Which of the following examples constitutes a substantial transformation for purposes of country of origin marking?
A) Copper wire that is sent from Korea and coated in Canada
B) A nail lacquer base of Vietnam origin is further manufactured in Taiwan with colorants and other essential ingredients
C) Bulk body powder from the United States is sent to China, where it is measured and encased inside the powder puff
D) Chinese woven fabrics that are imported into the United States where it will be cut and sewn into women’s and girls’ pants, jackets, blouses, dresses, and skirts
E) An unfinished hand stamp without its die from Hong Kong; the die will be put on the stamp in Mexico
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The Answer is: D
Citation: 19 CFR Part 134
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