US Clarifies Country of Origin Marking for West Bank and Gaza Products

Summary

The US has clarified its guidelines for country of origin markings on imported goods from the West Bank and Gaza, allowing for various combinations of the region's names, including 'West Bank/Gaza' and 'West Bank and Gaza Strip'.

Original source language: Federal Register — Department of the TreasuryOpen original release →

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