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19 U.S.C. § 2373 to 2374 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§§ 2373 to 2374. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 222(a)(1), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 411
text: Section 2373, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 279A, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1872(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 409; amended Pub. L. 111–344, title I, § 101(c)(9), Dec. 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 3614; as added Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(b), (c), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, related to industry or Sector Partnership Grant program for communities impacted by trade.
text: A prior section 2373, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 273, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2037, related to program benefits and terminated Sept. 30, 1982, pursuant to section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, set out as a Termination Date note preceding section 2271 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 111–5.
text: Section 2373a, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 279B, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1872(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 413; amended Pub. L. 111–344, title I, § 101(c)(10), Dec. 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 3614; as added Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(b), (c), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, authorized appropriations to carry out the Sector Partnership Grant program.
text: Section 2374, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 279C, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1872(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 413, and Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(b), (c), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, related to a rule of construction regarding multiple sources of assistance.
text: A prior section 2374, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 274, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2040, related to Community Adjustment Assistance Fund and terminated Sept. 30, 1982, pursuant to section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, set out as a Termination Date note preceding section 2271 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 111–5.
19 U.S.C. § 2391 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2391. GAO study and report
(a) Adjustment assistance programs
The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of the adjustment assistance programs established under parts 2, 3, and 4 of this subchapter and shall report the results of such study to the Congress no later than January 31, 1980. Such report shall include an evaluation of—
(1) the effectiveness of such programs in aiding workers, firms, and communities to adjust to changed economic conditions resulting from changes in the patterns of international trade; and
(2) the coordination of the administration of such programs and other Government programs which provide unemployment compensation and relief to depressed areas.
(b) Assistance from Labor and Commerce Departments
In carrying out his responsibilities under this section, the Comptroller General shall, to the extent practical, avail himself of the assistance of the Departments of Labor and Commerce. The Secretaries of Labor and Commerce shall make available to the Comptroller General any assistance necessary for an effective evaluation of the adjustment assistance programs established under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 280, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2040.)
19 U.S.C. § 2392 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2392. Adjustment Assistance Coordinating Committee
There is established the Adjustment Assistance Coordinating Committee to consist of a Deputy United States Trade Representative as Chairman, and the officials charged with adjustment assistance responsibilities of the Departments of Labor and Commerce and the Small Business Administration. It shall be the function of the Committee to coordinate the adjustment assistance policies, studies, and programs of the various agencies involved and to promote the efficient and effective delivery of adjustment assistance benefits.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 281, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2040; 1979 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 1(c), eff. Jan. 2, 1980, 44 F.R. 69274, 93 Stat. 1381.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “Deputy United States Trade Representative” substituted in text for “Deputy Special Trade Representative”, meaning Deputy Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, pursuant to Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1979, § 1(c), 44 F.R. 69274, 93 Stat. 1381, eff. Jan. 2, 1980, as provided by section 1–107(a) of Ex. Ord. No. 12188, Jan. 2, 1980, 45 F.R. 993, set out as notes under section 2171 of this title. See, also, section 2171 of this title as amended by Pub. L. 97–456.
19 U.S.C. § 2394 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2394. Firms relocating in foreign countries
Before moving productive facilities from the United States to a foreign country, every firm should—
(1) provide notice of the move to its employees who are likely to be totally or partially separated as a result of the move at least 60 days before the date of such move, and
(2) provide notice of the move to the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Commerce on the same day it notifies employees under paragraph (1).
(b) 1 It is the sense of the Congress that every such firm should—
(1) apply for and use all adjustment assistance for which it is eligible under this subchapter,
(2) offer employment opportunities in the United States, if any exist, to its employees who are totally or partially separated workers as a result of the move, and
(3) assist in relocating employees to other locations in the United States where employment opportunities exist.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 283, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2041.)
