In this subchapter:

(1) CAFTA-DR article

The term “CAFTA-DR article” means an article that qualifies as an originating good under section 4033(b) of this title.

(2) CAFTA-DR textile or apparel article

The term “CAFTA-DR textile or apparel article” means a textile or apparel good (as defined in section 4002(5) of this title) that is a CAFTA-DR article.

(3) De minimis supplying country

(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “de minimis supplying country” means a CAFTA-DR country whose share of imports of the relevant CAFTA-DR article into the United States does not exceed 3 percent of the aggregate volume of imports of the relevant CAFTA-DR article in the most recent 12-month period for which data are available that precedes the filing of the petition under section 4061(a) of this title.

(B) A CAFTA-DR country shall not be considered to be a de minimis supplying country if the aggregate share of imports of the relevant CAFTA-DR article into the United States of all CAFTA-DR countries that satisfy the conditions of subparagraph (A) exceeds 9 percent of the aggregate volume of imports of the relevant CAFTA-DR article during the applicable 12-month period.

(4) Relevant CAFTA-DR article

The term “relevant CAFTA-DR article” means the CAFTA-DR article with respect to which a petition has been filed under section 4061(a) of this title.