### Question
How does the law define total actual profit?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1677a*, **total actual profit** is defined as:

> 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 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

