Is there a way to confirm whether a Canon lens is a USA Model?

[cohenfive]

I am considering buying an ef lens from a buddy of mine. He lost the receipt and warranty paper that came with the lens. The lens can be registered on the canon usa site so I'm thinking it is a usa model. I called canon support and they could not help me even with the serial number in hand. Is there a way to confirm it is a usa model, or does it not really matter at this point since I am not first owner. Lens was purchased 10 months ago. Thanks

[alanlevans40]

I bought a new 200-800mm RF lens in Canada, 4 weeks ago. 2 weeks ago it came up with Error 60 and will not work. Canon Uk will NOT repair it under warranty. Hope yours is fine. 

[ebiggs1]

There has to be more to the story than that.

[jrhoffman75]

Not necessarily. As far as Canon UK is concerned it could be considered gray market since it was “imported” from a non-UK source.