### Question
How is the term VOM defined?


### Answer
The term **VOM** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 4033* as the following:

> the value of originating materials that are acquired or self-produced, and used by the producer in the production of the good

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

