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TREAS/DO RIN: 1505-AB49 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Uniform Rules of Origin of Imported Merchandise 
Abstract: Amendment to the U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Regulations to establish uniform rules governing CBP determinations of the country of origin of imported merchandise. This proposal would extend application of the country of origin rules codified in 19 CFR part 102. Those rules have proven to be more objective and transparent and provide greater predictability in determining the country of origin of imported merchandise than the system of case-by-case adjudication they would replace. The proposed change also will aid an importer’s exercise of reasonable care. In addition, this document proposes to amend the country of origin rules applicable to pipe fittings and flanges, printed greeting cards, glass optical fiber, and rice preparations. Finally, this document proposes amendments to the textile regulations set forth in section 102.21 to make corrections so that the regulations reflect the language of section 334(b)(5) of the Uruguay Round Agreement Act Amendment to set forth uniform rules for determining the country of origin of imported goods. 
Agency: Department of the Treasury(TREAS)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 19 CFR 102   
Legal Authority: 19 USC 66    19 USC 1202    19 USC 1624   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/25/2008  73 FR 43385   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/23/2008  73 FR 43385   
NPRM Comment Period Extended  10/30/2008  73 FR 64575   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/01/2008    
Final Action  04/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Monika Rice Brenner
Chief, Valuation and Special Programs Branch
Department of the Treasury
United States Customs Service
Office of Regulations and Rulings, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor,
Washington, DC 20229-1177
Phone:202 325-0038
Fax:202 325-0152
Email: monika.r.brenner@cbp.dhs.gov

Heather K. Pinnock
Attorney, Tariff Classification and Marking Branch
Department of the Treasury
Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (Mint Annex),
Washington, DC 20229
Phone:202 325-0034