Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:47:15 -0500
Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject: Labeling of Imports??
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US Customs requires labeling of products, the exceptions are on the J
list in Part 19 of The Federal Regulations and other specifics are in the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
US Customs enforces the labeling of imported merchandise.
Some items require only a gummed label, others require sewn in label and
others like snelled fish hook only require the package to be labeled.
Many items that are shipped in bulk like bolts and nuts and then
repackaged only require that the bulk shipment be marked on the shipping
container and no markings are required when it is repackaged into bubble
packs or other display packaging.
It is all very confusing to the novice and the Federal Regulations are
just as confusing. There are no truth in advertising laws that require an
individual or dealer to disclose the country of origin in advertising but
the merchandise must be clearly marked (but the outside carton can in
many cases not carry the country of origin information). So it all just
comes down to buyer beware until you open the box and sorry to say that
is sometimes after you've already bought it.
When I ship anything to Canada I mark the country of origin as the one
best known to me IE, VW Bosch starter made in Mexico, VW Bosch fuel pump
made in Germany, Michelin tire made in France, Mexico, Brazil since the
country of origin is already on the product unless it has been removed.
There are many rules and regulations that allow a product to be labeled
(Made In ****) if they are 65% or more (in value or physical parts)
originating from that country and assembled or modified but are
essentially the same product. In addition there are trade agreements with
many nations that can determine the country of origin based on specific
terms of that trade agreement.
Hope this helps.
Maybe if you are specific I can direct you to the exact document that
will center in on your need.
Stan Wilder
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