Gaz., Part II, Vol. The adoption of the international rules, along with greater coordination among the involved U.S. agencies and foreign governments in developing and enforcing these rules, would benefit consumers and producers alike. An international standard for determining origin, adopted by the United States and implemented by the U.S. Customs Service, would best reflect consumer expectations concerning country of origin marking. With uniform rules, consumers will be able to make informed decisions about product origin without the confusion now associated with country of origin marking.
Producers also benefit from uniform country of origin rules.
Moreover, in some instances, differences between the labeling rules for goods sold domestically versus those that are exported can result in some manufacturers having to undergo separate production runs for the same product. These savings will ultimately result in lower prices for consumers and greater competitiveness for U.S. exports. In both treaties, the United States made commitments to achieve global harmonization in labeling regulations. Obtaining Uniformity and flexibility in country of origin labeling would enable manufacturers to more efficiently supply wearing apparel to an increased number of countries. This benefits consumers and manufacturers alike, which is the primary objective of both treaties.