### Question
What is the definition of designated authority?


### Answer
The definition of **designated authority** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 1308*:

> the Secretary of the Treasury, with respect to the prohibitions under subsection (b)(1)(A) of this section, and the President (or the President's designee), with respect to the prohibitions under subsection (b)(1)(B) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1308*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE II-SPECIAL PROVISIONS > Part I-Miscellaneous**

