### Question
How is the "electronic data interchange system" defined?


### Answer
The term **electronic data interchange system** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1401* as follows -

> any established mechanism approved by the Commissioner of Customs through which information can be transferred electronically

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part I-Definitions and National Customs Automation Program > subpart a-definitions**

