ISPA Submits Feedback to USTR to Assist Part 301 Tariff Exclusion Extension For Viscose Rayon  – Worldwide Sleep Merchandise Affiliation

ISPA submitted written feedback in response to the U.S. Commerce Consultant’s (USTR) request for feedback on whether or not explicit tariff exclusions warrant extension past November 29, 2025. ISPA’s feedback focus on the present Part 301 tariff exclusion for Flame Resistant Textile Staple Fibers of Viscose Rayon (Viscose Rayon) and request that this exclusion be prolonged. 

These fibers are important for mattress producers to satisfy federally mandated flammability necessities. Sadly, Viscose Rayon just isn’t manufactured within the U.S., and the fibers usually are not accessible within the portions or high quality vital for U.S. producers outdoors of China. ISPA’s feedback emphasize that home mattress producers want vital inputs, comparable to Viscose Rayon, to be cost-competitive to compete with producers outdoors of the U.S. ISPA believes renewing the exclusion is in keeping with the USTR’s 2025 Commerce Coverage Agenda, which emphasizes strengthening home provide chains, supporting American staff, and selling financial resilience.    

Please contact ISPA’s authorities affairs crew (Alison Keane and Marty Salamone) with any questions.