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TAA Compliant Hardware & Fasteners

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TAA Compliant Hardware & Fasteners

What is TAA Compliant hardware? TAA is short for the Trade Agreements Act which was created in order to promote fair and open international trade between countries. Distributors who sell on a GSA schedule or sell to entities of the United States government are often subject to restrictions on which countries of origin can be used. GSA schedule holders must self-certify that their products are only acquired from TAA compliant countries. The "country of origin" standard used means that a product must be "substantially transformed" in a TAA compliant country. So for example it is sometimes possible for raw materials...

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Welcome to Makers and Manufacturers

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Welcome to our blog here at CAP Hardware Supply. We strive to bring you news, interesting information, and products that are relevant to all of our makers, manufacturer's, small businesses and DIYers. We hope that you enjoy our blog as well as our website. If you like what you see or read we also invite you to leave a comment and like our Facebook Page .

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