### Question
How is the "second offender" defined?


### Answer
The term **second offender** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1673b* as follows -

> a manufacturer that is specified in 2 affirmative dumping determinations (within the meaning of section 1673h of this title) as the manufacturer of short life cycle merchandise that is—


(I) specified in both such determinations, and


(II) within the scope of the product category referred to in subparagraph (B)

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1673b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part II-Imposition of Antidumping Duties**

