What is an "import" called?

Question

It is not a statement nor an expression.

What is that called then? A directive?

Answer 1

"declaration"

See also

• JLS 7.5. Import Declaration
  • 7.5.1 Single-Type-Import Declaration
  • 7.5.2 Type-Import-on-Demand Declaration
  • 7.5.3 Single Static Import Declaration
  • 7.5.4 Static-Import-on-Demand Declaration

Answer 2

It's called a Declaration.