19 USC § 2482 - Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission

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title: "19 USC § 2482 - Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission"
title_number: 19
title_name: "CUSTOMS DUTIES"
section_number: "2482"
section_name: "Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission"
chapter_number: 12
chapter_name: "TRADE ACT OF 1974"
subchapter_number: "VI"
subchapter_name: "GENERAL PROVISIONS"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 603, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.)"
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# § 2482. Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission

**(a)** **Preliminary investigation** In order to expedite the performance of its functions under this chapter, the International Trade Commission may conduct preliminary investigations, determine the scope and manner of its proceedings, and consolidate proceedings before it.

**(b)** **Use of authority granted under other provisions** In performing its functions under this chapter, the Commission may exercise any authority granted to it under any other Act.

**(c)** **Gathering of current information** The Commission shall at all times keep informed concerning the operation and effect of provisions relating to duties or other import restrictions of the United States contained in trade agreements entered into under the trade agreements program.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, § 603, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.)

## Editorial Notes

### References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning , , , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under  and Tables.