### Question
How is the term importer defined?


### Answer
The term **importer** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 4602* as the following:

> any person who imports honey or honey products into the United States or acts as an agent, broker, or consignee for any person or nation that produces honey outside of the United States for sale in the United States and who is listed in the import records as the importer of record for such honey or honey products

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 4602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-HONEY RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION**

