### Question
How is the "dumping margin" defined?


### Answer
The term **dumping margin** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1677* as follows -

> the amount by which the normal value exceeds the export price or constructed export price of the subject merchandise

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1677*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

