Import (international trade)

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In economics, an import is any good or commodity, brought into one country from another country in a legitimate fashion, typically for use in trade. Import goods or services are provided to domestic consumers by foreign producers. Import of commercial quantities of goods normally requires involvement of the Customs authorities in both the country of import and the country of export.

[edit] See also

• Import (disambiguation)
• Export
• International trade
• List of countries by imports