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19 U.S.C. § 2466 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2466. Agricultural exports of beneficiary developing countries
The appropriate agencies of the United States shall assist beneficiary developing countries to develop and implement measures designed to assure that the agricultural sectors of their economies are not directed to export markets to the detriment of the production of foodstuffs for their citizenry.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 104–188, title I, § 1952(a), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1925.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2466, Pub. L. 93–618, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 98–573, title V, § 507(a), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3023, related to agricultural exports of beneficiary developing countries, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 104–188.
19 U.S.C. § 2466b (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2466b. Termination of benefits for sub-Saharan African countries
In the case of a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country, as defined in section 2466a(c) of this title, duty-free treatment provided under this subchapter shall remain in effect through September 30, 2015.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title V, § 506B, as added Pub. L. 106–200, title I, § 114, May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 266; amended Pub. L. 108–274, § 7(a)(1), July 13, 2004, 118 Stat. 823.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–274 substituted “2015” for “2008”.
19 U.S.C. § 2482 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2482. Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission
(a) Preliminary investigation
In order to expedite the performance of its functions under this chapter, the International Trade Commission may conduct preliminary investigations, determine the scope and manner of its proceedings, and consolidate proceedings before it.
(b) Use of authority granted under other provisions
In performing its functions under this chapter, the Commission may exercise any authority granted to it under any other Act.
(c) Gathering of current information
The Commission shall at all times keep informed concerning the operation and effect of provisions relating to duties or other import restrictions of the United States contained in trade agreements entered into under the trade agreements program.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 603, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, as amended, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
19 U.S.C. § 2484 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2484. International drug control
The President shall submit a report to Congress at least once each calendar year listing those foreign countries in which narcotic drugs and other controlled substances (as listed under section 812 of title 21) are produced, processed, or transported for unlawful entry into the United States. Such report shall include a description of the measures such countries are taking to prevent such production, processing, or transport.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 606, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.)
19 U.S.C. § 2485 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2485. Voluntary limitations on exports of steel to United States
No person shall be liable for damages, penalties, or other sanctions under the Federal Trade Commission Act [15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.] or the Antitrust Acts (as defined in section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act [15 U.S.C. 44]), or under any similar State law, on account of his negotiating, entering into, participating in, or implementing an arrangement providing for the voluntary limitation on exports of steel and steel products to the United States, or any modification or renewal of such an arrangement, if such arrangement or such modification or renewal—
(1) was undertaken prior to January 3, 1975, at the request of the Secretary of State or his delegate, and
(2) ceases to be effective not later than January 1, 1975.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 607, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Trade Commission Act, referred to in text, is act Sept. 26, 1914, ch. 311, 38 Stat. 717, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 41 et seq.) of chapter 2 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 58 of Title 15 and Tables.
19 U.S.C. § 2486 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2486. Trade relations with North American countries
(a) Negotiations for free trade area with Canada
It is the sense of the Congress that the United States should enter into a trade agreement with Canada which will guarantee continued stability to the economies of the United States and Canada. In order to promote such economic stability, the President may initiate negotiations for a trade agreement with Canada to establish a free trade area covering the United States and Canada. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prior approval of any legislation which may be necessary to implement such a trade agreement.
(b) Regional study
The President shall study the desirability of entering into trade agreements with countries in the northern portion of the western hemisphere to promote the economic growth of the United States and such countries and the mutual expansion of market opportunities and report to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate his findings and conclusions within 2 years after July 26, 1979. The study shall include an examination of competitive opportunities and conditions of competition between such countries and the United States in the agricultural, energy, and other appropriate sectors.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 612, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2076; Pub. L. 96–39, title XI, § 1104(a), (b)(1), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 310.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1979—Pub. L. 96–39 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
heading: Effective Date of 1979 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 96–39 effective July 26, 1979, see section 1114 of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2581 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2487 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2487. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–145, § 121, as added Pub. L. 102–266, § 102, Apr. 1, 1992, 106 Stat. 95
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 613, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2076, related to limitation on credit to Russia.
