### Question
How is the term exit point defined?


### Answer
The term **exit point** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1555* as the following:

> the area in close proximity to an actual exit for departing from the customs territory, including the gate holding area in the case of an airport, but only if there is reasonable assurance that duty-free merchandise delivered in the gate holding area will be exported from the customs territory

#### 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**

