### Question
How does Definitions and National Customs Automation Program define electronic data interchange system?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1401*, **electronic data interchange system** is defined as:

> any established mechanism approved by the Commissioner of Customs through which information can be transferred electronically

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part I-Definitions and National Customs Automation Program > subpart a-definitions**

