### Question
What is the definition of international supply chain?


### Answer
The definition of **international supply chain** is as follows in *6 U.S.C. § 1171*:

> the end-to-end process for shipping goods to or from the United States, beginning at the point of origin (including manufacturer, supplier, or vendor) through a point of distribution to the destination

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1171*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part B-Railroad Security**

