### Question
How does ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS define electronic entry?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1401*, **electronic entry** is defined as:

> the electronic transmission to the Customs Service of—


(1) entry information required for the entry of merchandise, and


(2) entry summary information required for the classification and appraisement of the merchandise, the verification of statistical information, and the determination of compliance with applicable law

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part I-Definitions and National Customs Automation Program > subpart a-definitions**

