Mr. Scott of Scott’s Slinky Secrets is an importer of women’s garments. He wants to begin importing camisoles of different materials. Mr. Scott makes an appointment with you, his broker, to discuss the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA). He is proposing to have the garments cut in Guatemala, from fabric wholly formed in the United States from yarns wholly formed in the United States. The garments will also be assembled in Guatemala with thread formed in the United States. However, he wants to include some trimmings that are made in Taiwan. Assuming the value of the trimmings does not exceed 25% of the cost of the components of the assembled article, which ONE of the following trimming(s) would render the garment ineligible for preferential treatment under CBTPA?
A) Labels.
B) Hooks and eyes.
C) Bow buds.
D) Elastic strips of one inch in width.
E) Decorative lace trim.
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The Answer is: D
Citation: 19 CFR 10.223(b)(A)
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