19 USC 4552

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

§ 4552.

(a)

In general

In determining whether to take action under chapter 1 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 [19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.] with respect to imports from a USMCA country, the President shall determine whether—

(1)

imports from such country, considered individually, account for a substantial share of total imports; or

(2)

imports from a USMCA country, considered individually, or in exceptional circumstances imports from USMCA countries considered collectively, contribute importantly to the serious injury, or threat thereof, found by the International Trade Commission.

(b)

Exclusion of USMCA imports

(c)

Action after exclusion of USMCA country imports

(1)

In general

If the President, under subsection (b), excludes imports from a USMCA country or countries from action under chapter 1 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 [19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.] but thereafter determines that a surge in imports from that country or countries is undermining the effectiveness of the action—

(A)

the President may take appropriate action under such chapter 1 to include those imports in the action; and

(B)

any entity that is representative of an industry for which such action is being taken may request the International Trade Commission to conduct an investigation of the surge in such imports.

(2)

Investigation

(3)

“Surge” defined

(d)

Condition applicable to quantitative restrictions

(Pub. L. 116–113, title III, § 302, formerly Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 312, Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2107; renumbered § 302 of Pub. L. 116–113 and amended Pub. L. 116–113, title V, § 502(c), Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 70.)

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