### Question
How is the term neutral and objective criteria defined?


### Answer
The term **neutral and objective criteria** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1677* as the following:

> criteria that do not favor certain regions beyond what is appropriate for the elimination or reduction of regional disparities within the framework of the regional development policy

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1677*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

