import (something) from (some place)

To bring something from one country into another country. Did you really import this china from Denmark? I imported that jewelry from the UK to sell in my store—isn't it exquisite? I know you own a coffeehouse. Where do you import your coffee beans from?

import (something) from (some place) into (some place)

To bring something from one country into another country. Yes, I imported that jewelry from the UK into the US to sell in my store. Isn't it exquisite? Did you really import this china from Denmark into Canada? A: "I know you own a coffeehouse." B: "Yep, and we import our coffee beans from Brazil into the US."

import (something) into (some place)

To bring something from one country into another country. I imported that jewelry into the US to sell in my store—isn't it exquisite? Did you really import this fancy Dutch china into Canada? A: "I know you own a coffeehouse." B: "Yep, so we import Brazilian coffee beans into the US."

of little import

Insignificant or unimportant. Sure, kids are enticed by a beautiful campus, but I think a modern café is of little import compared to attractive dorms. I believe her when she says she's sorry, but she humiliated me in front of the boss. Her apologies are of little import to me now.

import something (from something) (into something)

to buy and transport something from a foreign place into a country. We imported the carpets from the Orient into this country. They imported wine into this country from France. I imported this from Germany.

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Retailers and wholesalers that do not meet the FDA definition of the "FSVP importer" are not responsible for compliance under the regulations.

Ready for the Foreign Supplier Verification Final Rule?

However, the modified requirements would differ depending on whether the importer is bringing in: a) dietary supplement components or dietary supplements that will be subject to further processing (Unfinished Dietary Supplements) or b) Finished Dietary Supplements.

Foreign supplier verification: FDA has issued a proposed regulation detailing requirements for importers of food, including dietary supplements

| KUWAIT, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Minister of Commerce and Industry Anas Al-Saleh issued a ministerial resolution forcing companies and importers to withdraw from local markets their products with manufacturing defects or those which do not comply with standards.

Kuwait obliges firms, importers to withdraw defective products

Iran was the second top importer of Pak basmati rice.

UAE becomes top importer of Pak basmati rice

In the United Kingdom, for example, there are no requirements for the United Kingdom-based distributor or importer to be licensed or registered with MHRA.

The first to go formal

The importer, who wished to remain anonymous, told reporters yesterday: "Smokers have abandoned cigarettes in favour of rolling tobacco," The reason is that rolling tobacco is now cheaper, even with the new tax.

Cigarette sales down 15 per cent

(2) Do transfer pricing adjustments raise other customs valuation risks to Importer A?

Enhancing compliance through customs and tax coordination

Actify Inc, a provider of product data collaboration solutions, announced on Friday (27 March) it has released a round of importer updates and improvements.

Actify releases importer updates and improvements

Lafco New York, the importer, signed the lease for 10,600 s/f on the mezzanine level of 161 Avenue of the Americas, reports Christopher Owles, managing director of Sinvin Realty Corp., who represented the tenant in the negotiations.

SoHo lease makes scents

Despite the rules fluke, CAP nevertheless faces competition from low-cost production in Brazil, Turkey and Eastern Europe, says Caio Denemiatti, general manager of steel importer Siderint.

Feeding the dragon: driven by Chinese demand, Chilean steel maker CAP shifts its business model

On October 23, the importer was informed of the laboratory's findings and the increased risk associated with salmonella isolates simultaneously resistant to quinolones and cephalosporins.

Resistant Salmonella Virchow in quail products

A control environment that is strongly established within the importer's culture and supported by senior executives;

How to survive a customs audit: importers can not only survive a customs audit, they can also benefit from the experience. Two international trade veterans tell how

The reputation of the domestic importer is formally incorporated into the analysis as are differences in relative bargaining power between the foreign manufacturer and importer.

Renting goodwill in international marketing channels: an analysis of pricing strategies and bargaining power