### Question
What does precompetitive development activity mean?


### Answer
**Precompetitive development activity** has the following meaning in *19 U.S.C. § 1677*:

> the translation of industrial research findings into a plan, blueprint, or design for new, modified, or improved products, processes, or services, whether intended for sale or use, including the creation of a first prototype that would not be capable of commercial use

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1677*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

