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19 U.S.C. 2577: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 19-CUSTOMS DUTIESCHAPTER 13-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979
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§2577. Definitions

Notwithstanding section 2571 of this title, for purposes of this part⁠—

(1)  NAFTA

The term “NAFTA” means the North American Free Trade Agreement.

(2)  State

The term “State” means any of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

( Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 481 , as added Pub. L. 103–182, title III, § 351(a) , Dec. 8, 1993 , 107 Stat. 2122 .)