Let's analyze your statement. What does it mean to import an item for resale without the copyright owner? I see 2 scenarios. First, the importer bought the item

Let's analyze your statement. What does it mean to import an item for resale without the copyright owner? I see 2 scenarios. First, the importer bought the item and turns around to sell it. That's easy, I bought a DVD and now want to sell it, why should whoever I bought the DVD from have a say with what I do with it. In my opinion the same applies whether it is 1 DVD or 500. This gets real easy if you put it in terms of physical goods. I bought 500 screws from you. Why should you have any say over what I do with those screws after the purchase. If the screw has some kind of copyrighted mark on it the rules shouldn't change. The second case is if in our purchase agreement you add stipulations on what I can do. Then that's easy too. I will buy your 500 screws for a discounted price and agree not to export the screws. If I break the contract then you can sue for breach, in the jurisdiction that we agreed to in the contract. Neither case needs to involve the US government nor the courts to decide what is commonly understood.