### Question
How does the law define originating good" or "originating material?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 4531*, **originating good" or "originating material** is defined as:

> a good or material, as the case may be, that qualifies as originating under this section

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 4531*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-UNITED STATES&ndash;MEXICO&ndash;CANADA AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION > SUBCHAPTER II-CUSTOMS PROVISIONS**

