### Question
How does SAFE CONTAINERS FOR INTERNATIONAL CARGO define new container?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1501*, **new container** is defined as:

> a container (other than a container specially designed for air transport) which is used or is designed for use in international transport, the construction of which began on or after September 6, 1977

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-SAFE CONTAINERS FOR INTERNATIONAL CARGO**

