9.32 Controlled Substance-Unlawful Importation is a federal offense in the United States that occurs when a person knowingly imports or attempts to import a controlled substance into the US without authorization from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This crime is punishable under the Controlled Substances Act. There are two types of 9.32 Controlled Substance-Unlawful Importation: simple importation and aggravated importation. Simple importation occurs when a person knowingly imports or attempts to import a controlled substance into the US without authorization from the DEA. Aggravated importation occurs when a person knowingly imports or attempts to import a controlled substance into the US with the intent to distribute or sell the substance. In the US, 9.32 Controlled Substance-Unlawful Importation is a serious crime that carries significant penalties, including fines, incarceration, and the possibility of deportation.