### Question
How does the law define assist?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1401a*, **assist** is defined as:

> any of the following if supplied directly or indirectly, and free of charge or at reduced cost, by the buyer of imported merchandise for use in connection with the production or the sale for export to the United States of the merchandise:


(i) Materials, components, parts, and similar items incorporated in the imported merchandise

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1401a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part I-Definitions and National Customs Automation Program > subpart a-definitions**

