Country of Origin (COO) is the internationally recognized economic nationality of a product. It identifies the country where a product or its components were manufactured, produced, or processed.
The determination of a product's COO follows two primary rules:
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Single-Country Production: If a product is made entirely in one country, that country is its COO.
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Example: A product with all parts manufactured and assembled in Vietnam has a COO of Vietnam.
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Multi-Country Production (Substantial Transformation): When a product's components originate in various countries, but the final product is assembled or substantially processed in a different location, the COO is typically the country where the last substantial transformation occurred. This is the country that gave the product its essential character.
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Example: If a product uses parts from Mexico, China, and the Philippines, but the final, complete product is assembled in Thailand, the COO is generally Thailand.
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This definition is crucial for customs duties, import quotas, trade agreements, and accurate labeling.
Note on Part COO: The specific Country of Origin, when available, for all individual parts listed on our website is clearly noted on the offer or product page.