(Japanese Note)

　Washington, September 27, 1974

　Sir,I have the honor to refer to the Arrangement regarding International Trade in Textiles done in Geneva on December 20, 1973 and which the Government of Japan accepted on March 15, 1974 and which the Government of the United States of America accepted on January 2, 1974.

　I have further the honor to refer to the recent discussions held between the representatives of the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America concerning trade in cotton, wool and man-made fiber textiles between Japan and the United States and to confirm, on behalf of the Government of Japan, the understanding reached between the two Governments that, pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of the Arrangement regarding International Trade in Textiles and with a view to providing for orderly development of trade in cotton, wool and man-made fiber textiles between Japan and the United States, the arrangement attached hereto will be applied by the two Governments.

　I have further the honor to request you to be good enough to confirm the foregoing understanding on behalf of the Government of the United States of America.

　Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

　(Signed) Takeshi Yasukawa
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan

　The Honorable
Henry A. Kissinger
Secretary of State of the United States of America

　Arrangement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America concerning Trade in Cotton, Wool and Man-made Fiber Textiles between Japan and the United States

　Pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles permitting bilateral agreements consistent with the basic objectives and principles thereof "on mutually acceptable terms in order, on the on hand, to eliminate real risks of market disruption in importing countries and disruption to the textile trade of exporting countries, and on the other hand, to ensure the expansion and orderly development of trade in textiles...", the following provisions will be applied by the two Governments.

　In accordance with the provisions of this Arrangement, Japan will conduct her exports to the United States of cotton, wool and man-made fiber textile products to see to it that an aggregate annual increase in exports of such products will not be in excess of the levels provided for in this Arrangement, and the United States will give consideration in implementing this Arrangement to assuring the full utilization of such levels by Japan.

1.(a) The provisions of this Arrangement will be implemented by the two Governments in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in their respective countries.

(b) The Government of Japan will apply the restraints provided for in this Arrangement to exports of cotton, wool and man-made fiber textiles to the United States for the period of three years and three months beginning October 1, 1974.

2. The two Governments recognize that their rights and obligations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade are not affected by this Arrangement.

3. The respective aggregate limits for cotton textiles and for wool and man-made fiber textiles and limits for groups of categories for the first twelve month period beginning October 1, 1974 and extending through September 30, 1975 (hereinafter referred to as "the first arrangement period") are set forth in Annex A(1).

　Within the applicable limits set forth in Annex A(1), limits for specific categories and sub-limits for specific products for the first arrangement period are set forth in Annex A(2).

4.(a) For the second twelve month period beginning October 1, 1975 and extending through September 30, 1976 (hereinafter referred to as "the second arrangement period") and the third twelve month period beginning October 1, 1976 and extending through September 30, 1977, the respective limits and sub-limits will be increased by 6 percent over the applicable limits and sub-limits for the preceding twelve month period, provided, however, that the respective limits and sub-limits for wool textiles (Group VI) will be increased by 1 percent.

(b) For the three month period beginning October 1, 1977 and extending through December 31, 1977, the respective limits and sub-limits will be one-fourth of the applicable limits and sub-limits for the third twelve month period multiplied by 106 percent, provided that the applicable limits and sub-limits for wool textiles (Group VI) will be multiplied by 101 percent.

(c) For the purpose of smooth administration of export restraints, however, the third twelve month period and the last three month period will be treated as one restraint period (hereinafter referred to as "the third arrangement period"). Both Governments agree to consult promptly at the request of either Government with respect to any problems arising out of the provisions of this subparagraph, and to give sympathetic consideration to any proposal by either Government for the resolution of such problems.

(d) Additional amount for man-made fiber textiles arising out of the application of the above growth rate to wool textiles referred to in subparagraphs (a) and (b) above will be applied pro rata to the limits and sub-limits for man-made fiber textiles.

5.(a) Within the applicable aggregate limits as set forth in Annex A(1), the group limits for Groups I and IV may be exceeded by 7 percent, the group limits for Groups II, III and V may be exceeded by 15 percent, and the group limit for Group VI may be exceeded by 1 percent. Within the applicable aggregate and group limits, as they may be adjusted pursuant to this subparagraph, any limits and sub-limits as set forth graph, any limits and sub-limits as set forth in Annex A(2) may be exceeded by 7 percent for in Annex A(2) may be exceeded by 7 percent for categories and products in Groups I and IV, by 10 percent for those in Groups II, III and V, and by 5 percent for those in Group VI.

(b) (1)Exports in Groups I-V may exceed the limits and sub-limits applicable thereto, as they may be adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, by amounts of up to 5, 6 and 7 percent of such limits and sub-limits for the first, second and third arrangement periods respectively, provided that there is an equivalent square yard shortfall in exports in the comparable groups, categories or products during the same arrangement period. Exports in Group VI may exceed the limits and sub-limits applicable thereto, as they may be adjusted pursuant to subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, by amounts of up to 1 percent of such limits and sub-limits for each arrangement period, provided that there is an equivalent square yard shortfall in exports in the other groups or comparable categories or products during the same arrangement period.

(2) The respective aggregate limits for cotton textiles and for wool and man-made fiber textiles will be adjusted pursuant to the application of the provisions of subparagraph (b) (1) above.

(3) For purposes of the provisions of this subparagraph, Group I and Group IV, and Groups II and III and Group V are deemed to be comparable groups respectively. The two Governments will consult periodically to resolve any questions that may arise as to the comparability of various categories and products.

(c) Within the aggregate limit for wool and man-made fiber textiles, as it may be adjusted pursuant to subparagraphs (a) and (b)of this paragraph, exports in categories 200, 201 and 202 will not be subject to the limit for Group V. In addition to the foregoing, and without regard to the aggregate limit for wool and man-made fiber textiles or to the provisions of paragraph 7, exports in categories 200-205 may be increased by up to 54,000,000 square yards equivalent in the first arrangement period, 57,400,000 square yards equivalent in the second arrangement period, and 77,200,000 square yards equivalent in the third arrangement period, provided that there is an equivalent square yard shortfall in exports under the aggregate limit for cotton textiles during the same arrangement period.

(d) Shortfalls in the categories subject to specific limits may be used for exports in categories not subject to specific limits in the applicable groups.

6.(a) In any arrangement period, exports may exceed by a maximum of 11 percent the limits and sub-limits by allocating to the limits or sub-limits for that arrangement period an unused portion of the applicable limit or sub-limit for the preceding arrangement period (carryover) or a portion of the applicable limit of sub-limit for the succeeding arrangement period )carry forward).

