Which ONE of the following scenarios would qualify as originating under the NAFTA Rules of Origin?
A) A keyboard pipe organ (9203) is manufactured in Canada from parts made in the U.S., except for the dedicated pipes, which were made in Switzerland. The RVC is 46%.
B) A shotgun (9303) is manufactured in Canada from parts made in the U.S. except for the shotgun barrel and stock, which were made in Germany. The RVC is 0.48
C) Decorated glazed ceramic tiles on a backing (6908) is made in Mexico from glaze, paint and backing made in Mexico. The unglazed tiles used in the product are from El Salvador.
D) A household refrigerator (8418.21) is made in Canada and contains a compressor and condenser of German origin valued at 15% of the total cost.
E) Plastic buttons covered with silk (9606.29) are manufactured in Mexico from a button mold made in the U.S., acrylic made in Taiwan and silk fabric made in China.
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The Answer is: E
Citation: 19 CFR 181, App, Rules of Origin Regulations; HTS General Note 12
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