jasonmccluer Report post Posted May 24, 2017 Hi folks. I am wondering if anyone can tell me if only one of the components of a belt (the buckle) is from a foreign country can I make the claim Made in the USA? I am creating my brand logo for my maker's mark branding iron and would like to market my belts as made in the USA. Everything from the leather down to the beeswax I use to burnish is made in America. Nearly all (not sure about my Poundo board) of the tools used in the production of my belts are American made, homemade, or handed down from my grandfather. I was made in America as well. The only part of my belts sourced from another country (China) is the buckle. Here is a link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/172641176024?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Would it be safe to make the Made in the USA claim? Or could someone provide me with an American source for solid brass roller buckles? thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted May 24, 2017 There are several ways to claim "Made in USA. Here is a link that should help explain the various regulations from the FTC: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-made-usa-standard Nothing is simple when dealing with government regulations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MY63 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 I follow buckleguy on Instagram he is based in MA 01950 foundry made brass ware looks high quality. I have never ordered from them as I buy from Abbey England in the UK. https://www.buckleguy.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Regards Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 25, 2017 May I say; In Northern Ireland it doesn't matter where the components come from; its the finished article which matters I suppose it might be because we have to import about 90% of things to produce finished goods Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LumpenDoodle2 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 1 minute ago, fredk said: May I say; In Northern Ireland it doesn't matter where the components come from; its the finished article which matters I suppose it might be because we have to import about 90% of things to produce finished goods Makes more sense, otherwise it starts to get a bit silly. Can you guarantee the needles are made in America, with American steel. Difficult to guarantee an unimpeachable source nowadays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio-N Report post Posted May 25, 2017 this is the only claim I can make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
