### Question
How is the term material that is self-produced defined?


### Answer
The term **material that is self-produced** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 4033* as the following:

> an originating material that is produced by a producer of a good and used in the production of that good

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