(b) Carry forward will be limited to a maximum of 6 percent of the applicable limits and sub-limits of the arrangement period in question and will be charged against the same limits and sub-limits of the succeeding arrangement period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, carryover of shortfalls into the first arrangement period will be not more than 5 percent of the applicable limits and sub-limits for the one year period ending September 30, 1974 provided for in the Arrangement between the two Governments concerning Trade in Cotton Textiles of January 28, 1972 and in the Arrangement between the two Governments concerning Trade in Wool and Man-made Fiber Textiles of January 3, 1972.

(c) For purposes of this Arrangement, a shortfall occurs when exports from Japan to the United States during any arrangement period are below the applicable aggregate limits and limits for the applicable groups and categories as well as sub-limits for the applicable products in this Arrangement or, for the first arrangement period, below the limits and sub-limits for the one year period ending September 30, 1974 provided for in the Arrangements referred to in subparagraph (b) above. Exports may exceed the limits and sub-limits by the amounts in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph by carryover of shortfalls in the following manner:

(1) The carryover will not exceed the amount of the actual shortfall in either the applicable aggregate limits or limits for the applicable groups or categories or sub-limits for the applicable products; and

(2) In the case of shortfalls in the categories (or combination of categories) subject to specific limits, the shortfall will be used for exports in the same category (or combination of categories) in which the shortfall occurred; and

(3) In the case of shortfalls not attributable to categories (or combination of categories) subject to specific limits, the carryover will be used for exports in the same group in which the shortfall occurred.

(d) The limits and sub-limits referred to in subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this paragraph applicable to Groups IV-VI are without any adjustments under this paragraph or paragraph 5 above, while those applicable to Groups I-III are. for purposes of this paragraph only, as adjusted pursuant to paragraph 5(a) above.

(e) The total adjustment under this paragraph will be in addition to the adjustments permitted by paragraph 5 to the limits and sub-limits for any arrangement period.

7.(a) If, during any arrangement period, the Government of the United States of America considers that imports from Japan in any category not set out in Annex A (2) are increasing so as to cause a real risk of market disruption in the United States market, the Government of the United Sates of America will request consultations with the Government of Japan.

(b) (1)Pending a mutually satisfactory solution between the two Governments, the Government of Japan will limit exports at annual levels for that arrangement period in the category to which such consultations have been requested to the greater of:

(i) 110 percent for man-made fiber and cotton textile categories and 103 percent for wool textile categories of the level of imports into the United States from Japan of such category during the most recent twelve-month period preceding the month in which the request for consultations was made for which relevant data are available to the two Governments, or

(ii) Levels of the average annual imports into the United States in such categories from Japan during the period beginning October 1, 1971 and extending through September 30, 1974 compounded for each year of this Arrangement by 10 percent for man-made fiber and cotton textile categories and by 3 percent for wool textile categories.

(2) If, in requesting the consultations referred to in subparagraph (a) above, the Government of the United States of America considers that unusual and exceptional market conditions exist in the United States where imports in the category in question will cause serious disruption, the Government of Japan will, notwithstanding the provisions of sub-paragraph (b) (1) above, limit exports at annual levels for the arrangement period in question in the category in question by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (b) (1) (i) above, pending a mutually satisfactory solution between the two Governments.

(c) Consultations under this paragraph will not be requested for any category not set out in Annex A(2) when imports from Japan in such category are at annual levels not more than 1,000,000 square yards equivalent for each man-made fiber or cotton textile category other than apparel, 700,000 square yards equivalent for each man-made fiber or cotton apparel category, and 100,000 square yards equivalent for each wool textile category.

(d) Any consultations provided for in this paragraph will be held and concluded promptly. The Government of the United States of America will provide a detailed factual statement of the reasons and justification for its request for its request for consultations, including data similar to that contemplated in paragraphs I and II of Annex A of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles as well as relevant data on imports from third countries. The Government of the United States of America will make similar consultation requests to the governments of other countries whose exports to the United States of cotton, wool, or man-made fibre textiles are subject to restraint in cases where imports from such countries in the same category are increasing.

(e) This paragraph will be implemented in such a manner as to achieve the principles and objectives set out in the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles, and will only be resorted to sparingly.

8. If the Government of Japan considers that as a result of the application of this Arrangement, Japan is, or is threatened to be, placed in an inequitable position vis-a-vis a third country whose exports to the United States of cotton, wool and man-made fibre textiles are subject to restraint, or that Japan is, or is threatened to be, put in a substantially disadvantageous position compared with any other exporting country because of such factors as a remarkable increase of exports by such country to the United States, the Government of Japan may request consultations with the Government of the United States of America. Such consultations will be held and concluded promptly with a view to taking appropriate remedial action such as a reasonable modification of this Arrangement. The Government of the United States of America will take such appropriate remedial measures as may be deemed satisfactory by the two Governments in the consultations.

9.(a) During the period of validity of this Arrangement, experts of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry and of the Department of Commerce and of other competent authorities of the two Governments will meet as frequently as may be necessary to exchange current data on exports and imports between Japan and the United States of the textiles covered by this Arrangement, to review in detail the implementation of the Arrangement, and to consider any problems arising thereunder including flexibility problems and including classification questions. The Government of the United States of America will consider such problems with the Government of Japan in a reasonable manner consistent with the principles set forth in the preample.

(b) The experts will also consider hardship situations in either Japan or the United States which may be related to the operation of this Arrangement or the trade conducted thereunder and may make appropriate recommendations to their Governments for the resolution of such situations.

10. Representatives of the two Governments will meet at the request of either Government and at least once a year for a general overall review of this Arrangement and its implementation.

　Such review will include consideration of changing conditions in the industries, markets and trade of the two countries in the textile field, as well as any particular proposals which may be made under paragraph 17(b).

11. The Government of Japan will endeavor to space exports as evenly as practicable on a quarterly basis throughout each arrangement period, taking seasonal factors into account.

12. Mutually satisfactory administrative arrangements or adjustments may be made to resolve minor problems arising in the implementation of this Arrangement including differences in points of procedure or operation.

13.(a) For the purposes of this Arrangement, the expression "Textiles" is limited to tops, yarns, piece-goods, made-up articles, garments and other textile manufactured products (being products which derive their chief characteristics from their textile components) of cotton, wool, man-made fibers, or blends thereof, in which any or all of those fibers in combination represent either the chief value of the fibers or 50 per-cent or more by weight (or 17 percent or more by weight of wool) of the product.

