Title 19 — Customs DutiesRelease 119-73not60
§1881 Normal Trade Relations
Title 19 › Chapter 7— TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM › Subchapter II— TRADE AGREEMENTS › Part VI— General Provisions › § 1881
Summary
Any duty, import limit, or duty-free rule made under these trade agreements must cover products from every foreign country, whether they arrive directly or go through another country. That rule does not apply when this subchapter, section 1351 of this title, or section 401(a) of the Tariff Classification Act of 1962 says otherwise.
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Title 19, §1881
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Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, in section 1351 of this title, or in section 401(a) of the Tariff Classification Act of 1962, any duty or other import restriction or duty-free treatment proclaimed in carrying out any trade agreement under this subchapter or section 1351 of this title shall apply to products of all foreign countries, whether imported directly or indirectly.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
References in Text
section 401(a) of the Tariff Classification Act of 1962, referred to in text, is set out as a note under section 1351 of this title.
Amendments
1998—Pub. L. 105–206 substituted existing catchline for “Most-favored-nation principle”.
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19 U.S.C. § 1881
Title 19 — Customs Duties
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60