Smuggling Goods from the United States is a form of illegal trade in which goods are transported across borders, often to avoid taxes or regulations. It usually involves the transportation of stolen or contraband goods, such as drugs or weapons. There are several types of smuggling goods from the United States, including human smuggling, drug smuggling, weapons smuggling, and contraband smuggling. Human smuggling is the transportation of people across borders for the purpose of illegal labor or illegal immigration. Drug smuggling is the transportation of illegal drugs across borders with the purpose of selling and distributing them. Weapons smuggling is the transportation of illegal weapons across borders in order to supply them to criminal organizations. Contraband smuggling is the transportation of goods that are prohibited in certain countries, such as alcoholic beverages or certain types of products.