### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1401*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part I-Definitions and National Customs Automation Program > subpart a-definitions**

