### Question
How does the law define eligible small business?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1339*, **eligible small business** is defined as:

> any business concern which, in the agency's judgment, due to its small size, has neither adequate internal resources nor financial ability to obtain qualified outside assistance in preparing and filing petitions and applications for remedies and benefits under trade laws

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1339*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE II-SPECIAL PROVISIONS > Part II-United States International Trade Commission**