(b) In the implementation of this Arrangement, the system of textile categories and the rates of conversion are set forth in Annex B. The assignments of products to categories listed in Annex B will be determined in accordance with the United States Customs classification and definitions, subject to further clarification where necessary.

(c) Any question arising out of the implementation of the provisions of this paragraph will be subject to consultations between the two Governments which will be promptly held with a view to finding a mutually satisfactory solution. These consultations will take into account the marketing of the textiles in question in the United States.

(d) Experts of the two Governments will meet as necessary to discuss the application of the above definitions for cotton, wool and man-made fiber textiles to certain articles which the Government of Japan considers to be products of industries other that the textile and apparel industries, and not to be textile or apparel products.

14. The two Governments recognize that the successful implementation of this Arrangement depends in large part upon mutual cooperation on statistical questions. Accordingly, each Government agrees to supply promptly any available statistical data requested by the other Government. In particular, the Government of the United States of America will supply the Government of Japan with data on monthly imports of cotton, wool and man-made fiber textiles from Japan as well as from third countries, and the Government of Japan will supply the Government of the United States of America with data on monthly exports of cotton, wool and man-made fiber textiles to the United States.

15. Matters concerning trade in cotton, wool and man-made fiber textiles between Japan and the United States which are not governed by this Arrangement will be governed by the provisions of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles. The Government of the United States of America agrees that insofar as the exports from Japan of the products falling within the scope of this Arrangement are conducted within the framework thereof the Government of the United States of America will not invoke Article 3 of the Arrangement Regarding Inter-national Trade in Textiles with respect to such products.

16. If the two Governments are unable to reach a mutually satisfactory solution within a reasonable period of time on problems which have been the subject of consultations under this Arrangement, either Government may, after notification to the other Government, refer such problems to the Textiles Surveillance Body in accordance with Article 11 of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles.

17.(a) This Arrangement will continue in force through December 31.1977, provided that either Government may terminate this Arrangement prior thereto effective at the beginning of an arrangement period by giving sixty-days' written notice to the other Government.

(b) Each Government may at any time propose modifications of this Arrangement. The other Government will give sympathetic consideration to such proposal.

ANNEX A(1) 

(A) The following aggregate limits and limits for groups of categories will apply for the first arrangement period:

　Square Yards Equivalent

　Cotton Aggregate                                                      536,482,000

Group I Cotton apparel                                             218,041,000

Group II Cotton cloth                                               226,427,000

Group III Cotton made-up goods and miscellaneous cotton textiles      92,014,000

　Wool and Man-made Fiber Aggregate                                   1,154,790,000

Group IV Man-made fiber apparel                                     291,311,000

Group V Other man-made fiber textiles                              819,348,000

Group VI Wool textiles                                               44,131,000

(b) Each group set forth above will be deemed to contain the following categories which are defined in Annex B:

Group I Categories 39 through 62, and part of category 63

Group II Categories 5 through 27 and part of category 32(i.e., dedicated hand-kerchief cloth)

Group III Categories 1 through 4.28 through 31,33 through 38 and parts of categories 32(i.e., except for dedicated handkerchief cloth), 63 and 64

Group IV Categories 214 through 240 and 243 (i), and 243 (ii)

Group V Categories 200 through 213, 241 through 243 and 243 (iii)

Group VI Categories 101 through 128,128 (i), 128 (ii), 128(iii), 131 and 132

(c) With regard to Categories 63 and 64 referred to in paragraph (b) above, the following items or products as identified by TSUSA numbers (January 1,1968 edition) will be included:

　CATEGORY 63(To be included in Group I except as noted otherwise)

　372.1040 (Scarves)1/2/

　372.1540 (mufflers, scarves)1/2/

　373.0540

　373.1045

　380.0040

　380.0043

　380.0046

　380.0052

　380.0055

　380.0070

　380.0073

　380.3000

　380.3300

　380.3600

　382.0052

　382.0054

　382.0056

　382.0072

　382.0080

　382.0082

　382.0084

　382.0086

　382.0088

　382.2700

　382.3000

　382.3334

　382.3336

　382.3338

　382.3340

　382.3342

　382.3344

　702.1020

　PART OF:

　380.0076 2/

　380.3992 2/

　380.3994 2/

　382.0090 2/

　382.3392 2/

　382.3394 2/

　I.E.,

　Pulovers

　Aprons

　Alter cassocks

　Beachwear sets

　Swim wear

　Baseball uniforms

　Sleeping bags for infants

　Halters

　Men's and boys' coveralls and overalls

　Diaper sets

　Dress shields

　Sash belts

　Apparel with bib

　Bibs

　Belts for apparel

　Shoulder straps for brassieres

　Entireties

　CATEGORY 60 (To be included in Group III except as noted otherwise)

　303.2040

　303.2042

　315.0500 (cotton cords)

　315.1000 (cotton cords)

　315.1500 (cotton cords)

　345.1020

　345.1040

　346.4560

　347.1000

　347.1500

　347.2520 (candle wicking and other wicking with fast edges excluding lamp and stove wicking)

　347.3340

　347.3380

　348.0010

　348.0510

　350.0010

　351.0500

　351.2510

　351.4010

　351.4610

　351.5010

　351.6010

　351.8010

　351.9010

　352.1010

　352.3010

　352.4010

　352.5000

　352.8010

　353.1010

　353.5012

　353.5014

　353.5016

　357.6010

　357.7010

　357.8010

　360.2000

　360.2500

　360.3000

　360.7522

　361.0522

　361.0542

　361.5000 1/

　363.0100 1/

　363.0510 1/

　363.0525 1/

　363.4020 1/

　363.4040 1/

　363.4520 1/

　363.4540 1/

　364.1220 1/

　365.0000 1/

　365.1510 1/

　365.2510 1/

　365.3110 1/

　365.3510 1/

　365.4010 1/

　365.5010 1/

　365.7010 1/

　365.7510 1/

　365.7700 1/

　365.7830 1/

　366.0300 1/

　366.0600 1/

　366.0900 1/

　366.4500 1 (plain-woven, wholly of cotton)

　366.4600 1/

　366.6000 1/

　366.6300 1/

　366.6500 1/

　366.6900 1/

　366.7700 (table and bureau covers, centerpieces, runners, scarfs and doilies, plain-woven, wholly of cotton) 1/

　372.0400 1/

　385.2500 1/

　385.3000 1/

　385.4000

　385.6020

　386.0400

　386.2000

　386.2500

　386.3000

　386.4000

　386.5000 (zipper tape with cord attached)

　734.5045

1/ These items will be included in Group III.

