### Question
How is the term international supply chain defined?


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

> 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. § 901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-SECURITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERY PORT**

