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6 U.S.C. § 1401

Title 6Chapter 5Current through PL 116-220~1 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026View on OLRC →
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§ 1401. Definitions

In this chapter:

  • (1) The term “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security.
  • (2) The term “maquiladora” means an entity located in Mexico that assembles and produces goods from imported parts for export to the United States.
  • (3) The term “northern border” means the international border between the United States and Canada.
  • (4) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
  • (5) The term “southern border” means the international border between the United States and Mexico.

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