Title 19, Customs DutiesRelease 119-110
§2554 Procedure After Finding by International Forum
Title 19 › CHAPTER 13 — TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 › SUBCHAPTER II — TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) › Part C — Administrative and Judicial Proceedings Regarding Standards-Related Activities › subpart 1 — representations alleging united states violations of obligations › § 2554
Summary
If an international forum finds a standards activity in the United States breaks U.S. duties under the Agreement, the interagency trade organization in section 1872(a) must review the finding and recommend action. See section 2411 for remedies.
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Title 19, §2554
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(a)In general
If an appropriate international forum finds that a standards-related activity being engaged in within the United States conflicts with the obligations of the United States under the Agreement, the interagency trade organization established under section 1872(a) of this title shall review the finding and the matters related thereto with a view to recommending appropriate action.
(b)Cross reference
For provisions of law regarding remedies available to domestic persons alleging that standards activities engaged in by Parties to the Agreement (other than the United States) violate the obligations of the Agreement, see section 2411 of this title.
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19 U.S.C. § 2554
Title 19, Customs Duties
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110