### Question
How does TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) define State agency?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 2571*, **State agency** is defined as:

> any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the government of any State or of any political subdivision of any State

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2571*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979 > SUBCHAPTER II-TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (STANDARDS) > Part D-Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions**

