There are nontariff barriers in the form of _______regulations, in which certain textiles are made in the United States, shipped to other countries, combined in making apparel with textiles made in those other countries-and then re-exported back to the United States at a lower tariff rate.
A) import quota
B) export quota
C) "rules of origin"
D) dumping

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The correct answer is "rules of origin" regulations. These regulations determine the country of origin of a product and can affect the tariff rate. In the scenario described, textiles made in the US are combined with textiles from other countries to make apparel, which is then re-exported back to the US. The "rules of origin" regulations are used to determine the tariff rate for these re-exported goods, often allowing them to benefit from lower tariffs.

There Are Nontariff Barriers in the Form of _______Regulations, in Which