19 U.S.C. § 2396 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2396. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 286, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title I, § 1427(a), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1251, which established the Trade Adjustment Assistance Trust Fund, did not become effective pursuant to section 1430(c) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2397 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2397a (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2397a. Sense of Congress
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Agriculture should apply the provisions of part 2 (relating to adjustment assistance for workers), part 3 (relating to adjustment assistance for firms), part 4 (relating to adjustment assistance for communities), and part 6 (relating to adjustment assistance for farmers), respectively, with the utmost regard for the interests of workers, firms, communities, and farmers petitioning for benefits under such parts.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 288, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1856(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 394, and Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(b), (c), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403.)
heading: Termination of Section
text: For termination of section beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, with certain exceptions and subject to section 233(b) of Pub. L. 112–40, see Codification and Effective and Termination Dates notes below.
heading: Codification
text: Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5, which provided for Feb. 13, 2011, termination of section, was repealed by Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, and this section, as added by Pub. L. 111–5 and as in effect on Feb. 12, 2011, was temporarily revived, effective Oct. 21, 2011, until Jan. 1, 2014, by Pub. L. 112–40, §§ 201(b), (c), 233. See Effective and Termination Dates notes below.
heading: Effective and Termination Dates
text: For temporary revival and applicability of section, as in effect on Feb. 12, 2011, see sections 201(b), (c) and 233 of Pub. L. 112–40, set out as Effective and Termination Dates of 2011 Revival notes preceding section 2271 of this title. For termination beginning on Jan. 1, 2014, with certain exceptions and subject to section 233(b) of Pub. L. 112–40, see section 233 of Pub. L. 112–40, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2011 Revival note preceding section 2271 of this title.
Except as otherwise provided and subject to certain applicability provisions, section effective upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on Feb. 17, 2009, see section 1891 of Pub. L. 111–5, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2009 Amendment note under section 2271 of this title.
Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5, which provided that, except as otherwise provided, section not applicable on or after Jan. 1, 2011, and that this part be applied and administered beginning Jan. 1, 2011, as if this section had never been enacted, was repealed by Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403. See Codification note above.
19 U.S.C. § 2401c (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2401c. Study by Secretary of Agriculture when International Trade Commission begins investigation
(a) In general
Whenever the International Trade Commission (in this part referred to as the “Commission”) begins an investigation under section 2252 of this title with respect to an agricultural commodity, the Commission shall immediately notify the Secretary of the investigation. Upon receipt of the notification, the Secretary shall immediately conduct a study of—
(1) the number of agricultural commodity producers producing a like or directly competitive agricultural commodity who have been or are likely to be certified as eligible for adjustment assistance under this part, and
(2) the extent to which the adjustment of such producers to the import competition may be facilitated through the use of existing programs.
(b) Report
Not later than 15 days after the day on which the Commission makes its report under section 2252(f) of this title, the Secretary shall submit a report to the President setting forth the findings of the study described in subsection (a) of this section. Upon making the report to the President, the Secretary shall also promptly make the report public (with the exception of information which the Secretary determines to be confidential) and shall have a summary of the report published in the Federal Register.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 294, as added Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 141(a), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 949.)
heading: Termination Date
text: Except as otherwise provided, technical assistance and financial assistance may not be provided under this section after Dec. 31, 2013, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2401d (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2401d. Benefit information to agricultural commodity producers
(a) In general
The Secretary shall provide full information to agricultural commodity producers about the benefit allowances, training, and other employment services available under this subchapter and about the petition and application procedures, and the appropriate filing dates, for such allowances, training, and services. The Secretary shall provide whatever assistance is necessary to enable groups to prepare petitions or applications for program benefits under this subchapter.
(b) Notice of benefits
(1) In general
The Secretary shall mail written notice of the benefits available under this part to each agricultural commodity producer that the Secretary has reason to believe is covered by a certification made under this part.
(2) Other notice
The Secretary shall publish notice of the benefits available under this part to agricultural commodity producers that are covered by each certification made under this part in newspapers of general circulation in the areas in which such producers reside.
(3) Other Federal assistance
The Secretary shall also provide information concerning procedures for applying for and receiving all other Federal assistance and services available to workers facing economic distress.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 295, as added Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 141(a), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 949.)
heading: Termination Date
text: Except as otherwise provided, technical assistance and financial assistance may not be provided under this section after Dec. 31, 2013, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2418 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2418. Request for information
(a) In general
Upon receipt of written request therefor from any person, the Trade Representative shall make available to that person information (other than that to which confidentiality applies) concerning—
(1) the nature and extent of a specific trade policy or practice of a foreign country with respect to particular goods, services, investment, or intellectual property rights, to the extent that such information is available to the Trade Representative or other Federal agencies;
(2) United States rights under any trade agreement and the remedies which may be available under that agreement and under the laws of the United States; and
(3) past and present domestic and international proceedings or actions with respect to the policy or practice concerned.
