### Question
How does the law define jurisdiction of the United States?


### Answer
Under *21 CFR § 1300.01*, **jurisdiction of the United States** is defined as:

> the customs territory of the United States, the Virgin Islands, the Canal Zone, Guam, American Samoa, and the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands.

#### Citation:
  - *21 CFR § 1300.01*
  - Heading: **Title 21-Food and Drugs > PART 1300—DEFINITIONS**

