October 2021 — Question 9
What is the appropriate country of origin marking for a pair of shoes manufactured in China and imported with its unsealed shoebox that reads “Kicks! America's Favorite Sneaker”?
- AShoes must be marked with country of origin; shoebox is exempt from country of origin marking.
- BShoes are exempt from country of origin marking.
- CBoth the shoebox and shoes must be marked with country of origin.✓ CBP's answer
- DOnly the shoebox must be marked with country of origin.
- EShoes and shoebox can be marked with a sticker stating the country of origin.
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§ 19 CFR § 134.46
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