Wool yarn of Korean origin is sent to Taiwan and used on a circular knitting machine to knit gloves to shape. The articles are then sent to Hong Kong where they are separated piece by piece, the thumb joints are sewn closed, and the cuffs are tacked. The gloves are sent to Macau where they are turned out, brushed, and steamed. The gloves are then sent to China, where the labels are sewn on, the hang- tags are affixed, and quality control inspection is performed. The gloves are then packed and shipped to the United States, where they are correctly entered under HTS subheading 6116.91.0000. Which ONE of the following is the correct country of origin of the gloves?
A) Korea
B) Taiwan
C) Hong Kong
D) Macau
E) China
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The Answer is: B
Citation: 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2)
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