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19 U.S.C. § 2255 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2255. Trade monitoring
(a) Monitoring tool for imports
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after February 24, 2016, the Commission shall make available on a website of the Commission an import monitoring tool to allow the public access to data on the volume and value of goods imported to the United States for the purpose of assessing whether such data has changed with respect to such goods over a period of time.
(2) Data described
For purposes of the monitoring tool under paragraph (1), the Commission shall use data compiled by the Department of Commerce and such other government data as the Commission considers appropriate.
(3) Periods of time
The Commission shall ensure that data accessed through the monitoring tool under paragraph (1) includes data for the most recent quarter for which such data are available and previous quarters as the Commission considers practicable.
(b) Monitoring reports
(1) In general
Not later than 270 days after February 24, 2016, and not less frequently than quarterly thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce shall publish on a website of the Department of Commerce, and notify the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives of the availability of, a monitoring report on changes in the volume and value of trade with respect to imports and exports of goods categorized based on the 6-digit subheading number of the goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States during the most recent quarter for which such data are available and previous quarters as the Secretary considers practicable.
(2) Requests for comment
Not later than one year after February 24, 2016, the Secretary of Commerce shall solicit through the Federal Register public comment on the monitoring reports described in paragraph (1).
(c) Sunset
The requirements under this section terminate on the date that is seven years after February 24, 2016.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 205, as added Pub. L. 114–125, title VI, § 603(a), Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 185.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), 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. § 2312 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2312. Administration absent State agreement
(a) Promulgation of regulations; fair hearing
In any State where there is no agreement in force between a State or its agency under section 2311 of this title, the Secretary shall arrange under regulations prescribed by him for performance of all necessary functions under subpart B of this part, including provision for a fair hearing for any worker whose application for payments is denied.
(b) Review of final determination
A final determination under subsection (a) with respect to entitlement to program benefits under subpart B of this part is subject to review by the courts in the same manner and to the same extent as is provided by section 405(g) of title 42.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 240, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2025.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination Date
text: No trade adjustment assistance, vouchers, allowances, or other payments or benefits may be provided under this section after June 30, 2021, except as otherwise provided, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2313 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2313. Payments to States
(a) Certification to Secretary of the Treasury for payment to cooperating States
The Secretary shall from time to time certify to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment to each cooperating State the sums necessary to enable such State as agent of the United States to make payments provided for by this part.
(b) Utilization or return of money
All money paid a State under this section shall be used solely for the purposes for which it is paid; and money so paid which is not used for such purposes shall be returned, at the time specified in the agreement under this subpart, to the Secretary of the Treasury.
(c) Surety bonds
Any agreement under this subpart may require any officer or employee of the State certifying payments or disbursing funds under the agreement or otherwise participating in the performance of the agreement, to give a surety bond to the United States in such amount as the Secretary may deem necessary, and may provide for the payment of the cost of such bond from funds for carrying out the purposes of this part.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 241, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2025; Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2513(b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 889.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–35 struck out provisions relating to payment to the State by the Secretary of the Treasury from the Adjustment Assistance Trust Fund prior to audit or settlement by the General Accounting Office.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–35 struck out provisions relating to crediting money returned to the Secretary of the Treasury to the Adjustment Assistance Trust Fund.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment and Transition Provisions
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective Aug. 1981, with transition provisions applicable, see section 2514 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 2291 of this title.
heading: Termination Date
text: No trade adjustment assistance, vouchers, allowances, or other payments or benefits may be provided under this section after June 30, 2021, except as otherwise provided, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2314 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2314. Liabilities of certifying and disbursing officers
(a) Certifying officer
No person designated by the Secretary, or designated pursuant to an agreement under this subpart, as a certifying officer, shall, in the absence of gross negligence or intent to defraud the United States, be liable with respect to any payment certified by him under this part.
(b) Disbursing officer
No disbursing officer shall, in the absence of gross negligence or intent to defraud the United States, be liable with respect to any payment by him under this part if it was based upon a voucher signed by a certifying officer designated as provided in subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 242, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2026.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination Date
text: No trade adjustment assistance, vouchers, allowances, or other payments or benefits may be provided under this section after June 30, 2021, except as otherwise provided, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2331 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2331. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 123(a), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 944
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 250, as added Pub. L. 103–182, title V, § 502, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2149; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. J, title I, § 1012(b), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–901; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(5) [title VII, § 702(b)], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–319, established a NAFTA transitional adjustment assistance program.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 250 of Pub. L. 93–618, title II, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2029, provided for judicial review for workers or groups aggrieved by a final determination by the Secretary under section 2273 of this title, and was classified to section 2322 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 96–417.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 123(c), Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 944, provided that:
“(1) In general.—
The amendments made by this section [amending sections 2275 and 2395 of this title and repealing this subpart and section 2322 of this title] shall apply with respect to petitions filed under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 [this part], on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 6, 2002].
