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Paul Coverdell: With respect to the so-called ``809'' benefits the Africa and CBI programs, is it the intent of managers that apparel…

On the recordMay 11, 2000
With respect to the so-called ``809'' benefits the Africa and CBI programs, is it the intent of managers that apparel articles remain eligible for duty-free and quota-free treatment when the fabric is cut both in the United States and the beneficiary countries?
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Paul Coverdell
Georgia

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Questioning the eligibility of apparel articles for duty-free treatment in the Africa and CBI programs.

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