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Sustainability Regulation

Cotton Traceability Returns to the Import Desk

A September 3 oversight letter asks DHS about textiles, importer evidence, transshipment, and AI-assisted origin checks. Apparel companies should read it as a signal to test their cotton records—not as a new rule or proof about any shipment.

Sep 4, 2026 · 9 min read