contractor and subcontractor 2. Proof of Payment from contractor to __ __ ___ subcontractor 3. Transport documents reflecting the __ __ ___ movement of assembled (or finished) goods from subcontractor to contractor 4. Where applicable, all items enumerated __ __ ___ in points A, B and C above with respect to contractors (i.e. purchase of fabric and accessories, cutting and sewing, etc.) Comment: _____________

23. D. Other Processing Documentation Yes No N/A 1. In-line inspection reports(s) __ __ ___ 2. Final inspection report __ __ ___ 3. Sample of cutting tickets & corresponding i. Timecards __ __ ___ ii. Payroll record __ __ ___ iii. Payroll receipts __ __ ___ 4. Sample of sewing tickets & corresponding i. Timecards __ __ ___ ii. Payroll record __ __ ___ iii. Payroll receipts __ __ ___ Comment: ______________ Below for internal use only: Commentsbservations: ___________ N/A No Yes Evidence of Transshipment