CBP Says US Is Country of Origin for Government Procurement of EEG Electrodes

Electroencephalogram (EEG) cutaneous electrodes partly assembled in China are of U.S. origin for government procurement purposes, CBP said in a final determination notice. The ruling was in response to a request from Rhythmlink International. The agency found that "the assembly and attachment of a lead wire to the U.S. origin Electroencephalogram (EEG) Cutaneous Electrodes by crimping or gluing in China is not a substantial transformation," it said. "Therefore, the last substantial transformation of the Rhythmlink Electroencephalogram (EEG) Cutaneous Electrode product occurs in the United States."