### Question
What does jurisdiction of the United States mean?


### Answer
**Jurisdiction of the United States** has the following meaning in *21 CFR § 1300.02*:

> 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 § 1300.02*
  - Heading: **Title 21-Food and Drugs > PART 1300—DEFINITIONS**

