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Marking & Country of Origin

October 2020 (PM) — Question 27

Cotton napkins are imported into the United States. The cotton fabric comprising the napkins is woven in China and the sewing thread is made in Taiwan. The fabric and thread are shipped to Vietnam to be cut, sewn, and finished into the napkins. The finished napkins are then shipped in bulk to Singapore for packaging before being imported into the United States. What is the country of origin of the napkins?

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