Made in "some country" question

I noticed recently while visiting Germany, very few items have the
country of manufacture stamped on them or printed on the packaging.
Items that I thought were clearly made in China were not stamped "Made
in China".

Is indicating the country of origin only a US custom? Is it a law?

And is it possible to have an item made in China, sent to ... lets say
Peru for final assembly and packaging, and then have the item say "Made
in Peru"? Lets say the Chinese are more efficient at making Alpaca
wool sweaters. But people who wear Alpaca wool sweaters expect them to
be made in Peru. Could you have them "partially" made in Peru and
still call them "Made in Peru"?

Anthony

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