### Question
How is the "importer" defined?


### Answer
The term **importer** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 4302* as follows -

> any person who imports cut flowers, potted flowering plants, or foliage plants from outside of the United States or who acts as an agent, broker, or consignee of any person or nation that produces flowers and plants outside of the United States for sale in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 4302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 74-FLORAL RESEARCH AND CONSUMER INFORMATION**