19 U.S.C. § 2491 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2491. Short title
This subchapter may be cited as the “Narcotics Control Trade Act”.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title VIII, § 801, as added Pub. L. 99–570, title IX, § 9001, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–164.)
19 U.S.C. § 2493 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2493. Sugar quota
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not allocate any limitation imposed on the quantity of sugar to any country which has a Government involved in the trade of illicit narcotics or is failing to cooperate with the United States in narcotics enforcement activities as defined in section 2492(b) of this title as determined by the President.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title VIII, § 803, as added Pub. L. 99–570, title IX, § 9001, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–165.)
19 U.S.C. § 2494 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2494. Progress reports
The President shall include as a part of the annual report required under section 2291h of title 22 an evaluation of progress that each major drug producing country and each major drug-transit country has made during the reporting period in achieving the objectives set forth in section 2492(b) of this title.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title VIII, § 804, as added Pub. L. 99–570, title IX, § 9001, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–166; amended Pub. L. 106–36, title I, § 1001(a)(9), June 25, 1999, 113 Stat. 131.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1999—Pub. L. 106–36 substituted “section 2291h of title 22” for “section 2291(e)(1) of title 22”.
19 U.S.C. § 2495 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2495. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter—
(1) continuity of a session of Congress is broken only by an adjournment of the Congress sine die, and the days on which either House is not in session because of an adjournment of more than three days to a day certain are excluded in the computation of the period indicated;
(2) the term “major drug producing country” means a country that illicitly produces during a fiscal year 5 metric tons or more of opium or opium derivative, 500 metric tons or more of coca, or 500 metric tons or more of marijuana;
(3) the term “major drug-transit country” means a country—
(A) that is a significant direct source of illicit narcotic or psychotropic drugs or other controlled substances significantly affecting the United States;
(B) through which are transported such drugs or substances; or
(C) through which significant sums of drug-related profits or monies are laundered with the knowledge or complicity of the government; and
(4) the term “narcotic and psychotropic drugs and other controlled substances” has the same meaning as is given by any applicable international narcotics control agreement or domestic law of the country or countries concerned.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title VIII, § 805, as added Pub. L. 99–570, title IX, § 9001, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–166; amended Pub. L. 101–231, § 17(h)(5), Dec. 13, 1989, 103 Stat. 1965; Pub. L. 106–36, title I, § 1001(a)(10), June 25, 1999, 113 Stat. 131.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1999—Par. (2). Pub. L. 106–36 struck out “and” at end.
1989—Par. (2). Pub. L. 101–231 amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “the term ‘major drug producing country’ means a country producing five metric tons or more of opium or opium derivative during a fiscal year or producing five hundred metric tons or more of coca or marijuana (as the case may be) during a fiscal year; and”.
19 U.S.C. § 2497b (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2497b. Jurisdiction
Legislation in the Senate of the United States amending section 2497 or 2497a of this title shall be referred to the Committee on Finance of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title IX, § 903, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title XV, § 15101(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1499, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XV, § 15101(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2261.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
19 U.S.C. § 2501 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2501. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Trade Agreements Act of 1979”.
