### Question
What is the definition of United States?


### Answer
The definition of **United States** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 4313*:

> the customs territory of the United States, as defined in General Note 2 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 4313*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT**