(b) If information not available
If information that is requested by a person under subsection (a) of this section is not available to the Trade Representative or other Federal agencies, the Trade Representative shall, within 30 days after receipt of the request—
(1) request the information from the foreign government; or
(2) decline to request the information and inform the person in writing of the reasons for refusal.
(c) Certain business information not made available
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), and notwithstanding any other provision of law (including section 552 of title 5), no information requested and received by the Trade Representative in aid of any investigation under this subchapter shall be made available to any person if—
(A) the person providing such information certifies that—
(i) such information is business confidential,
(ii) the disclosure of such information would endanger trade secrets or profitability, and
(iii) such information is not generally available;
(B) the Trade Representative determines that such certification is well-founded; and
(C) to the extent required in regulations prescribed by the Trade Representative, the person providing such information provides an adequate nonconfidential summary of such information.
(2) The Trade Representative may—
(A) use such information, or make such information available (in his own discretion) to any employee of the Federal Government for use, in any investigation under this subchapter, or
(B) may make such information available to any other person in a form which cannot be associated with, or otherwise identify, the person providing the information.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title III, § 308, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title I, § 1301(a), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1175.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section applicable to petitions filed, and investigations initiated, under section 2412 of this title on or after Aug. 23, 1988, and petitions filed, and investigations initiated, before Aug. 23, 1988, if by such date no decision had been made under section 2414 of this title regarding the petition or investigation, see section 1301(c) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 2411 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2419 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2419. Administration
The Trade Representative shall—
(1) issue regulations concerning the filing of petitions and the conduct of investigations and hearings under this subchapter,
(2) keep the petitioner regularly informed of all determinations and developments regarding the investigation conducted with respect to the petition under this subchapter, including the reasons for any undue delays, and
(3) submit a report to the House of Representatives and the Senate semiannually describing—
(A) the petitions filed and the determinations made (and reasons therefor) under section 2412 of this title,
(B) developments in, and the current status of, each investigation or proceeding under this subchapter,
(C) the actions taken, or the reasons for no action, by the Trade Representative under section 2411 of this title with respect to investigations conducted under this subchapter, and
(D) the commercial effects of actions taken under section 2411 of this title.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title III, § 309, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title I, § 1301(a), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1175.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section applicable to petitions filed, and investigations initiated, under section 2412 of this title on or after Aug. 23, 1988, and petitions filed, and investigations initiated, before Aug. 23, 1988, if by such date no decision had been made under section 2414 of this title regarding the petition or investigation, see section 1301(c) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 2411 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2431 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2431. Exception of products of certain countries or areas
Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the President shall continue to deny nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of any country, the products of which were not eligible for the rates set forth in rate column numbered 1 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States on January 3, 1975.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, § 401, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2056.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Tariff Schedules of the United States, referred to in text, to be treated as a reference to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule pursuant to section 3012 of this title. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule is not set out in the Code. See Publication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title.
heading: Report on Effect of Subchapter; Recommendations
text: Pub. L. 95–501, title VI, § 604, Oct. 21, 1978, 92 Stat. 1692, which provided that within six months after Oct. 21, 1978, the Secretary of Agriculture submit to Congress a report detailing the effect on United States agriculture of this subchapter, including a recommendation as to whether the provisions of this subchapter should be repealed or amended, was omitted in the general revision of Pub. L. 95–501 by Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1531, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3668. See chapter 87 (§ 5601 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture.
