### Question
How does General Provisions define applicable percentage?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1677a*, **applicable percentage** is defined as:

> the percentage determined by dividing the total United States expenses by the total expenses

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

