Which ONE of the following scenarios would NOT qualify as originating under the NAFTA Rules of Origin? 92% cotton fibers (produced in the United States), 4% polyester filament fibers (extruded in Taiwan) and 4% nylon staple fibers (spun in Korea).
A) Cotton yarn (classified in 5205) made in Mexico with a fiber content by weight of
B) Silk fabric (classified in 5007) woven in Mexico from silk yarn spun in China.
C) Silk yarn (classified in 5004-5006) spun in Canada from raw silk produced in China.
D) A cotton woven blouse (classified in 6206) which is cut and sewn in Mexico from cotton yarn made in Canada.
E) Yarn of acrylic staple fibers (classified in 5509-5510) with a fiber content by weight of 52% acrylic staple fibers (spun in the United States), 41% acrylic staple fibers (spun in Mexico) and 7% polyester filament fibers (extruded in Korea).
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The Answer is: A
Citation: 19 CFR 181, App (NAFTA Rules of Origin Regulations, Section 5 (De Minimis Rule for Textile Goods); HTS Note 12
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