### Question
What is the definition of importer?


### Answer
The definition of **importer** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 7804*:

> a person who is involved in, as a substantial activity, the importation, sale, and marketing of Hass avocados in the United States (either directly or as an agent, broker, or consignee of any person or nation that produces or handles Hass avocados outside the United States for sale in the United States), and who is subject to assessments under the order

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7804*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-HASS AVOCADO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION**

