### Question
What is the definition of United States confidential business information?


### Answer
The definition of **United States confidential business information** is as follows in *22 U.S.C. § 6713*:

> any trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged and confidential—


(1) including—


(A) data described in section 6724(e)(2) of this title,


(B) any chemical structure,


(C) any plant design process, technology, or operating method,


(D) any operating requirement, input, or result that identifies any type or quantity of chemicals used, processed, or produced, or


(E) any commercial sale, shipment, or use of a chemical, or


  

(2) as described in section 552(b)(4) of title 5,


  

and that is obtained—


(i) from a United States person

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 6713*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION IMPLEMENTATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

