23 Jun 2025
📡Final Determination on Trimble R980 GNSS Receiver Country of Origin
Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Trimble R980 GNSS Receiver
Summary
This document provides notice that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of the Trimble R980 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver. Based upon the facts presented, CBP has concluded that the last substantial transformation of the R980 GNSS Receiver occurs in the United States.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The final determination that the R980 GNSS Receiver is considered a product of the United States has implications for government procurement and compliance with the Trade Agreements Act. U.S. businesses can benefit from preferential treatment when bidding on government contracts, given the product's origin is U.S., exempting it from country of origin marking requirements.