### Question
How does the law define customs territory of the United States?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 58c*, **customs territory of the United States** is defined as:

> given to such term by general note 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 58c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS**

