6 U.S.C.
United States Code, 2022 Edition
Title 6 - DOMESTIC SECURITY
CHAPTER 5 - BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION
Sec. 1401 - Definitions
From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

### §1401. Definitions

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.

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

#### Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

#### Short Title

Pub. L. 110–161, div. E, title VI, §601, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2094, provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2007'."