### Question
What does United States mean?


### Answer
**United States** has the following meaning in *19 U.S.C. § 3473*:

> 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**

