“Does the country of origin of the vacuum cleaner motor determine the country of origin of the finished vacuum cleaner?”
Kay’s Analysis:
The country of origin of the vacuum cleaner motor does not solely determine the country of origin of the finished vacuum cleaner. The determination of the country of origin for the finished vacuum cleaner is based on the substantial transformation criteria, which consider factors such as the extent of processing, changes in commercial designation, worker skill, and resources expended on product design. The rulings indicate that the country of origin is determined by where the substantial transformation of components and sub-assemblies into the finished product occurs, rather than solely by the origin of a specific component like the motor.
Sources:
Ruling N305911 | Ruling N309819 | Ruling N313694 | Ruling N311063 | Ruling N316290 | Ruling N305821 | Ruling N322549 | Ruling N305154 | Ruling N313699 |
