importing

/ɪmˈpɔrtɪŋ/
noun
  1. The business or activity of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad.
    • The country's economy depends heavily on importing raw materials.
    • Importing can be profitable if you find the right products.
    • She started a small business focused on importing handmade crafts from Mexico.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to the act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad.
    • The importing company faced new tariffs this year.
    • The port has special facilities for importing vehicles.
    • They hired an importing agent to handle the paperwork.
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