대미 섬유류 수출촉진을 위한 한·미 FTA의 활용 방안

Abstract

Based on strict product specific rule(PSR) of origin, as signified in ‘yarn forward’ and on article 4.3 of Korea-US Free Trade Agreement(KOR·US FTA) which deals with the customs cooperation in textiles and apparel, it has become easier for US to verify the country of origin when annual information on Korean textile manufacturers, importer’s manufacturer’ identification(MID) and exporter’s affidavit(M/A) are provided. Thus strict PSR and systematic origin verification of USA. give Korean exporters huge burden. In this study, chapter 4 of KOR·US FTA on textiles and apparel is analyzed in order to discuss issues and give insights on country of origin verification, provision of information on textile manufacturers, offshore procurement of raw materials that are in short supply and delays in discussion on outward processing in Korean peninsular. To do this job, the data documents are used like publications from international organizations including World Trade Organization(WTO) and United Nations(UN) and on Korean sources including Korea Customs Service(KCS), Korea International Trade Association(KITA), Korea Institute of Origin Information(KIOI) and Korea Federation of Textile Industries(KFTI). The study calls for revision of mandatory unilateral information provision on textile manufacturers to the US. Typically illogical problem in KORES-US FTA, textile agreement should be discussed through the State party consultation like 'committee on Textile and Apparel Trade Matters' as stipulated in the agreement, at the same time needs to be established new export strategy. The textile industry be required Industry's self-help efforts and continuous government support because of great importance within the industry.