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Country of Origin Confusion: Customs Declarations That Can Get You in Trouble
Episode Summary
In this episode of FDA Imports: Cross Border Compliance, attorney Benjamin L. England, founder of FDAImports.com and former FDA regulatory counsel, unpacks the critical role of country of origin declarations in international trade. He explains why origin determinations go beyond simple labeling, how they impact tariffs, duty evaluations, and compliance risks, and why companies must be diligent in documenting and reviewing their practices. England also explores the overlap of customs law, FDA and USDA oversight, and FTC enforcement when origin claims are made.
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