2/ The two Governments will consult as to whether or not any product other than the products enumerated for the footnoted items may be classified as an addition to these items. Such consultations will not cover shoe-uppers, Japan items, belts (other than sash belts and belts for apparel), suspenders and braces.

ANNEX A (2) 

(a) The following limits for specific categories will apply for the first arrangement period:

Group I 

(1) Knit shirts other than T-shirts and sweat shirts (category 43) 1,460,000 doz.

(2) Men's and boys' shirts, dress and sport, not knit or crocheted, whether or not in sets (categories 45 and 46) 45,050,000 syds.

(3) Raincoats, 3/4 length and over (category 48) 124,000 doz.

(4) All other coats (category 49) 317,000 doz.

(5) Trousers, slacks and shorts, outer, whether or not in sets, not knit or crocheted (categories 50 and 51) 3,206,000 doz.

(6)  Playsuits, sunsuits, washsuits, rompers, creepers, etc., not knit or crocheted (category 54) 465,000 doz.

Group II 

(1) Ginghams (categories 5 and 6) 83,355,000 syds.

(2) Velveteens (category 7) 4,962,000 syds.

(3) Typewriter ribbon cloth (category 17) 1,781,000 syds.

Group III 

(1) Handkerchiefs, except for dedicated handkerchief cloth (part of category 32) 2,273,000 nos.

Group IV 

(1) Shirts, other (including blouses) knit (category 219) 1,535,000 doz.

(2) Sweaters and cardigans, knit (category 221) 1,249,000 doz.

(3) Trousers, slacks and shorts, knit, women's, girls' and infants (category 222) 980,000 doz.

(4) Blouses, not knit (category 228) 840,000 doz.

(5) Coats, not knit (category 229) 814,000 doz.

(6) Dress shirts, not knit (category 234) 703,000 doz.

(7) Shirts, other, not knit (category 235) 542,000 doz.

(8) Trousers, slacks and shorts, not knit (category 238) 717,000 doz.

Group V 

(1) Woven fabrics, other, wholly of continuous man-made fiber (category 208) 137,506.000 syds.

(2) Woven fabrics, other, wholly of non-continuous man-made fiber (category 209) 39.806.000 syds.

(3) Woven fabrics, other, of man-made fibers (category 210) 22,880,000 syds.

(4) Knit fabrics (category 211) 14,870,000 1bs.

Group VI 

(1) Woven fabrics of wool, including blankets (carriage robes, lap robes, steamer rugs, etc.) over 3 yards in length (category 104) 28,172,000 syds.

(2) Men's and boys' suits (category 120) 321,000 nos.

(3) Trousers, slacks and shorts (category 124) 1,748,000 nos.

(b) Within the specific limit set forth in Group I (5) above for "Trousers, slacks and shorts, outer, whether or not in sets, not knit or crocheted," the following ceilings for specific products will not be exceeded in the first arrangement period:

(1) Men's and boys' (category 50) 946,000 doz.

(2) Women's misses' and chldren's (category 51) 2,553,000 doz.

(c) Within the specific limit set forth in Group V (3) above for "Woven fabrics, other, of man-made fiber, exports of such fabrics containing 17 percent or more by weight of wool will not exceed 9,991,000 syds, in the first arrangement period.

(d) Within the specific limit set forth in Group VI (1) for "Woven fabrics of wool, including blankets (carriage robes, lap robes, steamer rugs, etc.) over 3 yards in length," exports of woven wool fabrics weighing over 6 ounces per square yard will not exceed 20,841,000 syds, in the first arrangement period.

(e) With respect to the aggregate exports of corduroy apparel in categories 46, 49, 50, 51 and 54, consultations may be requested in the manner set forth in paragraph 7 of this Arrangement.

ANNEX B 

　Category   Description                                      Unit   Conversion Factor

1. Cotton yarn, singles, carded, not ornamented, etc.         1b.    4.6

2. Cotton yarn, plied, carded, not ornamented, etc.           1b.    4.6

3. Cotton yarn, singles, combed, not ornamented, etc.         1b.    4.6

4. Cotton yarn, plied, combed, not ornamented, etc.           1b.    4.6

5. Ginghams, carded yarn                                     syd.    1.0

6. Ginghams, combed yarn                                     syd.    1.0

7. Velveteens                                                syd.    1.0

8. Corduroy                                                  syd.    1.0

9. Sheeting, carded yarn                                     syd.    1.0

10. Sheeting, combed yarn                                    syd.    1.0

11. Lawns, carded yarn                                       syd.    1.0

12. Lawns, combed yarn                                       syd.    1.0

　Category   Description                                      Unit   Conversion Factor

13. Voiles, carded yarn                                      syd.    1.0

14. Voiles. combed yarn                                      syd.    1.0

15. Poplin and broadcloth, carded yarn                       syd.    1.0

16. Poplin and broadcloth, combed yarn                       syd.    1.0

17. Typewriter ribbon cloth                                  syd.    1.0

18. Print cloth, shirting type, 80x80 type, carded yarn      syd.    1.0

19. Print cloth, shirting type, other than 80x80 type, other than 80x80 type, carded yarn  syd.    1.0

20. Shirting, carded yarn                                    syd.    1.0

21. Shirting, combed yarn                                    syd.    1.0

22. Twill and sateen, carded                                 syd.    1.0

23. Twill and sateen, combed yarn                            syd.    1.0

　Category   Description                                      Unit   Conversion Factor

24. Yarn-dyed fabrics, n.e.s., carded yarn                   syd.    1.0

25. Yarn-dyed fabrics, n.e.s., combed yarn                   syd.    1.0

26. Fabrics, n.e.s., carded yarn                             syd.    1.0

27. Fabrics, n.e.s., combed yarn                             syd.    1.0

28. Pillowcases, plain, carded yarn                           no.    1.084

29. Pillowcases, plain, combed yarn                           no.    1.084

30  Dish towels                                               no.     .348

31. Towels, other than dish towels                            no.     .348

32. Handkerchiefs                                            doz.    1.66

33. Table damasks and manufactures                            lb.    3.17

34. Sheets, carded yarn                                       no.    6.2

35. Sheets, combed yarn                                       no.    6.2

　Category   Description                                      Unit   Conversion Factor

