SCAPIN-1764: DISPOSITION OF SILK
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
SUPREME COMMANDER FOR THE ALLIED POWERS
APO 500
20 August 1947
AG 423
(20 Aug 47)
ESS/TD
(SCAPIN-1764)
| MEMORANDUM FOR | JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. |
|---|---|
| THROUGH | Central Liaison Office, Tokyo. |
| SUBJECT | Disposition of Silk. |
1. Reference is made to:
a. Paragraph 2a of SCAPIN 58, dated 25 September 1945, subject: Operation of Manufacturing Industries.
b. SCAPIN 438, dated 13 December 1945, subject: Inventory of Raw Silk, Semi, Greige, and Finished Goods.
c. SCAPIN 711, dated 6 February 1946, subject: Restrictions on Release of Silk for Civilian and Military Use.
d. SCAPIN 866, dated 6 April 1946, subject: Release of Silk Fabrics in Retail Stores.
e. SCAPIN 870, dated S April 1946, subject: Manufacture of Silk Fabric for Export.
f. SCAPIN 901, dated 25 April 1946, subject: Preparation of Silk Piece Goods for Export.
g. Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of SCAPIN 1802-A, dated 23 July 1946, subject: New Silk Test Certificates.
h. SCAPIN 1465, dated 14 January 1947, subject: Release of Raw Silk.
2. The above references are hereby rescinded.
3. All raw silk, mixed silk, pure silk articles, mixed silk articles, end items, or any other forms of silk in raw, yarn or manufactured state, are hereby released to the Japanese Government for:
a. Reservation for export as hereafter indicated by General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, through validation of Form IE100, or as provided for in contracts with foreign buyers entered into by the Board of Trade, with validation by General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers.
b. Control and allocation, according to the “Designated Textile Material Distribution Rule” of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and other applicable distribution and allocation regulations of agencies of the Japanese Government.
c. Release in accordance with requirements of the Central Purchasing Office, or against proper Procurement Demands issued by any other authorized Occupation agency.
4. Direct communication between interested sections of General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, and the Japanese Government, is hereby authorized to implement the provisions of this memorandum.
FOR THE SUPREME COMMANDER:
R.M. LEVY,
Colonel, AGD,
Adjutant General.
MEMO FOR RECORD: (SCAPIN - 1764)
ESS/TD
6 August 1947
1. Reference is made to Memo from SCAP to the J. G., File No. 423 ( ) ESS/TD, dated , subject: Disposition of Silk. This directive rescinds all past SCAP directives concerning restrictions of silk, and transfers all silk controls from SCAP control to the control of the Japanese Government to be supervised by SCAP as specified.
2. At the beginning of the Occupation of Japan, it was determined that the silk stocks in Japan would be one of the most valuable assets for export for the SCAP account, and all stocks of Japanese silk were put under the direct control of SCAP to be used only for export and as deemed necessary by SCAP for domestic use. However, due to the development of new synthetic fibers during the war, the huge market demand is no longer as great for silk. At this time, the silk industry has been successfully rehabilitated to the point where the production of silk exceeds the export demands, and a surplus of silk is accumulating in Japan. With the surplus of silk steadily increasing, it is felt that SCAP control is no longer necessary over this item, and this directive transfers the control of silk to the Japanese Government with provisions for supervision by SCAP in the future.
3. For the purpose of being assured of a definite stockpile of raw silk for export, the Foreign Trade Division will direct the Boeki Kodan to purchase 30,000 bales of desired sizes and grades of raw silk which will be reserved for export.
4. Direct communication between interested sections of General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, and the Japanese Government, is hereby authorized to implement the provisions of this memorandum.
5. This matter as it relates to Korea has been considered.
6. This is an administrative matter and no surveillance by the Eighth Army is required.
7. Concurrences: ESS/FT: J. G. Torrens; ESS/PC&R: I. W. Kirshenbaum.
H. S. T.
