### Question
How does the law define nonresident importer?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 1641*, **nonresident importer** is defined as:

> an importer who is—


(i) an individual who is not a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1641*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part VI-Miscellaneous Provisions**

