### Question
What is the definition of import?


### Answer
The definition of **import** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 1423*:

> to land on, bring into, or introduce into, or attempt to land on, bring into, or introduce into, any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, without regard to whether the landing, bringing, or introduction constitutes an importation within the meaning of the customs laws of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1423*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER VI-POLAR BEARS**

