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What is a textile visa and why do I need one to import textile products?
A textile visa serves as an endorsement in the form of a stamp, which is either on an invoice or export control license. The visa is executed by an authorized official of a foreign government. It is used to control the exportation of textiles and their products to the U.S., and prevent the unauthorized entry of controlled textiles into the United States. A textile visa is needed when you are importing goods from a country with which the U.S. has negotiated limitations on the quantity allowed into the U.S. for a period of time. There are some countries that only require a visa or are subject to quota limits. For example, the Czech Republic has categories that are subject to quota, but do not require a visa. Whereas, categories from Japan require a visa, but do not have quota limits. This all depends on what was negotiated between the country and the U.S. If a shipment requires just a visa, or just quota, it must still be a type 02 entry and input in the quota module by Customs and Border Protection.
Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security
http://www.cbp.gov/
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