36. Bedspreads, including quilts                              no.    6.9

37. Braided and woven elastics                                lb.    4.6

38. Fishing nets                                              lb.    4.6

39. Gloves and mittens                                        doz.pr.3.527

40. Hose and half hose                                        doz.pr.4.6

41. Men's and boy's all white T-shirts, knits or crocheted    doz.   7.234

42. Other T-shirts                                            doz.   7.234

43. Knitshirts, other than T-shirts and sweat-shirts (including infants)            doz.   7.234

44. Sweaters and cardigans doz.  36.8

45. Men's and boy's shirts, dress not knit or crocheted       doz.  22.186

46. Men's and Boys' shirts, sport, not knit or crocheted     doz.  24.457

47. Men's and boys' shirts, work, not knit or crocheted      doz.  22.186

　Category   Description                                       Unit   Conversion Factor

48. Raincoats 3/4 length or over                              doz.  50.0

49. All other coats                                           doz.  32.5

50. Men's and boys' trousers, slacks and shorts, outer whether or not in sets, not knit or crocheted          doz.  17.797

51. Women's, misses' and children's trousers, slacks and shorts, outer, whether or not in sets, not knit or crocheted                   doz.  17.797

52. Blouses, whether or not in sets                           doz.  14.53

53. Women's, misses's, children's and infants' dresses (including nurses, and other uniform dresses), not knit or crocheted                      doz.  45.3

54. Playsuits, sunsuits,  wash-suits, creepers, rompers, etc. (except blouses and shorts; blouses and trousers; or blouses, shorts and skirt sets)                          doz.  25.0

　Category   Description                                       Unit   Conversion Factor

55. Dressing gowns, including bathrobes and beachrobes, lounging gowns, dusters and housecoats, not knit or crocheted              doz.  51.0

56. Men's and boys' undershirts (not T-shirts)                doz.   9.2

57. Men's and boys' briefs and undershorts                    doz.  11.25

58. Drawers, shorts and briefs (except men's and boys' briefs), knit or crocheted    doz.   5.0

59. All other underwear, not knit or crocheted                doz.  16.0

60. Nightwear and pajamas                                     doz.  51.96

61. Brassieres and other body supporting garments             doz.   4.75

62. Other knitted or crocheted clothing                        lb.   4.6

63. Other clothing, not knit or crocheted                      lb.   4.6

64. Other cotton manufactures                                  lb.   4.6

　Category   Description                                       Unit   Conversion Factor

101. Wool tops and wool advanced                               lb.   1.95

102. Yarns of Angora Rabbit hair                               lb.   1.95

103. Other yarns of wool and hair                              lb.   1.95

104. Woven fabrics of wool, including blankets (carriage robes, lap robes, steamer rugs, etc.) over 3 yards in length syd.   1.0

105. Billiard cloth                                           syd.   1.0

106. Blankets                                                  lb.   1.295

107. Carriage and auto robes, etc., n.e.s.                     lb.   1.295

108. Tapestries and upholstery fabrics                        syd.   1.0

109. Pile and tufted fabrics                                  syd.   1.0

110. Knit fabrics in the piece                                 lb.   1.95

111. Hosiery                                                  dpr.   2.7814

112. Gloves and mittens                                       dpr.   2.093

113. Underwear, knit                                           lb.   1.95

114. Other infants' articles, knit, not ornamented             lb.   1.95

　Category   Description                                       Unit   Conversion Factor

115. Knit hats and similar items                               lb.   1.95

116. Knit wearing apparel, n.e.s., valued not over $5 per pound                          lb.   1.95

117. Knit wearing apparel, n.e.s., valued over $5 per pound                           lb.   1.95

118. Hats, caps, not blocked                                   lb.   1.95

119. hats, caps, blocked, finished                             lb.   1.95

120. Men's and boys' suits                                     no.   4.5

121. Men's and boys' outer coats                               no.   4.5

122. Women's, misses's, and children's coats and suits         no.   4.75

123. Women's misses's, and children's separate skirts          no.   1.5

124. Trousers, slacks and shorts                               no.   1.5

125. Articles or wearing apparel, n.e.s.                       lb.   2.0

126. Lace and net articles including veiling                   lb.   1.95

128. Miscellaneous manufactures of wool                        lb.     1.95

128(i) Knit apparel, n.e.s., 17% or more by weight of wool, but not in chief value of cotton, man-made fiber or wool    *

128(ii) Woven apparel, n.e.s., 17% or more by weight of wool, but not in chief value of cotton, man-made fiber or wool    *

128(iii) Other wool textiles, n.e.s., 17% or more by weight of wool, but not in chief value of cotton, man-made fiber or wool                                                           *

　*categories 128(i), (ii) and (iii) will be converted to square yards equivalent by component products at the same rate as would apply to such products if they were in chief value wool.

