CBLE Partner Agencies, IPR, Marking & Country of Origin question: marked with country of origin

CBLEPartner Agencies, IPR, Marking & Country of Origin

An importer brings in industrial valves solely for use in its own factory, not for sale in any form. Must the valves be marked with country of origin?

A Yes, unless the valves are crude substances
B Yes, every imported article must be marked
C No, but only if they are worth less than $800
D No, goods for the importer's own use are excepted

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Answer: D. No, goods for the importer's own use are excepted

19 CFR 134.32(f) excepts from marking articles imported for use by the importer and not intended for sale in their imported or any other form. Their containers must still be marked to show origin unless another exception applies (subpart C). Value is not the test. Source: 19 CFR 134.32(f) (eCFR, as at 7 Oct 2026).

Common mistake

Thinking every imported article needs marking.

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