How to claim Made in the USA

[jasonmccluer]

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

[garypl]

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!

[MY63]

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

[fredk]

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

[LumpenDoodle2]

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.

[Studio-N]

this is the only claim I can make.