131. Braided floor coverings                                  sft.       0.11

132. Wool floor coverings, n.e.s.                             sft.       0.11

200. Textured yarns                                            lb.       3.51

201. Yarn wholly of continuous filament, cellulosic            lb.       5.19

202. Yarn wholly of continuous filament, other                 lb.      11.6

203. Yarn wholly of non-continuous filament, cellulosic        lb.       3.4

204. Yarn wholly of non-continuous filament, other             lb.       4.12

205. Yarns, other                                              lb.       3.51

206. Woven fabrics, cellulosic, wholly of continuous man-made fiber                      syd.       1.0

207. Woven fabrics, cellulosic, wholly of non-continuous fibers                          syd.       1.0

208. Woven fabrics, other, wholly of continuous man-made fiber                           syd.       1.0

209. Woven fabrics, other, wholly of non-continuous fibers    syd.       1.0

210. Woven fabrics, other, of man-made fibers                                            syd.       1.0

211. Knit fabrics                                              lb.       7.8

212. Pile and tufted fabrics                                  syd.       1.0

213. Specialty fabrics                                         lb.       7.8

214. Gloves and mittens, knit, whether or not ornamented                                 dpr.       3.53

215. Hosiery                                                  dpr.       4.6

216. Dresses,knit                                             doz.      45.3

217. Pajamas and other night-wear, knit                       doz.      51.96

218. T-shirts, knit                                           doz.       7.24

219. Shirts, other(including blouses), knit                   doz.      18.36

220. Skirts, knit                                             doz.      17.8

221. Sweaters and cardigans, knit                             doz.      36.8

222. Trousers, slacks and shorts, knit, women's, girls' and infants'                     doz.       17.8

223. Underwear, knit                                          doz.      16.0

224. Other wearing apparel, knit, whether or not ornamented    lb.       7.8

225. Body-supporting garments                                 doz.       4.75

226. Handkerchiefs                                            doz.       1.66

227. Mufflers, scarves and shawls, not knit                   doz.       7.8

228. Blouses, not knit                                        doz.      14.53

229. Coats, not knit                                          doz.      41.25

230. Dresses, not knit                                        doz.      45.3

231. Dressing gowns, including bathrobes and beachrobes, not knit                       doz.      51.0

232. Pajamas and other nightwear, not knit                    doz.      51.96

233. Playsuits, sunsuits, wash-suits, etc., not knit          doz.      21.3

234. Dress shirts, not knit                                   doz.      22.19

235. Shirts, other, not knit                                  doz.      24.46

236. Skirts, not knit                                         doz.      17.8

237. Suits, not knit                                           no.       4.5

238. Trousers, slacks and shorts, not knit                    doz.      17.8

239. Underwear, not knit                                      doz.      16.0

240. Other wearing apparel, not knit, whether or not ornamented                         lb.        7.8

241. Floor coverings                                          sft.       0.11

242. Other furnishings                                         lb.       7.8

243. Manufactures, n.e.s. of man-made fiber                    lb.       7.8

243(i) Knit apparel, n.e.s., 50% or more by weight of man-made fiber, not in chief value of cotton, wool or man-made fiber                                                         *

243(ii) Woven apparel, n.e.s., 50% or more by weight of man-made fiber, not in chief value of cotton, wool or man-made fiber                                                         *

243(iii) Other man-made fiber textiles, n.e.s., 50% or more by weight of man-made fiber, but not in chief value of cotton, wool or man-made fiber                                        *

　*Categories 243(i), (ii) and (iii) will be converted to square yards equivalent by component products at the same rate as would apply to such products if they were in chief value man-made fiber.

(U.S. Note) 

　Washington, September 27, 1974

　Excellency,I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of Your Excellency's Note of today's date enclosing the arrangement attached thereto concerning trade in cotton, wool and man-made fiber textiles between Japan and the United States which reads as follows:

"(Japanese Note)" 

　I have further the honor to confirm the foregoing understanding on behalf of the Government of the United States of America.

　Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

　For the Secretary of State:

　(Signed) Robert S. Ingersoll

　His Excellency, Takeshi Yasukawa, Ambassador of Japan.

(Japanese letter) 

　Washington, September 27, 1974

　Sir,With reference to the Arrangement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America concerning Trade in Cotton, Wool and Man-made Fiber Textiles between Japan and the United States effected by the Exchange of Notes today, I wish to confirm the Record of Understanding attached hereto which contains the views and intentions expressed by the representatives of the two Governments in the discussions leading to the conclusion of the said Arrangement.

　I further wish to request you to be good enough to confirm the Record of Understanding referred to above.

　Sincerely yours,

　(Signed) Seiya Nishida Minister Extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Japan

　The Honorable Thomas 0. Enders Assistant Secretary of State of the United States of America

　RECORD OF UNDERSTANDING

1. With respect to paragraph 7 of the Arrangement:

(a) In view of the mutually satisfactory operation of the consultation provisions of the preceding arrangements concerning trade in cotton textiles and in wool and man-made fiber textiles between Japan and the United States, which were conducted in good faith on both sides, paragraph 7 will be implemented in the same spirit of mutual cooperation and understanding.

(b) As prolonged consultations may harm the interests of the exporting country, both Governments will make maximum efforts to complete such consultations within 60 days from the date of request for consultations. During this period, both governments will refrain from referring the matter to the Textiles Surveillance Body. this period may be extended by agreement between the two Governments.

(c) The Government of the United States of America will take due account of the problems that may arise if consultations are requested at or near the end of any arrangement period.

(d) As paragraph 7 is implemented in the form of export restraint, the Government of the United States of America will honor, in principle, the export licenses already issued, while the Government of Japan will endeavor to avoid exceptionally large issuance of export licenses, particularly extraordinary concentration in one category.

(e) If requested, the Government of Japan will provide to the Government of the United States of America, promptly, information on export licenses and, as soon as practicable, information on license applications for any category during the arrangement period in question, and such additional information on contracts for exports in such category as may be available. Such information may be requested prior to the making of a formal request for consultations, and a request for such information will not constitute a request for consultations.

(f) If a request for consultations would result in an immediate and complete stoppage of issuance of export licenses, a certain reasonable degree of further issuance of export licenses will be considered in such consultations. The contracts which have been entered into by the time of the request for consultations will be duly taken into account in such consultations.

2. Whenever the development and marketing of new products based on technical innovation by the Japanese industry requires adjustment in the Arrangement to provide additional flexibility, the Government of the United States of America will give particularly sympathetic consideration to any request by the Government of Japan for such additional flexibility, provided only that such new products are not at the same time displacing existing products falling under the made-up goods of apparel categories.

3. With respect to categories where application of intra-fiber category flexibility as provided for under the Arrangement could result in less flexibility than the provisions under the Arrangement concerning Trade in Wool and Man-made Fiber Textiles between Japan and the United States of January 3, 1972, in the event trade in such categories develops to a point where additional amounts are required to assure the possibility of exports in such categories at levels equal to those available under the flexibility provisions of the above-mentioned Arrangement, exports in such categories would be increased to amounts not less than the amounts available under the flexibility provisions of the above-mentioned Arrangement.

4.(a) Taking into account the changing competitive position of the Japanese man-made fiber yarn industry, specifically with regard to filament yearns (categories 200-202), the two Governments recognize that exports of these yearns from Japan to the United States are unlikely to contribute to conditions of market disruption in the United States during the course of the Arrangement. Accordingly, the Government of the United States of America notes that it does not presently foresee a situation in which it would be necessary to request consultations under paragraph 7 of the Arrangement with respect to such exports from Japan, and the Government of the United States of America will endeavor, to the extent possible, to avoid such request for consultations with respect to such exports. Should a situation develop, however, in which the Government of the United States of America is contemplating such request for consultations, the Government of the United States of America will discuss this matter informally with the government of Japan well in advance of a formal request for consultations.

