country of origin

noun phrase

: the country where something or someone comes from

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As each deal is theoretically closed, any shipments will be taxed according to tariff rates of their country of origin. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025 Misrepresentation of country of origin could manifest in activities like falsifying Customs entry documents and invoices, or replacing product labels. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 July 2025 South Sudan is one of several countries where this administration seeks to deport migrants, regardless of country of origin. Elizabeth Shackelford, Mercury News, 16 July 2025 Brazil is also the fastest-growing country of origin, with an additional $600 million imported in 2024 compared to 2023. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for country of origin

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“Country of origin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20of%20origin. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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