### Question
How does the law define extraordinary circumstances?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1671c*, **extraordinary circumstances** is defined as:

> circumstances in which—


(i) suspension of an investigation will be more beneficial to the domestic industry than continuation of the investigation, and


(ii) the investigation is complex

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1671c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part I-Imposition of Countervailing Duties**