(b) The two governments note that the substantial flexibility provisions with respect to yarns provided in the Arrangement reflect their recognition that the position of the Japanese yarn industry, particularly with respect to filament yarns, is changing in relation to that of the United States. It is further noted that such an emerging development could well continue during the period of the Arrangement. Accordingly, it is agreed that during the annual consultations under paragraph 10 of the Arrangement planned for the end of the first period of the Arrangement, the treatment of yarns, and particularly filament yearns, will be reviewed in light of developing industry and market conditions to see what, if any, other adjustments to the treatment provide for these products may be appropriate taking into account the above-mentioned industry situation and market conditions and the principles of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles.

5. Recognizing difficulties involved in the administration of export restraints on such basket categories as TQ213 (particularly as to woven of knit fabrics, except pile or tufted fabrics, coated or filled with rubber or plastics, or laminated with sheet rubber or plastics) and TQ243 (particularly other articles n.e.s.), the Government of the United States of America will take full account of such difficulties in the event consultations under paragraph 7 of the Arrangement are requested on basket categories.

6. The government of the United States of America wishes to assure the Government of Japan that its policy is to maintain a uniform system of classification for cotton, wool and man-made fiber textiles at all ports of entry. Should and difficulties arise in the implementation of the Arrangement relating to the classification of any cotton, wool or man-made fiber textiles, at any of the several ports of entry in the United States, the Government of the United Sates of America, on being advised of these problems by the Government of Japan, will investigate and will take whatever steps may be necessary to correct such difficulties.

7. With reference to paragraph 13 of the Arrangement, the Government of Japan will administer export restraints based on a chief weight criterion in such a manner as to avoid, to the extent possible, problems which may arise from differences between the chief weight criterion and the United States Customs classification referred to in paragraph 13 of the Arrangement.

8. The list of categories as set forth in Annex B of the Arrangement will not be changed nor will the coverage of each category listed therein be altered for purposes of the Arrangement without prior consultation between the two Governments.

9. With regard to the so-called Japan Items of wool and man-made fiber textiles, which are uniquely Japanese products, it is agreed that should the Government of Japan request to exclude from restraints under the Arrangement such Japan Items, similar articles of which are not covered by the Arrangements concerning trade in textiles between the United States and third countries, the Government of the United States of America will be prepared to discuss how to treat the matter in the consultations provided for in the Arrangement.

10.(a)  With reference to Annex B of the Arrangement, if any problem arises regarding the classification in the implementation of the Arrangement, the two Governments will consult each other with a view to finding an appropriate solution. Particularly, when questions arise whether certain products fall within the scope of Annex B, the two Governments will study such questions taking into account, inter alia, such international standards as B.T.N. and S.I.T.C.

(b) In order to avoid unnecessary work and difficulties, no change will be made in the classification of textiles in the implementation of the Arrangement, except for such minor modifications relating to the classification of textiles into categories as are mutually agreed to as desirable for effective implementation of the Arrangement.

(U.S. letter) 

　Washington, September 27, 1974

　Sir,This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date and the Record of Under-standing attached thereto relating to the discussions leading to the conclusion of the Arrangement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America concerning Trade in Cotton, Wool and Man-made Fiber Textiles between Japan and the United States effected by the Exchange of Notes today.

　I wish to confirm the Record of Under-standing referred to above.

　Sincerely yours,

　(Signed) Thomas O.Enders
Assistant Secretary for
Economic and Business Affairs

　Mr. Seiya Nishida
Minister
Embassy of Japan

(Japanese Letter)

　Washington, September 27, 1974

　Sir,With reference to Annex A of the Arrangement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America concerning Trade in Cotton, Wool and Man-made Fiber Textiles between Japan and the United States effected by the Exchange of Notes today, I have the honor to state our understanding that the exports of uniquely Japanese products called "Japan Items" of cotton textiles will not be included in Annex A of the Arrangement. The attachment to this letter provides for the definition of "Japan Items" and enumerates those products which have been and are likely to be exported to the United States as "Japan Items". Additional items may be added to the above attachment through agreement after consultations as may become necessary in the future.

　It is further understood that the exports of "Japan Items" will be made with certification by the Government of Japan. In the event that the Government of the United States of America finds that any particular products imported from Japan as "Japan Items" should not be properly classified as such, the Government of the United States of America may request consultations with the Government of Japan with a view to finding the appropriate classification of the products in question within Annex A of the Arrangement.

　I have further the honor to request you to be good enough to confirm these understandings on behalf of your Government.

　Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

　(Signed) Takeshi Yasukawa
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan

　The Honorable
Henry A. Kissinger
Secretary of State of the
United States of America

　ATTACHMENT

1. Definition of "Japan Items"

　"Japan Items" to be kept outside Annex A of the said Arrangement are the items which are uniquely Japanese products. Whether a particular product should be considered as "Japan Items" or not will be determined on the basis of the following criterion.

　Designed for the use in the traditional Japanese way of life, wearing "Kimono", living in "Tatami" rooms, decoration for traditional Japanese ceremonies or festivals, playing Japanese sports, etc. In other words, not in use in the regular western way of life except for hobbies or special likings.

2. List of "Japan Items"

　The names of the items which have been and are likely to be exported as "Japan Items" are as follows:

(a) Cloth

　Kimono    Traditional Japanese style dress.

　Yukata    A type of Kimono, summer-wear made of Yukata-Ji (Plain-woven light fabrics printed in simple colors).

　Juban     Underwear for Kimono, fundamentally same style as Kimono.

　Haori     Overcoat for Kimono, usually less than 3/4 length.

　Wafuku koto   Raincoast or duster coat to be worn over Kimono, basically same style as Kimono, different from Haori in not being open in front and longer than 3/4 length.

　Happi     Workers' overcoat, similar style with Haori but not dressy.

　Judogi or Karategi Kimono-style sports wear for Judo or Judo or Karate, unsually ac-companied by slim and 3/4 length trousers and by belts.

　Kendogi   Kimono-style sports wear for Kendo, usually ac-companied by Hakama (men's skirts, full length). Different from Judogi in being lighter, tighter and half-sleeves.

　Kappogi   Apron to be worn over Kimono with broad sleeves, chest and shoulders covered.

　Momohiki  Carpenters' of Rikishamen's trousers, often cover-alls to be worn in combination with Happi. Different from western style trousers in being extremely light and small in lower ends; usually black in color. Combination sets of Happi and Momohiki are often traded as "Carpenter Apparel".

