### Question
Can you define what vessel of the United States means?


### Answer
**Vessel of the United States** is defined as the following in *19 CFR § 4.0*:

> any vessel documented under the laws of the United States.

#### Citation:
  - *19 CFR § 4.0*
  - Heading: **PART 4—VESSELS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TRADES**

