### Question
How is the term ATPDEA beneficiary country defined?


### Answer
The term **ATPDEA beneficiary country** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 3203* as the following:

> any "beneficiary country", as defined in section 3202(a)(1) of this title, which the President designates as an ATPDEA beneficiary country, taking into account the criteria contained in subsections (c) and (d) of section 3202 of this title and other appropriate criteria, including the following:


(i) Whether the beneficiary country has demonstrated a commitment to—


(I) undertake its obligations under the WTO, including those agreements listed in section 3511(d) of this title, on or ahead of schedule

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 3203*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 20-ANDEAN TRADE PREFERENCE**

