6 U.S.C. § 1401 — Definitions
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In this chapter:
- (1)CommissionerThe term “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security.
- (2)MaquiladoraThe term “maquiladora” means an entity located in Mexico that assembles and produces goods from imported parts for export to the United States.
- (3)Northern borderThe term “northern border” means the international border between the United States and Canada.
- (4)SecretaryThe term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
- (5)Southern borderThe term “southern border” means the international border between the United States and Mexico.