Fashion made possible by global trade
Fashion made possible by global trade
Fashion made possible by global trade
About
The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) is dedicated to fashion made possible by global trade.
USFIA represents brands, retailers, importers, and wholesalers based in the United States and doing business globally. Founded in 1989, USFIA works to eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers that impede the fashion industry’s ability to trade freely and create jobs in the United States.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, USFIA is the voice of the fashion industry in front of the U.S. government as well as international governments and stakeholders. With constant, two-way communication, USFIA staff and counsel serve as the eyes and ears of our members in Washington and around the world, enabling them to stay ahead of the regulatory challenges of today and tomorrow. Through our publications, educational events, and networking opportunities, USFIA also connects with key stakeholders across the value chain including U.S. and international service providers, suppliers, and industry groups.
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News
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US apparel brands’ 2024 sourcing strategies amid rocky geopolitics
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- 01 December 2023
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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Senate Finance Committee Calls on Biden to Reverse Course on Digital Trade
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- 01 December 2023
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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CITA Extends Time Period for Konffetty CAFTA Short Supply Petition
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- 01 December 2023
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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White House Launches National Greenhouse Gas Strategy Ahead of COP28
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- 01 December 2023
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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CBP Releases Summary of FY 2023 Textile Production Verification Team Visits
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- 29 November 2023
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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Commerce Seeks Comments on Business Diversity Principles
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- 29 November 2023
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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EPA Requests Comments on Textile Mills Industry Data Collection
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- 29 November 2023
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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State Department Looking for Members to Join the Advisory Committee on Responsible Business Conduct
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- 29 November 2023
Fashion Intel & Analysis
Events
Reports
2023 USFIA Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study
USFIA's tenth annual Fashion Industry Benchmarking Survey is now available. This year, survey respondents highlight three main topics: sustainability, the economy, and sourcing diversification. Download the complete study here, and see the highlights below:
We asked, How do you anticipate your company's financials (profit margin) this year relative to last year?
Mouse over the chart sections to see the percentages. More respondents have a positive outlook for 2023 than did last year, with over half expecting their company's financials to improve.
U.S. apparel importers are increasingly diversifying their sourcing base, and 2023 is no exception.
Sources of U.S. Apparel Imports (by value)
This year's survey respondents are taking action on sustainability, and want the government to do the same.
plan to allocate MORE resources towards sustainability and compliance over the next two years
Survey respondents overwhelmingly remain committed to making apparel sourcing more sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible.
want to see the reduction or elimination of U.S. import tariffs for sustainable and recycled products.
The U.S. fashion industry wants to see direct policy support for sourcing more sustainable and recycled textile and apparel products.
2023 Sourcing Trends & Outlook Report
USFIA's 2023 Sourcing Trends Mid-Year Update is out. Members can log-in to the website to download it here.
The top 5 sourcing trends in this year's mid-year update are:
- China Remains the Top Supplier, but With a Shrinking Share of the Market
- Asian Apparel Suppliers Continue to Dominate Sourcing
- Average Unit Values for Apparel and Home Textiles Reflect Inflation and Higher Costs
- Even with Falling Imports, There Are a Few New Suppliers
- Despite High Duty Rates, FTAs and Preference Programs Remain Underutilized
Some of the key data highlights from this year's report and mid-year update are featured below:
2023 Mid-Year Update trend: FTAs and Preference Programs Remain Underutilized
Overall, only 14.0% of apparel imports qualified for duty-free access during the first six months of 2023. This is slightly higher than in 2022, when just 13.1% of apparel imports entered duty-free, but lower than the 14.5% in 2021.
Sourcing Spotlight: Apparel Sourcing Trends from Türkiye
During the pandemic, U.S. imports from Türkiye grew rapidly and now Türkiye ranks as the third largest supplier of textiles and apparel to the U.S. market (compared to ranking sixth in 2021 and tenth in 2020). Türkiye now supplies more than 7% of total textile and apparel imports.
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