7 USC Ch. 87: Front Matter
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 87-EXPORT PROMOTION
CHAPTER 87-EXPORT PROMOTION
SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec.
5601.
Purpose.
5602.
Definitions.
5603.
Agricultural export promotion strategy.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Purpose of strategy.
(c)
Goals of strategy.
(d)
Priority markets.
5604.
Preservation of traditional markets.
5605.
Independence of authorities.
5606.
Implementation of commitments under Uruguay Round Agreements.
SUBCHAPTER II-AGRICULTURAL EXPORT PROGRAMS
Part A-Programs
5621.
Direct credit sales program.
(a)
Short-term program.
(b)
Intermediate-term program.
(c)
Determinations.
(d)
Use of program.
(e)
Terms of credit assistance.
(f)
Restrictions.
5622.
Export credit guarantee program.
(a)
Short-term credit guarantees.
(b)
Intermediate-term credit guarantees.
(c)
Required determinations.
(d)
Purpose of program.
(e)
Restrictions on use of credit guarantees.
(f)
Restrictions.
(g)
Terms.
(h)
United States agricultural commodities.
(i)
Ineligibility of financial institutions.
(j)
Conditions for fish and processed fish products.
(k)
Processed and high-value products.
5623.
Market access program.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Type of assistance.
(c)
Requirements for participation.
(d)
Eligible trade organizations.
(e)
Approved marketing plan.
(f)
Other terms and conditions.
(g)
Level of marketing assistance.
5624.
Barter of agricultural commodities.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Eligible commodities.
(c)
Barter by exporters of agricultural commodities.
(d)
Transfer of foreign products to other Government agencies.
(e)
Corporation authority not limited.
(f)
Prohibited activities.
5625.
Combination of programs.
Part B-Implementation
5641.
Funding levels.
(a)
Direct credit programs.
(b)
Export credit guarantee programs.
(c)
Market access programs.
SUBCHAPTER III-EXPORT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
5651.
Export enhancement program.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Export bonus.
(c)
Priority in case of livestock.
(d)
Inapplicability of price restrictions.
(e)
Funding levels.
(f)
Effect on third countries.
(g)
Consistency with international obligations.
(h)
Priority funding for intermediate products.
5652.
Relief from unfair trade practices.
(a)
Use of programs.
(b)
Consultations required.
5653.
Equitable treatment of high-value and value-added United States agricultural commodities.
SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part A-Program Controls
5661.
Program controls for export programs.
(a)
Arrival certification.
(b)
Diversion.
(c)
Good faith.
5662.
Compliance provisions.
(a)
Records.
(b)
Violation.
(c)
Suspension and debarment.
(d)
False certifications.
5663.
Departmental administration system.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Accessibility of information.
5664.
Repealed.
Part B-Miscellaneous Provisions
5671.
Agricultural embargo protection.
(a)
Prerequisites; scope of compensation.
(b)
Amount of payments.
(c)
Time for payments.
(d)
Commodity Credit Corporation.
(e)
Regulations.
5672.
Development of plans to alleviate adverse impact of embargoes.
5673.
Contracting authority to expand agricultural export markets.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Not employees of United States.
5674.
Trade consultations concerning imports.
(a)
Consultation between agencies.
(b)
Consultation with Trade Representative.
(c)
Monitoring compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary measures.
5675.
Technical assistance in trade negotiations.
5676.
Limitation on use of certain export promotion programs.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Vegetable oil.
(c)
Certification.
(d)
Regulations.
(e)
Applicability.
5677.
Trade compensation and assistance programs.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Compensation or provision of funds.
(c)
Determination of amount of compensation or funds.
(d)
Duration of program.
(e)
Commodity Credit Corporation.
(f)
Exception to carrying out program.
(g)
Partial year embargoes.
(h)
Short supply embargoes.
5678.
Edward R. Madigan United States Agricultural Export Excellence Award.
(a)
Findings.
(b)
Establishment.
(c)
Selection of recipient.
(d)
Presentation of award.
(e)
Publication of award.
(f)
Categories for which award may be given.
(g)
Criteria for qualification.
(h)
Board.
(i)
Funding.
SUBCHAPTER V-FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE
5691.
Repealed.
5692.
Administrator of Foreign Agricultural Service.
(a)
Establishment.
(b)
Duties.
(c)
Use of Service.
5693.
Duties of Foreign Agricultural Service.
5694.
Staff of Foreign Agricultural Service.
(a)
Personnel of Service.
(b)
Rank of Foreign Agricultural Service officers in foreign missions.
5695.
Authorization of appropriations.
SUBCHAPTER VI-REPORTS
5711.
Repealed.
5712.
Export reporting and contract sanctity.
(a)
Export sales reports.
(b)
Failure to report.
(c)
Contract sanctity.
5713.
Other reports to Congress.
SUBCHAPTER VII-FOREIGN MARKET DEVELOPMENT COOPERATOR PROGRAM
5721.
"Eligible trade organization" defined.
5722.
Foreign market development cooperator program.
(a)
In general.
(b)
Administration.
5723.
Authorization of appropriations.
Codification
The Agricultural Trade Act of 1978, comprising this chapter, was originally enacted as