### Question
How is the term United States defined?


### Answer
The term **United States** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 3473* as the following:

> the United States, its territories and possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 3473*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE > SUBCHAPTER V-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part B-Implementation of NAFTA Supplemental Agreements**