(Pub. L. 96–39, § 1(a), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 144.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–39, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 144, which enacted this chapter and sections 1516a, 1671 to 1671f, 1673 to 1673i, 1675, 1677 to 1677g, and 2413 to 2416 of this title, amended the Tariff Schedules, and sections 1303, 1311, 1315, 1332, 1336, 1337, 1351, 1401a, 1466, 1500, 1514 to 1516, 1872, 2033, 2112, 2119, 2131, 2155, 2192, 2194, 2211, 2251, 2253, 2411, 2412, 2432, 2434, 2435, 2462 to 2464, 2481, and 2486 of this title, section 5315 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 301 of Title 13, Census, sections 993, 5001 to 5008, 5043, 5061, 5064, 5066, 5116, 5171 to 5173, 5175 to 5178, 5180, 5181, 5201 to 5205, 5207, 5211 to 5215, 5221 to 5223, 5231, 5232, 5235, 5241, 5273, 5291, 5301, 5352, 5361 to 5363, 5365, 5381, 5391, 5551, 5601, 5604, 5610, 5612, 5615, 5663, 5681, 5682, and 5691 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, and sections 1541, 1582, 2632, and 2633, and 2637 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, repealed sections 160 to 171 and 1402 of this title and sections 5009, 5021 to 5026, 5081 to 5084, 5174, 5233, 5234, 5251, 5252, 5364, and 5521 to 5523 of Title 26, enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 160, 1202, 1303, 1311, 1401a, 1516a, 1671, 2111, 2112, 2119, 2135, 2464, 2511, 2531, and 2581 of this title, section 301 of Title 13, and sections 1, 5001, 5061, 5171, and 5173 of Title 26, and amended provisions set out as notes in the Tariff Schedules and under section 2101 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
19 U.S.C. § 2502 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2502. Congressional statement of purposes
The purposes of this Act are—
(1) to approve and implement the trade agreements negotiated under the Trade Act of 1974 [19 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.];
(2) to foster the growth and maintenance of an open world trading system;
(3) to expand opportunities for the commerce of the United States in international trade; and
(4) to improve the rules of international trade and to provide for the enforcement of such rules, and for other purposes.
(Pub. L. 96–39, § 1(c), July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 146.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in provision preceding par. (1), is Pub. L. 96–39, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 144, known as the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 2501 of this title and Tables.
The Trade Act of 1974, referred to in par. (1), is Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 2101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
19 U.S.C. § 2513 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2513. Waiver of discriminatory purchasing requirements with respect to purchases of civil aircraft
The President may waive the application of the provisions of chapter 83 of title 41 in the case of any procurement of civil aircraft and related articles of a country or instrumentality which is a party to the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft referred to in section 2503(c) of this title and approved under section 2503(a) of this title. The President may modify or withdraw any waiver granted pursuant to this section.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title III, § 303, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 342(a), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4953.)
heading: Codification
text: In text, “chapter 83 of title 41” substituted for “title III of the Act of March 3, 1933 (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.), popularly referred to as the Buy American Act,” on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–465 inserted “referred to in section 2503(c) of this title and approved under section 2503(a) of this title” after “Civil Aircraft”.
heading: Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–465 effective on the date on which the Agreement on Government Procurement, referred to in section 3511(d)(17) of this title, enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1995], see section 344(a) of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 2512 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 26, 1979, but authority of President to grant waivers under this section effective on Jan. 1, 1980, see section 309 of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as a note under section 2511 of this title.
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under this section delegated to United States Trade Representative, see section 1–103(b) of Ex. Ord. No. 12188, Jan. 2, 1980, 45 F.R. 990, set out as a note under section 2171 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2516 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2516. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–355, title VII, § 7206(c), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3382; Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 342(d), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4953
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–39, title III, § 306, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 240, related to labor surplus area studies.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal by Pub. L. 103–465 effective on the date on which the Agreement on Government Procurement, referred to in section 3511(d)(17) of this title, enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1995], see section 344(a) of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as an Effective Date of 1994 Amendment note under section 2512 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2517 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2517. Availability of information to Members of Congress designated as official advisers
The United States Trade Representative shall make available to the Members of Congress designated as official advisers pursuant to section 2211 of this title information compiled by the Committee on Government Procurement under article XIX(5) of the Agreement.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title III, § 307, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 240; 1979 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 1(b)(1), eff. Jan. 2, 1980, 44 F.R. 69273, 93 Stat. 1381; Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 342(e), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4953.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–465 substituted “article XIX(5)” for “part VI, paragraph 9,”.
heading: Change of Name
text: “United States Trade Representative” substituted in text for “Special Representative for Trade Negotiations” pursuant to Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1979, § 1(1)(b), 44 F.R. 69273, 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.
heading: Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–465 effective on the date on which the Agreement on Government Procurement, referred to in section 3511(d)(17) of this title, enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1995], see section 344(a) of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 2512 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2531 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2531. Certain standards-related activities
(a) No bar to engaging in standards activity
Nothing in this subchapter may be construed—
(1) to prohibit a Federal agency from engaging in activity related to standards-related measures, including any such measure relating to safety, the protection of human, animal, or plant life or health, the environment, or consumers; or
(2) to limit the authority of a Federal agency to determine the level it considers appropriate of safety or of protection of human, animal, or plant life or health, the environment, or consumers.
