### Question
How does FOREIGN TRADE ZONES define public corporation?


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

> a State, political subdivision thereof, a municipality, a public agency of a State, political subdivision thereof, or municipality, or a corporate municipal instrumentality of one or more States

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

