NCTO backs bill to end customs first sale rule in U.S. textile industry - furnituretoday.com
NCTO supports a bill to eliminate the customs first sale rule in the U.S. textile industry, impacting how import duties are calculated.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All businesses importing textiles and apparel into the U.S. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Pending legislative approval.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The customs first sale rule, which allows importers to declare the price of the first sale of goods for duty purposes, is proposed to be eliminated.
Who it affects
All businesses importing textiles and apparel into the U.S.
What you must do
Monitor the progress of the bill and prepare for potential changes in duty calculations.
Deadline
Pending legislative approval.
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