(b) Unnecessary obstacles
Nothing in this subchapter may be construed as prohibiting any private person, Federal agency, or State agency from engaging in standards-related activities that do not create unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States. No standards-related activity of any private person, Federal agency, or State agency shall be deemed to constitute an unnecessary obstacle to the foreign commerce of the United States if the demonstrable purpose of the standards-related activity is to achieve a legitimate domestic objective including, but not limited to, the protection of legitimate health or safety, essential security, environmental, or consumer interests and if such activity does not operate to exclude imported products which fully meet the objectives of such activity.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 401, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 242; Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 351(b), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4955.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–465 added subsec. (a), designated existing provisions as subsec. (b), and inserted subsec. (b) heading.
heading: Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 352, Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4957, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle F (§§ 351, 352) of title III of Pub. L. 103–465, amending this section and sections 2532, 2544, 2571, and 2573 of this title and repealing provisions set out below] and the amendments made by this subtitle take effect on the date on which the WTO Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1995].”
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 454, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 250, which provided that this subchapter was to take effect on Jan. 1, 1980, if the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade entered into force with respect to the United States by that date, was repealed by Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 351(g), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4957.
19 U.S.C. § 2533 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2533. State and private standards-related activities
(a) In general
It is the sense of the Congress that no State agency and no private person should engage in any standards-related activity that creates unnecessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of the United States.
(b) Presidential action
The President shall take such reasonable measures as may be available to promote the observance by State agencies and private persons, in carrying out standards-related activities, of requirements equivalent to those imposed on Federal agencies under section 2532 of this title, and of procedures that provide for notification, participation, and publication with respect to such activities.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 403, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 243.)
19 U.S.C. § 2541 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2541. Functions of Trade Representative
(a) In general
The Trade Representative shall coordinate the consideration of international trade policy issues that arise as a result of, and shall develop international trade policy as it relates to, the implementation of this subchapter.
(b) Negotiating functions
The Trade Representative has responsibility for coordinating United States discussions and negotiations with foreign countries for the purpose of establishing mutual arrangements with respect to standards-related activities. In carrying out this responsibility, the Trade Representative shall inform and consult with any Federal agency having expertise in the matters under discussion and negotiation.
(c) Cross reference
For provisions of law regarding general authority of the Trade Representative with respect to trade agreements, see section 2171 of this title.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 411, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 243; Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(2), Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2122; Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), (2), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3529, 3530.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2). See 1993 Amendment notes below.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(2), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representatives”.
1993—Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” in section catchline.
Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” wherever appearing.
19 U.S.C. § 2542 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2542. Establishment and operation of technical offices
(a) Establishment
(1) For nonagricultural products
The Secretary of Commerce shall establish and maintain within the Department of Commerce a technical office that shall carry out the functions prescribed under subsection (b) of this section with respect to nonagricultural products.
(2) For agricultural products
The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish and maintain within the Department of Agriculture a technical office that shall carry out the functions prescribed under subsection (b) of this section with respect to agricultural products.
(b) Functions of offices
The President shall prescribe for each technical office established under subsection (a) of this section such functions as the President deems necessary or appropriate to implement this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 412, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 244.)
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Functions of President under subsec. (b) of this section delegated to Secretary of Commerce regarding technical office established under subsec. (a)(1) of this section, and to Secretary of Agriculture regarding technical office established under subsec. (a)(2) of this section, see section 1–103(a) of Ex. Ord. No. 12188, Jan. 2, 1980, 45 F.R. 990, set out as a note under section 2171 of this title.