Definitions

In this Act: (1) Commissioner The term Commissioner means the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (2) Illicit international trade The term illicit international trade means any practice or conduct that— (A) is prohibited by United States law or in violation of relevant international standards, including the guidelines and standards described in section 4(b)(3); and (B) relates to production, shipment, receipt, possession, distribution, sale, or purchase of any goods, including any practice or conduct intended to facilitate such activity. (3) Non-United States free trade zone; zone (A) In general The terms non-United States free trade zone and zone mean a designated area within the customs territory of a foreign country that is treated for purposes of payment of duties or taxes as though the area were located outside the customs territory of that country. (B) Synonymous terms Synonymous terms commonly used to refer to zones described in subparagraph (A) include free zones, special economic zones, export processing zones, free economic zones, and freeports. (4) Person The term person means an individual or entity.