### Question
How does the law define neutral and objective criteria?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1677*, **neutral and objective criteria** is defined as:

> criteria that do not favor certain regions beyond what is appropriate for the elimination or reduction of regional disparities within the framework of the regional development policy

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

