### Question
What is the definition of VNM?


### Answer
The definition of **VNM** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 4033*:

> the value of nonoriginating materials that are acquired and used by the producer in the production of the good, but does not include the value of a material that is self-produced

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 4033*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE > SUBCHAPTER II-CUSTOMS PROVISIONS**

