### Question
Can you define what importer that is a qualified handler means?


### Answer
**Importer that is a qualified handler** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 6804*:

> an entity—


(I) whose principal activity is the importation of cut flowers or cut greens into the United States (either directly or as an agent, broker, or consignee of any person or nation that produces or handles cut flowers or cut greens outside the United States for sale in the United States)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6804*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 97-FRESH CUT FLOWERS AND FRESH CUT GREENS PROMOTION AND INFORMATION**

