### Question
Can you define what customs territory means?


### Answer
**Customs territory** is defined as the following in *19 U.S.C. § 1555*:

> the customs territory of the United States and foreign trade zones

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1555*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part IV-Transportation in Bond and Warehousing of Merchandise**

