CBP Sets U.S. as Country of Origin for Ultrasound Systems, China for Printer
CBP issued notices of final determination of the country of origin of two products, in Federal Register notices scheduled for April 10 (Parties of interest can seek judicial review by May 10):
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Ultrasound systems. CBP concluded that the U.S. is the country of origin of the ultrasound systems for purposes of U.S. government procurement (here). It said the assembly of the S2000 and Antares ultrasound systems in the U.S., from parts made in Japan, Korea, Italy, China, and the U.S., constitutes a substantial transformation, such that the U.S. is the country of origin. Further information: Elif Eroglu, 202-325-0277.
LaserJet Enterprise 500 Color Printer and Fax Machine M551. CBP concluded that China is the country of origin of the HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 Color Printer and Fax Machine M551, for purposes of U.S. Government procurement (here). CBP said all the components except the hard disc drive are produced in China. The assembly performed in Mexico "is a simple assembly not significant enough to result in a substantial transformation of those Chinese components and subassemblies." Further information: Karen Greene, 202-325-0041.