### Question
What does United States mainland mean?


### Answer
**United States mainland** has the following meaning in *26 U.S.C. § 4462*:

> the continental United States (not including Alaska)

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 4462*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Miscellaneous Excise Taxes > CHAPTER 36-CERTAIN OTHER EXCISE TAXES > Subchapter A-Harbor Maintenance Tax**

