### Question
How is the "relevant FTA Secretary" defined?


### Answer
The term **relevant FTA Secretary** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1516a* as follows -

> the Secretary—


(A) referred to in article 1908 of the NAFTA, or


(B) provided for in paragraph 5 of article 1909 of the Agreement,


  

of the relevant FTA country

#### 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**

