### Question
How is the "administering authority" defined?


### Answer
The term **administering authority** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1516a* as follows -

> the administering authority described in section 1677(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1516a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part III-Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties**

