19 U.S.C. § 2482 — Exercise of functions of International

Page 709 TITLE 19—CUSTOMS DUTIES § 2483 after such date, see section 1217(b)(1) of Pub. L. 100–418, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3001 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1979 AMENDMENT Amendment by section 202(c)(1) of Pub. L. 96–39 effec- tive July 1, 1980, see section 204(a) of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as a note under section 1401a of this title. Amendment by section 1106(h)(1) of Pub. L. 96–39 ef- fective July 26, 1979, see section 1114 of Pub. L. 96–39, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2581 of this title. SAVINGS PROVISION Pub. L. 105–206, title V, § 5003(c), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 790, provided that: ‘‘Nothing in this section [amending this section, sections 1881, 2432, 3332 and 3555 of this title, and sections 5401 and 5713 of Title 22, For- eign Relations and Intercourse, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, and amending provi- sions set out as a note under section 2112 of this title] shall affect the meaning of any provision of law, Execu- tive order, Presidential proclamation, rule, regulation, delegation of authority, other document, or treaty or other international agreement of the United States re- lating to the principle of ‘most-favored-nation’ (or ‘most favored nation’) treatment. Any Executive order, Presidential proclamation, rule, regulation, delegation of authority, other document, or treaty or other inter- national agreement of the United States that has been issued, made, granted, or allowed to become effective and that is in effect on the effective date of this Act [July 22, 1998], or was to become effective on or after the effective date of this Act, shall continue in effect according to its terms until modified, terminated, su- perseded, set aside, or revoked in accordance with law.’’ CLARIFICATION OF DESIGNATION OF NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS Pub. L. 105–206, title V, § 5003(a), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 789, provided that: ‘‘(1) FINDINGS.—The Congress makes the following findings: ‘‘(A) Since the 18th century, the principle of non- discrimination among countries with which the United States has trade relations, commonly referred to as ‘most-favored-nation’ treatment, has been a cornerstone of United States trade policy. ‘‘(B) Although the principle remains firmly in place as a fundamental concept in United States trade rela- tions, the term ‘most-favored-nation’ is a misnomer which has led to public misunderstanding. ‘‘(C) It is neither the purpose nor the effect of the most-favored-nation principle to treat any country as ‘most favored’. To the contrary, the principle reflects the intention to confer on a country the same trade benefits that are conferred on any other country, that is, the intention not to discriminate among trading partners. ‘‘(D) The term ‘normal trade relations’ is a more accurate description of the principle of non- discrimination as it applies to the tariffs applicable generally to imports from United States trading part- ners, that is, the general rates of duty set forth in column 1 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. ‘‘(2) POLICY.—It is the sense of the Congress that— ‘‘(A) the language used in United States laws, trea- ties, agreements, executive orders, directives, and regulations should more clearly and accurately re- flect the underlying principles of United States trade policy; and ‘‘(B) accordingly, the term ‘normal trade relations’ should, where appropriate, be substituted for the term ‘most-favored-nation’.’’ § 2482. Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission (a) Preliminary investigation In order to expedite the performance of its functions under this chapter, the International Trade Commission may conduct preliminary in- vestigations, determine the scope and manner of its proceedings, and consolidate proceedings be- fore it. (b) Use of authority granted under other provi- sions In performing its functions under this chapter, the Commission may exercise any authority granted to it under any other Act. (c) Gathering of current information The Commission shall at all times keep in- formed concerning the operation and effect of provisions relating to duties or other import re- strictions of the United States contained in trade agreements entered into under the trade agreements program. (Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 603, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under sec- tion 2101 of this title and Tables. § 2483. Consequential changes in Tariff Sched- ules of the United States The President shall from time to time, as ap- propriate, embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States the substance of the relevant provisions of this chapter, and of other Acts affecting import treatment, and ac- tions thereunder, including removal, modifica- tion, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction. (Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 604, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073; Pub. L. 100–418, title I, §§ 1213(a), 1214(j)(4), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1155, 1158.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, referred to in text, is not set out in the Code. See Pub- lication of Harmonized Tariff Schedule note set out under section 1202 of this title. This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Ref- erences in Text note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 1988—Pub. L. 100–418 substituted ‘‘Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States’’ for ‘‘Tariff Schedules of the United States’’ and inserted ‘‘removal,’’ after ‘‘in- cluding’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1988 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 100–418 effective Jan. 1, 1989, and applicable with respect to articles entered on or