reimportation
noun
re·im·por·ta·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 
-pər-
plural reimportations
1
: the act or practice of reimporting something
… laws banning reimportation of drugs from countries where they cost less.—
William O'Connor
William O'Connor2
: something that is reimported
These reimportations are most often referred to as American Goods Returned or U.S. Goods Returned.—Nanna Cross
Nanna CrossExamples of reimportation in a Sentence
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In addition, drug companies seeking to protect their bottom lines could also limit shipments to the nations serving as hubs for a reimportation program.
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Editorial Board Star Tribune,
Star Tribune,
5 Oct. 2020
Republicans are split about having the government negotiate prescription-drug prices, reimportation, and other marketplace interventions.
—
Kevin D. Williamson,
National Review,
1 Oct. 2020
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Editorial Board Star Tribune,
Star Tribune,
5 Oct. 2020
Republicans are split about having the government negotiate prescription-drug prices, reimportation, and other marketplace interventions.
—
Kevin D. Williamson,
National Review,
1 Oct. 2020
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“Reimportation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reimportation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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