6 U.S.C. § 1401 — Definitions

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This section defines five terms used in this chapter, including the two border terms and the officials called the Commissioner and Secretary. It also defines “maquiladora.”

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

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In this chapter:

(1) Commissioner

The term “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security.

(2) Maquiladora

The term “maquiladora” means an entity located in Mexico that assembles and produces goods from imported parts for export to the United States.

(3) Northern border

The term “northern border” means the international border between the United States and Canada.

(4) Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

(5) Southern border

The term “southern border” means the international border between the United States and Mexico.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 110–161, div. E, title VI, § 602, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2094.)

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2007Enacted · Pub. L. 110-161 · 121 Stat. 2094

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