### Question
How does the law define United States oceanborne trade?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 42301*, **United States oceanborne trade** is defined as:

> the carriage of cargo between the United States and a foreign country, whether directly or indirectly, by an ocean common carrier

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 42301*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Regulation of Ocean Shipping > Part B-Actions To Address Foreign Practices > CHAPTER 423-FOREIGN SHIPPING PRACTICES**

