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Prior to the importation of goods to the United States, you should make sure the overseas provider has designated goods to the country of origin. For example, goods originating in China should be marked "Made in China". The marking must be legible and durable enough for the ultimate purchaser of goods made aware of origin. The ultimate purchaser is the person who last purchase or received the article in the state in which it was imported. This could be a consumer (who are buying), processor (one that other processes or materials Receivers (recipient of a gift).



There are exemptions from this requirement. For example, for goods that are unable to be labeled (eg fruit), it is appropriate to mark the outer container with the country of origin.

For more information, please see brochure Marking of Country of Origin. If you have an issue that is not addressed in the brochure, you might consider asking for a ruling letter. Information about ruling letters can be found in the "Legal" section