### Question
How does the law define applicant?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 81a*, **applicant** is defined as:

> a corporation applying for the right to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign-trade zone

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 81a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1A-FOREIGN TRADE ZONES**

