Plastic bottles manufactured in Spain are imported into the U.S. and filled with beverages. After the beverages are consumed, the used bottles cannot be washed and reused. Some of the bottles are shipped to Mexico, where they are shredded. The shredded plastic is returned to the U.S. and used to make sleeping bags. The shredded plastic is:
A) Eligible for the duty exemption under 9802.00.50 as an article returned to the U.S. after repair or alterations.
B) Eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences.
C) An originating good under NAFTA according to General Note 12(b)(i), provided the proper documentation is filed at the appropriate time.
D) An originating good under NAFTA according to General Note 12(b) (iii), provided the proper documentation is filed at the appropriate time.
E) Not an originating good under NAFTA and entered under HTS 3926.90.9880.
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The Answer is: C
Citation: Section 181, App. Pt. II Section 4, Gen. Notes 12(b) (i), 12 (n) (ix) (B)
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