“(2) Workers certified as eligible before effective date.—
Notwithstanding subsection (a), a worker receiving benefits under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 shall continue to receive (or be eligible to receive) benefits and services under chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on the day before the amendments made by this section take effect under subsection (a), for any week for which the worker meets the eligibility requirements of such chapter 2 as in effect on such date.”
19 U.S.C. § 2342 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2342. Approval of adjustment proposals
(a) Application for adjustment assistance
A firm certified under section 2341 of this title as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance may, at any time within 2 years after the date of such certification, file an application with the Secretary for adjustment assistance under this part. Such application shall include a proposal for the economic adjustment of such firm.
(b) Technical assistance
(1) Adjustment assistance under this part consists of technical assistance. The Secretary shall approve a firm’s application for adjustment assistance only if the Secretary determines that the firm’s adjustment proposal—
(A) is reasonably calculated to materially contribute to the economic adjustment of the firm,
(B) gives adequate consideration to the interests of the workers of such firm, and
(C) demonstrates that the firm will make all reasonable efforts to use its own resources for economic development.
(2) The Secretary shall make a determination as soon as possible after the date on which an application is filed under this section, but in no event later than 60 days after such date.
(c) Termination of certification of eligibility
Whenever the Secretary determines that any firm no longer requires assistance under this part, he shall terminate the certification of eligibility of such firm and promptly have notice of such termination published in the Federal Register. Such termination shall take effect on the termination date specified by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 252, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2030; Pub. L. 99–272, title XIII, § 13006(a)(1), (2), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 304.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 99–272, § 13006(a)(1), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “Adjustment assistance under this part consists of technical assistance and financial assistance, which may be furnished singly or in combination. The Secretary shall approve a firm’s application for adjustment assistance only if he determines—
“(A) that the firm has no reasonable access to financing through the private capital market, and
“(B) that the firm’s adjustment proposal—
“(i) is reasonably calculated materially to contribute to the economic adjustment of the firm,
“(ii) gives adequate consideration to the interests of the workers of such firm, and
“(iii) demonstrates that the firm will make all reasonable efforts to use its own resources for economic development.”
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 99–272, § 13006(a)(2), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which authorized the Secretary to assist an eligible firm in the preparation of a viable adjustment proposal.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination Date
text: Except as otherwise provided, assistance may not be provided under this section after June 30, 2021, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2353 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2353. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2526, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 893
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 263, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2034, contained transitional provisions for certain events occurring prior to the effective date of this part.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Aug. 13, 1981, except as otherwise provided with respect to applications for adjustment assistance, see section 2529 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date of 1981 Amendment note under section 2343 of this title.
19 U.S.C. § 2356 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2356. Repealed. Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 221(a)(3), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 410
text: Section, Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1866, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 399, required the Secretary of Commerce to submit and publish an annual report on trade adjustment assistance for firms and proscribed the release of certain confidential business information.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 221(a)(3), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 410, provided that the repeal of this section is effective on the day after the date on which the Secretary of Commerce submits the report required by this section for fiscal year 2011 [report submitted Dec. 15, 2011].
19 U.S.C. § 2372a (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2372a. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 272, formerly § 279, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1872(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 409; amended Pub. L. 111–152, title I, § 1501, Mar. 30, 2010, 124 Stat. 1070; as added and renumbered § 272, Pub. L. 112–40, title II, §§ 201(b), (c), 222(a)(3), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, 411, which provided for appropriations for fiscal years 2009 to 2014, was transferred to section 2372 of this title.
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: Executive Documents
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. § 2396 (CUSTOMS DUTIES)
§ 2396. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
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. § 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). 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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination Date
text: Except as otherwise provided, assistance may not be provided under this section after June 30, 2021, 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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination Date
text: Except as otherwise provided, assistance may not be provided under this section after June 30, 2021, 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) 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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.