19 U.S.C. § 2433 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2433. United States personnel missing in action in Southeast Asia
(a) Penalty for noncooperating countries
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the President determines that a nonmarket economy country is not cooperating with the United States—
(1) to achieve a complete accounting of all United States military and civilian personnel who are missing in action in Southeast Asia,
(2) to repatriate such personnel who are alive, and
(3) to return the remains of such personnel who are dead to the United States,
then, during the period beginning with the date of such determination and ending on the date on which the President determines such country is cooperating with the United States, he may provide that—
(A) the products of such country may not receive nondiscriminatory treatment,
(B) such country may not participate, directly or indirectly, in any program under which the United States extends credit, credit guarantees, or investment guarantees, and
(C) no commercial agreement entered into under this subchapter between such country and the United States will take effect.
(b) Exception
This section shall not apply to any country the products of which are eligible for the rates set forth in rate column numbered 1 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States on January 3, 1975.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, § 403, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2060.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Tariff Schedules of the United States, referred to in subsec. (b), to be treated as a reference to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, pursuant to section 3012 of this title. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule is not set out in the Code. See Publication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2438 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2438. Payment by Czechoslovakia of amounts owed United States citizens and nationals
(a) Renegotiation of 1974 agreement
The arrangement initialed on July 5, 1974, with respect to the settlement of the claims of citizens and nationals of the United States against the Government of Czechoslovakia shall be renegotiated and shall be submitted to the Congress as part of any agreement entered into under this subchapter with Czechoslovakia.
(b) Provisional retention of gold
The United States shall not release any gold belonging to Czechoslovakia and controlled directly or indirectly by the United States pursuant to the provisions of the Paris Reparations Agreement of January 24, 1946, or otherwise, until such agreement has been approved by the Congress.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, § 408, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2064.)
19 U.S.C. § 2440 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2440. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–295, § 17, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3524
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, § 410, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2065, related to establishment and maintenance of East-West Trade Statistics Monitoring System.
19 U.S.C. § 2441 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2441. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–362, title XIV, § 1401(b)(2), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3294; Pub. L. 106–36, title I, § 1001(a)(4), June 25, 1999, 113 Stat. 130
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, § 411, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2065, related to East-West Foreign Trade Board.
19 U.S.C. § 2451b (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2451b. Regulations; termination of provision
(a) To carry out restrictions and monitoring
The President shall by regulation provide for the efficient and fair administration of any restriction proclaimed pursuant to the 1 part and to provide for effective monitoring of imports under section 2451a(a) of this title.
(b) To carry out agreements
To carry out an agreement concluded pursuant to consultations under section 2451(j) or 2451a(e)(2) of this title, the President is authorized to prescribe regulations governing the entry or withdrawal from warehouse of articles covered by such agreement.
(c) Termination date
This part and any regulations issued under this part shall cease to be effective 12 years after the date of entry into force of the Protocol of Accession of the People’s Republic of China to the WTO.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title IV, § 423, as added Pub. L. 106–286, div. A, title I, § 103(a)(3), Oct. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 890.)
heading: References in Text
text: The date of entry into force of the Protocol of Accession of the People’s Republic of China to the WTO, referred to in subsec. (c), is Dec. 11, 2001.
heading: Codification
text: Part, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), was in the original “subtitle” which was translated as reading “chapter”, meaning chapter 2 of title IV of Pub. L. 93–618, as added, which enacted this part, to reflect the probable intent of Congress, because title IV of Pub. L. 93–618 contains no subtitles.
19 U.S.C. § 2464 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2464. Review and report to Congress
The President shall submit an annual report to the Congress on the status of internationally recognized worker rights within each beneficiary developing country, including the findings of the Secretary of Labor with respect to the beneficiary country’s implementation of its international commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title V, § 504, as added Pub. L. 104–188, title I, § 1952(a), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1925; amended Pub. L. 106–200, title IV, § 412(c), May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 299.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2464, Pub. L. 93–618, title V, § 504, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2070; Pub. L. 96–39, title XI, §§ 1106(g)(3), 1111(a)(4), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 313, 315; Pub. L. 98–573, title V, § 505, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3020; Pub. L. 99–47, § 8(b)(2), June 11, 1985, 99 Stat. 85; Pub. L. 99–514, title XVIII, § 1887(a)(6), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2923, related to limitations on preferential treatment, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 104–188.
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Pub. L. 106–200 inserted before period at end “, including the findings of the Secretary of Labor with respect to the beneficiary country’s implementation of its international commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor”.