　Sashiko Quilted coat which is almost like Happi, typically used by firemen.

(b) Clothing accessories

　Obi  (1) Wide thick belts for Kimono, usually a few inches wide or more.

　(2) Wide, thin belts for men's Kimono or Yukata, both longer than western style belts by a few times.

　(3) Judo belts, narrow but approximately twice as wide and longer than western style belts, no buckles.

　Obishime  Woven decorative belt to be used on top of the Obi (1) above.

　Tabi  Socks to be worn when one wears "Kimono" made of woven fabrics, tightly in the form of foot, having a separate division for the big toe. Reaches just above the ankle and is fastened at the back by means of an overlap having metal hook tabs.

　Koshihimo  Narrow, soft belt to be used between Obi and Kimono, or Kimono and Juban.

　Erisugata  A length of stiff cotton cloth to be sewn inside "Eri" collar to give a form or shape.

　Sodeguchi  Extra broad sleeves which are based on the short sleeves of Juban.

　Homaekake  Men's working apron, thick and heavy. Big in size, usually simple in color.

(c) Household goods

　Futon  Japanese style bedding, mattress and thick, large blankets. Mattress different from western style in the stuffing much softer and the covering cloth lighter. Blankets are as thick as an inch or more, also with soft stuffing.

　Futoncover  Cover for "Futon". Different from sheets as it covers the stuffing directly, also different in sizes as it is made to contain voluminous stuffings, usually printed or dyed.

　Zabuton  Cushion to sit on in Japanese "Tatami" rooms. Approximately a yard square, a few inches thick with soft stuffing.

　Furoshiki  Wrapping cloth of about one and a half yards square. Different from scarf in the thickness of the fabric.

　Koinobori  Artificial carp to fly on top of a long pole on the occasion of "Boys' Festival" in the Japanese custom.

　Noren  Shop curtain to hang at the entrance of shops, short, with vertical cuts in several parts.

　Tenugui  Oblong towel, Woven, usually with Japanese decorative design.

(U.S. Letter)

　Washington, September 27, 1974

　Excellency,I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of Your Excellency's letter of today's date, which reads as follows:

"(Japanese Letter)"

　I have further the honor to confirm on behalf of my Government, the understandings set forth in your letter.

　Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

　For the Secretary of State:

　(Signed) Robert S. Ingersoll

　His Excellency
Takeshi Yasukawa,
Ambassador of Japan.

(U.S. Letter)

　Washington, September 27, 1974

　Excellency,On the occasion of the Exchange of Notes effecting thereby the Arrangement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America concerning Trade in Cotton, Wool and Man-made Fiber Textiles between Japan and the United States, I have the honor to state that there are certain items not included in Annex A of the Arrangement but which are classified as "cotton textiles" by the Government of the United States of America. A list of these items, identified by the numbers of "Tariff Schedules of the United States Annotated", in effect as of January 1, 1968, is attached to this letter. It is the understanding of the Government of the United States of America that the Government of Japan does not consider some products covered by the TSUSA numbers on this list to be cotton textiles.

　Nevertheless, in the event imports form Japan in any of the items or products enumerated in the attached list are increasing so as to cause a real risk of market disruption in the United States market, the Government of the United States of America may request consultations with the Government of Japan for the purpose of finding an appropriate course of action.

　The consultations will be conducted in the manner provided in paragraph 7 of the Arrangement if the item or product in question is considered a cotton textile by the Government of Japan, or in any other manner agreeable to both Governments if the item or product in question is not considered a cotton textile by the Government of Japan. The Government of Japan will promptly notify the Government of the United States of America whether or not it considers the item or product in question to be a cotton textile.

　While the Government of the United States of America agrees and prefers to seek a mutually satisfactory solution through the means mentioned above, it reserves its right, if such a settlement cannot be reached expeditiously, to invoke Article 3 of 3 of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles, concerning the items or products enumerated in the attached list.

　I have further the honor to request you to be good enough to confirm these understandings on behalf of your Government.

　Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

　For the Secretary of State:
(Signed) Robert S. Ingersoll

　His Excellency
Takeshi Yasukawa,
Ambassador of Japan.

Attachment

　300.6020

　300.6022

　300.6024

　300.6026

　300.6028

　303.1000

　315.0500 1/

　315.1000 1/

　315.1500 1/

　332.4020

　332.4040

　347.2520 2/

　347.3320

　349.1010

　349.1012

　355.0200

　355.5000

　355.6510

　356.1010

　356.1510

　356.2000

　356.2510

　358.0210

　358.0510

　358.0610

　358.2410

　358.2610

　359.1020

　359.1040

　359.1060

　360.8022

　361.1822

　361.2010

　361.5422

　361.5622

　363.6025

　363.6040

　364.1520

　366.1520

　366.4500 3/

　366.4700

　366.7700 4/

　366.7900

　376.0420

　376.5400

　380.0076 5/

　380.3980

　380.3994 5/

　382.0090 5/

　382.3380

　382.3394 5/

　385.5520

　385.7020

　385.7520

　385.8020

　386.5000 6

　706.2015

　706.2240

　706.2270

　706.2415

　727.8020

　727.8040

　731.4000

1/ Part of these items included, i.e., other than cords.

2/ Part of this item included, i.e., lamp and stove wicking and other wicking without fast edges.

3/ Part of this item included, i.e., other than plain-woven and wholly cotton.

4/ Part of this item included, i.e., other than table and bureau covers, centerpieces, runners, doilies, plain-woven and wholly of cotton.

5/ Part of these items included, i.e., shoe uppers, belts (other than sash belts and belts for apparel), suspenders and braces.

6/ Part of this item excluded, i.e., zipper tapes with cord attached.

(Japanese Letter)

　Washington, September 27,1974

　Sir,I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date, which reads as follows:

"(U.S. Letter)"

　With regard to the above-stated understandings of the Government of the United Stakes of America, I wish to confirm, on behalf of my Government, that these are also the understandings of the Government of Japan with the following reservation.

　In the event the Government of the United Stares of America exercises its right to invoke Article 3 of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles, the Government of Japan may exercise its rights as an exporting country in accordance with the various relevant provisions of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles, including the right to bring questions of interpretation of application of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles to the GATT Textiles Committee in accordance with Article 10 of the Arrangement Regarding International Trade in Textiles.

　Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

　(Signed)Takeshi Yasukawa
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan
The Honorable

　Henry A.Kissinger
Secretary of State of the United States of America