Heads up, everybody! This is NOT unique to overseas brand helmets. Your local motorcycle supply store could sell you a helmet that says Snell 2010 on the outside sticker that is under the clear coat, but has no Snell sticker under the liner. In this age of multiple distribution channels, helmets that were destined for another country can wind up on our shelves.
To their credit, Bell took great care of me when I explained what had happened at tech inspection, by subsequently replacing my new helmet (from a SoCal store) with a new one shipped to my home. They were very quick and courteous, as well.
JimL