Question

What does the Tariff Act of 1930 prohibit

a. Unfair methods of competition by the importer

b. Unfair methods of competition by the consignee

c. The importation of articles that violate a valid US patent, trademark, copyright, etc.

d.All of these

Answer 1

As per the given question, the correct option is d.

• This Section describes relevant United States legislation and practices s at the time of the Council  .
• The decision to establish the Panel in October 1987. Section 337 has been amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988. The same Act also amended the protection accorded under  United States patent law in respect of products produced by a process patented in the United States.

• Under Section 337 of the United States
• Tariff Act of 1930 unfair methods of competition and unfair acts in the importation of articles into the United States, or in their sale, are unlawful if these  unfair acts or methods of competition have the effect or tendency.

• destroy or to substantially injure  an industry efficiently and economically operated in the United States.

• prevent the establishment  of such an industry.