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Type Words
Synonyms import
Type of good, commodity, trade good
Derivation import
Type Words
Synonyms importing
Type of commerce, mercantilism, commercialism
Has types smuggling
Derivation import

Examples of importation

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However, very restricted private importation from Denmark was allowed from 1928.
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The CDC implemented emergency legislation on the importation of African rodents.
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In 1924, the United States Congress banned its sale, importation or manufacture.
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Most states don't regulate the importation, sale or ownership of these animals.
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The government has banned the manufacture, sale and importation of chewing gum.
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The sugar lobby has had legislation enacted to prohibit the importation of sugar.
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As an alternative, Las Casas suggested the importation and use of black slaves.
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At Khama's request stringent laws were passed against the importation of alcohol.
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Meanwhile, Cruz-Uribe huddled with Vance, checking on the progress of importation.
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  • Importing: the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
  • (imported) used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source; "imported wines"
  • The term "import" is derived from the conceptual meaning as to bring in the goods and services into the port of a country. The buyer of such goods and services is referred to an "importer" who is based in the country of import whereas the overseas based seller is referred to as an "exporter". ...
  • (Imported) International trade is exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories. . In most countries, it represents a significant share of gross domestic product (GDP). ...
  • (Importer (computing)) An importer is a software application that reads in a data file or metadata information in one format and converts it to another format via special algorithms (such as filters). ...
  • The act or an instance of importing; The act or an instance of carrying or conveying, especially into some system, place, area or country; That which is imported; commodities or wares introduced into a country from abroad
  • (Imported) If the item is not made in the U.S.A., it may be imported from one of the following countries: Thailand, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Canada, South Korea, Israel, Russia, Peru, Poland and Taiwan. ...
  • (Imported) The tables in the PRC reports record whether the sample was of UK origin or imported. This can mean different things depending on the commodity. See also 'Origin'.The PRC identify the country from where the produce has been imported only if this is clear from the packaging or labelling.
  • (Imported) fire ants are attracted by electrical currents and have caused considerable damage to heat pumps, air conditioners, telephone junction boxes, transformers, traffic lights, gasoline pumps, et cetera.