### Question
How does the law define imports?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 3421*, **imports** is defined as:

> any meat, poultry, other food, animal, or plant that is imported into the United States in commercially significant quantities

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 3421*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE > SUBCHAPTER III-APPLICATION OF AGREEMENT TO SECTORS AND SERVICES > Part D-Standards > subpart 2-agricultural standards**

