CBP Finds Taiwan to be Origin of Elliptical Machines

CBP determined that Octane Fitness elliptical machines and option package kits originate in Taiwan or China for government procurement “buy American” purposes, the agency said in a notice. The most significant parts of the elliptical machines, the base and console, are made from start to finish in Taiwan, where there is also a "complex and meaningful" assembly prior to shipping, said CBP. Two of the option package kits, the stationary side steps and the upper body lockout kit, are entirely produced in Taiwan from starting components to finished products. The optional "adjustable dumbbells originate from China since packaging the adjustable dumbbells with the stationary side steps in the Cross Circuit Pro kit in Taiwan does not substantially transform the adjustable dumbbells into a new article of commerce having a new name, character or use," the agency said.