### Question
How does the law define VNM?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 3332*, **VNM** is defined as:

> the value of nonoriginating materials used by the producer in the production of the good

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 3332*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE > SUBCHAPTER II-CUSTOMS PROVISIONS**

