### Question
How is the "total actual profit" defined?


### Answer
The term **total actual profit** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1677a* as follows -

> the total profit earned by the foreign producer, exporter, and affiliated parties described in subparagraph (C) with respect to the sale of the same merchandise for which total expenses are determined under such subparagraph

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1677a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

