### Question
How is the "VNM" defined?


### Answer
The term **VNM** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 4033* as follows -

> the value of nonoriginating materials that are acquired and used by the producer in the production of the automotive good, but does not include the value of a material that is self-produced

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 4033*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE > SUBCHAPTER II-CUSTOMS PROVISIONS**

