### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define existing?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 2481*, **existing** is defined as:

> (A) when used, without the specification of any date, with respect to any matter relating to entering into or carrying out a trade agreement or other action authorized by this chapter, existing on the day on which such trade agreement is entered into or such other action is taken

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2481*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-TRADE ACT OF 1974 > SUBCHAPTER VI-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

