### Question
How is the "pattern of importing or offering for import" defined?


### Answer
The term **pattern of importing or offering for import** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 335a* as follows -

> importing or offering for import a drug described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (3)(D) in an amount, frequency, or dosage that is inconsistent with personal or household use by the importer

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 335a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER III-PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES**

