Disposable tablecloths classified in HTS 4818.30.00 are imported into the United States from Colombia. These tablecloths are produced in Colombia from Peruvian stock classified in HTS 4803.00.40. Are these tablecloths eligible for the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA)?
A. No, because the United States does not have a TPA with Colombia.
B. Yes, the Colombia TPA allows for cumulation of inputs from other countries with which we have a free trade agreement. The United States has a free trade agreement with Peru, so the tablecloth stock can be treated as an originating material.
C. The Colombia TPA requires a regional value content calculation, so there is not enough information to respond.
D. Yes, because the rule of origin requires a change from any other heading.
E. No, because the tariff change rule (TCR) does not permit non-originating materials from heading 4803.
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The Answer is: E
Citation: HTS 4803.00.40, 4818.30.00, and General Note 34(n)
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