### Question
How is the term inspection defined?


### Answer
The term **inspection** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 901* as the following:

> the comprehensive process used by the United States Customs and Border Protection to assess goods entering the United States to appraise them for duty purposes, to detect the presence of restricted or prohibited items, and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-SECURITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERY PORT**

