imported

Imported is the past participle of import and is used as an adjective to describe goods, services, or data that have been brought into a country, region, or system from another origin. In economics and trade, imported goods are those purchased from foreign producers and transported across borders; they are contrasted with domestically produced goods. The level of imports is a key component of a country's balance of trade and can influence prices, exchange rates, and domestic industries. Governments may impose tariffs, quotas, or regulations on imported goods to protect domestic producers, raise revenue, or address concerns about safety and sovereignty. Imported items span a wide range, including food, vehicles, electronics, and consumer products.

In computing, imported describes software components brought into a program from external libraries or modules. An imported module provides additional functionality without being defined in the program's own source code. The term is common in languages that support explicit import statements; developers manage dependencies and versions to ensure compatibility and security.

Etymology: The verb import derives from late Latin importare, from in- "in" + portare "to carry." The noun and adjective form dates to Middle English.

See also: import/export, customs, tariffs, balance of trade, supply chain, globalization, modules, libraries.