Code of Federal Regulations Title 15 - Commerce and Foreign Trade
Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Commerce and Foreign Trade governs rules and regulations relating to domestic and international commerce administered by various federal agencies. This title covers a wide range of topics such as trade regulations, standards, export administration, and more.
Key Subtitles and Topics in Title 15 CFR:
Subtitle A – Office of the Secretary of Commerce
Covers general regulations related to the U.S. Department of Commerce, including policies, procedures, and general administrative rules.
Subtitle B – Regulations Relating to Commerce and Foreign Trade
Chapter I – Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce
Covers data collection, census regulations, and mandatory business surveys.
Chapter II – National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Includes standards development, time systems, weights and measures.
Chapter III – International Trade Administration
Focuses on trade agreements, trade promotion, and anti-dumping/countervailing duty proceedings.
Chapter IV – Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Regulates U.S. foreign-trade zones and their operation.
Chapter VII – Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
Critical for export controls and compliance under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Chapter IX – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Includes rules related to marine commerce, fisheries, and atmospheric services.
Chapter XI – Technology Administration
Formerly included, now mostly defunct but historically relevant.
Chapter XX – Office of the United States Trade Representative
Pertains to U.S. trade policies and implementation of trade agreements.
Topics Covered Include:
Export control regulations (EAR)
Trade adjustment assistance
Antidumping and countervailing duty procedures
Industrial standards and technology development
Census and statistical data regulations
Foreign trade zones
Marine and atmospheric commerce rules
Agencies Involved:
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
International Trade Administration (ITA)
Census Bureau
NOAA
NIST
U.S. Trade Representative
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