What Does Made in USA Really Mean?
When does a product truly meet the requirements for a Made in USA label?
Made in the USA
The majority of U.S. consumers prefer products that are Made in USA and some are even willing to pay more for them. But many companies market products as American-made that do not meet the legal standard.
What You Need to Know
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Legal Actions
Renewal by Andersen
TINA.org found window company advertising its products as “made” and “custom built” in the U.S. when they actually contain imported parts.
Stellantis
TINA.org investigation revealed Dodge, Ram and Jeep advertising vehicles as “built” and/or “made” in the U.S. when they are actually assembled in the U.S.
Williams-Sonoma
TINA.org found Williams-Sonoma marketing products as made in the USA when they were either imported or made with imported materials.
Made in USA Petition
USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment
In the Press
One Mom’s Goal to Buy American-made Products Can Teach Us All Something
CBS News
Meet the Law Firm Driving a Surge in ‘Made in America’ Advertising Suits
Patrick Coffee, The Wall Street Journal
Tesla Faces Criticism Over ‘Made In USA’ Claims
Tanya Gazdik, Media Post
The Latest
Bytech America’s Made in USA Claims
Marketing and reality are not in sync.
Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets
On Shoes
TINA’s Take: Made in USA Executive Order Targets Online Marketplaces
Starrett’s Made in USA Marketing
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996
Class Actions
Information about relevant class actions filed around the country.
Serene Herbs Soursop Bitters
Case Name (Date)
Guerrero et al. v. Serene Herbs LLC d/b/a Serene Herbs
26-cv-2876, C.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2026)
Product/Service
Serene Herbs Soursop Bitters
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as made in the USA when they contain ingredients from Ghana, the Caribbean, and other foreign countries
Status
Pending
Serene Herbs Soursop Bitters
Case Name (Date)
Guerrero et al. v. Serene Herbs LLC d/b/a Serene Herbs
26-cv-2876, C.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2026)
Product/Service
Serene Herbs Soursop Bitters
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as made in the USA when they contain ingredients from Ghana, the Caribbean, and other foreign countries
Status
Pending
Bella Gourmet Foods Canola & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Case Name (Date)
Hallak et al. v. Karabetian Import & Distribution, Inc.
26-cv-3269, S.D. Cal.
(May 2026)
Product/Service
Bella Gourmet Foods Canola & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mediterranean Blend
Allegations
Marketing products as a “healthy blend of canola oil & olive oil” without adequately disclosing the proportions of each type of oil in the blend
Misleadingly marketing products as a “Mediterranean Blend” when the back panel discloses that products are made in the U.S.
Status
Pending
Bella Gourmet Foods Canola & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Case Name (Date)
Hallak et al. v. Karabetian Import & Distribution, Inc.
26-cv-3269, S.D. Cal.
(May 2026)
Product/Service
Bella Gourmet Foods Canola & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mediterranean Blend
Allegations
Marketing products as a “healthy blend of canola oil & olive oil” without adequately disclosing the proportions of each type of oil in the blend
Misleadingly marketing products as a “Mediterranean Blend” when the back panel discloses that products are made in the U.S.
Status
Pending
CHI and Biosilk Hair Products
Product/Service
CHI and Biosilk hair products
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA” when ingredients come from foreign countries
Falsely marketing products as containing more natural ingredients than they actually do
Status
Pending
CHI and Biosilk Hair Products
Case Name (Date)
Howard et al. v. Farouk Systems, Inc.
25-cv-5096, S.D. Tex.
(March 2025)
Product/Service
CHI and Biosilk hair products
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA” when ingredients come from foreign countries
Falsely marketing products as containing more natural ingredients than they actually do
Status
Pending
John Paul Mitchell Hair Products
Product/Service
John Paul Mitchell hair products
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA” when they contain ingredients from foreign countries
Status
Pending
John Paul Mitchell Hair Products
Case Name (Date)
Lauer et al. v. John Paul Mitchell Systems
25-cv-2438, N.D. Ill.
(March 2025)
Product/Service
John Paul Mitchell hair products
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA” when they contain ingredients from foreign countries
Status
Pending
French’s Mustard Products
Case Name (Date)
McCoy et al. v. McCormick & Co., Inc.
25-cv-231, E.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2025)
McCoy McCormick & Co., Inc.
25-at-156, E.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2025)
Product/Service
French’s mustard products, including Dijon Mustard Made with Chardonnay, Honey Dijon and Yellow Mustard
Allegations
Falsely advertising products as “Crafted and Bottled in Springfield, MO, USA” and “AMERICAN FLAVOR IN A BOTTLE” when they contain mustard seeds from Canada and other imported ingredients
French’s Mustard Products
Case Name (Date)
McCoy et al. v. McCormick & Co., Inc.
25-cv-231, E.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2025)
McCoy McCormick & Co., Inc.
25-at-156, E.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2025)
Product/Service
French’s mustard products, including Dijon Mustard Made with Chardonnay, Honey Dijon and Yellow Mustard
Allegations
Falsely advertising products as “Crafted and Bottled in Springfield, MO, USA” and “AMERICAN FLAVOR IN A BOTTLE” when they contain mustard seeds from Canada and other imported ingredients
Status
McCoy case (No. 25-cv-231): Dismissed
McCoy case (No. 25-at-156): Pending