### Question
What is the definition of packing materials and containers for shipment?


### Answer
The definition of **packing materials and containers for shipment** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 4033*:

> the goods used to protect a good during its transportation and does not include the packaging materials and containers in which a good is packaged for retail sale

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 4033*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA FREE TRADE > SUBCHAPTER II-CUSTOMS PROVISIONS**

