### Question
What is the definition of illicit trade?


### Answer
The definition of **illicit trade** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 387*:

> any practice or conduct prohibited by law which relates to production, shipment, receipt, possession, distribution, sale, or purchase of tobacco products including any practice or conduct intended to facilitate such activity

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 387*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER IX-TOBACCO PRODUCTS**

