Title 19Customs DutiesRelease 119-73

§2547 Consultations with representatives of domestic interests

Title 19 › Chapter CHAPTER 13— - TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) › Part Part B— - Functions of Federal Agencies › § 2547

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Trade Representative and the relevant Secretary must ask the advisory committees set up under section 2155, which represent the interests involved, for technical and policy advice. They may also seek advice from appropriate state agencies and private individuals.

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Title 19, §2547

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In carrying out the functions for which responsible under this subchapter, the Trade Representative and the Secretary concerned shall solicit technical and policy advice from the committees, established under section 2155 of this title, that represent the interests concerned, and may solicit advice from appropriate State agencies and private persons.

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1996—Pub. L. 104–295 amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–182. See 1993 Amendment note below. 1993—Pub. L. 103–182, as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative”.

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19 U.S.C. § 2547

Title 19Customs Duties

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Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73