importing
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪmˈpɔɹtɪŋ// UK //ɪmpˈɔːtɪŋ// im·port·ing
n. the business of bringing goods or products into a country from abroad to sell them. It is the opposite of exporting.
n. the commercial activity of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale. Often functions as the head of a noun phrase describing trade logistics.
The company specializes in importing luxury cars.
Strict government regulations have made the importing of certain chemicals much more expensive this year.
While the domestic market is strong, the importing of raw materials remains a necessity for local manufacturers who cannot source high-grade steel within their own borders.
Usage
Often used as a gerund to describe the industry or process; frequently paired with 'of' followed by the product name.