### Question
How is the "merchandise concerned" defined?


### Answer
The term **merchandise concerned** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1401a* as follows -

> the merchandise being appraised, identical merchandise, or similar merchandise

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1401a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part I-Definitions and National Customs Automation Program > subpart a-definitions**

