Operational Offices
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Provides analysis, research, and investigative support to the Commission. Our support services include our main library, editorial services, and statistical services.
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Develops and applies economic analysis of international trade and industry competitiveness in Title VII and fact-finding investigations. We provide economic advice, technical assistance, and detailed reports in those areas.
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Conducts investigations of diverse issues affecting trade in goods and services, primarily under section 332 of the Tariff Act of 1930, section 131 of the Trade Act of 1974, and section 2104 of the Trade Act of 2002.
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Conducts import injury investigations involving imports claimed to injure, or threaten to injure, a domestic industry as specified under the Tariff Act of 1930.
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Directs the investigative, research, and nomenclature work of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and ensures the timeliness, quality, objectivity, and...
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Implements the Commission’s responsibilities to maintain and update the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and the international Harmonized System of tariff classification.
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Offers information about the benefits and remedies available under U.S. trade laws, and helps small businesses seeking relief under those laws.
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Conducts investigations pertaining to legal proceedings, usually involving patent and trademark infringement, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. We participate both during the pre-institution phase and
Administrative Offices
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Provides services in human resource; information and document management; management of work-life issues; and facilities management.
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Compiles the annual budget, prepares the appropriation and authorization requests, closely monitors budget execution, provides support for acquisitions, and is responsible for financial reporting.
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Oversees recruitment, staffing, training, and personnel management operations. Our support services cover employee relations, performance management and
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Purchases goods and services in support of our mission. We make purchases by contract or interagency agreement. Our office is within the USITC’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
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Maintains the official records and documents of the U.S. International Trade Commission.
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Ensures physical and personnel safety and monitors security policies and procedures.
Other Offices
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Provides information technology leadership managing a comprehensive services and applications support portfolio, maintaining and securing a sound technology infrastructure for the Commission.
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Administers the USITC affirmative action program and advise the Chairman on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs that will most effectively enable the
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Develops and maintains ties between the Commission and our external customers, including the executive branch, government agencies, Congress, foreign governments, international organizations, the public, and the media.
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Serves as the Commission's chief legal advisor whose attorneys represent the USITC in legal forums and advise on investigative reports and administrative issues.
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Provides audit, evaluation, inspection, and investigative services covering all Commission programs and strategic operations.