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19 U.S.C. § 2541 — Functions of Trade Representative
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Page 746
TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES
§ 2533
title III, § 351(e)(4), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4956, and, as so
amended, no longer contains clauses.
AMENDMENTS
1996—Par. (4). Pub. L. 104–295 inserted comma after
‘‘system, if any’’.
1994—Par. (4). Pub. L. 103–465 substituted ‘‘Access’’ for
‘‘Certification access’’ in heading, and, in text, sub-
stituted ‘‘conformity assessment procedure’’ for ‘‘cer-
tification system’’ and ‘‘an assessment of conformity
and the mark of the system, if any’’ for ‘‘certification
under that system’’.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–465 effective on the date
on which the WTO Agreement enters into force with re-
spect to the United States (Jan. 1, 1995), see section 352
of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 2531
of this title.
§ 2533. State and private standards-related activi-
ties
(a) In general
It is the sense of the Congress that no State
agency and no private person should engage in
any standards-related activity that creates un-
necessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of
the United States.
(b) Presidential action
The President shall take such reasonable
measures as may be available to promote the ob-
servance by State agencies and private persons,
in carrying out standards-related activities, of
requirements equivalent to those imposed on
Federal agencies under section 2532 of this title,
and of procedures that provide for notification,
participation, and publication with respect to
such activities.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 403, July 26, 1979, 93
Stat. 243.)
PART B—FUNCTIONS OF FEDERAL AGENCIES
§ 2541. Functions of Trade Representative
(a) In general
The Trade Representative shall coordinate the
consideration of international
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Page 746
TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES
§ 2533
title III, § 351(e)(4), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4956, and, as so
amended, no longer contains clauses.
AMENDMENTS
1996—Par. (4). Pub. L. 104–295 inserted comma after
‘‘system, if any’’.
1994—Par. (4). Pub. L. 103–465 substituted ‘‘Access’’ for
‘‘Certification access’’ in heading, and, in text, sub-
stituted ‘‘conformity assessment procedure’’ for ‘‘cer-
tification system’’ and ‘‘an assessment of conformity
and the mark of the system, if any’’ for ‘‘certification
under that system’’.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1994 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–465 effective on the date
on which the WTO Agreement enters into force with re-
spect to the United States (Jan. 1, 1995), see section 352
of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 2531
of this title.
§ 2533. State and private standards-related activi-
ties
(a) In general
It is the sense of the Congress that no State
agency and no private person should engage in
any standards-related activity that creates un-
necessary obstacles to the foreign commerce of
the United States.
(b) Presidential action
The President shall take such reasonable
measures as may be available to promote the ob-
servance by State agencies and private persons,
in carrying out standards-related activities, of
requirements equivalent to those imposed on
Federal agencies under section 2532 of this title,
and of procedures that provide for notification,
participation, and publication with respect to
such activities.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 403, July 26, 1979, 93
Stat. 243.)
PART B—FUNCTIONS OF FEDERAL AGENCIES
§ 2541. Functions of Trade Representative
(a) In general
The Trade Representative shall coordinate the
consideration of international trade policy
issues that arise as a result of, and shall develop
international trade policy as it relates to, the
implementation of this subchapter.
(b) Negotiating functions
The Trade Representative has responsibility
for coordinating United States discussions and
negotiations with foreign countries for the pur-
pose of establishing mutual arrangements with
respect to standards-related activities. In car-
rying out this responsibility, the Trade Rep-
resentative shall inform and consult with any
Federal agency having expertise in the matters
under discussion and negotiation.
(c) Cross reference
For provisions of law regarding general authority
of the Trade Representative with respect to trade
agreements, see section 2171 of this title.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 411, July 26, 1979, 93
Stat. 243; Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(b)(2),
Dec. 8, 1993, 107 Stat. 2122; Pub. L. 104–295,
§ 21(b)(1), (2), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3529, 3530.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
1996—Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), amended directory
language of Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2). See 1993 Amend-
ment notes below.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(2), substituted
‘‘Trade Representative’’ for ‘‘Special Representatives’’.
1993—Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(B), as amended by
Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), substituted ‘‘Trade Represent-
ative’’ for ‘‘Special Representative’’ in section catch-
line.
Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(A), as
amended by Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), substituted
‘‘Trade Representative’’ for ‘‘Special Representative’’
wherever appearing.
§ 2542. Establishment and operation of technical
offices
(a) Establishment
(1) For nonagricultural products
The Secretary of Commerce shall establish
and maintain within the Department of Com-
merce a technical office that shall carry out
the functions prescribed under subsection (b)
with respect to nonagricultural products.
(2) For agricultural products
The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish
and maintain within the Department of Agri-
culture a technical office that shall carry out
the functions prescribed under subsection (b)
with respect to agricultural products.
(b) Functions of offices
The President shall prescribe for each tech-
nical office established under subsection (a) such
functions as the President deems necessary or
appropriate to implement this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 412, July 26, 1979, 93
Stat. 244.)
Executive Documents
DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS
Functions of President under subsec. (b) of this sec-
tion delegated to Secretary of Commerce regarding
technical office established under subsec. (a)(1) of this
section, and to Secretary of Agriculture regarding
technical office established under subsec. (a)(2) of this
section, see section 1–103(a) of Ex. Ord. No. 12188, Jan.
2, 1980, 45 F.R. 990, set out as a note under section 2171
of this title.
§ 2543. Representation of United States interests
before international standards organizations
(a) Oversight and consultation
The Secretary concerned shall—
(1) inform, and consult and coordinate with,
the Trade Representative with respect to
international
standards-related
activities
identified under paragraph (2);
(2) keep adequately informed regarding
international standards-related activities and
identify those that may substantially affect
the commerce of the United States; and
(3) carry out such functions as are required
under subsections (b) and (c).
(b) Representation of United States interests by
private persons
(1) Definitions
For purposes of this subsection—
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As used in this subchapter—
(1) **Agreement** — The term “Agreement” means the Agreement on Government Procurement referred to in [section 3511(d)(17) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3511/d/17&num=0&edition=prelim), as submitted to the Congress, but including rectifications, modifications, and amendments which are accepted by the United States.
(2) **Civil aircraft** — The term “civil aircraft and related articles” means—
(A) all aircraft other than aircraft to be purchased for use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard;
(B) the engines (and parts and components for incorporation therein) of such aircraft;
(C) any other parts, components, and subassemblies for incorporation in such aircraft; and
(D) any ground flight simulators, and parts and components thereof, for use with respect to such aircraft,
whether to be purchased for use as original or replacement equipment in the manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification, or conversion of such aircraft, and without regard to whether such aircraft or articles receive duty-free treatment pursuant to section 601(a)(2).
(3) **Developed countries** — The term “developed countries” means countries so designated by the President.
(4) **Eligible product**
(A) *In general* — The term “eligible product” means, with respect to any foreign country or instrumentality that is—
(i) a party to the Agreement, a product or service of that country or instrumentality which is covered under the Agreement for procurement by the United States;
(ii) Mexico, as a party to the USMCA (as defined in [section 4502 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section4502&num=0&edition=pre
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