Date:         Tue, 24 Sep 2002 16:46:22 -0600
Reply-To:     westydriver <westydriver@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         westydriver <westydriver@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Are There Junk Ball Joints?
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Sorry but the standards on import labeling only pertain to the
packaging of the buyer which in this case is the importer.  his boxes
will comply with the laws of the country  which is that the box state
the country of origin not the country of manufacture as is commonly
believed.  customs doesnt even get into that unless the FTC tells them
of a specific violation to look for.  The specific violations are
usually copy right  infringement cases not origin. Many parts boxes now
  state country of origin with parts sourcing.  i.e.  assembled in
germany with external parts.  The labeling is also only required on
"individual retail" packaging which most auto parts are not retail
packaged.   Again  if you want a specific quality, look at the brand
name on the package not the country of origin or manufacture. the brand
means it was made to their specs.
jimt
On Tuesday, Sep 24, 2002, at 11:31 America/Denver, George Goff wrote:

> I Merely tell the vendor that you want a replacement part which was
> made in Germany and labeled consistent with the U.S. Code of Federal
> Regulations.  Saying that makes it a condition of the sales agreement
> between
> a willing seller and a willing buyer.  It works for me every time.
>
> Also, if you receive an imported item with hinky or no
> country-of-origin
> labeling,.George
>