'import' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'importare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'portare' meant 'to carry.'

'importare' transformed into the French word 'importer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'import' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to carry into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'bring goods or services into a country from abroad.'