### Question
What is the definition of foreign country?


### Answer
The definition of **foreign country** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 1338*:

> any empire, country, dominion, colony or protectorate, or any subdivision or subdivisions thereof (other than the United States and its possessions), within which separate tariff rates or separate regulations of commerce are enforced

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1338*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE II-SPECIAL PROVISIONS > Part II-United States International Trade Commission**

