Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-102
§159 Unauthorized Use of Legend; Penalty
Title 15 › CHAPTER 4 — CHINA TRADE › § 159
Summary
People or companies that are not incorporated under this chapter or under U.S. law must not do business in China using a name that includes the phrase "Federal Inc. U.S.A." Anyone who breaks this rule can be fined up to $1,000 for each time they do it.
Full Legal Text
Title 15, §159
Commerce and Trade, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
No individual, partnership, or association, or corporation not incorporated under this chapter or under a law of the United States, shall engage in business within China under a name in connection with which the legend “Federal Inc. U.S.A.” is used. Any person violating this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $1,000 for each violation.
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Citation
15 U.S.C. § 159
Title 15, Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102